Frequently Asked Questions
“Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you’re never friendless ever, if you have a dog.”
EXPLAIN YOUR GUARDIAN PROGRAM?
We want all of the dogs within our breeding program to have a safe, healthy, and happy environment. As much as we would like to keep all of the dogs we add to our breeding program in our home, we cannot do that without compromising the health and quality of their lives. We refuse to raise our dogs in kennels or in crowded environments. So, instead, we allow families who REALLY want a dog and live close by to give one of our future dogs the the opportunity of having a loving home where they can get the attention and love they need and deserve.
In some breeding programs, adult dogs go live in a different home after they have been retired from breeding. This works for many breeding programs, but I have chosen to go a different route in hopes to provide a consistent and steady home for them for the rest of their lives!
We will not ever keep our dogs in outdoor runs/kennels. Sometimes our program requires us to have more dogs than we can lovingly keep in our home, so our answer is to allow some of our breeding dogs in our program to leave us and become part of another family’s life and home. They return to us for breeding. Females return again when it’s time to give birth and nurture their puppies.
The guardian family gets the opportunity of having their dream dog live in their forever home at a low cost in exchange for working with us for a limited number of breedings. The guardian family for a female dog is compensated for each litter she produces. For a male the guardian family is compensated for each breeding the stud is scheduled for.
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The guardian family is compensated and gets a loving companion. They can confidently know their pet is in great health because it is health and genetically tested.
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The dog is cared for in a great environment in his/her forever loving home.
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We get to continue our breeding program with amazing dogs that are in homes where they are loved and individually cared for!
This plan is used by many breeders and is what we call a “Guardian Home” program. In short, the breeding dog lives with their adoptive family and returns to us for breeding as needed. Females will come to us when she is in heat, then again to deliver her puppies. She will stay with us for a week during her heat cycle to be bred. Then, she will return to us when she is ready to whelp (deliver) her puppies. She will stay with us until the puppies are weaned (about 7 weeks). Males return when a female that he is needed for studding is in heat. A contract is signed by both parties and we stay in close contact throughout the year! We are here to help and support guardians in every way! We will answer any questions or concerns they might have along the way to make this arrangement run as smooth as possible! At the end of the outlined contract, the guardian family will have 100% ownership of the dog!
How do I Reserve a Puppy?
To reserve a Pawtastic Doodle, please visit our puppy application page. Please tell us a little more about the litter you are interested in and we will get back to you within 24 hours. We would like to get to know you a little so we can be confident our puppy is going to a great home. All reservations are kept in the order of deposits received. Your puppy is not reserved until we have your deposit. For more information regarding our waitlist process go HERE
How much is the deposit?
The deposit amount is $500. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to future litters. We accept Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, and CC for deposits. The remainder is due at pickup or before shipment.
