Frequently asked questions

Our Puppies & Litters page is always current. It shows the puppies available now and the litters coming up, and we update it ourselves whenever a puppy is reserved.

Based on our dogs and previous litters, our Miniature Golden Doodles grow to about 20–35 pounds, Standard Golden Doodles about 50–65 pounds, and Standard Poodles about 50–60 pounds. These are estimates. Adult size varies from puppy to puppy and can’t be guaranteed.

A multigenerational Golden Doodle comes from Golden Doodle parents, several generations into the breed, rather than a first cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Ellie Mae and Dash Riprock are both Golden Doodles, so their Miniature puppies are multigenerational. Each litter lists its generation.

Shedding varies by puppy and by coat. Many Golden Doodle and Poodle coats shed very little, but every coat needs care. Regular brushing at home and a professional groom every six to eight weeks keep your puppy comfortable and healthy, and we’re happy to talk through what that looks like for the coat you choose.

Our parent dogs are genetically tested through Embark for Breeders (DNA and health). Honey Bunny is DNA profiled through the AKC DNA Program. Each dog’s page on Meet Our Parents lists their testing.

Our puppies grow up in our home with daily attention, affection, play, and socialization from Cecil and me. Each puppy has a personality of their own — some playful, some gentle, some happiest curled up beside you — and we get to know them so we can help your family choose a good fit.

Every puppy is $2,000, whether Miniature Golden Doodle, Standard Golden Doodle, or Standard Poodle. Once your application is approved and you’ve signed our puppy agreement, a $500 deposit reserves your puppy. The deposit is applied toward the purchase price, leaving a balance of $1,500 due at pickup. Deposits are non-refundable.

Yes. Deposits are accepted after the puppies are born, so your deposit reserves a particular puppy. Before a litter arrives, you’re welcome to join our waiting list for birth announcements and availability updates — joining the list doesn’t reserve a puppy or require a deposit.

Start with the application. We’ll talk, you’ll review and sign our puppy agreement, and a $500 deposit reserves your puppy. Then you’ll get photos and updates until go-home day.

Puppies go home with age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming and a veterinary exam. Their records come home with them to share with your own veterinarian.

Yes. While they’re with us, our puppies get age-appropriate introductions to crate time and potty routines, with patience, encouragement, and plenty of practice. We share each puppy’s progress with their family individually. Your puppy will still be learning when they come home, so you’ll continue those routines, but they won’t be starting from scratch.

Puppies are ready to join their families beginning at 8 weeks of age. Pickup is from our home in West Tennessee, and travel arrangements can be discussed.

Veterinary and vaccination records, a supply of their current food, a blanket, a toy, and a copy of the signed puppy agreement. See Health & Care.

Yes. The relationship doesn’t end on go-home day. Reach out with any question about your puppy, at any age, and we’ll be glad to help.