1. What is a Goldendoodle? A Goldendoodle is the cross between a Poodle and a Golden Retriever. The Goldendoodle comes in many sizes and colors. Goldendoodle owners have reported a significant decrease in shedding and allergic reactions. Everyone agrees that the Goldendoodle is highly intelligent, loving and absolutely adorable!! It is also reported that they are much healthier than either of the contributing breeds.
2. I saw a breeder who promised me a non- shedding F1 Mini Goldendoodle puppy. Can I get a non-shedding puppy from you? Nobody can promise a non-shedding puppy of any breed. Goldendoodles are known to be low to non-shedding. However, any breeder who guarantees a non-shedding puppy is either misinformed or isn't trustworthy. F1 Goldendoodles are around 40% less shedding while F1b Goldendoodles are about 98% non-shedding.
3. What are the differences between the F1 and the F1b Goldendoodles?
While the F1 is a cross between a purebred Golden Retriever and a Poodle, an F1b is a cross between a F1 Goldendoodle and a Poodle. The F1 litter will be more consistent in coat type but will be more likely to shed. Their coat is referred to as fleece and will look shaggy in most cases. Sometimes, you can get a doodle that looks more like a retriever and it will have what is called a flat coat. Retriever lovers who wish to get the closest thing to a Golden Retriever but like the idea of reduced shedding and smaller size, may be looking for a puppy like this. You can expect the F1 to shed about 40% less than a Golden Retriever. The F1b is the best choice for those families who have allergy sufferers or just don't want the hair in the house. Their coat types vary in appearance and can be a fleece, shaggy coat or a curly coat. They still look like a doodle. Many people worry that the F1b will be too poodle-like. While they usually don't get as big or weigh as much, we haven't noticed that to be the case. It is the coat that gives the doodle its famous appearance and the F1b is a great doodle! I have no complaints about their personalities. So far, we have had about 25% - 30% of our F1b puppies turn out with fleece coats. You can expect the F1b puppies to be about 98% shed free. Please visit our Testimonials Page to see examples of both the F1 and the F1b Goldendoodles.
4. Isn't the Goldendoodle just a mutt? The Goldendoodle is different than your average mixed breed dog. Both parents are registered, purebred dogs and have traceable lineage.
5. Can I register my Goldendoodle puppy? Yes!! We are so proud to be a member of GANA (Goldendoodle Association of North America). We are one of just a few breeders who have adopted their strict breeding requirements. All of our breeding dogs are GANA registered. All puppies will go home with paperwork to be registered with GANA also.
6. Should I get a male or a female? Many people have a preference for one reason or another. I personally think both are great choices. I would never avoid choosing a puppy based solely on gender with one exception....if I already have a dog, I would get one of the opposite sex. They tend to get along better. All of our puppies are sold on spay/neuter contracts and as long as the puppy is altered by the time he/she is 6 months old, there will be little difference in what kind of pet he/she will make.
7. Aren't Goldendoodles supposed to be golden in color? One of the neatest things about a Goldendoodle is the fact that their coloring is limited only by what a poodle's color can be. That leaves it wide open!! We most commonly produce puppies in shades of cream, gold/apricot and red. However, we have been known to produce black, black/tan phantoms and tri-colored Goldendoodles. In the future, we have plans of producing parti colors and maybe even chocolate! Regardless of color, we think all Goldendoodles are beautiful!
8. There are so many breeders out there. What difference does it make where I get my puppy from? There are many breeders out there, this is true. You have to learn to sort through them. If you really don't care about what you and your family has to go through in the future, it doesn't matter where you get your dog. Consider that many dogs used for breeding are inbred because they can keep many dogs from a litter and breed it right back to the Sire and make tons of money. They don't health test and sometimes ask premium prices for their puppies anyway. What are you getting for your money? They might offer a health warranty even though no testing has been done. Well, let's just say you get a puppy from them and it has a terrible, genetic heart condition and has to be put down at 18 months of age. Is that warranty going to save your family from heartache? Warranties are a great thing to have but the idea is NOT to have to use them. Nobody can guarantee their puppies will never have anything wrong. Wouldn't it be nice if humans and animals never had to suffer? The point is, you can look for best case scenario and that would be from a breeder who takes the time and invests the money to help ensure your family is getting the best chance at worry-free canine companionship. Believe me, all puppies are cute. It is best to do you homework and not rush into any decisions regarding your choice of breeder/puppy.
9. Why are your puppies so expensive? Maybe you can find a dog at the shelter. Maybe it will turn out fine. Maybe that dog will be healthy enough to not cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars over the next several years. Maybe it will have a stable personality that you can trust around anyone. Maybe it won't develop some dreaded disease in a year or two, only to leave you and your family, perhaps children, in tears and full of grief. Maybe it isn't inbred and plagued with defects. Maybe it wasn't bred by a local person who thought the neighbor dog would make cute puppies with his/her dog. This may sound drastic and I never want to sound heartless toward homeless animals. It is terrible what we face today with all these homeless animals. However, until we stop supporting this, it is going to keep happening. Don't you want to know the history of your dog? Where they came from? Did the dam walk with bad hips? Did the sire have chronic ear infections? Did either parent have hair loss and rough patches of skin suggesting a thyroid condition? When a good breeder has a litter of puppies, they have thousands of dollars and thousands of hours behind it. Special care is taken at every angle. I don't have space on this page to list every single detail of what goes into it time wise and financially but if a person is doing it right, the bottom line will be much less than you would expect and the hourly wage would be laughable. Why would anyone want to raise puppies then? Well, it would be a lie to say dog breeders don't make money. It just is that it isn't without challenges and serious demands. Many people begrudge breeders for "making money" on selling puppies. You won't find a good breeder of any dog breed that isn't "making money" on their dogs. Anyway, doesn't every job done well deserve compensation? The truth is, the reason we deal with the ongoing demands of being a dog breeder is because we love it. Sure, there are other things we can do with our time and money. We choose this because there is nothing more fun than watching a new litter come into the world or talking with people you've never met about something as exciting as a new puppy for their family. Seeing children's faces and adults become like a child again, when they come to pick that puppy up and take it home, after weeks of waiting, is pricless. Health testing is done by very few breeders. It costs a great deal of money If one doesn't pass. Then you have to replace that dog and you've lost all the time and money invested, not to mention how difficult it is to see one go after you have become attached to it. For each breeding dog, we have expenses in food, shots, flea and heartworm prevention, grooming, vet visits, health testing, puppy care which includes all the above plus microchipping. Then we add advertising (including website), building of facilities, equipment, training and renovations of home and property, as needed. That list goes on and this doesn't count the hours spent, the sleepless nights and the demanding, 24/7 schedule a dog breeder keeps either. Going on vacation rarely happens and when it does, we aren't gone long and lots of preparation has to be made. A good breeder keeps in contact with the families, is always easy to get help from and willing to do more than just take your money. A dog is an investment into the enrichment of yours and your families' lives. A week long tropical vacation will cost you $3000 minimum. Spending half that on something that will love you and give you joy for 10+ years is more than worth it.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.