FAQ
How much are your puppies?
F1 Standard Goldendoodle - $1000.00
F1 Mini Goldenoodle - $1,300
What else do I get with my puppy?
* copies of the parents AKC papers & health testing
*a puppy whose parents have been health tested
* 2 yr. health guarantee (if you would like more details I can email you my contract)
*dew claws removed
* first round of shots & worming
* bag of food that your new little one is used to eating
* a baby blanket that smells like mother & siblings
* a pup that has been started on potty training
* a pup that has gone through good behavior exercises daily. This will help your dog be emotionally well rounded & help him be more at ease while being groomed & getting nails trimmed
* a folder filled with puppy information on subjects such as crate training, potty training & more
* a lifetime of support from myself, please always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
I want to make a deposit, what's next?
Before putting down a deposit I will email you a short puppy adoption application.
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 will hold your puppy. Choosing goes in order of deposits received. You can pay through PayPal ( 3% surcharge added), cash, or personal checks for the deposit. Remaining balance due at six weeks of age. You must choose your puppy by 5 weeks of age.
I want to come visit the puppies, what do I need to know?
You may come to visit the puppies after they are four weeks old. PLEASE do not visit a pet store or any other puppies before coming. Puppies are very susceptible to Parvo, which spreads easily & can kill in as little as 2 days!!! I will ask you to remove your shoes before entering our home or yard because this is a common way for Parvo to travel. I may have shoe covers available. If you live far away or just want to watch your puppy grow, I update puppy pictures weekly :0).
Do you deliver puppies?
I, personally, can deliver a puppy or meet halfway. The fee's are $35 plus .35 cents per mile, with a 120 mile maximum (one way) drive. For large distances we can fly a puppy or use a pet delivery service.
Does it matter what dog food I feed?
Yes! Just as the saying goes, you are what you eat. Most dog foods on the market today are mainly corn, by-products & manufactured in countries that make you wonder what other horrors could be in there. I think most of us have heard of the major recalls that took place a few years back and all the dogs that died. A lot of expensive popular brands are also junk, so reading ingredient labels is a must.
The first ingredient should be a SPECIFIED meat. If it just says "meat" or "animal" that means that more than likely it came from a rendering plant. Rendering plant meat can be any kind of meat such as road kill, euthenized animals, diseased animals that died of who knows what and so on. The rendering plants often sell their meat to dog and cat food companies as "bone meal", "meat by-products", "animal by-products" and "animal fat". Beware when they do not tell you what kind of "meat" or "animal" it is.
Second, make sure the food contains no meat by-products. By-products are hooves, feathers, eyes, beaks, skin, fur, etc.
Third, make sure it is soy-free. Many dogs are allergic to soy and this can manifest through skin problems, breathing problems, and/or diarrhea, etc.
Corn can also cause many issues. Dogs were not meant to eat corn and other grains. Corn has been linked to skin allergies, joint swelling and bloat in dogs, among many other things.
Many pet owners ask what dog food their vets recommend. Veterinaries are not trained nutritionists, the majority of them receive very little nutritional training during their education. The training they do get is often sponsored by large pet food manufacturers. Many veterinaries recommend the products they are carrying and get a profit from selling. Therefore it is important that you do your own research and study the labels when buying food for your dog. Do not trust blindly that the food your veterinary recommends is the best for your pet. If you need advice when selecting dog food it is often better to ask a canine nutritionist.
Researching the best dog food to feed can be stressful, believe me, I know! If you can't find what I'm currently feeding in your area, here is a link to a great website to help you find something new. http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
We feed Holistic Choice Natural Premium from The Pet Pantry. I highly recommend The Pet Pantry, they deliver! They also have a donation program where they match what you donate to TAPS, which is a local no-kill animal shelter. Here is their link- http://thepetpantry-peoria.com/
Are your puppies AKC or CKC registered?
The AKC or American Kennel Club does not recognize the goldendoodle since they are a mixed breed, therefore your new puppy will not be AKC registered. However, the parents are AKC registered & you will receive copies of their pedigrees in your new puppy folder. CKC or Continental Kennel Club does register goldendoodles, but I believe their organization is a sham & contributes to puppy mills. I do not CKC register my puppies. All they require to register a dog is two signatures & three photos. So if your a dishonest person you can pretty much register any dog as long as you pay their fees.
