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I really want to thank Brenda at Butlers Charcoal Ridge for our newest family addition, Harry. After several months of researching the best breed for our family, I finally decided on the cavapoo. I have always loved Cavalier King Charles spaniels and poodles, so I thought the combination of the two would be just perfect. When looking into cavapoo breeders, I soon discovered that they were pretty rare. I contacted several breeders throughout the US about my interest, and surprisingly, they either responded weeks later (with very little information) or did not even respond at all! I then came across Butlers Charcoal Ridge in a Google search and sent my email. Brenda responded just hours later with a thorough, professional, and pleasant email. I could see from this email, talking by phone, and from her website/facebook page that she was a genuine breeder who truly loves dogs (it was of great importance that I did not get a dog from a puppy mill).
Since I live over 1000 miles away, I was a bit hesitant about adopting a puppy that I have never met before. Brenda assured me that she would send weekly updates and pictures and would help me choose a puppy that would be a good fit for our family. This is exactly what she did! From start to finish, the process was seamless. I so looked forward to those weekly email/texts and pictures! And when it was time for my family to actually select a puppy, she even sent some videos, so that we could see their personalities. All of the puppies appeared to be happy, boisterous, and healthy. I can tell that it is a true joy for Brenda to help raise these little puppies and watch them grow for the first couple months of their lives.
At 8 weeks old, Harry was ready to come home to us. With Brenda’s assistance, we had him shipped via Delta cargo. I was very nervous about this, but yet again, Brenda reassured me that she had shipped puppies before and they all turned out perfectly fine. And again, she was correct! Harry arrived in a crate with some quality dog food and paperwork attached, and inside was a toy, blanket, and a piece of my shirt (which I mailed to Brenda to give to Harry in order to smell/get used to my scent). He arrived safe and happy and was the most adorable puppy I have ever set my eyes on!
We took Harry to the vet 2 days later and he was in perfect health. He has now settled into his new home and is being spoiled rotten by me, my husband, and 3.5 year old daughter. He is such a good boy with a wonderful disposition and it is obvious that before living with us, he was properly cared for and loved. We love our new little furry baby so much and it is all thanks to Brenda!
I would/will highly recommend Brenda at Butlers Charcoal Ridge to anyone without hesitation. By far, a great experience with a truly wonderful outcome!
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We recently adopted a puppy from Butler’s Charcoal Ridge Breeders and are very happy with our little pup as well as the entire adoption process with BCR Breeders. Our Beagle had passed away four years ago, and we decided almost nine months ago it was time to get a puppy again. We wanted to find the perfect little dog that’d fit well with our young family, and knew the best way to provide ourselves that opportunity would be to find a good, solid breeder. It took a little while, but in time we found Butler’s Charcoal Ridge and know getting our puppy from them was the right decision. We worked with Brenda @ Charcoal Ridge and knew with each step of process that we were dealing with a very professional breeder that cares very much for the animals she breeds. If you’ve been close to animals and have dealt with breeders, you come to learn there are any number small signs that could give cause for concern, and we are confident that we made the right choice in choosing Butler Charcoal Ridge and never had the slightest cause for pause…
What ultimately matters most is that you come home with a healthy, well-tempered pet that blends into your home and proceeds to grow happily with you over time. Our little puppy arrived with the sweetest disposition and since that time she’s been a complete joy to be with. That she is so pleasant, affectionate, and even keeled didn’t just “happen” ~ she is that way because she was reared in an environment where she was very well cared for and loved. Puppies bring everything in their short lives with them when they enter your home, and I believe strongly that she’s come to us this way because of the good start she had in life ~ and that surely is because of Brenda and her family @ Charcoal Ridge Breeders.
~SteveA.
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Hi Brenda, I am just emailing you to let you know that the vet went wonderful and Bella is perfect and healthy! She is a ball of joy, and she is so well behaved. You must raise your dogs well! I just want to let you know how much we appreciate everything that you have done for us, and Bella. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who is looking for a puppy and people are already loving Bella and are wondering where we got her! And of course we will keep you in mind when we are looking for other dogs as well. Thank you again Brenda, you are wonderful! We will keep in touch! -Meaghan, Dustin, and Bella
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Brenda,
From start to finish, the process of purchasing a pup from you has been a pleasurable and very easy process. It was exciting to know that you were willing to ship Miss Leah for us from Iowa to Connecticut. She arrived, just as cute as the pictures, in her crate with papers and food taped securely to it and let’s not forget her favorite toy, “the shoe with arms and legs” close by her side. She arrived very clean and very happy! She had loads of energy from such a trip but was just a peach on the ride home.
