A. I only allow visitors to my kennel on the day people pick up their puppies. My first priority is protecting the health and safety of my dogs, and I cannot risk introducing disease. Many breeders have been devastated by Parvo that was unwittingly carried in by visitors. I understand that people want firsthand knowledge about the parents and kennel before they purchase a puppy. You may see references from other clients on my facebook page where you can engage with owners directly. Many owners have visited the kennel and met me and the parents of their pups. Please click here for my facebook page-Reviews Section: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExclusivelyDoodles/reviews/

A. We do.

A. Many breeders allow clients to choose their puppy from a litter, often in the order of deposits made. I used this approach myself when I started out, but I found that people tended to choose pups with their hearts, rather than their heads. This is not the best way to select a companion that will be with you for well over a decade. No matter how much I tried to steer people towards the pup I thought would best suit their circumstances, they usually chose the puppy they found the cutest. Frequently, people let the puppy “choose them.” The pup that galloped over and showered them with kisses was “the one.” Needless to say, the puppy that’s first to approach a stranger tends to be the boldest and most dominant in the litter. While this temperament suits some people, for many, a lower key puppy is a far better fit. I knew there was a better way to match people and puppies, so I devised a system that has allowed me to improve the success rate of puppy placements. Now, I evaluate a puppy’s personality using both observation and a formal temperament test, and match it against the adoption form or personality requests from prospective owners. I take this process very seriously. I consider that trust an honor and I do my very best to live up to it.

A. I view a deposit as a sign of a client’s commitment to me that they want a puppy from my us and are willing to wait as long as it takes for an Elite Goldendoodle puppy. I base the number of breedings each year on the deposits we have, so that supply never exceeds demand. I want to be certain that all my puppies have good homes. Making deposits non-refundable also encourages people to think long and hard about whether getting a puppy is the right choice for them before taking the step and getting on the waiting list. I run a very structured breeding program—and it works. I have never not placed a puppy in a good home. However, I do recognize that a client’s preferences or life circumstances may change after making a deposit, so you may choose to switch litters (* this does not apply to Holiday litters) Further, you may defer adopting a puppy, your deposit will still apply. However, if my prices have risen in the meantime, your deposit will be deducted from the higher price. The price quote you are given at the time of deposit applies for only one year.

A. The price of my dogs reflects my credentials, knowledge, skills, investment and excellent track record as a breeder. I am fully confident in the quality of my dogs and my ability to provide excellent service to my clients. While I constantly strive to improve, clients are so satisfied with their “Elite Goldendoodles” experience that they are increasingly coming back for a second dog, or even a third. I believe I have the best breeding program around, and I’ve invested a great deal of time, effort and expense to make it so. I source dogs from all over North America and Europe, and have visited hundreds of kennels in person. I research pedigrees five generations back—more where possible—before deciding whether to buy breeding dogs that typically cost from $2000-3000. Few breeders go to such lengths to find their stock, but this approach has allowed me to gather some of the finest dogs from varied, quality lines. I raise my breeding dogs to maturity and then invest more in testing for genetic diseases. In the meantime, I constantly assess the temperament of my dogs to make sure I’m only breeding those that meet Elite Goldendoodles standards. If any breeding dog I purchase does not pass health or temperament testing or fails to develop into the dog I expected it to be, I don’t use it in my program. Further, if a dog that I deem to be excellent doesn’t produce the quality of pups I expect, it is retired. I work very hard to breed the best dogs to produce healthy, happy pups, and then I individually match them to your unique circumstances. It’s a comprehensive, exhaustive approach, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

My dogs live in immaculate conditions, get plenty of exercise and individualized attention, and are fed very high quality food.

Beyond this, I also make sure we offer high quality customer service to all Elite Goldendoodles clients. That means answering any and all questions related to health or behavior of my dogs once they’ve gone home. With me being an expert dog trainer, I find we can address nearly every issue that comes our way. In short, I believe my prices are appropriate. When buying a Goldendoodle puppy from Elite Goldendoodles, you are choosing to go with the breeder with the deepest knowledge of this hybrid—a breeder with premium breeding dogs, and one who stands behind her dogs and her clients for life. Investing upfront in this important member of your family will likely avoid costs down the road. A well-bred, carefully raised puppy will be a healthy member of your family. If you decide to go with another breeder, please do your homework and ask questions about parents background and how they are raised. Ask about the temperament of the parents. And speak to as many references as possible.