About Us

Meet Lauren and Joyce: we are a mother-daughter team based in Houston, Texas. 

I’ve always felt that my life was not quite complete without a dog (or two or three) in it.  Our doodle journey began with a sweet little chocolate boy named “Thornton.”  After weeks of careful research and analysis (a throwback to my days as a litigation attorney), I determined that a miniature Australian Labradoodle would be the perfect choice to fill the hole left in our hearts by the departure of a 14 year old fur baby.  I was impressed by the high standards set by some Australian Labradoodle breeding clubs for genetic screening, orthopedic evaluation, and ethical practices.  Having experienced and witnessed the heart break and astromical vet bills that result from bad breeding practices, it was clear to me that the purchase price of a well-bred Australian Labradoodle would be money well spent over the next decade and a half (or more) that this companion would be a part of our lives.   

Our family flew from Houston to North Carolina in search of our newest family member.  There we met Jenny Blume with Swinging Gate Labradoodles.  She graciously allowed us to spend a very happy hour snuggling her puppies.  In that moment I felt that if we had a litter of puppies in our own home, we would never stop smiling.  

After bringing our Thornton home, it was immediately apparent that this breed was very special, and that our Thornton was an incredible specimen.  He potty trained quickly, naturally walked at my heel, constantly watched my face for eye contact, and even pooped on command.  It seemed his only desire was to please me and be near me. What’s more he had the softest fur I’d ever touched and the gorgeous flowing gait of a show dog.  I was hooked.

I decided to partner together with my mother, Joyce, to establish our own home breeding business to make these glorious creatures more available to families in our area.  My mom and I share a love of animals, birth and babies that made this partnership a natural fit for us.  I’m also a wife (to a very understanding husband) and a mother to three wonderful children, and I’m a retired attorney with a JD from UVA and a BA from Rice University.  

We are proud members of the Australian Labradoodle Association of American where we have attained the highest qualification available: Platinum Paw. Our goal is to bring joy to families by adhering to the highest standards of health and ethics, while carefully selecting for the most wonderful personalities. Bred with love, from our home to yours.

CONTACT: strawberryfieldslabradoodles@gmail.com