WHERE CAN I SEE PREVIOUS PUPPERS?
Many of our puppers have their own Instagram accounts which allows us to share them throughout their lives.
CAVAPOO IG ACCOUNTS:
Millie (@millie.lou_cavapoo) | Instagram
Kimmy (@maki.lanna.2cavapoo) | Instagram
Mabel 🐾 (@mabel.the.cavapoodog) | Instagram
Georgie 🤎🤍 (@itsgeorgiethecavapoo) | Instagram
𝒫𝑒𝓃𝓃𝓎 💘 (@cavapoo.named.penny) | Instagram
brunocavapoo (@bruno.tiny.cavapoo) | Instagram
Emmie (@emmie.the.mighty.cavapoo) | Instagram
Archie - multi-gen cavapoo (@archiethecavapoofl) | Instagram
🏎️ t u r b o (@herecomesturbo) | Instagram
Kiwi.bucatini.cavapoo (@kiwi.bucatini_cavapoo) | Instagram
Neo Woodward (@neo.theidahocavapoo) | Instagram
Mochi Momo 🐾 (@mochi_momo_the_cavapoo) | Instagram
NoodleBee🐝 (@noodle.bee.cavapoo) | Instagram
𝓡𝓮𝓮𝓼𝓮 (@itsme_cavapooreese) | Instagram
Lani McNoodles (@laninoodle) | Instagram
Chewie & Pennie (@chewie.and.pennie) | Instagram
cheech (@doncheech.rock) | Instagram
Azzi (@azzi_nhcavapoo) | Instagram
Winnie the Cavapoo (@cava.poowinnie) | Instagram
Tony 🍝 (@rigatonigabagool) | Instagram
Muppet The Cavapoo (@muppettakesmanhattan) | Instagram
Ziya Cavapoo (@ziya.cavapoo) | Instagram
Sophie (@sophiecavapooaz) | Instagram
Huck Finn Viel (@huckfinnthecavapoo) | Instagram
Cashew (@the.cavapoo.cashew) | Instagram
THOR (@thor_dogofthunda) | Instagram
Cookie Wigglebottom III (@cookiecalicavapoo) | Instagram
Olive.Rose.the.Cavapoo (@miss.oliverose) | Instagram
@adventures_of_olive_thecavapoo | Instagram
Hannah Balke (@hannahthecavapoo_godsgrace) | Instagram
Katie Farrell Williams (@winnie_girl.cavapoo) | Instagram
Leo the Cavapoo (@leo.hendrixx) | Instagram
Mookie 🐾 (@doodleduo.mookie.and.tucker) | Instagram
Bruin the Cavapoo (@the_mighty_bruin) | Instagram
B E A U (@beaubearcavapoo) | Instagram
Poppy the Cavapoo (@the.desert.poppy) | Instagram
Dobbins (@dobbins_thecav) | Instagram
Nugget (@nuggiesadventures) | Instagram
Tilly (@watchtillyvision) | Instagram
Cosmo the Cavapoo 🐾 (@cosmofurever) | Instagram
Winnie Love (@winnielovethecavapooh) Instagram
W Y N N I E (@wynniethecavapooh) | Instagram
Beau Love (@cavabeau) | Instagram
Lucy (@littlelucy_cavapoo) | Instagram
rory lu (@rorylu_thecavapoo) instagram
Tucker and remy (@tucker.and.remy) Instagram
Sprout (@sprout_on_the_grow) Instagram
georgie (@itsgeorgiethecavapoo) Instagram
mabel (@mabel.capri23) Instagram
ellie (@peace_love_and_ellie) Instagram
Tito (@thatcavapoo.tito) Instagram
Sam and Nolan (@samandnolan) Instagram
Gilmore (@gilmoreandhisgirls) Instagram
Suki (@suki.cavapoo) Instagram
Maui (@maui_goldendood) Instagram
Cocoa (@little.cavapoo.cocoa) Instagram
Boogie (@boogiewithboog) Instagram
Echo and Ace (@Echo_and_ace_thecavapoos) Instagram
Belle and irish (@belleandirish) Instagram
Onyx (@onyxthemightytinycavapoo) Instagram
Nacho (@nacho.cavapoo) Instagram
Quest (@quest_the_cavapoo) Instagram
Reef and Finn (@cavadoods_baybruhs) Instagram
Kenji (@keepupkenji) Instagram
Maui (@manhappinessmaui) Instagram
Sienna(@sienna.rose.thecavapoo) Instagram
Lola (@cavapoonamedlola) Instagram
Chili (@chilidogthecavapoo) Instagram
Cookie, cody and Chili (@cookiecodyandchilifurever) Instagram
franklin (@franklininbrooklyn) Instagram
Layla (@misslayla.thecavapoo) Instagram
Charleston (@thetailsofcharlestonchew) Instagram
Meatball (@meatballmycavapoo) Instagram
Ruby (@ruby.rubes.cavapoo) Instagram
Bowie (@bow.chicka.bowie) Instagram
Hazel (@hazelthecavapoo) Instagram
Olipop (Ollie) (@olipopthecavapoo) Instagram
Kinako (@kinakomonster) Instagram
Marisol (@marisolonmadison) Instagram
OsitaBelle (@ositabelle) Instagram
Biggie Smalls (@biggiesmallscavapoo) Instagram
Lylah (@lylahthecavapoo) Instagram
Ruby (@itsrubycavapoo) Instagram
Winston (@i.am.wittle.winston) Instagram
Louis (@hellopumpkinlouis) Instagram
Luca (@when_luca_met_world) Instagram
Taffy (@taffy.cavapoo) Instagram
Zara (@littlemisszara) Instagram
Finley (@thefabulousmrfinley) Instagram
