A Puppy Crush

Raised by Denise S.

Certified Breeder of Aussiedoodles and Leopardoodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

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.

Denise’s experience

  • 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

Bringing your puppy home

Denise offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Ivins, UT or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Denise

  • 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.

  • Denise’s links

Denise is a trusted Good Dog breeder

A Puppy Crush meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Denise's parent dogs

All breeds

Leopardoodle

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Aussiedoodle

Parent health testing

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).