OFA, CERF, what's that mean?
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has four specific objectives: 1.) to collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases of animals, 2.) to advise, encourage and establish control programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases, 3.) to encourage and finance research in orthopedic and genetic disease in animals and 4.) to receive funds and make grants to carry out these objectives. To make a long story short, when you are purchasing a puppy it is a good idea to ask if the parents are "OFA'd". This means that the dogs' hips (and elbows if noted) have been x-rayed at or after 24 months of age and those x-rays have been checked for genetic issues such as hip dyplasia. If the parents have been OFA'd as "excellent", "very good" or "good" there is a better chance the their puppies will not have genetic joint disorders.
Update:The OFA and ACVO now also certify eyes.
The Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) is an organization that was founded by a group of concerned, purebred owner/breeders who recognized that the quality of their dog's lives were being affected by heritable eye disease. CERF was then established in conjunction with cooperating, board certified, veterinary ophthalmologists, as a means to accomplish the goal of elimination of heritable eye disease in all purebred dogs by forming a centralized, national registry.
How much do your puppies weigh when full grown?
The size of the Dood depends on its parentage. A general rule of thumb is to add both the parents weights together and divide by 2 to get an average adult weight on the puppies. Within any litter there may be puppies that fall above or below the projected adult weights.
Where can I get hand drawn portrait of my pet?
Ok, so maybe this isn't a frequently asked question :0). If you are interested in having a pet portrait done or would like to see some beautiful of artwork in various mediums check out my talented husband's website.http://www.rfwolfordart.com/
I'm interested in guardianship, what do I need to know?
My guardianship program is a wonderful way to get a pick of the litter puppy at no cost. The guardian home does pay a deposit fee of $500.00 when their puppy is placed in their home, BUT that money is refunded when the dog has it's first litter. Guardianship homes allow me to continue my top notch breeding program and, more importantly, allow the parents to live in a normal family environment. The dog you have guardianship over will come to me for breeding & that will last about a week. She will return 1 week before her due date so she can get comfortable in my home. You are encouraged to come visit your dog, as long as you adhere to the parvo prevention protocol. She will be able to return to her guardian family when the puppies are weaned at 5-6 weeks. When she is ready to retire, I sign full ownership over the guardian family. Guardian families must live within one hour of Groveland, IL to be considered. You also must submit to a home visit.
Adwgoldendoodles is Required to-
1. Give the puppy her first round of shots, worming, & microchip.
2. Pay for any vet expenses related to breeding, such as health testing. Spaying after she is retired is also included.
3. Offer up to 5 days of free pet sitting, per year, in my home, as my schedule allows.
4. Give a $200 thank you gift to guardianship family every time the guardian dog whelps a successful litter.
5. Not require a guardian dog to whelp more than 3-4 litters, unless otherwise agreed to with guardian family.
The Guardian Family is Required to-
1. Be financially stable.
2. Have a fenced in yard.
3. Keep the dog updated on routine shots & vet care.
4. Feed a quality dog food, that we both agree upon. It must be grain-free & contain no by-products.
5. Keep the dog well socialized.
6. Take the dog to at least one round of training classes, if the family has no skill to do it themselves.
7. Give me immediate updates to heat cycles. Even if I’m not breeding her during that cycle.
8. NEVER leave the dog outside, unattended when she is in heat. This is even in a fenced in yard. A male will find a way to a female in heat! A female that is accidentally bred will be immediately be taken away from the guardian family.
9. Never breed the dog. Adwgoldendoodles owns all breeding rights.
10. Respond promptly to emails and calls from Adwgoldendoodles.
11. Keep the dog clean & properly groomed.
12. Never allow the dog to run free leaving her in the situation where she could get lost or hit by a car.
13. Provide a loving, indoor, family home. No dog will be placed with a home that expects her to be tied out or exclusively live in a kennel.
Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in the dog returning to Adwgoldendoodles.
