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Idaho Breeder Notes
Honest, breeder-grade insights for puppy shoppers and dog parents alike. Idaho Breeder Notes is the journal behind our family of farm-raised puppy brands — Boise Doodle Co, Lemon Grove Spaniels, and Lemon & Clover. Find a reputable breeder, raise a confident puppy, and care for your dog through every season — all from a working Idaho farm that transports puppies nationwide and to Canada.
What is an Ethical Dog Breeder?
Being an ethical breeder isn’t about having cute puppies or a pretty Instagram feed. It’s about doing the work that no one sees—the planning, the testing, the training, the late-night whelping, the cleaning, the soul, the science, and yes… the cost that goes into raising thriving, well-adjusted dogs.
What Do PennHIP & OFA Certification Really Mean in Dog Breeding?
If a breeder is doing PennHIP and OFA, you can feel confident they’re not just breeding because puppies are cute (even though, honestly, they’re ridiculously cute). They are breeding intentionally, ethically, and with your long-term happiness in mind. We breed for Health and Temperment First.