Cloud Nine Doodles

11/12/2026

A while back, someone left us a review saying people should adopt instead of buying from a breeder. I'll be honest, it stung a little. But it started a really important conversation, and here's my answer. 💛

I will always tell people to look at shelters first. I also believe a responsible breeder can stand right alongside rescue. Every Cloud Nine puppy is health tested, raised in our home, microchipped with us as the backup, and always welcome back with us. To my knowledge, not one has ever ended up in a shelter.

In the post I also share Zoe's story. She's from our very first litter and is now a peer-support dog at Seattle's Pike Market Fire Station 🚒👇

Why would a responsible dog breeder keep breeding when shelters are full? Sally of Cloud Nine Doodles shares our health testing and lifelong promise.

11/10/2026

If you've ever opened an Embark report and seen "IVDD: 1 copy," you may have felt your heart skip a beat. I sure did the first time I saw it on one of my own girls. 💛

So I dug into the research and wrote out everything I've learned: what the CDDY gene is, why it shows up in so many doodles, and why having the gene is not the same thing as having the disease. The university and veterinary research is linked all the way through, so you can read it for yourself and decide what you think.

Whether you have a doodle at home or you're still doing your homework, I hope it takes a little of the fear out of the box 👇

Embark says your doodle has 1 copy of the IVDD gene? A 35-year breeder explains CDDY, the real risk for Bernedoodles and Double Doodles, and what to do.

11/08/2026

Throwback to Tory and Gracie in the agility ring! 💙 We refreshed our agility post with how to get started, easy ways to practice at home, and why it's so good for teens and their dogs. Our Doodles LOVE a job!

Dog agility training builds fitness, focus and a lifelong bond. How to get started, practice at home, and why it's so good for teens and their dogs.

11/06/2026

Some of you knew it as our Guardian Home Program. We've rebuilt it as our Caretaker Program, with the same heart and even better rewards! 🐾 A Caretaker family raises one of our breeding dogs as their own forever pet, gets my pick of the litter for $1,000 (girls) or $1,500 (boys), pawTree gift cards, and now a Caretaker Fee Refund with every litter. Live within 100 miles of Lynden? Everything you need to know is here 👇

Join Cloud Nine Doodles' Guardian Home program and save big while supporting ethical breeding. Get a loving furbaby and make a difference in your community.

11/06/2026

Throwback to Tory and Gracie in the agility ring! 💙 We refreshed our agility post with how to get started, easy ways to practice at home, and why it's so good for teens and their dogs. Our Doodles LOVE a job!
https://cloudninedoodles.com/blog/discover-the-joy-of-dog-agility-a-journey-for-dogs-and-their-humans-of-all-ages/

11/06/2026

Some of you knew it as our Guardian Home Program. We've rebuilt it as our Caretaker Program, with the same heart and even better rewards! 🐾 A Caretaker family raises one of our breeding dogs as their own forever pet, gets my pick of the litter for $1,000 (girls) or $1,500 (boys), pawTree gift cards, and now a Caretaker Fee Refund with every litter. Live within 100 miles of Lynden? Everything you need to know is here 👇
https://cloudninedoodles.com/blog/guardian-home-at-a-glance-save-big-make-a-difference/

11/04/2026

This was a hard one for me to write. 💛

After 35 years of breeding and raising animals, I've seen the very best of the dog world... and the worst. Families who lost $500 and $1,000 deposits to scammers. A breeder who reached into a horse stall, handed over a puppy and said "Here, take this one." No questions at all!

So I wrote the guide I wish every family had before they start looking, and yes, it starts with rescue. Inside:
🐾 The rescues I trust (local and national)
🐾 What a good breeder really does, and how to check their health testing yourself
🐾 Puppy mill red flags
🐾 How puppy scams work and how to avoid them
🐾 The questions to ask before you ever send a deposit

Rescue or breeder, I just want you to end up with a happy, healthy dog that's with you for its whole life. If you know someone looking for a puppy, please share!

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A Washington breeder of 35 years on how to find a good dog breeder: red flags, puppy scams, health tests to check, and why rescue comes first.

10/22/2026

"What do you feed your dogs?" 🐾

After 35+ years of raising dogs, it's the question I hear most. So I finally wrote it all down.

Our Complete Guide to Doodle Puppy Nutrition is here: free-fed kibble, our raw meals, the supplements we trust, clean water, and what to do when a puppy has a tummy upset. Step by step and easy to follow.

Read it free on our blog (printable PDF included). Tap the link in our bio! ☁️💙

Whether your puppy is already home or you're still dreaming about one, I hope it saves you some worry.

10/18/2026

I'll be honest, raw feeding isn't the convenient choice.

It takes planning. It takes research. It takes commitment to sourcing quality proteins, balancing nutrients, and staying consistent even when life gets chaotic.

But here's what I've learned after 35 years of raising puppies:

The dogs who thrive the most—who have the shiniest coats, the clearest eyes, the steadiest energy, and the strongest immune systems—are the ones fed the way their bodies were designed to process food.

Not because it's trendy. Because it works.

When you're raising therapy-quality, sweet-tempered companions meant to fit seamlessly into a family's life, you don't cut corners on what builds them from the inside out. So yes, raw feeding is more work.

That is why finding a company that does the heavy lifting for us has been a game-changer. We just unboxed our latest delivery from We Feed Raw—turkey, beef, and lamb in incredibly convenient 1-lb chubs, arriving completely frozen solid on blue ice. The dogs go absolutely crazy for it, and it makes feeding Dr. Karen Becker's #1 recommended diet so much easier.

When I see a puppy transition into their forever home with a rock-solid foundation—healthy, confident, easy-to-train—I know it was worth every single extra step. Because our doodle parents deserve the absolute best. And so do their best friends.

🥩 Want to see the raw feeding difference? Use code CLOUDNINE50 for 50% off your first box of We Feed Raw!

💬 Comment 'GUIDE' below and I'll send you the link, plus my free Raw Food Recipe along with our favorite Non-GMO/Holistic kibble and supplements that we feed our own dogs.

10/16/2026

The calmest puppy in the litter isn't lazy. She's the one who's been listening longest.

The good girl you see in this video is Luna, who just earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen! She is the beautiful result of our Puppy Culture protocols and 35 years of breeding for temperament.

If you are looking for a dog with this exact same foundation, let me tell you about Freedom. She is an available female Double Doodle, and honestly... she is my favorite puppy in this litter. Freedom has a soft, gentle spirit and looks right through your eyes into your soul. She just 'gets it' and tries her absolute best to give you what you're asking for.

Her intelligence already shines in her early cues, and our early conditioning has built a foundation of true confidence. She will be approximately 30 lbs full grown, and she’s even growing the sweetest chocolate spots on her ears right now!

Send me a direct message about Freedom if her gentle spirit sounds like the perfect fit for your family.