ABA Kennels

This is an excellent breeder. We got our baby from there in October 2012. He's 7 months old now. He's sweet, friendly and lovable. He was easy to potty train and he picks up tricks really well. I would recommend this place to anyone. We will buy our future pups from here. :D Excellent family business with excellent customer service! more

We Purchased our puppy March 30, 2012 from Terry at ABA Kennels. We had looked for several different puppies from other breeders and heard about ABA. This experience was fantastic and Terry was well versed on our puppy. Our puppy is almost 3 months old and is very healthy, full of spunk, and loves her new home along with her 16 year old brother (cocker spaniel). Our vet was very pleased on her health and said she was beatiful. Terry is the man to see if you are looking for a great puppy. We love ours!!!! more

Just recently bought my puppy from Terry! I had been looking for the perfect breeder and I found him on abakenneIs . com! can honestly say that Terry was wonderful, he was always helpful and always responded to all of my emails. I didn't expect for my puppy to be so good, he's is very playful, seems to be healthy and also very smart! He's only 9 weeks but seems to be well trained. Most definitely recommend abakennels if you are looking for a well trained, playful and beautiful puppy. more

Not sure why this person below thinks they are a puppy mill because she saw dogs in kennels.... They are a breeder of several small breeds after all....I stumbled on Terry's website last year after being ignored by local shelters looking for a small dog.... everyone cries ""rescue! rescue!"", Yet no one should have to beg and plead for rescue to answer your emails or calls (when they even provide a number, which most don't.). So I gave up trying to rescue and found Terry... not only is he a super nice, family oriented guy, but he sold me one of the sweetest puppies I've ever had. When I picked her up she was spotless. Not a flea on her fur, not a mite in her ear. Took her right to the vet and they were impressed with how well taken care of she was. I have had her a couple of months now and she is beautiful, smart, healthy and sweet. I highly recommend ABA if you are looking for a quality pup. more

ok so im not sure if its a puppy mill or not i mean we are in the process of getting our puppy from terry and we made a appointment to come visit her and terry forgot we were coming so he was 30 minutes late we heard many dags barking im not sure how many i looked behind the fence and there were kennels not stacked on top of each other but side by side they were tall and in a line so is that a kennel or is it a puppy mill all of his dogs seemed to be happy and healthy no urine or feeces and since he forgot we were coming we still got to see her just the way she was and she looked excellent so can anyone reflect off this review? more

We spent quite a while searching for our new addition and finally found ABA's website. What a great family run business Terry has! We are very impressed with our Malti-poo Charlie. He is so friendly to everyone, loves to cuddle, and is already housebroken! When he goes to the vet or the groomer he gives kisses to all the staff, they adore our Charlie! Thanks Terry for a great little puppy! more

This dog is severely neglected and unable to do the smallest task: climb steps, chew pepperoni sticks, the awful smell of feces/urine is so strong on him that two baths did not remove it. It is embedded in his skin, (poor baby) and the hair on his feet was so matted that it looked like they were webbed together!!! Our groomer said it looked like someone did last minute scissor clippings of matted hair from his face and legs!!! We were highly disappointed...Do not purchase from this breeder!!! more

I currently own one dog that I purchased from a different breeder. When I was ready to adopt a new pup, I searched and came upon aba kennels. After just looking at the puppies and family pictures, it was a done deal. I looked at the website every day and admired all the babies on there. When it was time for me to get #2, the process was very painless. I have been pleased with all email correspondence, and the one telephone conversation I have had with Terry. It is clear that he loves all his puppies very much. I have not yet brought my little boy home but can't wait for him to be a part of my family. more

I have to say that this was the best experience in buying a pet I've ever had! Terry is the nicest person I've ever met!!! He communicated with me every step of my purchase. When it was time to pick up our little Toy Poodle he took the time to give me information on how to care for him and the very first night my pup slept through the night in his crate without problems!!! I could not believe how well Terry takes care of his puppies....I wish I could have met his late wife Judy because I heard so many wonderful things about her too........Terry and his family take very, very good care of their puppies and give them tons of affection!! Our little poodle came home giving kisses and just very affectionate! I would absolutely recommend to anyone to purchase your puppy from ABA Kennels.....My pup Jazz is now 11 weeks old and I couldnt be happier!!! You will not be disappointed!!!\r more

I spent many months looking at designer breeders. When I stumbled upon ABA kennels, I knew without a doubt this was where I would purchase my puppy. At the first meeting with the breeder, I was impressed with the knowledge of the breeds and the reasons behind why he bread certain dogs. Each litter is carefully selected for by the breeder. When I arrived I was asked a series of questions; what size of dog, the sex, etc. From that the breeder then provided information about dog breeds that would incorporate into my lifestyle. When my puppy was in the nursery ABA provided weekly pictures and updates on my puppy's status. When I was finally able to bring my puppy home(he was 8.5wks), I was amazed at how he slept through the entire night. I cannot complain about his behavior in the slightest. I was astonished at how quickly he learned tricks and potty training was a breeze! My puppy is very inquisitive and intelligent; I have had numerous people stop me when on a walk or at the beach inquiring about where I purchased my dog. I will continue to recommend ABA, because they are simply the best! ABA's prices may be a little more expensive, but with a 2 year health guarantee and a quality dog it is worth the money! My puppy is now 9 months old and I can say that owning a malti-poo has been one of the greatest experiences! So put your deposit down on a wonderful fur-ball of joy today! more

