I'm the breeder behind A Puppy Crush located in Ivins, UT. We are devoted to the responsible breeding of Goldendoodles, Aussiedoodles and Leoparddoodles. Exceptional temperaments, health, well-rounded socialization, and early training are our standard. Home-raised with our family, friends, and other animals; our puppies or the epitome of the perfect pet.
About Denise
Our dogs have been members of our family and have changed our lives! For me personally they help with my anxiety and overall well being. Let us help you find the perfect furever companion for your family.
What makes Denise’s program special
What doesn't make our program special?! The following are all included in our program plus so much more: Genetically tested parents, Puppy Culture, ENS, ESI, Pat Schaap's Rule of 7's, crate training, potty training, car training, tons of socialization exercises, prep for groomers, handled and loved daily, raised in our livingroom and Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Testing.
Denise’s certifications & recognitions
Canine Nutritionist, Associate Dog Trainer, Avidog Associate, Puppy Culture Breeder
Denise offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Denise started breeding
Breeding was a natural step for us to take from having loving dogs in our family for so many years and wanting to share that with others. We spent time researching dog breeds, breeding techniques, genetic testing and asked lots of questions from puppy owners, other breeders, trainers, and groomers! We wanted to make sure if we were going to breed dogs that we were going to do it right. We have developed a wonderful breeding program!
Denise has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Denise was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Denise’s program has one size
Denise’s Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Denise’s program includes four colors
Denise’s Aussiedoodle puppies include red phantom, black and white, black tri-color, and black phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
A Puppy Crush meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Leopardoodle
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Aussiedoodle
Leopardoodle
About Maya
Maya Laran is a Yellow Leopard F1 Leoparddoodle. She has a super happy temperament, loves her people and visitors. She is convinced she was a kangaroo in her past life as she has hops like you wouldn't believe! Maya is currently pregnant with her first litter and is enjoying the extra belly rubs and attention.
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Marasi
Marasi is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Denise decided to make her part of their program. Denise has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Aussiedoodle
About Syl
Syl is a female Aussiedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Denise decided to make her part of their program. Denise has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Aussiedoodle
Leopardoodle
A Puppy Crush reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Aussiedoodles.
Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Animal Genetics Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1 (NCL1), Dachshund Type, Cone Degeneration, GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).