We brought her to the vet the very next day, only to find out that she was a PERFECTLY HEALTHY and BEAUTIFUL Newfie pup….everyone there fell in absolute love with her.
Miss Leah came to us at 8 weeks and is growing quickly. She isn’t thrilled about the crate but “pad training” with her was pretty easy. In only a couple weeks, Miss Leah will most always head to the door and sit patiently.
She is a great addition to our family, as our teenaged children are just thrilled to have her around and the grandchildren are so happy to have someone to romp around in the yard with! Miss Leah loves bath time and is very curious about the swimming pool. She’s been in it already and loves it.
We would definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking to purchase a Newfie. And should the occasion come when we want/need a new pup, we will be sure to look you up!
Enjoy the pics and we will keep you updated as time goes on!
Thanks again, Brenda, for such a great experience all around!
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Since I live over 1000 miles away, I was a bit hesitant about adopting a puppy that I have never met before. Brenda assured me that she would send weekly updates and pictures and would help me choose a puppy that would be a good fit for our family. This is exactly what she did! From start to finish, the process was seamless. I so looked forward to those weekly email/texts and pictures! And when it was time for my family to actually select a puppy, she even sent some videos, so that we could see their personalities. All of the puppies appeared to be happy, boisterous, and healthy. I can tell that it is a true joy for Brenda to help raise these little puppies and watch them grow for the first couple months of their lives.
At 8 weeks old, Harry was ready to come home to us. With Brenda’s assistance, we had him shipped via Delta cargo. I was very nervous about this, but yet again, Brenda reassured me that she had shipped puppies before and they all turned out perfectly fine. And again, she was correct! Harry arrived in a crate with some quality dog food and paperwork attached, and inside was a toy, blanket, and a piece of my shirt (which I mailed to Brenda to give to Harry in order to smell/get used to my scent). He arrived safe and happy and was the most adorable puppy I have ever set my eyes on!
We took Harry to the vet 2 days later and he was in perfect health. He has now settled into his new home and is being spoiled rotten by me, my husband, and 3.5 year old daughter. He is such a good boy with a wonderful disposition and it is obvious that before living with us, he was properly cared for and loved. We love our new little furry baby so much and it is all thanks to Brenda!
I would/will highly recommend Brenda at Butlers Charcoal Ridge to anyone without hesitation. By far, a great experience with a truly wonderful outcome!
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We recently adopted a puppy from Butler’s Charcoal Ridge Breeders and are very happy with our little pup as well as the entire adoption process with BCR Breeders. Our Beagle had passed away four years ago, and we decided almost nine months ago it was time to get a puppy again. We wanted to find the perfect little dog that’d fit well with our young family, and knew the best way to provide ourselves that opportunity would be to find a good, solid breeder. It took a little while, but in time we found Butler’s Charcoal Ridge and know getting our puppy from them was the right decision. We worked with Brenda @ Charcoal Ridge and knew with each step of process that we were dealing with a very professional breeder that cares very much for the animals she breeds. If you’ve been close to animals and have dealt with breeders, you come to learn there are any number small signs that could give cause for concern, and we are confident that we made the right choice in choosing Butler Charcoal Ridge and never had the slightest cause for pause…
What ultimately matters most is that you come home with a healthy, well-tempered pet that blends into your home and proceeds to grow happily with you over time. Our little puppy arrived with the sweetest disposition and since that time she’s been a complete joy to be with. That she is so pleasant, affectionate, and even keeled didn’t just “happen” ~ she is that way because she was reared in an environment where she was very well cared for and loved. Puppies bring everything in their short lives with them when they enter your home, and I believe strongly that she’s come to us this way because of the good start she had in life ~ and that surely is because of Brenda and her family @ Charcoal Ridge Breeders.
~SteveA.
