Which will you choose? A Labradoodle or Goldendoodle?

A cream colored Mini Labradoodle and a red Mini Goldendoodle

Oh dear…which should I get? F1bb Mini Labradoodle or F1bb Mini Goldendoodle? I always get the question, which should I get, since you raise both? Which is nicer? Which is more crazy wild? ​It would be hard to decide as a potential buyer when seeking advice on the website because the Labradoodle breeders say one…

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The better to hear you! Tips on your puppy’s ear maintenance…

A red mini goldendoodle with long floppy ears sitting next to happy baby on blue chair

When taking your dog out for a walk or a swim…remember that the long loopy ears will hold moisture in the ears.  Walking across the dew covered grass or jumping off the dock…always remember to dry your dogs ears thoroughly! Taking care of the long, loopy ears of one of Puppies Up North puppies is…

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Are you going boating with your puppy? Here’s how…

A red F1bb mini goldendoodle riding a white boat with a sunset on the lake

Puppies Up North is located in the heart of Minnesota…the land of 10,000 lakes.  I often get questions “can I bring my puppy on the boat”?  Or I hear “how can I make sure puppy is safe on a boat”?  Here are some suggestions before taking the puppy on your boat, what to pack and…

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Sibling Adoptions? Is it advisable?

Two red brothers, F1bb Mini Goldendoodles sitting in a gold basket with a white blanket

Many times, I have many working families that wonder and ask me if it is okay to adopt a sibling of the pack to keep the puppies company while they are at work… Adopting sibling puppies can have several advantages, both for the puppies and their new owners. Here are some pros of adopting sibling…

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Where in the world is Puppies Up North puppies?

Map of United States with green highlights of each state we have sold puppies

As you can see from the map, we have 40 states that our Puppies Up North puppies are living.  We are missing Nevada, Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and Delaware!  We have heard from many, many families and the fun adventures that they are having with our Puppies Up North puppies! As…

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How much to feed my puppy / dog

All Life Stages dog food, bag is green and white

At Puppies Up North we have done our research and done many comparisons and have found the Life’s Abundance is the most well-rounded and the top in nutrition for your growing puppy.  We use “All Life Stages” as we know that there are enough nutrients in the food for a growing puppy, an active dog…

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Do dogs go to Heaven?

Golden Retriever looking down thru white clouds with caption "what the entrance to heaven must look like...

Here at Puppies Up North, we believe that all dogs go to Heaven…it’s a stretch but I believe if the Creator of the heavens and earth made these beautiful creatures, then why wouldn’t He want them with Him in heaven.  Psalms 36:6 says “You, oh Lord, preserve both people and animals. Many times I get…

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When to introduce your puppy to water / lakes?

Three dogs playing in our pond with green grass, 2 white Labradors and 1 red Labrador

At Puppies Up North we have a little pond and our dogs love to go there on a daily basis!  Our mommas especially love to go to the pond when they are pregnant as the pond / water provides no gravity and it feels good.  We let them swim around and play for about and…

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Can your puppy go to fireworks?

F1bb Mini Goldendoodle laying on black with fireworks in background with caption "Living the American dream one walk at a time"

So here at Puppies Up North, we love our puppies and parents to experience all types of activities.  They are run around our farm, and our farm also changes…we plant corn and beans…we have a pond, we have woods and fields.  However there are some times we like to take them out and about…we want…

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