How much are your puppies?
F1 Standard Goldendoodle - $1000.00
F1 Mini Goldenoodle - $1,300
What else do I get with my puppy?
* copies of the parents AKC papers & health testing
*a puppy whose parents have been health tested
* 2 yr. health guarantee (if you would like more details I can email you my contract)
*dew claws removed
* first round of shots & worming
* bag of food that your new little one is used to eating
* a baby blanket that smells like mother & siblings
* a pup that has been started on potty training
* a pup that has gone through good behavior exercises daily. This will help your dog be emotionally well rounded & help him be more at ease while being groomed & getting nails trimmed
* a folder filled with puppy information on subjects such as crate training, potty training & more
* a lifetime of support from myself, please always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
I want to make a deposit, what's next?
Before putting down a deposit I will email you a short puppy adoption application.
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 will hold your puppy. Choosing goes in order of deposits received. You can pay through PayPal ( 3% surcharge added), cash, or personal checks for the deposit. Remaining balance due at six weeks of age. You must choose your puppy by 5 weeks of age.
I want to come visit the puppies, what do I need to know?
You may come to visit the puppies after they are four weeks old. PLEASE do not visit a pet store or any other puppies before coming. Puppies are very susceptible to Parvo, which spreads easily & can kill in as little as 2 days!!! I will ask you to remove your shoes before entering our home or yard because this is a common way for Parvo to travel. I may have shoe covers available. If you live far away or just want to watch your puppy grow, I update puppy pictures weekly :0).
Do you deliver puppies?
I, personally, can deliver a puppy or meet halfway. The fee's are $35 plus .35 cents per mile, with a 120 mile maximum (one way) drive. For large distances we can fly a puppy or use a pet delivery service.
Does it matter what dog food I feed?
Yes! Just as the saying goes, you are what you eat. Most dog foods on the market today are mainly corn, by-products & manufactured in countries that make you wonder what other horrors could be in there. I think most of us have heard of the major recalls that took place a few years back and all the dogs that died. A lot of expensive popular brands are also junk, so reading ingredient labels is a must.
The first ingredient should be a SPECIFIED meat. If it just says "meat" or "animal" that means that more than likely it came from a rendering plant. Rendering plant meat can be any kind of meat such as road kill, euthenized animals, diseased animals that died of who knows what and so on. The rendering plants often sell their meat to dog and cat food companies as "bone meal", "meat by-products", "animal by-products" and "animal fat". Beware when they do not tell you what kind of "meat" or "animal" it is.
Second, make sure the food contains no meat by-products. By-products are hooves, feathers, eyes, beaks, skin, fur, etc.
Third, make sure it is soy-free. Many dogs are allergic to soy and this can manifest through skin problems, breathing problems, and/or diarrhea, etc.
Corn can also cause many issues. Dogs were not meant to eat corn and other grains. Corn has been linked to skin allergies, joint swelling and bloat in dogs, among many other things.
Many pet owners ask what dog food their vets recommend. Veterinaries are not trained nutritionists, the majority of them receive very little nutritional training during their education. The training they do get is often sponsored by large pet food manufacturers. Many veterinaries recommend the products they are carrying and get a profit from selling. Therefore it is important that you do your own research and study the labels when buying food for your dog. Do not trust blindly that the food your veterinary recommends is the best for your pet. If you need advice when selecting dog food it is often better to ask a canine nutritionist.
Researching the best dog food to feed can be stressful, believe me, I know! If you can't find what I'm currently feeding in your area, here is a link to a great website to help you find something new. http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
We feed Holistic Choice Natural Premium from The Pet Pantry. I highly recommend The Pet Pantry, they deliver! They also have a donation program where they match what you donate to TAPS, which is a local no-kill animal shelter. Here is their link- http://thepetpantry-peoria.com/
Are your puppies AKC or CKC registered?
The AKC or American Kennel Club does not recognize the goldendoodle since they are a mixed breed, therefore your new puppy will not be AKC registered. However, the parents are AKC registered & you will receive copies of their pedigrees in your new puppy folder. CKC or Continental Kennel Club does register goldendoodles, but I believe their organization is a sham & contributes to puppy mills. I do not CKC register my puppies. All they require to register a dog is two signatures & three photos. So if your a dishonest person you can pretty much register any dog as long as you pay their fees.