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Hi Brenda, I am just emailing you to let you know that the vet went wonderful and Bella is perfect and healthy! She is a ball of joy, and she is so well behaved. You must raise your dogs well! I just want to let you know how much we appreciate everything that you have done for us, and Bella. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who is looking for a puppy and people are already loving Bella and are wondering where we got her! And of course we will keep you in mind when we are looking for other dogs as well. Thank you again Brenda, you are wonderful! We will keep in touch! -Meaghan, Dustin, and Bella
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Brenda,
From start to finish, the process of purchasing a pup from you has been a pleasurable and very easy process. It was exciting to know that you were willing to ship Miss Leah for us from Iowa to Connecticut. She arrived, just as cute as the pictures, in her crate with papers and food taped securely to it and let’s not forget her favorite toy, “the shoe with arms and legs” close by her side. She arrived very clean and very happy! She had loads of energy from such a trip but was just a peach on the ride home.
We brought her to the vet the very next day, only to find out that she was a PERFECTLY HEALTHY and BEAUTIFUL Newfie pup….everyone there fell in absolute love with her.
Miss Leah came to us at 8 weeks and is growing quickly. She isn’t thrilled about the crate but “pad training” with her was pretty easy. In only a couple weeks, Miss Leah will most always head to the door and sit patiently.
She is a great addition to our family, as our teenaged children are just thrilled to have her around and the grandchildren are so happy to have someone to romp around in the yard with! Miss Leah loves bath time and is very curious about the swimming pool. She’s been in it already and loves it.
We would definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking to purchase a Newfie. And should the occasion come when we want/need a new pup, we will be sure to look you up!
Enjoy the pics and we will keep you updated as time goes on!
Thanks again, Brenda, for such a great experience all around!
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Dear Brenda,
I want to thank you for all you did for us during the purchase of our puppy, Zoe. We love her and her personality. It is obvious to us that she has been well socialized with people and with other dogs. She is a joy to have in our home. I am also very appreciative of the way you kept in touch with us from the time we purchased her until the time she came to our home. The weekly pictures and updates you provided were something our family looked forward to, and it was fun to watch our little puppy getting bigger each week. I also appreciated that you were always willing to answer questions and provide as much information as possible. I have never bought a puppy online from a long distance before. It was a completely new experience for me, and you helped make it a very positive one. Thank you again for all you did to bring our family the added joy of having little Zoe in it.
Nanette
We had been searching Iowa for a Cavalier King Charles for about 6 months when I came across Brenda's website and I immediately had a good feeling about it. We were looking for a female and were able to put a deposit on one when she was a week or two old. In that time, Brenda was always very prompt in responding to emails, emailing pictures once a week, and answering any questions. She also encouraged us to visit (which we did) and we were very happy with their living conditions-Brenda is just as wonderful in person as she was through email. We have now had our puppy (Stella) for 2 weeks. She is so sweet and playful as can be. She loves meeting new people and pups and being outside. We look forward to lots of fun and memories with her. Thanks so much Brenda! Ed and Lisa
Thank you Brenda
We are very happy with Rocky. He has been everything we expected and had read about that the breed could be. Very easy and quick to learn & Train. He picked up on house breaking instantly. Overall we totally love our new dog . We drove from Wi and Brenda met us part way saving us such a long trip. Picked up Rocky 2/20/2010 @ 12 weeks , Tim & Laurie ( rentmyhusband@yahoo.com )
We are very happy with Rocky. He has been everything we expected and had read about that the breed could be. Very easy and quick to learn & Train. He picked up on house breaking instantly. Overall we totally love our new dog . We drove from Wi and Brenda met us part way saving us such a long trip. Picked up Rocky 2/20/2010 @ 12 weeks , Tim & Laurie ( rentmyhusband@yahoo.com )
I bought a boxer puppy from Brenda in December of 2009 and I can't be any happier! She has a wonderful temperament and a great personality! She is very friendly, loves children, and behaves very well. She’s everything we were wishing for in a puppy. It’s obvious that she was well socialized and cared for from the beginning of her life. My vet was also very impressed by her. She was up to date on all of her shots, in very good health, and a perfect height and weight for her age. Brenda was also very easy to communicate with, she answered all my questions and concerns and still keeps in contact even after we bought her. She even met me half-way to pick up my puppy. If we decide to add another puppy to our family it will be from here! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at pearsonrk@gmail.com.
