Frequently Asked Questions

All of our breeding dogs are tested for DNA, OFA hips, OFA elbows, OFA patella's, OFA cardiac and CAER (eye clearance). We make every effort possible to ensure you will receive a perfectly healthy puppy and as a result provide a 2-year health guarantee. Of course you can't guarantee life doesn't happen, but our goal is to make sure they are as healthy as possible, and to not breed for anything that could potentially be avoided. 

Our puppies receive Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), sound stimulation, desensitization and socialization. Our puppies are loved on daily and we work with them on crate training, potty training basic commands before they are ready for their new home. We provide healthy nutrition, and regular veterinary care.

We know waiting to choose your puppy can feel like a long time—but there’s a very good reason for it. Puppies change dramatically from week to week, and choosing too early can lead to mismatches in personality, energy level, or temperament. You may fall in love with the cutest little guy at 2 weeks old, only to discover at 7 weeks that his personality is completely different from what you hoped for in a family companion.

Bringing home a puppy is a lifetime commitment, and we want to give every family the best chance of choosing a puppy whose temperament truly fits their home and lifestyle. Waiting until 7 weeks allows us to give you the most accurate picture of who each puppy is becoming.

By this age each puppy visits our veterinarian for:

• Their first set of immunizations
• Microchip placement
• A complete health exam
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This also allows us time to  perform temperament testing before puppy picks, which provides valuable insight into how each puppy may behave as they grow. Before families make their selection, we share everything we’ve learned—vet findings, temperament notes, and any traits that may or may not be ideal for your home environment. Our goal is to help you make the most informed, confident decision possible.

We promise—the wait is worth it.

Families are welcome to visit our home on Puppy Pick Day to choose in person, or we can schedule a FaceTime call for a virtual pick if that’s more convenient. Puppy picks are completed in the order of the waitlist deposit.

 Doodles are a designer breed therefore can't be registered with AKC. Our Goldendoodles are registerable through GANA (Goldendoodles of North America).  We are proud to be a member of  GANA because of the testing requirements that they have for all breeding dogs on the registery.  This gives you the knowledge that you are getting a top quality puppy. 

Our puppies usually go to their new homes at 8+ weeks old.  This may vary from time to time depending on the litter and how they are gaining weight and progressing.  We would never want to send a puppy home to early, but we also understand the excitement and importance of getting them to their new family as soon as possible. 

There are a variety of sizes of Goldendoodles.  

We offer mini (14 -17 inches at the withers, typically 26-35 lbs)

medium (18-21 inches at the withers, typically 36-50 lbs)

Our litters typically range from 6-8 puppies.

What Do the Letters and Numbers Mean?

Understanding Goldendoodle generations can be confusing at first, but once you know what the letters and numbers stand for, it all starts to make sense. Each generation gives clues about coat type, shedding, and genetic makeup.

F1 Goldendoodle

50% Golden Retriever / 50% Poodle 

An F1 Goldendoodle is a Poodle crossed with a Golden Retriever. This generation is known for being predictable and having strong hybrid vigor—meaning the puppies often benefit from the genetic strengths of both breeds.

F1B Goldendoodle

~75% Poodle / 25% Golden Retriever (when backcrossed to a Poodle) 

An F1B is an F1 Goldendoodle bred back to either a Poodle or a Golden Retriever. Most commonly, breeders backcross to a Poodle to increase the likelihood of low‑shedding, allergy‑friendly coats.

F2 Goldendoodle

Mix of both breeds, but less predictable coat types   

An F2 Goldendoodle is the result of two F1 Goldendoodles bred together. Coat types can vary more in this generation, depending on the traits inherited from each parent.

Multigenerational Goldendoodles

Often the most consistent for low‑shedding, allergy‑friendly coats 

Any crosses beyond F2—such as F3, F4, or carefully planned multi‑gen lines—are typically referred to as Multigenerational Goldendoodles. These lines are often bred with specific goals in mind, such as consistent coat types, low shedding, or predictable temperament. 

For more information check out the GANA website at https://www.goldendoodleassociation.com/about-the-breed/goldendoodle-generations/