Frequently asked questions

 

 

Q: HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK?

 

A: WE DO NOT TAKE A LIST OR A DEPOSIT UNTIL THE     BABIES ARRIVE, WE DO HOWEVER POST THE PARENTS THAT ARE EXPECTING, THEN POST ARRIVALS WITHIN 24 HOURS. AT THAT POINT YOU MAY EMAIL OR CALL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE A BABY

 

Q: HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT BABY IS MINE?

 

A: AT THREE DAYS OLD ALL BABIES ARE MICRO-CHIPPED AND POSTED ON THE SITE INDIVIDUALLY. IF RESERVED THE BABY WILL HAVE THE CHIP NUMBER AND YOUR NAME IN A HEART ON THE PICTURE.

 

Q: WHAT IS A MICRO-CHIP?

 

A: IT IS A CHIP THAT IS IMPLANTED IN THE MUSCLE OF THE BABY AT 3 DAYS OLD AND WILL REMAIN THERE FOR LIFE. EVERY VET AND HUMANE SOCIETY IN THE COUNTRY HAS A SCANNER TO FIND THE CHIP. IF THE BABY IS LOST OR STOLEN THE SCANNER ENABLES THE BABY TO BE IDENTIFIED AS YOURS. UPON RECEIVING YOUR BABY YOU WILL GET A FORM TO BE FILLED OUT AND SENT TO “AVID” THIS WILL LIST YOU AS OWNER AND INCREASE THE LIKELY HOOD OF YOUR BABIES SAFE RETURN.

 

Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE COLOR?

 

A: THE REDS ARE JUST THAT “RED”, THE CREAMS ARE LIGHT WITH A HINT OF YELLOW, A BUFF IS LIGHT WITH BEIGE TONE, WHITE IS “WHITE” AND BLACK IS “BLACK”

 

Q: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IF THE MOM IS A GOLDEN OR A POODLE?

 

A: ABSOLUTLEY NONE. I HAVE DONE IT BOTH WAYS AND SEE NO DIFFERENCE IN THE OUTCOME.

 

Q: WILL I BE ALLERGIC TO MY PUPPY?

 

A: THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES. WE SUGGEST THAT IF POSSIBLE, EXPOSE YOUR SELF TO A “DOOD” TO SEE WHAT IF ANY REACTION YOU MAY HAVE. WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY ONE WITH ALLERGIC REACTIONS THUS FAR.

 

Q: WILL MY PUPPY SHED?

 

A: TYPICALLY THEY ARE 85% NON SHEDDERS IT VARIES FROM PUP TO PUP. THEY WILL AS WITH ANY OTHER DOG SHED THEIR PUPPY COAT AT AROUND 4-6 MONTHS OF AGE. ONCE THE ADULT COAT IS IN THEN AND ONLY THEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO GET A BETTER IDEA ON THE PERCENTAGE.

 

Q: HOW WILL I GET MY PUPPY?

 

A: WE SHIP VIA DELTA, NORTHWEST, OR HORIZON. WE WILL NO LONGER GROUND SHIP. GROUND SHIPPING EXPOSES YOUR BABY TO TOO MANY OTHER ANIMALS. ONCE THEY ARRIVE THEY COULD HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO UPWARDS OF 50 ANIMALS. I ALSO DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE  WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME LOCKED IN A CRATE. AND THE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF WATER THEY ARE MADE TO DRINK. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO COME AND PICK UP YOUR PUPPY. KEEPING IN MIND THAT IF THE TRIP IS LONG IT MIGHT BE BEST TO FLY THE PUPPY, EITHER WITH YOU OR WITHOUT. THE FLIGHT IS QUICKER AND LESS STRESSFUL.

 

Q: CAN I COME TO PICK UP MY PUPPY AND SEE THE PARENTS

 

A: ABSOLUTELY WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THIS IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO SEE WHERE YOUR PUPPY LIVES, MEET THE PARENTS AND US OF COURSE. WE KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE BUT WE CERTAINLY WELCOME YOU TO DO SO.

 

Q: HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT TO FEED MY PUPPY?

 

A: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE BABIES ARRIVAL YOU WILL RECEIVE A PUPPY CARE KIT. THIS KIT CONTAINS SAMPLES AND A BROCHURE ON WHAT THE BABY HAS BEEN FED. THERE IS ALSO A WEBSITE THAT WILL TELL YOU THE CLOSEST DEALER TO YOU WHERE YOU CAN GET THE BABIES FOOD.

 

Q: HAS MY PUPPY BEEN SOCIALIZED?

 

A: WE SPEND EVERY DAY WITH THESE PUPPIES AND THEY ARE WITH OUR GRANDCHILDREN, OUR TWO CATS  NOODLE & L.C. AS WELL AS WITH THE OTHER ADULT DOGS THEY ARE VERY LOVING AND RESPONSIVE TO OUR VOICES AND NEVER SHY OR TIMID.

 

Q: WHEN SHOULD I START PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

 

A: NOT UNTIL THE BABY IS AT LEAST 16 WEEKS OF AGE AND HAS BEEN FULL IMMUNIZED FOR THE YEAR.

 

 Q: WHICH IS BETTER MALE OR FEMALE?

  A: OF COURSE IT IS ALL PERSONAL PREFERENCE HOWEVER, I HAVE AN    AN ARTICLE THAT I URGE FAMILIES TO READ

 

Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN F1B AND A FIRST GEN

A: AN F1B IS A GOLDEN DOODLE CROSSED BACK AGAIN ON A POODLE. A FIRST GENERATION IS JUST THAT, IF YOU ARE THINKING A F1B WHY NOT JUST GET A POODLE.

 

Q: WHAT IS A MINI DOODLE

A: A MINI DOODLE IS A TOY OR MINI POODLE CROSSED ON A GOLDEN, USUALLY RESULTING IN A MIS SHAPED DOG WITH SHORT LEGS, LONG BODIES OR LARGER THAN NORMAL HEADS. I HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT BREED THESE.