How to Adopt a Goldendoodle Puppy
To reserve a puppy, please read all the information below and fill out an application.
Our Application Process
We accept puppy reservations on a first-come first-served basis. Please make sure you are ready to commit to a puppy for their lifetime before turning in an application.
1. Fill out and submit the puppy adoption application below
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2. After reading through your application I will contact you. Together, we will chat about what you are looking for in a dog. Once we've identified your perfect match in terms of personality, lifestyle, and physical traits, we'll assess our currently available puppies. If we don't currently have the perfect match then we can put you on a puppy waitlist for a future litter.
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3. A $300.00 non-refundable deposit must be turned in within 24 hours to reserve an available puppy or to reserve a spot on a litter. The deposit goes towards the final cost and is deducted from the amount due on pick-up day. The deposit is also transferable to any of our current or future litters.
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Please fill out and submit the form below. No deposit will be required until we have communicated with you.
Handsome Harvey at his mom and dad's beautiful wedding!
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Our Matchup Process
We want to match you up with the perfect puppy that fits your personality and lifestyle.
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One of the benefits of working with Goldendoodles is that it is hard to go wrong with any of our puppies! Unlike some breeds, you will not find major extremes in personality.
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The order of matchup follows the same order that deposits are received. The first deposit received will have the first pick of the litter, then the 2nd deposit received will have the second pick, and so on.
When I work with customers I try to find out what the most important things are for that family. Different families value different priorities. Some examples I see are:
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1. Gender
2. Personality
3. Coat color or type
4. Size
5. Timing
​​When it is your turn to get matched up I will work with you on narrowing down the right puppy for you!
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What's Included
All puppies go home with the following:
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A microchip will be provided (because the microchip is a blunt object it is best to give it to your vet so he can insert it when your pup is under anesthesia for its spay/neuter.)
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Your new pet will have all their puppy shots up to 8 weeks.
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You will go home with a new collar and leash.
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A small sample bag of the puppy food they've been eating
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3 Nuvet Vitamins (6 days supply)
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Access to training tips and recommendations from J + A Family Doodles
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A 2-year genetic health guarantee
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Health record pamphlet
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Transition blanket with mama's scent on it
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Shipping Policy
Depending on where you live, we have a variety of transportation options.
1.One option is ground transportation. We have worked with great companies who will drive your puppy from our home to your home. Dates and times will need to be flexible. The distance traveled will determine the additional cost. We can get a quote ahead of time to see if this is a good option for you.
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2. Another option is to ship your puppy in cargo from the Raleigh-Durham International airport. Depending on the weather and time of year this is a great option. Dates and times will also need to be flexible. There will be an additional charge to ship that is varying depending on the flight.
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3. Flight nannies are another great option! this is when you hire someone to fly your puppy on their lap to you. I will meet them at the RDU airport and you will meet them at your airport when they land. The benefits of this are your puppy being in an environment-controlled cabin and your puppy stays with a loving caregiver--they aren't ever left alone.
4. Or, we can meet you at the Raleigh or Wilmington Airport and you can fly with them in your lap. Price wise this is often the cheapest. We are happy to bring your puppy and all their supplies and meet you outside of baggage claim before flying back home.
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Visitation Policy
We are consistently amazed at how wonderful our customers are! Working together to raise your new family member is such a joy and we are always met with love, encouragement and support for our family lifestyle. Most of the customers we work with WANT that home environment for their puppy and understand our philosophy. If it is not feeling right with you, that's okay! I would recommend finding a breeder who matches your philosophy.
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Yes, we welcome visitors and people who have reserved a pup when the puppies are 8-9 weeks old. We call it "Puppy Pickup Day." This is a very exciting day around our house. It is always fun for us to meet the families and get to see everyone meet their puppy.
No, we do not accept visitors before the pups are 8 weeks old. We consider these concerns as indicative of our reputability as a breeder—the safety of our puppies, dogs, and family will always be placed above a potential sale.
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We have health concerns for the puppies, who are still developing their little immune systems and not yet protected by vaccinations and maturity. (People can inadvertently—or even intentionally—carry diseases in on their shoes, hands, and clothing.) Information about parvo and canine influenza.
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We have health concerns for our mothers. Activity and new people in the house are a significant source of stress for nursing moms. Stress produces cortisol and other stress hormones, and those hormones go into mom’s milk and directly into the puppies, causing biochemically induced stress in the puppies. This is not healthy for moms or pups. Stressed moms also can get frantic and accidentally roll on or step on newborn puppies if they panic. This is obviously a concern for us.
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We are a real family, with a real life. We have home responsibilities and prioritize spending time raising our animals and son by giving them our engaged attention. I'm always struggling to find a balance--as I am an extrovert and LOVE having people over. Inviting strangers over on a regular basis is not conducive to a strong and balanced family life.
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Significant harm has come to people like breeders or real estate agents who work in home-type environments where unknown people are routinely invited in.
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These puppies are also not ours to risk—they belong to the families that are taking them home and we are just their caretakers for a brief period of time.
To help families be a part of their puppy's raising, I keep a weekly blog post on each litter. It is updated with individual pictures of the puppies, what growth they have gone through, what's been happening around our house, and any recommendations I have for preparing for your pup. It's truly a fun interactive experience and I always hear great feedback about our level of involvement through the blog post.
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