Frequently Asked Questions

Puppies are available to go with their new families at 8 weeks old. They will come with age appropriate vaccines and dewormed from 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks.

Yes! River Road Doodles can arrange delivery of your puppy for the price of travel, plus a nanny fee that gives your new puppy the one-on-one attention he/she needs for a happy and safe travel experience. Or we can connect you to a trusted and reputable puppy nanny service. We are happy to coordinate travel arrangements that will work with your schedule.

Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration with AKC. A dog registered with an AKC Limited Registration shall be ineligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, to be entered in any other licensed or member event. Full Registration means that the dog is being sold with full breeding rights and that any puppies produced with another full AKC dog are eligible for AKC registration.

Absolutely! Our dogs live with us and are part of our family. All of our dogs have been raised from puppies with our 6 children and cats. They LOVE to meet new people and once you see how amazing the parents are you will want one of their babies! Personality and disposition breed through so it is very important that the parents be well balanced.

Yes, they love other animals! Our breeding parents are selected for personality traits that pass on, and this is one of the important traits we look for in the parents.

We require a $250 deposit to reserve a puppy. The easiest way to send that is via Venmo. Once the transaction is completed, we consider your puppy reserved. Due to a high demand for our puppies, deposits are non-refundable but can be applied towards a different puppy or future litter. Feel free to call, text, or email to make arrangements for a deposit.

This breed is a great option if you want the gentle, calm and trusting English personality with a more hypoallergenic coat. The English Retriever will also add the more blocky face, better proportion body, and sweet dark eyes. English Goldendoodle puppies will have the best of both worlds. They will carry more of the English personality and have a beautiful coat that should be light to non shedding. If you want a trusting, obedient dog that loves children and other animals, but that can sleep next to you or be inside without dealing with lots of shedding the English Goldendoodle makes an excellent pet!

We specialize in English Cream Goldendoodles, Cavapoos, and English Cream Golden Retrievers. Each breed is carefully selected and health tested to ensure the best possible puppies for our families.

A Cavapoo is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. They are known for their incredibly gentle, loving, and social nature. They bond deeply with their families and are one of the best breeds for families with children of all ages. They are typically 8–20 lbs fully grown, making them ideal for apartments and homes alike.

These terms describe the generation of a doodle breed. F1 means first generation — one purebred parent of each breed. F1B means one F1 dog bred back to a purebred Poodle, typically resulting in a curlier, more hypoallergenic coat. F1BB is an F1B bred back again to a Poodle, producing the curliest, most allergy-friendly puppies.

No dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but our Goldendoodles and Cavapoos are considered low-shedding and allergy-friendly, especially the F1B and F1BB generations. Most families with mild to moderate allergies do very well with these breeds. We recommend spending time with the breed before purchasing if you have severe allergies.

All of our parent dogs undergo comprehensive genetic health testing and OFA evaluations. We use Embark DNA testing, which screens for over 250 genetic health conditions. We also provide a 1-Year Hip Guarantee against genetic moderate or severe hip dysplasia and retinal eye disease for puppies that remain on a high-quality puppy food for their first 12 months.

Puppies come with age-appropriate vaccines (typically their first round of shots), multiple dewormings at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, and a complete health record. We encourage all buyers to schedule a vet appointment within 72 hours of receiving their puppy.

We raise all of our puppies on a high-quality, large-breed puppy formula chosen for natural ingredients uses a natural approach developed by a panel of Veterinarians and Ph.D.s in Animal Nutrition. Continuing your puppy on this food for the first 12 months is also required to maintain our 1-Year Hip Guarantee.

Yes — strongly. Most policies have a waiting period before they cover anything, so enrolling before pickup day means coverage is already active for your puppy's first vet visits. When comparing carriers, look at the annual deductible, the percentage of the bill reimbursed (the best plans cover 80–90%), whether they pay out on hereditary and congenital conditions, and how quickly they process claims. Reach out before pickup and we will share the carriers our families currently use.

We require a completed Puppy Application, a signed Deposit Agreement (to secure your spot), and a signed Purchase Agreement before your puppy is released to you. All forms are available online through our Forms menu.

If you are unable to pick up your puppy within 7–10 days of the deposit placement (once the puppy is 8 weeks or older), a boarding fee of $45 per day applies for each additional day the puppy is kept with us.

Yes! For $75 per day, we can provide additional in-home training for your puppy from the time of purchase until delivery. This focuses on crate training, potty training, and basic commands. While it gives your puppy a great foundation, you will still be responsible for continuing training in your own home.

We accept Cash, Venmo, Zelle, and Cashier's Check for the balance of your puppy's purchase price. The deposit can be made via Venmo. All shipping expenses are at the buyer's expense.

If a buyer is unable to care for or chooses to rehome their puppy, River Road Doodles retains the first right to recover the puppy. The buyer must notify us immediately of any change in circumstances. The puppy may never be sold to a pet store, broker, puppy mill, or surrendered to a shelter. No refund is given if a puppy is returned.

We are big believers in starting structured training from day one. Whether you choose a local group class, a reputable online program, or a private trainer, consistency in the first 16 weeks of life pays off for the rest of your dog's life. Reach out before pickup and we'll share the trainers our families have had the best results with.

We recommend having a harness, collar and leash, food and water bowls, a crate or kennel with a divider, a bed, puppy shampoo and conditioner, a slicker brush and detangling comb, soft toys, and healthy training treats. We also suggest having probiotics and Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil on hand to support digestive and coat health during the transition.

Yes, we do offer stud services for approved dams. Please contact us directly for information about our available sires, health clearances, and stud fee details.

Yes! We love having families come visit. Once a litter is available, we will share photos, videos, and contact you with details. You can schedule a visit to meet the puppies and the parents in person before making your final selection.

After your deposit is placed, you are added to our list in the order received. When a litter becomes available, we contact families in order. You will have 8 business hours from the time you are contacted to choose your puppy or pass. Passing preserves your place in line for the next available litter.

Pricing varies by breed and generation. Our English Cream Goldendoodles are currently priced at $3,000–$3,500. Cavapoos are priced at $4,000–$4,500. Prices are subject to change — please visit the individual breed pages or contact us for current pricing.