Rachel Pearson
I purchased my Cavapoo, Maycee, from Butler Charcoal Ridge in May of 2009. I was very impressed during my first contact with Brenda, and have continued to be even after Maycee has come to my home in Urbandale, Iowa. Brenda was very knowledgeable regarding the puppies, and was able to answer any and all of the questions I had. I was a first-time puppy purchaser, and she was very helpful. She always made herself available to speak with me, and was very flexible in terms of me making trips down to Albia to meet Maycee and to pick her up to take her home.
Upon visiting Butler Charcoal Ridge, I was delighted with the living situation for the dogs and could tell that Brenda and her family showed impeccable care for them all. I was very pleased that my puppy was in a comfortable and clean living situation, and that she was well socialized with all different types and sizes of people and animals.
While waiting for Maycee to get older so that she could come home with me, Brenda always kept in touch, sent me updated photos, and kept me posted on routine vet visits. Even after bringing Maycee home, Brenda has continually checked in on how we are doing.
I would highly recommend Butler Charcoal Ridge to anyone who is considering purchasing any of the puppies they have to offer. Brenda’s knowledge of and their family’s care for their animals is certainly more than I could have asked for. Maycee is a healthy puppy that has brought more joy to my life than I could have ever imagined. If you have any further questions or would like to contact me for any other reason regarding Butler Charcoal Ridge, please feel free to do so.
Allison Lytle
ahlytle@gmail.com
I recently purchased a cavapoo puppy from Brenda Butler, of Butler's Charcoal Ridge. I began searching websites for my new puppy, and was concerned that I was unable to locate a cavapoo within driving distance of our home in Rhode Island. How would I select a puppy, without seeing the litter? And, how would I know the puppy was being well cared for? Brenda alleviated all my concerns. She provided regular updates and photos of the litter as a whole, and my particular puppy once I had made a choice. She provided me with the name and telephone number of her vet, whom I spoke with and who assured me that she had seen the puppies, and they were well cared for and healthy. Brenda arranged for the transport of my puppy, sent extra food, and sent documents regarding vaccinations. Finally, within 30 minutes of the puppy's arrival, she called to make sure my puppy had arrived safely and was in hand. We are enjoying our new family member, and would recommend Butler's Charcoal Ridge without reservation. Sincerely, Debbie Levine
dslevine@cox.net
I purchased two Cavapoo puppies, Olivia & Emma, from Brenda in September. I wasn't concerned about purchasing them sight unseen, as Brenda gave me personality descriptions and forwarded updated pictures weekly. They are exactly how Brenda described them and I couldn't be more thrilled with my new babies and would recommend purchasing from Butler's Charcoal Ridge to anyone. Please feel free to contact me or my vet. LeeAnn Butts Fargo, ND lmg3014@cableone.net Valley Veterinary Hospital; Dr. Derine Winning 701-232-3391
I bought my puppy from the Butlers in November. I couldn't have asked for a better puppy, he is perfect. I could see instantly that he came from a family that gave him a lot of love. The Butlers take great care in raising their puppies, including taking them for regular check-ups, and keeping them up to date with shots and wormer. Brenda sent me pictures from the time I contacted her to the time I picked my little boy up. She drove to meet me and gave me a lot of things to get started with my puppy. The Butlers are very nice people. I was very lucky to find them and to have the pleasure of doing business with them.
Katie Piehl
katie_piehl@hotmail.com
Hi Brenda,
I just wanted to let you know we made it home safe and sound. I also wanted to thank you so much for making my first puppy buying experience a smooth and memorable one! Even though I didn't visit your ranch to pick up Riley, I could immediately tell that you and your family had provided a loving and nurturing environment for him. He loves to cuddle and be held-he just has the sweetest personality! I'm so glad I happened to stumble upon your website while looking for a puppy. Thanks also for providing me with a very accurate description of what Riley looked like and what his disposition was like. I was nervous purchasing a puppy I had not met yet, but am such a happy and proud puppy owner now. And lastly, thanks for being so helpful and prompt when responding to all my emails. I will certainly recommend you to people I know and would be happy to talk to anyone who is considering purchasing a puppy from you. You can certainly give prospective buyers my email address to contact me.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season! I know I will have a very merry holiday with the newest addition of my family!:)
Cheers,
Keri
