Frequently asked questions 1.  How big will my puppy get and can I come to visit? answer:  Your puppy will be about 50 /55 pounds and yes, you are more than welcome to come here and visit.  I do have some policies to follow which is only for safety... I will make an appointment with you that works for us both, and visits are allowed when pups are weaned and not before, the reason for that  is so mama does not get stressed and pups need to be on solid food.  Her time with her babies is short and I never push her to leave her pups until she is ready. Each mama is different and so is each litter.  The things I ask of you are simple, and only done for health and safety.  I ask that you do not come here after going to a pet store or anywhere that disease could have been lurking....I will also ask that you please be on time....I will not keep the appointment if you are late, that is only due to some past situations.  I have a life too, so please be kind.  I will also  ask for ONE reference.  I am not a kennel and I do NOT have an open door to anyone at any time... I am welcoming you into my home, therefore I must be sure you are both honest, and  up front.  You COULD be a puppy mill or a theif checking me out, so things are done to protect my dogs, my pups, my home, and my family.... NOTE: Here is where I live ...... I am 1 hour south of Kalamazoo, 3 hours southwest of Detroit, 3 hours east of Chicago, or one and a half hour north of Fort Wayne Indiana.  This just give you an idea of how far I am from you.....For some,  a drive to visit me and my furry friends is not always doable, or convenient for many....  I totally understand.....  I will be glad to drive to you with a few pups if you would like to reserve one, or I will meet you part way for the delivery of your puppy.  As of now, I only charge if the drive is over one hour, then I will ask for a donation from you for gas money and toll if necessary.   If you are not a sincere  loving person, please do not contact me about my puppies.  I only sell to loving people/families and I DO call references...I am a kind hearted person, and wish to have my puppies live in the same loving environment that they were brought up in...serious inquiries only please... 2. Do you have Mini golden doodles? answer:  I do not believe in trying to make a large dog smaller due to health concerns.  You cannot make this breed too small because a golden retreiver is not a small dog.  This so called mini that you are now seeing is a toy poodle crossed with a doodle, a poodle, or a golden retreiver.  The original goldendoodle is a standard poodle and a golden retriever.  Breeders are making mini's by using aftifical insemination, using a toy poodle to downsize this breed.  I do not do this.  If people want a smaller dog, I stronly suggest getting a different breed.  This is being done which makes the mini's look more like a poodle and the smaller poodles are barky and I do not want that in my bloodline. 3.  What is the difference in the F1, F1b, etc. answer:  I am not sure who made up these titles for the different ways that breeders breed, and I am seeing all kinds of different ways now. Click here to see the difference. 4.  What do you breed? answer: I have a purebred poodle daddy, who has been health tested and is 100% clear of all genetic diseases.  I  have a purebred healthy golden retreiver mama, and a goldendoodle mama and her parents are a poodle and a golden retreiver.....it is crucial to me to keep the golden retreiver close in my bloodlines, that is where the calm and gentle and sweet comes from to help make this breed as awesome as it is! 5.  Will my puppy shed? answer: Shedding is almost completely gone...which is why THE GOLDENDOODLE came to be. 6.  How is the temperament: answer: You cannot get a BETTER disposition than the golden retreiver and  poodle (which is rated one of the TOP two for intelligence and temperament) you simply cannot get a better dog, especially for kids. 7.  How hard is it to housebreak? answer: THIS is also why to buy a goldendoodle!  I rasied  toy breeds for almost 15 years, and most are hard to housebreak, but THIS breed can be housebroken in a matter of weeks....SUPER SMART! 8.  What are the pros and cons of owning a goldendoodle: answer: Honestly, I cannot think of one thing negative at all.  You may need to have your dog groomed, you will go through a lot of food, they DO love to chew up fuzzy toys so make sure you have enough toys to keep them happy... the goldendoodle will want to love on you so much that I would say the one negative thing is they like to jump up to your level to be near you,  so early  training is crucial by teaching them to stay down, to sit, and to NOT jump on people.........all in all, I would never breed anything else now that we are owned by goldendoodles   :)   The tender heart of this breed, along with the beauty, lack of shedding, and the intelligence makes this THE most perfect dog in the world...if you are a family, this is the ONLY way to go....I have never ever seen such a sweet and loving dog with children....not to mention they are soooo smart....and oh that face.... the GORGEOUS and sweet face that just makes me melt...I just adore them.... 9. I have seen prices up to $2000.00, why are yours prices lower? answer: I have to say this is quite frustrating to me... this breed is worth a ton of money, but let's get down to reality...the economy is bad, and there are also a lot of bad breeders with bad ethics and they are also all about money.  My dogs are first my pets, THEN they are breeding dogs which is secondary.  I adore my dogs, but I also believe this breed, being the most perfect dog for families, should also be affordable.  My dogs are not locked up in cages, I do not always have puppies available, and I want people to be able to afford one of my pups....you migh ask, are mine as nice as those priced at $2000.00...... MOST DEFINITELY, and quite possibly even much nicer because I am a HOME breeder.....my pups get more socializing than a huge kennel and my adults are gorgeous, smart, sweet ,and healthy ...stay away from those that mass produce and always have a ton of pups...that should raise a red flag and may very well be a puppy mill.  A great breeder does NOT always have pups avaialble.   If it's worth having, it's worth waiting for. 10. What is the difference between a goldendoodle and a labradoodle. answer: I originally was going to breed a lab and poodle for labradoodles, but they are a little too hyper and active for me.  I find the golden to be much calmer and sweeter so I just prefer the golden over the lab...I want the calm of the retreiver and I believe the golden was the answer....... and it is... If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to email or call me...I always love to chat DOGGIE chat!  :)