Health Tests

Why are our puppies different? 
Doodles today are not created equal when it comes to health and early development. Some breeders don’t health test the parents, which comes with risks. We offer thoroughly health tested parental bloodlines, a peaceful farm environment, unparalleled tender care, and advanced development opportunities. Simply put, we give them the best possible start to a happy, healthy life. We view our role as caring for your puppy until you can bring them home to love forever.


Why is health testing so important?
Doodles are a mixture of a specific purebreed and a Poodle. Each of these breeds carry potential risk for specific breed-related diseases. Dogs may appear just fine, but if not tested before breeding, they can pass genetic problems on to their puppies. You’ve probably noticed that the market is saturated with all kinds of doodles. Anyone can go find an inexpensive one with a few clicks on their computer. Be warned, you definitely get what you pay for, meaning you could have some potential health worries down the road if it seems too good to be true. If the puppy is “cheap” you are most likely getting a puppy that does not have these parental clearances, which could lead to potential heartbreak, incurable disease, and/or expensive conditions. Producing healthy puppies is extremely important to us. This does not mean you will get a perfect dog. There is no such thing. However we do everything we possibly can on our part to avoid issues. When you’re considering buying a puppy, always ask about the health tests! We will gladly answer questions about this. 


Did you know health tests can take nearly two years to complete?
Dogs have to reach a certain age before they can take specific tests. That is one reason some breeders don’t do them. It took a long time to complete our mamma’s health tests and for some, we even had to travel out-of-state. Additionally, health tests are expensive (another reason they often get skipped). In a nutshell, doing health tests takes time, patience, and money. Although it’s not easy to wait, and it’s often painful to add to business costs, the peace of mind is absolutely priceless to us.


How do we decide which studs to use?
This is a lengthy process! We have FBI-like folder for each potential stud with all his details. Think “Dog Bachelor”. Who will receive the final rose? One by one we eliminate until we get to our favorite. There is so much more to these pairings than two cute dogs! We look at things like temperament, coat texture, markings, general health, testing results, age, size, etc. We will only use health tested, happy and cared for studs in our program. Each pairing involves months of planning and analyzing! It is the most responsible and considerate thing to do for both puppies and buyers. You can see why we get so excited when we have puppies on the way after all that thoughtful planning.