Doodle FAQ

The "F" stands for "Filial", so the 1, 2 etc. indicates the number of generations of descent from an original parent generation.

An F1 Goldendoodle would be the first generation result of a cross between a Poodle and a Golden Retriever. An F1b would be the result of an F1 Goldendoodle bred to either a Poodle or a Golden Retriever. An F2 would be that F1 Goldendoodle bred to another F1 Goldendoodle.

Multigenerational is the term that Doodle breeders use to describe dogs from later generations. These later generations tend have more predictable outcomes in size, coat type, and many other traits.

Three factors contribute to Doodle Coat types: Length, Curl, and Furnishings.

Length - Our Doodles all have long-haired ancestry through Poodles, Golden Retrievers, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Long hair is recessive in dogs, which means that there is no chance of any of our puppies growing up to have a short coat.

Curl - Doodle coats are either curly (tight curls), wavy (loose curls), or straight. 

Genetically, a curly Doodle is known as C/C, a wavy Doodle is known as C/-, and a straight coated Doodle is known as -/-.

Furnishings - A Doodle with two furnishing genes or "fully furnished" will be almost non-shedding like Poodles, which can be very helpful for people with allergies to dog dander; a Doodle with one furnishing gene will be low shedding; a Doodle with no furnishing genes will shed like the non-poodle breeds in their ancestry.

Furnishings are also responsible for the classic, adorable Doodle face with eyebrows and mustache/beard.

Our Ideal Coat - We primarily breed for straight or wavy coats with full furnishings. This coat makes a Doodle almost non-shedding and easier to groom, with eyebrows, mustache, and beard, and offers maximum benefit to those with allergies.

We do sometimes have curly coated puppies for those who, like us, find them adorable. Our curly Doodles have all the benefits of our wavy and straight Doodles, except that they do require a little more daily grooming time.

Part of the fun in breeding Doodles is that the Poodle background offers so many different coat patterns and colors. We enjoy working with a variety, so this answer may be updated pretty frequently!

At this time, we expect our litters to have black, chocolate, cream, apricot, gold, or red, with solid, parti, or other patterning.

Doodles are generally recognized in four sizes.

Petite - Under 25 pounds

Miniature - 26 - 35 pounds

Medium - 36 - 50 pounds

Standard - 51 pounds and up

We focus on Petite Doodles with a goal size of 10 to 20 pounds.

We follow the guidelines of these dog welfare, health, and breeding organizations:

ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

CDP (The Companion Dog Project)

FDC (The Functional Dog Collaborative)

OFA (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and Canine Health Center)

We follow best practices in responsible breeding:

Enrichment and our dogs' health and happiness are our top priorities.

We will always accept the return of one of our Doodles at any time for any reason.

We keep up to date and follow recommended health disorder testing.

We raise our puppies with a comprehensive curriculum.

We provide a four year health warranty.

Long story short - it is not possible to responsibly breed healthy, happy, and high quality dogs on the cheap. 

Check out our blog post on the subject: The Cost of Breeding.

When you're searching for a Doodle puppy (or really any dog), you're likely to find a pretty wide range of prices. Sometimes those low prices are very tempting - who doesn't love a bargain?

But it's usually not a bargain at all.

Always look into what you're NOT getting for a lower price (and also make sure that if you're paying a higher price, you are getting everything you should!)

Take a look at our Health Warranty and Health Disorder Testing. Ask yourself, and any breeder you're considering: do they meet this level of quality and support for a comparable price?

We are proud to provide the best possible care for our Doodles. We do not skimp on what they need and deserve, and that costs money and time.

This personal and financial commitment is reflected in our Doodles' health, happiness, and exceptional quality as delightful family pets and emotional support dogs.

Prices vary based on age and level of training.

Our base price for an 8 week old puppy is $3200 and includes:

…One truly Delightful Doodle

…Birth Certificate & Pedigree

…Your Doodle's DNA testing results

…Health disorder testing results for your Doodle's parents

…Veterinary Health Exam & Vaccines

…4 Year Warranty against hereditary & congenital health disorders

…Microchip, pre-registered and pre-paid for your Doodle’s lifetime

…Puppy Preschool Graduation Certificate

…Documents folder loaded with info for you and your veterinarian

…Gotcha Day Tote Bag with food, toys, chewies, treats, and more

PLUS

…30 days of FREE-to-you puppy health insurance through Trupanion

…unlimited access to our Friday night free LIVE virtual Doodle classes

... lifelong membership in our Delightful Doodles Family Discord Group

…paid referral program for your recommendations to friends and family

Yes!

We encourage you to visit, in person if possible, or through a live facetime tour if you aren't able to travel to us.

We believe that visiting our home, meeting us and our dogs, and learning about our delightful pack and how they live is your absolute right as a puppy parent. Your family and ours are partners in this adventure! 

Meeting our adult dogs gives you an accurate preview of how your puppy will grow up to look and behave.

All Doodles need regular brushing and combing, bathing and trimming, and care of their ears, eyes, and nails.

If you prefer your Doodle with a longer coat, you'll need to brush and comb them more frequently to prevent matting - just like people who have long hair versus short hair.

The great news is you always have a choice on coat length and how much brushing and combing you'll need to do to keep that coat in great shape. Long coat or short clip - Doodles are adorable either way!

The most important thing to remember is never let your Doodle suffer with a matted coat. It is unhealthy as well as uncomfortable, and can cause skin issues, infections, and even behavior problems due to pain.

Any tiny mats that develop (and we all see a few occasionally) can be gently brushed out with the help of a detangling spray, or snipped out with a pair of grooming scissors.

However, if your Doodle becomes significantly matted, please shave them down completely to about a 1/4 inch coat length rather than trying to brush out the mats. This shave if needed will prevent a lot of pain for your dog, give you a "reset" on coat maintenance, and it will always grow back.

We have curated some great grooming videos that provide a lot more information!

Absolutely!

We offer Puppy Training Packages for two or four weeks (from age 8 weeks to 12 weeks) for puppies from our litters, and a longer package for up to 24 weeks.

We also offer a variety of training & home sleepover/daycare services for any Doodle you have from us.