Wheaten & Whoodle World

In speaking to many breeders you need to ask the following before giving a deposit to a breeder:
When was the last time both the male and female went to the vet for an examination. How often is the female bred?
Have them provide a copy of the vet examination to prove the good health of both the female and male.
Have the breeder put in writing how many times the female after she becomes pregnant is examined by a vet.
Per the e-​mail from Tammi I have shared, the female dog that I was supposed to get a puppy from was never taken to a vet during the time Tammi thought she was pregnant. It was not until no puppies were ever born that Tammi went to a vet confirm that a pregnancy never took place.
The experienced, reputable breeder will have the pregnant dog examined by a vet and then they will also have the puppies examined by a vet for a well check once they are born.
Make sure if you buy a puppy from Tammi you get in writing «BEFORE» you give her a deposit that the mother/​puppy will be checked out by a vet.
Also, know that you will not be able to dispute with PayPal any deposits taken by Tammi or any breeder as PayPal will not dispute payments for any «living creature», thus if there are any disputes you have to rely on the seller to be honorable or you are out your money as what happened to me.
I still have never received my deposit back from Tammi as promised in her e-​mail (attached to my Unilocal review) so my advise is to get everything in writing with her signature and her address so you have recourse if she reneges on her agreement as she did with me.

I started researching dogs for our family 6 months ago. The more I researched the more I fell in love with the Soft Coated Wheaten breed. Then I learned about the Wheaten + Poodle mix which seemed to be exactly what we wanted. I did some Googling and came across Tammi and Bryan. It was the first phone call that I made. Tammi was beyond friendly and provided a wealth of knowledge. Unfortunately, we weren’t quite ready to get her last pup of that litter. Her lengthy conversation set me on an educated path for continuing my research. I spent the next several months talking to many breeders all over the country. We came close to buying from another breeder, but something in my gut knew to go back to Tammi. So I called Tammi and it became obvious that she was the breeder for us. Here’s why:
1. She answered every phone call and email within minutes. That’s what you want from a trusted breeder.
2. My son has dog allergies and I had a bazillion questions. Tammi shared her knowledge with me in many phone conversations and emails. Lots of her previous clients have allergies.
3. Tammi brilliantly set up a private Facebook group for all of her Puppy Parents. The knowledge and expertise within this group is beyond any price tag. I had a lot of questions answered by this group and honestly, they are the reason we didn’t give up the dream of getting a family dog. We were even able to setup a few doggy play dates through this group with my son so we could see if he would have any reactions to the Whoodle.
4. Tammi and Bryan are family breeders. They actually LOVE their dogs as they would their children. They are the opposite of a puppy mill — and trust me in my research I found at least 3 puppy mills.
5. Nutrition is important to me and I LOVE that Tammi knows her stuff. She feeds her dog and pups real food.
6. The environment the pups are raised in is EXACTLY what you want: a loving, clean home and bred from friendly/​smart parents with great tempermants
7. Tammi posts many videos and photos along the way so you get a real sense of how your baby is growing
8. I appreciate the way puppy picking day is handled. You get on their list and then to go pick out your pup in person.
9. Tammi doesn’t ship. I know lots of breeders do ship their pups, but Tammi is protective and knows shipping has risk.
10. Now that we have had our sweet boy for a week, I can tell you how comforting it is to be able to ask Tammi any questions that come up. And having the other new puppy parents to be right there with you is so valuable.
Our whole family is beyond grateful for all of Tammi and Bryan’s work. They raise truly amazing dogs and I recommend them as highly as I can!

I got 2 puppies from Bryan & Tammi in 2010. Before purchasing any dog I wanted to do my research. I spoke to the only breeders I could find in AZ (there were only 2 other breeders). One of them didn’t have any puppies and unsure of next time she would & the other woman I spoke to was extremely rude and spoke to me like I was an idiot. I was very great full to find Bryan & Tammi, they handled the entire purchase professionally. They were awesome to deal with. They always replied back with an email or returned my call if needed. They offer nothing but the healthiest & smartest pups available! They also have an amazing support page on Facebook so you can see your puppy from the very beginning with the mom being pregnant & follow along as they grow. There are also many wonderful members there that offer tips, tricks & advise when needed (& you might make some new friends along the way). I would recommend Bryan & Tammi to anyone looking for a Wheaten or Whoodle!

