FAQ ABOUT OUR PUPPIES

What is the difference between a mini & medium goldendoodle? Mini goldendoodle puppies have an estimated adult weight of 15-35lbs. Medium goldendoodle puppies have an estimated adult weight of 25-45lbs. Because goldendoodles are a hybrid breed, the exact size of each puppies varies and pups may vary in weight by 25lbs in the same litter. Sometimes hybrid puppies can even be larger than either of their parents. With that being said, most of the puppies will fall within the specified weight range. How often do you have puppies? We currently have one girl, and we only breed her once per year, which means we have one litter of puppies each year. There is usually a waiting list for the puppies before they are born. What is included with a puppy? Before going home, each puppy will be checked by a veterinarian and receive its first set of vaccinations. What should we buy to prepare for our new puppy? The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting event, and you’re likely itching to do some preparatory shopping. Our puppy shopping list provides you with a checklist of recommend items as well as helpful suggestions such as crate dimensions and collar size. When do puppies go to their new homes? Puppies are ready to go to their new homes at 8 weeks old. We will contact you to set up a day & time for you to come to our home and pick up your new bundle of fur. Are puppies required to be spayed/neutered? All puppies are sold on a spay/neuter contract unless otherwise arranged prior to being sold. This means that puppy purchasers agree not to breed their puppies and agree to have their puppy fixed before her second birthday. Please discuss the age at which your puppy should be fixed with your veterinarian. We recommend waiting until after a girl’s first heat to have her spayed, as research indicates that fixing a puppy prior to puberty impacts the closing of growth plates, putting a dog at higher risk for orthopedic issues. Some breeders do fix puppies before sending them home, but research indicates that this practice puts puppies at serious risk for various health issues, so we choose not to do that here. Will we be allowed to meet the parents? Yes! We would love for you to meet our parent dogs! Can we contact you with questions after the puppy is purchased? Of course! We love to stay in contact with puppy owners. Please contact us with questions at anytime and keep us updated about the fun times you have with your goldendoodle. Where can we find more pictures of your dogs & puppies? The best place to find recent pictures of our dogs is on Instagram.  Follow us to receive notifications when new photos are posted. Is there a book about puppy rearing that you recommend? ​Yes! The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete is a great book to read. Don’t feel like you have to read the entire book cover to cover before bringing your new friend home. This book covers stages of puppy development, puppy training, housebreaking, crate training, etc. I think you’ll also find that it will serve as a handy reference. A member of our family has pet allergies or asthma. Which generation of goldendoodle is best for us?F1b is a better choice for people with allergies or asthma than an F1 goldendoodle (as they are a higher percentage poodle than an F1, making their coat more hypoallergenic, like a poodle’s). Current research does not indicate that the curliness of a coat impacts allergies. In our experience, keeping the dog’s coat shorter is helpful. Here is a helpful article explaining whether goldendoodles are hypoallergenic. We cannot guarantee that any puppy will be hypoallergenic. What if I need to rehome my goldendoodle? We will always take one of our puppies back at anytime, no questions asked. We never want one of our puppies to end up in a shelter.