Information
Q & A:
Q: Where am I on your waiting list?
A: Our reservation list is dynamic and based on ongoing litter planning and puppy availability. When a litter is born, we begin contacting families in reservation order to match puppies based on preferences, timing, and fit. Because families may move forward, wait, or pass depending on the litter, the list naturally evolves in real time.
Q: How does your waiting list work?
A: Families join our reservation list with a general idea of what they’re looking for—such as size, coat type, gender, temperament, or timing.When puppies are born, we begin matching families in reservation order. If a current litter does not align with your preferences, you are welcome to wait for a future pairing that better fits your goals. As families move forward or choose to wait, the list adjusts accordingly, allowing each puppy to be placed thoughtfully.
Q: When will you have a puppy for me?
A: The length of time varies, based on what you are wanting. Sometimes we have openings at the time a deposit is received.
Q: How many puppies is the mom pregnant with?
A: Litter size cannot be determined precisely through ultrasound. We can estimate, but final numbers are only confirmed at birth.
Q: Can you give me the names and numbers of your previous clients so I can contact them to ask about their experiences with you?
A: We do not give out our families’ personal information. You can read some reviews here. Once you’ve placed a deposit for a puppy, we can approve your request to join our Facebook page and you can ask questions there.
Q: Can I come and meet the parents of the upcoming litters?
A: For the health and safety of our breeding program, we do not offer in-person visits with our breeding dogs. Limiting outside exposure helps protect their health and ensures safe, healthy pregnancies and litters.However, we provide detailed photos, genetic testing documentation, and temperament information for each parent so families can make informed decisions.
Q: When can I come to meet the puppies and how is that done? Do all the families come at one time?
A: Puppy selection takes place at approximately 6 weeks of age. Families are scheduled in reservation order with dedicated appointment times to ensure each placement decision is made thoughtfully and without stress on the puppies.This structured process allows us to evaluate temperament and development before final placements are made.
Q: Do you have a health guarantee?
A: Yes, we have a 2 year congenital/hereditary health guarantee. This health guarantee provides warranty against genetic diseases we test for that warrant euthanasia.
Q: What dog food are they eating?
A: Your new puppy will be used to eating pawTree puppy food, and NuVet wellness tabs, it's easiest on your new pups' system to stay on the same food as we have them on.
Q: What vaccinations do puppies receive?
A: Puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming prior to going home. A complete health record is provided for your veterinarian.Puppies are not fully immunized until their full vaccine series is completed at approximately 16 weeks of age. We recommend limiting exposure to unknown dogs and public dog areas during this period to support optimal immune development.
Q: Are they socialized?
A: Daily! Using the unique Puppy Culture program and the Empowered Breeder program, which utilizes ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) These two programs act as a sort of Puppy Preschool that follows a specific weekly curriculum. This builds confidence through intentional and purposeful curriculum and handling that aligns to their sensitive developmental benchmarks and lastly evaluating each puppy prior to placement. Read more here
Q: What is an F1 doodle?
A: An F1 doodle is a first generation puppy bred between a purebred Bernese Mt Dog/Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. F1b is a second generation.
Q: Are doodles registered?
A: No doodles are a mixed breed and therefore cannot be registered with a purebred kennel club as they are not a recognized breed at this point. However most of our adults (not the doodles) are registered with the AKC, DNA'd & health tested.
A: Our reservation list is dynamic and based on ongoing litter planning and puppy availability. When a litter is born, we begin contacting families in reservation order to match puppies based on preferences, timing, and fit. Because families may move forward, wait, or pass depending on the litter, the list naturally evolves in real time.
Q: How does your waiting list work?
A: Families join our reservation list with a general idea of what they’re looking for—such as size, coat type, gender, temperament, or timing.When puppies are born, we begin matching families in reservation order. If a current litter does not align with your preferences, you are welcome to wait for a future pairing that better fits your goals. As families move forward or choose to wait, the list adjusts accordingly, allowing each puppy to be placed thoughtfully.
Q: When will you have a puppy for me?
A: The length of time varies, based on what you are wanting. Sometimes we have openings at the time a deposit is received.
Q: How many puppies is the mom pregnant with?
A: Litter size cannot be determined precisely through ultrasound. We can estimate, but final numbers are only confirmed at birth.
Q: Can you give me the names and numbers of your previous clients so I can contact them to ask about their experiences with you?
A: We do not give out our families’ personal information. You can read some reviews here. Once you’ve placed a deposit for a puppy, we can approve your request to join our Facebook page and you can ask questions there.
Q: Can I come and meet the parents of the upcoming litters?
A: For the health and safety of our breeding program, we do not offer in-person visits with our breeding dogs. Limiting outside exposure helps protect their health and ensures safe, healthy pregnancies and litters.However, we provide detailed photos, genetic testing documentation, and temperament information for each parent so families can make informed decisions.
Q: When can I come to meet the puppies and how is that done? Do all the families come at one time?
A: Puppy selection takes place at approximately 6 weeks of age. Families are scheduled in reservation order with dedicated appointment times to ensure each placement decision is made thoughtfully and without stress on the puppies.This structured process allows us to evaluate temperament and development before final placements are made.
Q: Do you have a health guarantee?
A: Yes, we have a 2 year congenital/hereditary health guarantee. This health guarantee provides warranty against genetic diseases we test for that warrant euthanasia.
Q: What dog food are they eating?
A: Your new puppy will be used to eating pawTree puppy food, and NuVet wellness tabs, it's easiest on your new pups' system to stay on the same food as we have them on.
Q: What vaccinations do puppies receive?
A: Puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming prior to going home. A complete health record is provided for your veterinarian.Puppies are not fully immunized until their full vaccine series is completed at approximately 16 weeks of age. We recommend limiting exposure to unknown dogs and public dog areas during this period to support optimal immune development.
Q: Are they socialized?
A: Daily! Using the unique Puppy Culture program and the Empowered Breeder program, which utilizes ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) These two programs act as a sort of Puppy Preschool that follows a specific weekly curriculum. This builds confidence through intentional and purposeful curriculum and handling that aligns to their sensitive developmental benchmarks and lastly evaluating each puppy prior to placement. Read more here
Q: What is an F1 doodle?
A: An F1 doodle is a first generation puppy bred between a purebred Bernese Mt Dog/Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. F1b is a second generation.
Q: Are doodles registered?
A: No doodles are a mixed breed and therefore cannot be registered with a purebred kennel club as they are not a recognized breed at this point. However most of our adults (not the doodles) are registered with the AKC, DNA'd & health tested.