Wonderful breeders, wonderful people.
Our Wheaton Max brings joy to our lives daily. Expert advice and love come from Bryan & Tammi.

We got our Wheaten, Jessie, from Tammy and Bryan 3 ½ years ago. Tammy answered any questions we had between the time we got on the list till the time we picked Jessie up. This was when they were still in Tucson. When we picked Jessie from the litter we knew that Tammy and Bryan were dog lovers and know their stuff about Wheatens. And apparently Bryan had become attached to Jessie (she was the runt of the litter). I felt bad taking her with us because I could see that Bryan was attached to her a little. But we also knew how much they cared for their dogs. Their adult dogs as well as the puppies were all clean, healthy and friendly, as you’d expect from crew of Wheaties. We’d encountered several breeders in the Phoenix area before we discovered Bryan and Tammy. The breeders we encountered were far less friendly and a bit condescending when talking to them and asking questions. And, I am convinced they fixed the price ($ 800 more than we paid for Jessie) of Wheatens in the Phoenix area. Overall, our experience with Tammy and Bryan it was a good experience and come highly recommended from my wife and I.

I have been with these breeders since their beginning. I even helped one family receive their new whoodle pup in CA last year. They provide excellent service. There isn’t a single cage or kennel anywhere on their property. They’ve built their business on the premise that their 4-​legged family members are just that … family members. All puppies are hand raised and mostly potty trained by the time they meet their new families. Awesome breeders, awesome business.

We carefully researched breeders of Wheaten Terriers before making a deposit for a Wheaten Terrier over 2 years ago with Bryan and Tammi Thompson. I called Tammi prior to making the deposit and she assured me that we could switch to another litter to get the dog we wanted since she couldn’t promise 1.) That the litter would actually happen and 2.) The number and sex of the dogs that resulted from that litter. We wanted a female American Wheaten Terrier… When the litter was born and there were only 2 girls and we were the 7^th «pick», I called Tammi and she assured me in a VERY professional manner that she couldn’t promise anything, but we should attend the «puppy picking day» and if there wasn’t a dog we wanted, she would switch us to another litter, meanwhile, she gave me some advice on females vs males and their ease of training. We attended puppy picking day and instantly fell head over heals in love with our forever furry companion, Wilson. Even though there was a female dog left to pick from, we fell in love.
Since the time we met the Thompsons in their immaculate and homey «nursery», we never had doubts about their professionalism, care for their customers, or their love of their dogs (even after they become somebody else’s «family»). Tammi has taken the time to speak with me regarding diet, training and other questions even years after we brought our Wilson home with us! She is a knowledgeable and reputable breeder!
She has many repeat customers and we are considering our 2^nd dog from the Thompson litters as we speak! And, I agree with Dani… they are more like matchmakers than breeders… Even setting up potential clients to meet with us and Wilson prior to taking their deposits for a puppy, just so that the new family and be sure that this is the kind of dog they want for their lifestyle/​family.
I owe so much to Tammi and Bryan for their advice, accessibility and caring attitude… I would never consider going to another «matchmaker» for a puppy and I would highly recommend Thompson’s Wheatens and Whoodles to anybody considering a puppy of this breed!

Hello Ms. NANCY from San Diego. you need to get a life. .shame on you for defacing a wonderful, caring, professional husband and wife who are number1 for me plus all the many folks who have purchased wonderful animals from them. We Puppy Parents are very close group of people who take offense to your complaint. My experience was nothing short of being almost if not perfect after losing my puppy of 15 yrs. The experience just continues to be 100 percent genuine at all times which also includes the bonding between all of us. The dogs are wonderful and the breeding is what makes these dogs so important in many facets of our lives. TOO BAD that you will Never get the opportunity and experiences we have on a daily basis!!!

Tammi and Bryan are compassionate breeders and their puppies are the best! I love my 1-​year-​old Whoodle! He’s sweet and sassy with the softest hair ever.
(Actually, Tammi and Bryan are more like matchmakers than breeders, and they found me a perfect pup.)