It’s not buying a puppy. It’s adding to the family.

We believe dogs complete families, specifically dogs whose temperaments are a good match for their families. Through our premium puppy program, our puppies are raised to be well-adjusted, confident and empowered. All of our puppies take a unique temperament test before being selected so each family can choose the right puppy for them.

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d a p h n e, Alabama

We raise quality Cavapoos in a small South Alabama town situated a few miles north of the quaint city of Fairhope. We focus on well socialized, allergy friendly puppies with the sought after “teddy bear” look.

  • We raise healthy, well-mannered, and beautiful puppies. AKC registered parents. OFA and DNA certified

What our clients are saying…

“As another breeder, I was extremely impressed with Jessica and their breeding program. They are very communicative (which is hard to find in the breeding world!), professional, honest, and flexible. The puppy that we received from them is AMAZING! Their temperament testing was very accurate, and you can tell the pup was well socialized and exposed to many different stimuli early on. I would absolutely recommend Jessica and Blackwood Acres Kennels!!”
“As another breeder, I was extremely impressed with Jessica and their breeding program. They are very communicative (which is hard to find in the breeding world!), professional, honest, and flexible. The puppy that we received from them is AMAZING! Their temperament testing was very accurate, and you can tell the pup was well socialized and exposed to many different stimuli early on. I would absolutely recommend Jessica and Blackwood Acres Kennels!!”
“We had a really amazing experience with Blackwood Acres! We really appreciated their thorough and open communication and always knew what to expect through the process. We also couldn’t be happier with our Berner! She’s perfect. Jessica took the best care of the pups and we really value the time and resources she and her family put in to raising them until they were ready to go home. It definitely supported an easy adjustment and a well-rounded pup.”
“The BEST, most honest and trustful breeder out here in Illinois! Jessica goes above and beyond during the entire process and I couldn’t be happier with my little guy. Blackwood Acres not only took care of my pup for the first 8 weeks of his life but created an environment for exposure training and confidence building during that time. Jessica’s attention to detail with weekly updates, temperament evaluations and overall routine is absolutely amazing. Blackwood Acres is open and honest about all the details that are involved during the adoption process. I couldn’t recommend Blackwood Acres enough!!”
“Jessica is so quick to answer any questions or concerns and is just there for you if you need anything during the entire process. Sharing videos and pictures of our girl every week was the best thing and most unique thing we have ever experienced with a breeder. Honestly there are so many great reasons to go with Blackwood Acres that I could write a novel. If you want a family who will love your pup as much and MORE than you, look no further. The knowledge and passion that they have for their dogs is palpable and you will be hard pressed to find another breeder like them.”
“Such an amazing experience with Blackwood Acres Kennels! Jessica and her family were so informative and detailed throughout the entire adoption process! The care and love they provide to the puppies in the first 8 weeks of their life is undeniable. We got images, videos, detailed emails with their progress and more. My husband and I were able to narrow in on the puppy we wanted to bring home based on all the information we received. We brought home the perfect male puppy who is a great match for our lifestyle. We would recommend this breeder to anyone looking to add a Berner to their family!”

Hi, we’re the harpers.

Kyle has a Masters degree in Education [Science] and Stephanie has a Masters degree in Nursing.

We love dogs! We have 7 dogs that live with us and 2 dogs in guardian homes. Kyle is the backbone of Harper Doodles and handles all of the dirty work. Stephanie is the marketer/social media manager and studies the educational and medical side of raising puppies. Together, we love each and every puppy that passes through our home. We screen potential buyers to ensure that our puppies go to good homes. We consistently receive positive feedback from ALL of our puppy parents and provide support to our families for the life of your puppy. If you’re looking for a perfect addition to your family, you’ve come to the right place.

We do specific testing on our breeding dogs to ensure they are fit to be bred, resulting in a healthy new addition to your family.

Aside from testing using the Orthopeadic Foundation guidelines, we also genetically test our dogs to ensure they meet the our breeding standard. This is to identify certain genetic conditions that can be passed to offspring and avoid breeding a carrier to a carrier.