FAQ’S

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Breeding Goals
Temperament & health are our top priority. We breed pups specifically with service & therapy work in mind~!~ We choose our parent dogs carefully, All breeding dogs are tested, to do our very best to ensure the continued health of the breed. We do extensive study on pedigrees to ensure NO line breeding or inbreeding.

**Comparing breeders, remember the old saying> “Dont compare apples to oranges”? Nuff said!**

Q> Are all Doodles allergy friendly and non shedding ??

A> No!, Doodles are hybrids, there is no way any breeder can guarantee you a non shedding, hypoallergenic dog. Not even a multi generation breeder! It doesn’t matter what generation it is. It all depends on how the genes fall per pup In every litter, It is impossible to know for sure that the doodle you get will be allergy friendly or no shed until they get there adult coat in between 8-12mths old, If you have allergy issues we will need to address the “what if” question, BEFORE reserving. I want all my pups to go to lifelong homes, No matter what! FYI, Your visiting us or other breeders homes will not guarantee that you are not allergic to a doodle. Breeders have other breeds of dogs in the environment that could aggravate your allergies, also pup could have other dogs dander transfered to them, You will never know truly for sure until you get your pup home and settled into your environment.

Q> Are doodles good with children?

A> Absolutely, they are wonderful little clowns and will just break there heart to please you! They are being utilized as service and therapy dogs due to there even temperament and there willingness to please, I do have some concerns about placing puppies with families with children under 5yrs old. This is due to safety for the puppy and for the children! Puppies can play rough biting, scratching, jumping, this is normal puppy play, and it can be quite the challenge, If you do have younger children please tell me how your family would handle the challenges. I want all my babies to go to lifetime homes no matter what so let’s address the what if’s before you bring a pup home. Also I want to feel comfortable that you will be able to train your puppy properly to be a lifetime member of your family!

Q> What is the cost >>>> Prices depend on breed, sex, size & color. Please don’t send email asking just the price, I need to learn more about your family and to make sure this breed is right for you. If not I will tell you, I want all my pups to go to lifetime homes, and will not place a puppy if there is any chance it is not a good fit for your family. Complete a application,  a non refundable deposit is required to reserve a pup. I do require a phone interview, along with a completed application.

Payment in full is required before pickup. Pickup is expected when pups are ready at 8 weeks old. We do charge a board fee if I would need to hold a puppy past 8WEEKS of age. Once you get one of our babies you are part of our extended family!

We offer a 2 yr guarantee. and lifetime support for all our puppies!
Confused about the differences or judging sizes? Go to our search button top right put the word sizes in there, see our sizes page.

I have found the first gen Aussiedoodles & Goldendoodle’s are also very consistent in the coat and more likely to be non shedding and allergy friendly, this produces a wavy curly shaggy look puppy, Normally are very low to no shed and typically allergy friendly. (We do NOT breed FB Goldendoodles or Aussiedoodles at this time, This mix does produce too much coat for most people to handle, closely resembling a poodle coat)

Q> When can I pickup my new pup??

A> We release pups at 8 weeks old, If you need us to keep the pup past the 8 week old pickup date we do charge a board fee for each additional day. We take care of all vaccines worming and care until you can get here to pickup your new baby. See our visitors policy page please.

Q> Where are you located ? Do you ship?

A> We are located about 20 miles from Danville ,VA, Less the 2hr from Richmond, 1hr from Raliegh Durham NC (airport) and 1 hr from Greensboro, NC. We require you pick your baby up in person it is so much LESS stressful on a puppy . If you can fly here so your baby won’t have to fly alone, your pup can fly in the cabin of the airplane in a large sherpa bag (soft sided carrier) flying into RDU airport this is the preferred method for our puppies. It’s only around $50-$80.00 depending on the Airline for the pup to fly in the cabin with You. The puppy has to be under 20 pounds and under 11″ in my experience they will fit in carrier at 8 weeks old) CARGO SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE THERE IS A DOG FLU EPEDEMIC SWEEPING THE COUNTRY, not to mention the stress it puts on the puppy! (Dog flu cases have been documented in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, DC, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon and Washington state.) Also are you aware that in just the last 2 yrs that the airlines aare only now being regulated by the government, This is due to the numerous deaths when animals are being shipped. Now finally the airlines MUST answer to someone! That is the reason that several airliners are now not shipping animals, makes ya wanna go Hmmm,, huh? PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!

Q> What will happen if I cannot keep my dog?

A> I care very much about the welfare of our babies, if keeping your pup becomes a problem for any reason. We do have a very strict rehome policy, if before the pup is 6 months or younger you are required to bring back to us. If older we can try to help find a new home, at times I can bring back here, however I am very limited in space so that may not be a option, If you find a home for your baby then I would like approval of the new home, and info on the new family. This is stated in my contract ,which you sign on pickup, In order for you not to be legally and financially responsible for additional fees pup must be spayed or neutered BEFORE rehoming if not returned to breeder, there are NO exceptions! Please be double sure you are ready for a lifetime commitment to your new puppy. I DO NOT EVER WANT TO HEAR OF ONE OF MY PUPPIES DUMPED IN A SHELTER OR WORSE!!!!

Q>Do you Dock Your Aussiedoodle Puppies Tails?

A> Absolutely NOT, this is purely cosmetic and must be done before the pup is 3 days old, without pain relief. I will not put my pups through that ever again. I had to when i raised aussies.  Also this is frowned upon in the Doodle world doodles have tails!

Q> What is the lifespan of a doodle?

A> Generally 12-15 yrs old. PLEASE be aware of the time frame and commitment ,having a dog is as much a commitment as having a child!

Q> Do I have to alter my dog??

A> YES! We have a very STRICT alter policy, dogs must be surgically altered by a license vet between 5- 6 months of age we do not early spay, this can cause incontinence problems and bone cancer, we refuse to take a chance with our puppy’s health!

Q> Can My Dog Be Registered??

A> No, these are Hybrids and we do not support any doodle registry. Because some are working very hard to get these dogs recognized by AKC. We are very much against this because this will create the same problems that all full blooded registered dogs have. Which was the MAIN reason the doodles were bred in the first place! Think about it, we can give you a pedigree on the parents after your doodle is altered if you wish.

Q> What health guarantee do you give with your pups?

A> We offer a unlimited 2 year guarantee. We will replace your puppy with another puppy. Then a Limited lifetime. After 2 yrs we will replace your dog with a puppy at a substantially discounted rate. Are you aware that most genetic problems do not show themselves until after 2 yr old we felt that since you are a part of our family that this is the way to go for any guarantee! This guarantee is for genetic/congenital defect that is life threatening, as long as the good lord sees fit that we are breeding Doodles, of course ,