Lucy Lulu (@lucy_lulu_the_cavapoo) Instagram
Cece (@cece_the_nw_cavapoo) Instagram
Molly (@littlemollygurl) Instagram
Poppy (@lifeofpoppylou) Instagram
Jupiter (@iamjupiterthecavapoo) Instagram
Bellamy Rose (@bellamyrosethecavapoo) Instagram
Cocoa (@cocoa_thecavapoo_) Instagram
Lotus Rue (@lotusruethecavapoo) Instagram
Georgie (@curious.georgie3) Instagram
Murphy (@lifewithmurphythecavapoo) Instagram
Archie & Ollie (@justtwobros_) Instagram
Mila (@mila_thecavapoo_) Instagram
Theo (@lifeoflittletheo) Instagram
Stella (@stella_bella_cavapoo1) Instagram
Romeo (@Romeo_beau_cavapoo) Instagram
Tater (@tater_the_cavapoo) Instagram
Mazie (@mazie_mae__) Instagram
Chloe (@Chloe.pupster) Instagram
Meechie (@meechieinmotion) Instagram
Lavender (@lavenderhazethecavapoo) Instagram
Rox & Ryder (@rox_and_ryder) Instagram
Charlie (@charliechilipepper) Instagram
Tigra (@tigra.takes.manhattan) Instagram
Brody & Clover (@brodyandclover) Instagram
Bella Rose (@bella_rose.cavapoo) Instagram
Benji (@prince_benjiboy) Instagram
Phinnie (@pokey_prancer_of_biscoff) Instagram
Mishu (@mishuthecavapoodle) Instagram
Louie (@illbethereforlou) Instagram
Kelce (@kelce_ruhouse) Instagram
Lucy (@lucylou.cavapoo) Instagram
Inigo (@inigo.montoyapoo) Instagram
Leon (@leonthedawg_) Instagram
Murphy & Tex (@murphy_and_tex) Instagram
Mabel (@mabel.the.cavapoodog) Instagram
Bruno (@bruno.tiny.cavapoo) Instagram
Emmie (@emmie.the.mighty.cavapoo) Instagram
Archie (@archiethecavapoofl) Instagram
Neo (@neo.theidahocavapoo) Instagram
Deebo (@deebo_the_cavapoo) Instagram
Chewy & Penny (@chewy.and.pennie) Instagram
Cheech (@doncheech.rock) Instagram
Winnie (cava.poowinnie) Instagram
Tony (@rigatonigabagool) Instagram
Muppet (@muppettakesmanhattan) Instagram
Sophie (@sophiecavapooaz) Instagram
Cashew (@the.cavapoo.cashew) Instagram
Thor (@thor_dogofthunda) Instagram
GOLDENDOODLE IG ACCOUNTS
T O F U 🐻 (@bits.of.tofu) Instagram
Koffi (@koffikoodle) Instagram
Luna Niemann the travel and fashion doodle (@mini.lunadoodle) Instagram
Winnie The Goldendoodle (@winnie.thegoldenpoohdle) Instagram
Doori the Teacup Goldendoodle (@coco.dooridood) Instagram
Tiki (@tikithegdoodle) Instagram
B U D D Y (@imjussababy) Instagram
Henry the Goldendoodle (@little_henry_man) Instagram
Izzie 🐾 (@goodgirlizzie) Instagram
Emma & Kingston (@kingstonpom_skythedoodle) Instagram
ⒶⓊⓉⓊⓂ︎Ⓝ (@_autumn_goldendoodle_) Instagram
Ellie & Alli (@ellieandalli) Instagram
Tenor (@tenor_thedood) Instagram
Hugo (@hugominigoldendood) Instagram
Oakley “oakeybear” the doodle (@oakeybear_thedoodle) Instagram
Ruby June (@sweet_rubyjune) Instagram
Frizzle Lizzy Brown (@littlemissfrizzle) Instagram
Toby (@tobytheminidood_) Instagram
Honey (@sweethoney_xoxo) Instagram
KavKirk Kirk Kavanagh (@kavkirk) Instagram
Bailey 🐶🐾 (@baileyarctic) Instagram
Pumpkin Spice 🎃 (@pumpkin.noodle.the_doodle) Instagram
Marli & Minnie (@marliandminnie) Instagram
Jet Hughes (@thatdoodjet) Instagram
Mando the Doodle (@mando.the.doodle) Instagram
L O U I S E (@louise_dood) Instagram
Teddy (@tedofhousebear) Instagram
Arrow (@arrow_hendrix) Instagram
Valentina (@caligoldendoodle_valentina) Instagram
Winter Rose (@winter_rose_the_doodle) Instagram
Kensington “KJ” James (@its_kj_dood) Instagram
Biscuit (@biscuit_redgoldendoodle) Instagram
Ripley (@ripcityripley) Instagram
Willow 🐾 (@willow_the.doodle) Instagram
Popcorn The Doodle (@popcornthedoodlee) Instagram
Desiree Marr & Mark Smit (@blaze.thedood) Instagram
Gibson (@gibson_goldendoodle1314) Instagram
Pawsitively Copper (@pawsitivelycopper) Instagram
Mochi 🐶 (@mochi.shelhamer.doodle) Instagram
Ohana (@Ohana.the.doodle) Instagram
Honey Bunny Bucatini (@sweethoneydoodlegirl) Instagram
Jasper (@_jasperinthecity) Instagram
Charlie (@charlie_teacupgoldendoodle) Instagram
Xander (@xander_goldendoodle_) Instagram
Honey (@sweethoneydoodlegirl) Instagram
Frenchie (@musicalesmikettyn) Instagram
Jack (@jackpadronosuna) Instagram
Winnie (@winnie.thegoldenpoohdle) Instagram
