Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reserve a puppy?
Thank you for inquiring.
Please fill out a puppy application and we will contact you within 24-48 hours to talk by phone. After confirming that we are a good fit for one another and receiving the $500 deposit (will go toward final puppy price) and the signed contract, you will be added to our waitlist.
What are your prices?
All generations of Goldendoodles and Mini Cavapoos (approx. 15-35 lbs) are $3,800 regardless of gender, color, markings, size, etc. Depending on parents and genetics, some are a little smaller and a few are bigger, but most of our mini's average between 15-25 lbs.
Our tiny, petite/toy cavapoos (approx. 5-15 lbs) are $4,300 regardless of gender, color, markings, etc.
(7.25% Utah sales tax will be added to the price)
What are the 'generations' of doodles?
An F1 Goldendoodle is 1/2 golden retriever and 1/2 poodle. A great mix of both breeds.
An F1b Goldendoodle is roughly 3/4 poodle and 1/4 golden retriever. It's an incredible mix of a Poodle intelligence, non-shedding, and hypo-allergenic coat, with the wonderful, loving, fun, loyal, and happy personality of the Golden Retriever.
An F1b Cavapoo is 3/4 Poodle and 1/4 King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. Like F1b Goldendoodles, Cavapoos are also intelligent, loving, non-shedding, and hypo-allergenic.
An F1bb is an F1b bred back to a Poodle. We occasionally breed F1bb generations, which are even more Poodle for those with severe allergies or for those who just love the personalities and looks of Poodles. They are approx. 82% Poodle and 18% Golden Retriever or Cavalier.
What will my puppy come with?
Puppies will receive the following:
- Deworming medications at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age
- First set of vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian
- Microchips with lifetime membership
- Health Certificate after passing a thorough examination by licensed veterinarian
- Free 30-Day Pet Health Insurance through Trupanion (you may extend it at a discounted rate through Trupanion)
- 2 year genetic health guarantee
- Puppy Take Home Kit (see below)
You will need to schedule a vet appointment within 72 hours of receiving your puppy. The vet will also schedule the final rounds of vaccinations that are typically given three weeks apart. After the final set of vaccinations (at approx 16 weeks old), your puppy will be ready to touch the ground and explore his or her new world with you!
Will you be around after we bring our new puppy home?
You bet!! We will always consider your puppy to be a part of our family. We will be lifetime companions to help you with your puppy! Through this process many families become our good friends as well. We only want success for you and your new family member. We will anxiously await updates and pictures/videos of your fur baby! We will always be here to help answer any questions you may have!
Why are you called Destination Doodles?
All of our dogs are named after destinations that have significance to our family. We may use the name of the destination or a nickname, but all are named after awesome destiantions. We, also know our puppies are destined for you. We just get the wonderful opportunity to be a step in the process to get them to your destination and loving home.
What comes in the Puppy Take Home Kit?
Each puppy will go home with a generous bag of necessities including the following:
- Health certificate signed by a licensed vet
- Vaccination and worming records
- Microchip (lifetime pre paid) and info to register it in your name
- Travel bag with lots of goodies
- A comfort scented blanket (with littermates and mama's scents to help with transition from our home to yours)
- Small bag of food
- Toys (small nylabone, chew toys, etc)
- Lots of instructions and helpful tips in a booklet we have made for you
- If traveling by air, we will also send appropriate travel supplies
- Free 30-day Trupanion Pet Health Insurance (you may extend it at a discounted rate if you choose)
- Tons of love from our home to yours
Do you offer a health guarantee?
Yes, our puppies all come with a 1-year health guarantee against life threatening and genetic illnesses, (included in the contract) and we extend that to 2 years if they are fed a high-quality dog food, of your choice (we can give some recommendations or your vet can help with recommendations as well).
Do you recommend training?
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! And believe it or not, puppy training is for the new owners more than for the puppy! We wish we could send you a fully trained puppy, but at 8-9 weeks old, that is simply not possible. We do, however, make every effort to lay a foundation for potty training, crate training, and socialization that is appropriate for their age. We spend countless hours exposing the puppies to many different situations, sounds, people, textures, car rides, different places in our home, our dogs, etc. We encourage you to continue this for the optimal success of the puppy. We will send home with you a list of easy things to do each day.
We highly recommend you also use a professional puppy trainer. You can sign up for a class, or better yet, have someone come to your home to observe you and your puppy in your own environment.
Having this great foundation will help to ensure you will have a well behaved dog for many years to come. Not all training is the same. We recommend a trainer that uses a positive approach. Goldendoodles and Cavapoos are generally very smart, easy to train, gentle, and they are people pleasers . Again, it is usually the owners that need most of the training. A great trainer will help you and your new puppy establish a relationship of trust and create a great daily routine (young puppies thrive on routine). You will have a strong bond and relationship from the start that will be well worth the investment.
There are many wonderful trainers out there. We really like Zac George (you can watch his YouTube videos, and we encourage you to purchase his books on Amazon. Cornerstone Training is another great place to get help. They have podcasts on Puppy Training Principles on Spotify, etc. They also have a full training program. We have also partnered with Baxter and Bella for online classes and unlimited lifetime telephone support. You can sign up at www.Baxterandbella.com use the code destinationdoodles for the discounted training course (with the discount its approx $170 total for a lifetime membership). This course is worth every penny!
How often do goldendoodles and cavapoos need to be groomed?
That depends on the look you want for your puppy. Personally, we like our dogs to have the teddy bear cut and about a half inch or one-inch coat. To maintain that, we have them groomed every 7-9 weeks. Between groomings, we bathe them every 2-3 weeks. We give our dogs a good brush, and then we comb them out at least once a week to prevent matting. This brush/comb out takes about 3 minutes total, and our dogs absolutely love it! Sometimes we brush them longer just because they love it so much! We also use a puppy wet brush to brush them out quickly a couple times a week to keep their coats looking fluffy and fresh.
Do we need to Spay/Neuter our puppy?
Yes, our puppies are only sold on a spay/neuter contract and must be spayed/neutered by 15 months of age.