our puppy process
Updated 07/16/2023
We have puppies available from current litters. There is NOT a long waiting list at this time.
We have puppies available from current litters. There is NOT a long waiting list at this time.
- What is the process for getting a puppy? 1) Please review my website so you know what to expect during the adoption process. 2) You will need to submit an application from the website. 3) I will notify you that I have reviewed and accepted your application. 4) You can place a non-refundable deposit. This will put your name on my wait list or you can pick a specific puppy immediately depending on what is available. If I have puppies immediately available, numbers 5&6 do not apply. 5) After puppies are born, I will ask if you are ready to choose a puppy or wait for another litter. Your name will continue to move up on the list if you would like to wait for a puppy. 6) When the puppies are about 6 weeks old, you will be invited to my home to choose your puppy. Puppy selection will go in order of the deposit list. I will usually contact you by email. It is not uncommon for families to wait on the list. 7) Puppies can go to new homes at 8 weeks old.
- A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot on my waiting list for a puppy. The deposit is also used to cover my time to screen potential puppy families. I do allow you to transfer your deposit to a future litter within 12 months (there are some exceptions). Please note again that the deposit is non-refundable.
- How to place a non- refundable deposit: I can accept cash, check, and Venmo transactions for the puppy deposits. I ONLY accept cash at puppy pick-up time. If you would like to pay the final balance by check, please plan to pay on puppy selection day (typically when puppies are 6 weeks old). I will not take any checks after this day.
- I cannot guarantee color/coat/gender availability from any specific litter. I believe that the most important criteria when choosing a puppy should be health and temperament. If you are seeking a specific look or gender, I highly suggest that you plan ahead and get on the reservation list early! You are welcome to wait until the perfect puppy you are seeking is available
- I can not guarantee the adult size of your puppy. A puppy will typically fall between the size of their parents. I have seen a variety of sizes come from a single litter. My puppies are priced based on the average size of their parents.
- I also can not guarantee a puppy to be completely non shedding. If you are concerned about allergies, I recommend the F1b or multigenerational goldendoodle. You are also welcome to visit my adult dogs. Some breeders advertise goldendoodles as "hypoallergenic" and although they are allergy friendly, there is no hypoallergenic dog! All my adult dogs have genetic coat testing. Our goal is to produce puppies with low-non shedding coats.
- All puppies must be picked up within 2 days of their go home date. After 2 days, I will charge a $35/day boarding fee if we have agreed to another date.
- I can deliver a puppy out of state and I prefer to do this myself if possible. I can also use a personal puppy nanny. They will bring a puppy to your nearest airport and this ensures a safe delivery directly into your hands. It also costs about the same as traditional shipping. Please contact me for rates and more information on this service.