Bettering The Breed Since 2018
Family-raised doodle puppies in Salt Lake City.
We're Sarah & Tom Whitaker, and our Utah farm is where River Road Doodles begins — every puppy born inside our home, raised underfoot with our children, started on Early Neurological Stimulation, and matched lovingly to a family we get to know. Because how a puppy begins truly matters for a lifetime.
Your
Puppy Journey
Bringing home a River Road puppy is intentional, personal, and a little magical. Here's exactly how it goes — from your first hello to homecoming day.
Apply
Tell us about your family, your home, and the puppy you're dreaming of.
Meet
We schedule a call to get to know each other and answer every last question.
Match
When puppies arrive, we match each family with the puppy whose temperament fits best.
Bring Home
Pickup day at our farm at 8 weeks, complete with a go-home kit and lifetime support.
Why
Choose Us
Every River Road puppy comes from a program built on three non-negotiables — proven health, proven temperament, and proven genetics.
Health
Lifetime Health Guarantee
Every puppy goes home with a 2-year written genetic health guarantee, a full vet check, age-appropriate vaccines, and a 30-day pet-insurance trial. If something heritable ever surfaces, we make it right.
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Socialization
ENS & ESI Trained
From days 3–16 we run Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction protocols, then move into Puppy Culture's structured socialization curriculum — so your puppy arrives confident, curious, and resilient.
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Genetics
Full Genetic Testing
Every parent is OFA-certified and fully panel-tested through Embark for 250+ heritable conditions before they're bred. Pedigrees, results, and pairings are transparent and available to every family.
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River Road Way
Every River Road puppy is born inside our home, raised underfoot with our children, started on Early Neurological Stimulation, exposed to 50+ household sounds and surfaces before 8 weeks, and lovingly handed off to a family we have gotten to know.
01
Health Tested Parents
OFA, Embark, eye certifications — every parent fully cleared before breeding.
02
Raised In Our Home
Born and raised in the heart of our family — not a kennel, not a barn.
03
Early Socialization
ENS, Puppy Culture protocols, and exposure to children, livestock, and travel.
04
Lifetime Support
We're your breeders for life. Questions, training, retirement — we're here.
Loved by
Families From Coast to Coast
"My Anya has the sweetest, most loving disposition. She is loved by everyone she meets. I cannot recommend this family enough."
Kara B.
Utah
"Our Mabel is smart, beautiful, and so well-tempered. River Road's communication has been exceptional even years after pickup."
Julie C.
Tennessee
"Harley is the BEST dog. Super smart, the best cuddler, and wins the heart of every stranger we meet on a walk."
Juli R.
Nevada
Ready to meet your puppy?
Reservations for Daisy's June litter are open now. Submit a quick puppy application and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.
Salt Lake City, Utah