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OUR PUPPY JOURNEY
"Our story begins with a puppy, whose little paws and wagging tail wiggled himself into our hearts."
Our StoryPart 1 of our story begins with a puppy—
A tiny bundle of fur with wiggly paws and a wagging tail who worked his way straight into our hearts.
Having never owned a house dog before, we brought home Cooper, a precious little Cavapoo. From day one, he led us on a joyful puppy adventure. I often tell people: there has never been a gift we’ve given our family that has brought so much happiness—and continues to give, day after day.
Cooper’s love and affection, mixed with his calm yet playful nature, completely melted us. If he ever gets “grumpy,” it’s only because we’re loving on him a little too much!
Part 2 of our story began during COVID.
Like many families, we suddenly had more time together at home. Wanting to make the most of it, we decided to raise puppies. We bred our Lab, Maggie, with a Poodle, and during the pandemic, we raised two beautiful litters of Labradoodles.
We loved every moment—watching the puppies grow, meeting families from all over the U.S., and working together as a family. The joy, the laughter, and all the puppy snuggles confirmed something in our hearts: we were meant to do this.
And so, Adore Puppies was born.
As we considered what breed we wanted to focus on, we kept returning to the Cavapoo. Cooper had set the bar high. Not only was he loving and adorable, but he was also perfect for our daughter, who is allergic to most dogs—but not him. The Poodle mix in Cavapoos makes them a great fit for allergy-sensitive families.
Cavapoos continued to check every box: affectionate, low-shedding, intelligent, friendly—and let’s be honest, it doesn't get much cuter than a Cavapoo!
We went on to add three King Charles Cavaliers and one Mini Poodle to our family. It’s been a wonderful journey ever since, and now we’d be honored to help you begin your own puppy adventure.
With love, Twila
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If you think our hands are full, you should see our heart
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Five years ago, our family adopted a retired male Poodle from a breeder. We were thrilled to welcome a new pet into our home—but we were heartbroken to discover he was terrified of people. He stood quietly in a corner, avoiding eye contact and shrinking from touch. With gentle words and consistent care, we slowly gained his trust. Eventually, he began to make eye contact and even play a little.
Feeling hopeful, we let him off his leash one day, thinking he was ready to enjoy some freedom. But instead of playing, he ran straight into a nearby cornfield. If you've ever been near an unharvested Iowa cornfield, you know how easy it is to get lost. For two days, we searched and called for him. He never came back. On the third day, we found him—he had been hit by a car.
That experience opened our eyes to the sad reality that many kennel dogs are never socialized, loved, or allowed to simply play outside. We believe that, like neglected children, dogs who grow up without love or freedom can carry emotional scars—even if they later find a good home.
When we made the decision to become breeders, we committed to doing it with integrity—not just for the puppies we raise, but for the parent dogs as well.
Today, our dogs live in a newly remodeled space with heated floors and outdoor play areas. They have access to a large grassy field where they’ll be free to run and explore. They also get to enjoy our six-acre farm, where they can stretch their legs and feel the sun on their backs.
Our dogs are happy, healthy, and deeply loved. It brings us so much joy to see them thrive—and we believe that love and care make all the difference.
Our Passion...
not just for our puppies but also for our dogs!