We spent several weeks searching for a rescue and could not find a small dog anywhere. None of the rescue organizations responded to our e-mails and applications. They did not list phone numbers. Then we switched our search to find a designer dog breeder and located ABA. What a wonderful experience. Isabella, our malti-poo is two years old and has been an absolute delight. Easy to train, very friendly. Cute as a button! I still look at ABA's website every so often to admire all the beautiful puppies available there. Don't look any further for a great small dog with awesome service. P.S. Very sadly, since we got Izzy, Judy has passed away. Terry and his family continue to run this wonderful kennel. While I know they are very sad, Judy has left them with a fabulous legacy to remember her by. more

If you're looking for a pure bred or ""designer"" puppy go to google and search for local rescue groups. You wouldn't believe the number of these types of dogs that are turned into rescue, even to local shelters. Yes, even the little fru-fru dogs get turned into shelters.\r \r There are puppies and adult dogs waiting in rescue foster homes to be adopted. Dogs in shelters aren't so lucky. When their time runs out they get killed. \r \r Did you know when you adopt one of these type dogs (or any other for that matter) from a shelter or rescue group that the fee INCLUDES spay/neuter? Fees at a shelter are rarely above $100. Fees at a rescue can go up to $200 but remember, that includes spay/neuter and usually the pet is microchipped. \r \r Support a backyard breeder or adopt a rescue dog / shelter pet. The choice is yours. \r \r . more

Our Schnese puppy Wrigley is such a delight! Today is her four month birthday - we've had her for two months now since we picked her up at 8 weeks exactly. She has wonderful temperament; she loves everyone and everyone loves her! \r \r Thanks to ABA Kennels. Pros: Wonderful, loving dog more

Tucker is doing great. He has been to the groomers 2ce now and has such a wonderful temperment with everyone. He is a lovebug and everyone who meets him loves him. Pros: very friendly more

I have had my toy poodle for two months. He is doing great so far, very sweet, smart, and health. Though it took me hours of driving to get the puppy, I think everything worth it.Almost all of my friends that had seen him said he was a really great dog. If budget and time allowed, i would have bought another toy poodle from terry, so the brothers would stay together^^ I should have written this review and show my appreciation to terry long time ago. Because i have so much to thank for that i never thought i was prepared to write a review. Thank you, Terry, for giving me such a great puppy and answering all my questions and concerns. I definitely will go to you again if i need a second, a third and even a forth puppy:) Pros: great puppies Cons: few business hours more

Terry- wanted to let you know that CJ the Maltipoo is doing great. Vet was pleased with the number of wormings and vaccinations. Will continue to recommend you to others. Was in Petland at Arboretum last night, and they import their dogs from Missouri and ask over $1000.00 for these crosses. Thanks for all the help and patience. Patty Moore- Charlotte Pros: patient,knowledgeable, care about their dogs more

When I began looking for dogs last year, I found the process overwhelming. After the first time I spoke with Judy, I knew that I had found the right place to buy my dog. My Maltipoo Lola is the absolute queen of my house. She is the best dog I could have ever imagined. Anytime someone mentions they are looking for a new pet, I always tell them to look no further than Aba. Pros: friendly, wonderful dogs more

The owners of this kennel are wonderful people who really care for their puppies. We are the proud owners of a 3 month old Peekapoo and just adore her! From the moment we emailed ABA Kennels we knew we had come to the right place. I have already mentioned their name to everyone who aks! Pros: Friendly owners more

Judy was extremely helpful over the phone - helping me choose what breed, etc. We drove down from DC to pick up the puppy and were very impressed with Terry and Judy's thoughtful advice and kind words. They are fantastic breeders who really care about the dogs. So far our pomapoo Winston has been a great addition to the family - we get tons of compliments every time we walk him and he's already learned a variety of commands (in 2 weeks time)! We are EXTREMELY pleased. Judy and Terry are excellent breeders - we would recommend them to anyone. Pros: wonderful selection of puppies, happy dogs, great advice Cons: limited hours for visiting more

Terry and Judy were extremely gracious and helpful in making our dream of 2nd puppy come true. We recently purchased a little baby girl Malti-shih we named Tinkerbelle, and they answered all our questions, responded quickly, and were very knowledgeable about dog breeding and care. We would be very comfortable purchasing another puppy from them in the future. Pros: helpful, detail-oriented, knowledgeable more