OFA, CERF, what's that mean?
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has four specific objectives: 1.) to collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases of animals, 2.) to advise, encourage and establish control programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases, 3.) to encourage and finance research in orthopedic and genetic disease in animals and 4.) to receive funds and make grants to carry out these objectives. To make a long story short, when you are purchasing a puppy it is a good idea to ask if the parents are "OFA'd". This means that the dogs' hips (and elbows if noted) have been x-rayed at or after 24 months of age and those x-rays have been checked for genetic issues such as hip dyplasia. If the parents have been OFA'd as "excellent", "very good" or "good" there is a better chance the their puppies will not have genetic joint disorders.
Update:The OFA and ACVO now also certify eyes.
The Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) is an organization that was founded by a group of concerned, purebred owner/breeders who recognized that the quality of their dog's lives were being affected by heritable eye disease. CERF was then established in conjunction with cooperating, board certified, veterinary ophthalmologists, as a means to accomplish the goal of elimination of heritable eye disease in all purebred dogs by forming a centralized, national registry.
How much do your puppies weigh when full grown?
The size of the Dood depends on its parentage. A general rule of thumb is to add both the parents weights together and divide by 2 to get an average adult weight on the puppies. Within any litter there may be puppies that fall above or below the projected adult weights.
Where can I get hand drawn portrait of my pet?
Ok, so maybe this isn't a frequently asked question :0). If you are interested in having a pet portrait done or would like to see some beautiful of artwork in various mediums check out my talented husband's website.http://www.rfwolfordart.com/
I'm interested in guardianship, what do I need to know?
My guardianship program is a wonderful way to get a pick of the litter puppy at no cost. The guardian home does pay a deposit fee of $500.00 when their puppy is placed in their home, BUT that money is refunded when the dog has it's first litter. Guardianship homes allow me to continue my top notch breeding program and, more importantly, allow the parents to live in a normal family environment. The dog you have guardianship over will come to me for breeding & that will last about a week. She will return 1 week before her due date so she can get comfortable in my home. You are encouraged to come visit your dog, as long as you adhere to the parvo prevention protocol. She will be able to return to her guardian family when the puppies are weaned at 5-6 weeks. When she is ready to retire, I sign full ownership over the guardian family. Guardian families must live within one hour of Groveland, IL to be considered. You also must submit to a home visit.
Adwgoldendoodles is Required to-
1. Give the puppy her first round of shots, worming, & microchip.
2. Pay for any vet expenses related to breeding, such as health testing. Spaying after she is retired is also included.
3. Offer up to 5 days of free pet sitting, per year, in my home, as my schedule allows.
4. Give a $200 thank you gift to guardianship family every time the guardian dog whelps a successful litter.
5. Not require a guardian dog to whelp more than 3-4 litters, unless otherwise agreed to with guardian family.
The Guardian Family is Required to-
1. Be financially stable.
2. Have a fenced in yard.
3. Keep the dog updated on routine shots & vet care.
4. Feed a quality dog food, that we both agree upon. It must be grain-free & contain no by-products.
5. Keep the dog well socialized.
6. Take the dog to at least one round of training classes, if the family has no skill to do it themselves.
7. Give me immediate updates to heat cycles. Even if I’m not breeding her during that cycle.
8. NEVER leave the dog outside, unattended when she is in heat. This is even in a fenced in yard. A male will find a way to a female in heat! A female that is accidentally bred will be immediately be taken away from the guardian family.
9. Never breed the dog. Adwgoldendoodles owns all breeding rights.
10. Respond promptly to emails and calls from Adwgoldendoodles.
11. Keep the dog clean & properly groomed.
12. Never allow the dog to run free leaving her in the situation where she could get lost or hit by a car.
13. Provide a loving, indoor, family home. No dog will be placed with a home that expects her to be tied out or exclusively live in a kennel.
Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in the dog returning to Adwgoldendoodles.