The Ultimate Guide to Bringing Home a Goldendoodle Puppy

Welcoming a Goldendoodle puppy into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. Goldendoodles are known for their affectionate and friendly nature, making them an excellent choice for families and individuals alike throughout Texas and beyond. This guide provides essential information on adoption, financing, health care, training, and overall puppy care to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new furry companion.

Goldendoodle Temperament and Adoption Process

Goldendoodles are naturally calm and relaxed, making them easier to train and integrate into a new home. As you prepare for your puppy’s arrival, it’s important to remain calm and stress-free, as they can pick up on your emotions. Unlike a human baby, a puppy allows you more flexibility—you can leave them at home when you go out, making pet parenting relatively easier.

Adoption Availability and Process

Our website is always up to date with available puppies. If you see a puppy listed, it is still available unless someone is currently at our facility making a deposit or purchasing it in cash. We strive to make the adoption process as seamless as possible.

Financing Options

If you plan on using PayPal financing, you must apply before arriving to choose your puppy. PayPal offers multiple financing options:

• Pay in installments: Spread the cost over four payments.
• Extended Financing: Pay over 20-21 months.
• Six-Months Payment: No interest if paid within six months.

The approval process typically takes 3 to 5 minutes, and we recommend completing this step beforehand to avoid system downtime issues.

Understanding Goldendoodle Sizes and Types

Goldendoodles come in various sizes, depending on the size of the parent breeds:

• Micro Goldendoodles: 15–25 lbs
• Mini Goldendoodles: 25–35 lbs
• Medium Goldendoodles: 35–50 lbs
• Standard Goldendoodles: 55–75 lbs (we do not breed above 75 lbs)

F1 vs. F1B Goldendoodles

We breed two types of Goldendoodles:

• F1 Goldendoodles: 50% Golden Retriever (mother) and 50% Poodle (father). They have loose curls and are often fine for individuals with mild allergies.
• F1B Goldendoodles: An F1 Goldendoodle is bred with a Poodle, making the puppy 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever. These puppies are more hypoallergenic and ideal for individuals with severe allergies.

Health and Medical Care

We ensure that every Goldendoodle puppy is healthy before leaving our care. Here are the key medical details:

Microchipping

Each puppy comes with a microchip implanted between its shoulder blades. The registration for this microchip is free for life, and we highly encourage you to register it as soon as you take your puppy home.

Vaccinations and Preventative Care

• Vaccination Schedule: Your puppy will have two sets of vaccinations already; the full plan usually goes at 6, 8, 12, and 16 weeks.
• Flea, Tick & Heartworm Prevention: We apply Revolution before your puppy leaves. (Given Texas’s year-round mosquito presence, heartworm prevention is especially critical.)
•  Pet Insurance: We recommend registering for Trupanion within 24 hours of adoption to receive 30 days of free coverage.
  

Deworming

• Puppies are dewormed every two weeks after four weeks of age to prevent parasites. 
• We also provide a five-day supply of preventative medicine for their transition home.

Puppy Training and Daily Care

Feeding Schedule

• Twice a day: Breakfast and dinner help maintain consistent blood sugar and simplify potty training.
• Avoid free-feeding: Leaving food out all day makes it harder to predict potty needs.
• Recommended Brand: We suggest Purina One Healthy Puppy. If you’re switching foods, do so gradually over a week.
  

Potty Training

• When to Go Out: Immediately after your puppy wakes, eats, or drinks.
• Commands: Use phrases like “Go potty” to build strong associations.
• Crate Training: Choose a crate with a divider that grows with your pup, and avoid public walks until they’ve received all four sets of vaccinations (around five months old).

Crate Training

• Expect crying or barking at night during the first few days.
• Place a blanket over the crate to create a den-like feeling.
• Use calming music or an anxiety puppy with a heartbeat to soothe them.
• If they cry again four to five hours later, they likely need to potty.

Socialization and Safety

While your puppy will be well-socialized before leaving us, continued socialization is important. However, avoid dog parks, pet stores, and areas with heavy pet traffic until your puppy has completed vaccinations.

Preventing Injuries

• Hold onto your puppy when sitting on the couch or bed to prevent falls and leg injuries.
• Do not let them jump off high surfaces, as this is the most common injury in young puppies.

Grooming and Shedding

• Brushing: At least once a week to prevent matting.
• Shedding: Although considered non-shedding, Goldendoodles lose their puppy coat as the adult coat grows in.
• Professional Grooming: Typically needed every 3–4 times a year, though some families in Texas prefer more frequent trims during the warmer months.

Spaying, Neutering, and Long-Term Health

• Recommended Age: Vets often suggest 6–9 months.
• Rabies & Kennel Cough Vaccines: Schedule these after all puppy shots are done.
• Heartworm Prevention: Absolutely essential in Texas and other mosquito-prone regions.
• T-CAP: If you’re in Texas, consider the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection for affordable spaying/neutering.

Final Tips and What to Expect

• Adjustment Period: Slight stress or loose stool may happen in the first few days.
• Vet Visits: Avoid non-essential vet visits for the first five days unless there’s a real concern—your pup’s immune system needs a chance to settle in.
• Genetic Health Guarantee: We stand by a one-year genetic health guarantee.
• Starter Pack: Includes food, a collar, a leash, chew toys, puppy pads, and a heartbeat “anxiety puppy” for comfort.
• Contact Us First: If you have any concerns, reach out before heading to an emergency vet. We can often provide immediate guidance.

Final Thoughts

We are thrilled to welcome you into our Goldendoodle family! Our goal is to provide lifelong support to ensure a happy and healthy life for your new puppy. If you ever have questions, please reach out—we are here to help. Enjoy every moment with your new furry friend!