About Playful Puppies: Your Trusted Indiana Dog Breeder
We're Jesse Graber, a family-run breeder in New Haven, IN. Every puppy is raised with daily care and family involvement.
Our story
Family-raised puppies in Indiana, loved from day one and prepared for life with their future families.
Why we do this
As a proud member of the Responsible Dog Breeder Network, we are committed to raising our puppies with care, purpose, and integrity. Every puppy from our program is raised with attention to health, temperament, cleanliness, and early socialization so they can grow into confident family companions.
Every puppy from our program is:
Health-checked
From genetically tested parents
Raised in a clean, safe, and enriching environment
Socialized daily for confidence and connection
Sent home with lifelong breeder support
We don’t just breed dogs—we raise family companions. Our commitment does not end at adoption. We’re here for you every step of the way.
"There is nothing quite like the steady companionship of a good dog by your side."
Meet Our Family
We’ve been passionately raising puppies since 2016—the same year we got married and began building a life full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of wagging tails. Now, with three amazing kids, our home in Indiana is truly a joyful, busy, and puppy-filled place. Raising dogs has become a family affair, with our children playing and interacting with the puppies daily. It’s important to us that each puppy is well-socialized, loved, and ready to join a forever family.
Our program has included companion breeds such as Goldendoodles, Miniature Poodles, Cavaliers, Cavapoos, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Bernedoodles, depending on current and upcoming litters. Each puppy that leaves our home is part of our story, and we’re honored to be part of yours.
Learn More About Our Puppies
Whether you are ready to view available puppies or still learning which breed may be the best fit for your family, we want to make the process simple and helpful. Explore our current puppies, read reviews from past families, or contact us with questions about upcoming litters and availability.
We do the hard work — so they're ready
Every litter follows the same structured path before going home.
Whelped in a clean, climate-controlled whelping area and monitored closely.
Daily handling and developmentally appropriate exposure — sounds, surfaces, people — building a confident, calm adult.
Crate, potty, and leash training all begin before a puppy ever leaves us.
Well-adjusted, confident, and vet-cleared — ready to give unconditional love and steadfast comfort.
A small, home-centered program in New Haven, IN
Located near New Haven, IN, Playful Puppies LLC is family-run, where every puppy is raised inside the home — not in a kennel. Our property is where our dogs live, play, and grow alongside our family, giving them a strong foundation of comfort and real-life experiences from day one.
We proudly welcome families near and far. Because our program is intentionally small, visits and placements are scheduled in advance through our waitlist.
Health first — always
Every breed we raise comes with its own known health considerations, and we take them seriously. We are intentional about our dam and sire pairings, and both parents complete health screening before any litter is planned.
Frequently asked questions
Every home needs a companion
See who's available now, or join the waitlist for an upcoming litter. We love getting to know prospective families — phone and FaceTime introductions welcome.