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Denning Farms

Denning Farms is a family-run farm located in Houghton, Iowa. We take great pride in raising happy, healthy puppies and finding loving homes for each one. Our puppies are adopted by families across the U.S., and we offer safe and humane shipping to ensure a smooth transition to their new homes.

Take a moment to explore the different breeds we raise, and be sure to visit our Currently Adopting page to see the puppies currently looking for their forever families.

Maltipoo

Cavachon

Teddybear

Cavalier

Cockapoo

Yorkiepoo

Pomapoo

Dog Breeders | The Dennings Farm Difference

All dog breeders aren’t the same.  At Dennings Farm, our mission is to raise healthy, happy puppies and finding the right homes for them.  We will take the time to educate you on the different breeds available and help you find the one that’s right for you and your family.  Denning Farms is a family-owned and operated breeder of maltipoos, cavachons, cavaliers, teddybears, yorkiepoos, cockapoos, puggles and boston terriers.  It takes many years of breeding these types of dogs to properly understand and care for them.  When you buy a puppy from Denning Farms, you can be sure you are buying from one of the best puppy breeders in the midwest.

iowa pet breeders association

Denning Farms is a USDA Licensed Dog Breeder.  We are also a member of the Iowa Pet Breeders Association and the Pet Professionals of Southeast Iowa.

Denning Puppy Farm

We truly are a farm that offers our puppies plenty of space and fresh air to grow and be happy.  We have a stone and brick building with heated flooring and air-conditioning for our puppies when indoors.  They are with adults and our children most of the day.  Denning Farms Puppies for Sale HomePuppies at Denning Farms are part of our family.  We enjoy each and every puppy and we know the love, affection and laughter that they will bring to their new families.  We pay special attention to each and every litter so you know what type of dog you are getting.  Learn more about Denning Farms on our About Us page.

We offer plenty of previous customer comments on our Testimonial page.  Also, see recent videos of puppy liters on our video page which streams directly from youtube.

Give us a call at Highlights info row image 319-931-3033 to make an appointment or for questions about our puppies.

Deciding on a Breed of Puppies for Sale

Haven’t decided on which breed of dog is right for you?  We’ve compiled more information about each type of breed available at Dennings Farm in the About Breed sections of our website.  Here you will learn more about each type of dog, their characteristics, temperaments, average life spans, etc.

Getting Started with Puppy Adoption

You’ve begun your search on the internet for puppies for sale, puppy farms, dog farms, etc.  For the breeds we offer, you’ve come to the right place!  We’ve put more information on-line to help you understand the steps to purchasing your puppy.

Visit the Currently Adopting page of our website for the breed you are interested in to see if they are available at this time. If they are not available now, sign-up for our email list to get an automatic update when they become available.  This is the best way to get notified in advance of new puppy litters in advance.

Shipping Puppies for Adoption

Not anywhere near Hougton, IA?  That’s not a concern, we can ship your new puppy to you!  We have found good homes for our puppies in virtually every state in the US including California, Texas, Florida, and New York.  We safely and humanely ship your new puppy directly to you.

Questions?  Feel free to visit our contact us page to send us an email or give us a call, we’d love to hear from you.

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Latest Reviews from our Customers:

 

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Janice Frost
18:27 19 Nov 25
We are so in love with the 2 Teddybears we got from Denning Farms.
Thinking about #3 since my health has improved caring for these too. They definitely will get you off the couch. We are so thankful for Trica and the Spirit of Love .
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Colleen Timm
21:53 07 Jul 25
I definitely recommend Denning Farms as they are truly great people and breeders! Tricia was more than forthcoming with all needed information and records. We picked one out and received the most adorable Teddy Bear female was has become a small celebrity 🥰 Everyone asks her breed and where can they find one. She has been to the Vet twice and even the people working there just can’t get enough. She was shipped to our home in Reno, NV. Absolutely no problems!
If you’re looking give them a try! Thank you Tricia
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Angelique Robinson
15:34 17 Jun 25
Comrade Hampton Hale (cavapoo) has been the love of our lives since we picked him up on March 2021. He was super easy to train, loves eating blades of grass and sticks (it's not like he eats freshly ground turkey daily), belly rubs, practicing his audition to be the next Air Bud (paw-eye coordination still a work in progress), smizing and reminding our neighbors that he is the mayor of our block.
I know that Comrade was part of a litter of 8, so if anyone else also added a cavapoo to their families in March 2021, please reach out to Comrade on Instagram @comrade_thecavapoo as we'd love to travel to reunite Comrade with his siblings.
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Stacie Young
15:06 01 Apr 25
I am over the top in love with my Teddbear puppy. He went to the vet 3 days after I brought him home. He had a clean bill of health. When looking at the puppies, Trisha was knowledgeable, professional and allowed us to take our time picking the perfect puppy for our lifestyle. We left with an information packet, goodies and a little blanket. I can not be happier! 5 stars from me!
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kara wilson
18:17 26 Dec 24
We bought Cali from Denning Farms back in March 2021. I came from South Florida for her. She's a great dog and my kids absolutely love her. She does great with our other dogs. She's a little weird about going to the bathroom by herself she just stands there looking at me. Does anyone elses dog do that? She also doesn't sleep in her cage correctly but most of the time she's in bed with me anyway. If I could have another I'd buy here again but she will be our only high maintenance dog. lol
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Rikki Barsetti
17:04 12 Jan 24
We recently picked up our new addition to the family the day after Christmas. This is the second time we have chosen to go through Denning Farms since our first experience with our son Nelson was such a positive one. Bringing our new guy Bruno home has not disappointed either. First of all it is such a blessing and so easy to work with Tricia. She truly loves all these babies and it is so obvious in her commitment to find the perfect pet parents. Shes so full of energy and joy! Secondly the atmosphere the dogs are born into is so wonderful! Their home and the dogs homes are spectacular. Our Bruno has brought such light into our lives. While is big brother Nelson is still getting used to not being the center of attention he is slowly learning to love him as much as we do. Bruno had his first puppy visit with our family vet and Dr. K made the comment about how healthy and joyful Bruno is. He said he could tell he was definitely in excellent conditions prior to coming home with us. I can not recommend using Denning farms enough if you are looking to bring a new little one into your life. Every single moment of this experience is worth it!!!
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What Our Customer's Say -

