Top Notch Paws
Family-raised puppies in Western Massachusetts.
Come meet our puppies and see where they’re raised. We’d rather have you see what we do for yourself than simply take our word for it.
Why Choose Top Notch Paws?
Lovable
Our puppies are raised with love and care, so they grow into affectionate family members.
Beautiful
We breed for health, temperament, and looks, resulting in well-proportioned puppies.
Hypoallergenic
Our doodle breeds are known for low-shedding coats that many allergy-sensitive households prefer.
Doodle Breeders in Massachusetts
Top Notch Paws raises Cavapoo, Shih-Poo, and Mini Goldendoodle puppies and other lovable doodle breeds. We are a family breeder focused on healthy, low-shedding, family-friendly companions across Massachusetts.
Why choose a doodle breed?
Doodles are known for their affectionate, playful nature. We prioritize health and temperament in our breeding, and our puppies are socialized from early on so they are better prepared for life with a new family.
- Hypoallergenic tendencies that many allergy-sensitive people prefer
- Intelligent and trainable
- A good fit for many families with children
- Low to non-shedding means easier home maintenance for most households
How our puppies are raised
There isn’t one magic thing that makes a great puppy. It’s the breeding, health, environment, handling, socialization, grooming, veterinary care, and a thousand little things along the way.
- Born here
- Handled and socialized
- Groomed and cared for
- Health care and records
- Meeting families
- Going home
More than just a new family member
Our pups are intelligent, trainable, and people-oriented. They are usually friendly with other dogs and pets, and devoted to their families. Many families with children choose these breeds. Their low-shedding coats help reduce allergic reactions for many symptomatic people.
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Not sure which breed is right for you? Answer a few questions and we'll suggest matches from the breeds we raise.
Your top breed matches
Available puppies
Here are a few of the puppies we have available right now.
What customers say
A few recent reviews. You can read more on our Puppy Wall.
“Amanda does a very thorough grooming! We are always satisfied and have been a repeat customer for years. And, my 4 pups love her, too 🐶🐶🐶🐶 …”
“If she isn’t in my lap she is laying between my feet.? Maggie is a sweet puppy and so smart. Thumbs up ”
“I can’t say enough amazing things about Kyrstin from Top Notch Paws! I brought my mini golden doodle, Pia, in for grooming yesterday, and from start to finish, it was such a wonderful experience. Pia...”
Professional grooming
Grooming is a big part of what we do. Our experienced groomers provide full grooming, baths, designer cuts, and more, with personalized care for each dog.
Don’t choose your puppy from a website if you don’t want to.
Schedule a time to come out. Meet the puppies you’re interested in, see where they’re raised, and ask us whatever you want. You can even pick a specific puppy or litter when you book.
The Hess family
Top Notch Paws is a family business. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and we’ve learned a lot along the way about breeding, raising puppies at home, and matching them with families who will take good care of them.
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