FAQ
Where are you located?
Groveland, IL
Groveland, IL
How much are your puppies?
All sizes, genders, and colors - please contact
What else do I get with my puppy?
* a puppy that has been responsibly bred
* a puppy that has been raised using Puppy Culture www.puppyculture.com/what-is-puppy-culture.html
this amazing program covers potty training, crate training, sound desensitizing, manding, ENS, emotional resiliency exercises, and so much more!
* biweekly pictures, lots of videos, and a puppy blog so you can stay updated on your little one
* copies of the parents AKC papers (if applicable) & health testing
* 2 yr. health guarantee (if you would like more details I can email you my contract)
* health guarantee extended to 3 yrs. with continuation of NuVet vitamins
* first round of shots & deworming
* a bag of food and training treats that your new little one is used to eating
* a baby blanket and toy that smells like mother & siblings
* a pup that is well socialized and accustomed to the sounds and activity of a busy household, not raised in a kennel
* a lifetime of support from myself, please always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
* a chance to see your pups siblings at our yearly dog park meet up
I want to make a deposit, what's next?
Before putting down a deposit I will email you a puppy adoption application.
DO NOT MAKE A DEPOSIT BEFORE GETTING PRE-APPROVED. I've recently had the unpleasant experience of having three families send me PayPal deposits for the last available puppy from a litter. Needless to say it was a huge disappointment to those who didn't get the puppy and I felt terrible.
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 is due in cash; half when you come to pick out your puppy and the second half when you come to take him or her home.
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 if you have already put down a deposit. 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 $50 plus .45 cents per mile, with a 120 mile maximum (one way) drive.
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 Taste of the Wild High Prairie (rated 5 stars on dog food advisor). This food is available at Big R, Tractor Supply, Pet Supplies Plus, and possibly other locations in your area. We order it through Amazon.com via subscribe and save.
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 (for first generations) & 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 you're a dishonest person you can pretty much register any dog as any breed 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.
What genetic testing do you do?
I do the full breed panel through Paw Print Genetics. For goldendoodles this means I do every test available for both poodle and golden retriever.
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 doodle calendars, mugs, shirts, puzzles, and more?
Ok, so maybe this isn't a frequently asked question :0). To view our Zazzle store click this link. www.zazzle.com/wolfyart