Virginia
Grinnell, IA
December 29, 2020
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Hello! Mia, a teddybear puppy, joined our family Feb 2020, just before the pandemic really set in. She was definitely the bright spot in a pretty dim situation. She is the absolute best puppy; couldn’t imagine our family without her! Tricia was great to work with and answered all of our questions. She invited us into her home to meet Mia and one of her older female teddy bears, who was just as sweet as Mia. If you’re concerned about this being a puppy mill, don’t be. You can tell the min you meet Tricia that she loves all her pups and they are part of her family. I recommend her to anyone that asks about Mia and will definitely get another puppy from her!

Deborah
St Louis, Missouri
June 7, 2021
    

This testimony is long overdue. We received our teddybear shichon puppy in January 2021. As a first time dog buyer this was a great experience working with Tricia. She answered all my questions upfront when initially researching as well as assisted in determining the best puppy to put our deposit on. She also surprised us with being in our area to drop off the puppy versus our drive to get him. Leo is a fabulous puppy and has a very similar demeanor to what Tricia relayed when he was only 8 weeks. He is an absolute joy to our family! Thank you so much Tricia to you (and your husband for the drop-off) throughout this process. I highly recommend Denning Farms for anyone interested in one of these breeds.

Erika
Colonial Beach,va
October 28, 2021
    

Rudy was in a litter born November 2011. His original owners purchased him from you. Unfortunately Rudy couldn't tag along to college with her. We have had Rudy since July 2012. He has been amazing little guy. Such a mama's boy. He is extremely intelligent and super snuggly. Even at almost 10 years old he still plays as if he was 10 months old. He has never had any health issues. He is perfect! He is such a joy to have in our lives. I was a bit worried when my daughter was born in 2015 but Rudy took on this whole new personality. He was a like a caretaker and watchdog. He would watch her all night and alert us if she cried. I had a bad asthma attack while I was pregnant. Rudy nudged my inhaler to me. He didn't leave my side until I was ok. I may live far away but I will recommend you to anyone looking for a cockapoo. Thank you!

Chris Ver Voort
Greenleaf, WI
October 2, 2022
    

Thank you Denning Farms, Shelby is such a good girl who loves giving kisses & playing with her sister Lucy in the fenced in back yard burning off all that puppy energy that they both have an abundance of. She's a perfect fit to our family and we love her to pieces.

Kris Harrington
Champaign, Illinois
November 30, 2022
    

Tricia:
Our beautiful cockapoo that we got as a puppy through Denning Farms turned 16 today! She has been such a loving, healthy, energetic family dog to us and we love her to pieces. Lola is still full of life and taking her walks with us and lot of snuggles. We had a big birthday party for her with all her friends. A little hard of hearing and lost some teeth, but other than that, doing amazing.

Many thanks for the best dog ever!

The Harrington Family

Marci
Highland Park, IL
May 30, 2023
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We just love our boy Percy! He is full of love & energy, and is so good natured. After our wonderful 15+ years with our first cockapoo we had adopted from Tricia, we knew another one was in our future. We’ll always recommend Denning Farms!

Becky Barr
Mt Pleasant
January 11, 2023
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Izzy is 2 now and is such a sweet girl we just love her

Jan
Des Moines, iowa
September 14, 2023
    

Hello Tricia,
Thought I would share a photo of Gabe after his groom. He continues to be adorable and loved by all. I’m so glad and grateful for your raising these precious puppies. Best of all he’s a member of our family ❤️
Thanks Jan

Teri
Aspen CO
August 1, 2021
    

Loving our little Bamse (teddybear in Danish). She is 4.5 months and 11 pounds. Growing quickly. She has the softest and prettiest coat. What a great addition she has been to the family

HANSON KAREN M
Welch
August 29, 2020
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I am purchased Madelyn Brileigh from Trish Denning on 02/27/17. From the moment I saw her, I knew she would’ve one my heart. She is so gentle and loving. She runs like the wind and she loves to fetch and return corn cobs. My cat, Tess, became her best friend and they play together. She is strong, healthy, happy and loved. She has never met a stranger and she loves new people. When it is time for another Teddybear, Trish’s website will be my first stop. I adore Madelyn and could not imagine my life without her.

To view more or leave a testimonial, visit our testimonials page.