Sky (@sky_minigoldendoodle) Instagram
Guido (@guidothegoldendoodle) Instagram
GOLDEN CAVAPOO IG ACCOUNTS
Louie (@louie.mchughy) Instagram
Dottie (@ms.lottie.dottie.1b) Instagram
Skye (@lordisleofskye) Instagram
Rosie (@rosie_petal_goldencavapoo) Instagram
Luna (@missslunarose) Instagram
Jude (@journey_of_jude) Instagram
Cru (@cruthecavapoo) Instagram
Zoey (@zoeygirlfurreal) Instagram
Kiwi (@kiwi.bucatini_cavapoo) Instagram
Hazel (@hazelbasil_thecavapoo) Instagram
Zuri (@zuri_takes_cali) Instagram
Coop (@coop.the.bandit) Instagram
Cashew (@the.cavapoo.cashew) Instagram
Turbo (@herecomesturbo) Instagram
Charlie (@charliechilipepper) Instagram
Henry (@king_henry_ofnyc) Instagram
Sophie (@heysophiepoo) Instagram
Griffon (@greetingsfromgriffon) Instagram
Raya (@raya.thecavapoo) Instagram
Poppy (@pawtasticallypoppy) Instagram
Copper (@cavadood.copper) Instagram
Cooper (@thecooperfreeman) Instagram
Winnie (@miss_winnie_thepoo) Instagram
Dakota (@dakotaspupadventures) Instagram
Teddie (@teddie_bear_the_dog) Instagram
Sophie (@sophie_golden_cavapoo) Instagram
TAter Tot (@thetatertotster) Instagram
Rooster Roo (@its.rooster.roo) Instagram
Penny (@little._lucky._penny) Instagram
Willowrose (@willowrose_thegoldencavapoo) Instagram
Teddie (@teddie.tuxedo) Instagram
Mister Lover Boy (@misterlover_boy) Instagram
Leo (@leoofthelight) Instagram
Watts (@watts_thegoldencavapoo) Instagram
Cosmo (@cosmo_the_golden_cavapoo_) Instagram
Ginger (@theofficialgingerr) Instagram
Finnegan (@finnegans_tale) Instagram
Jack (@jack.the.gcp) Instagram
Indie (@paws.of.indie) Instagram
Winnie (@xo.winniebear) Instagram
Dea (@dailydoseof_dea) Instagram
Louie (@louiedawg24) Instagram
Tilly (@tilly_thegoldencavapoo) Instagram
Bentley & Rio (@tailsofbentleyandrio) Instagram
Maizey (@maizey_go_blue) Instagram
Ollie (@ollie_walley_doodle) Instagram
Daisy (@these_daisy_days) Instagram
Lilo (@lilo_capri_cavapoo) Instagram
Bruno (@brunothegoldencavapoo) Instagram
Brody (@brody.cavapoo) Instagram
Ariasky (@ariasky_the_goldencavapoo) Instagram
Will you keep my puppy past 8 weeks?
We believe that puppies bond best with their new families when they go home between the ages of 7-8 weeks. If you cannot pick up your puppy at 8 weeks, we can keep them until 9 weeks at a cost of $50 per additional day. If you cannot pick up your puppy until past 9 weeks, we ask that you reserve a puppy from a different litter so that the timing works better.
What is the difference between an F1, F1B, and Multi-gen?
F1 refers to the cross between two purebred dogs: a Golden Retriever crossed to a Poodle or King Charles Cavalier crossed to a Poodle. This generational cross gives a 50/50 mix. Genetically, they will have a combination of attributes between the two parents. Coats in F1's can vary in terms of the percentage of hair shedding. Some will be nearly completely non-shedding and others will have a percentage of hair that still sheds. There can be variation within this generation in terms of coat but most will be a loose wavy coat to a curly wave. The reason someone would choose this generation is that they have a more even combination of the genetics and personality of the parent breeds.
F1b’s are a Goldendoodle or Cavapoo crossed to a Poodle with 75% poodle. Their coats are usually consistently low to non-shedding. Typically half of the litter will have a curly coat and half will have a looser wavy coat. They are more suited to a family that may have mild allergies or that feel strongly about shedding.
F2 or Multi-Generational refers to two Cavapoo or Goldendoodle parents that are bred together to achieve a multi-generational cross. The attributes can vary, but the idea behind multi-gen breeding is to reach a consistent pairing between desirable attributes from both parents.
FOR MORE INFO GO HERE
I live out of state, How can I pick up my puppy?
WE OFFER 3 OPTIONS FOR DELIVERY
1) WE PERSONALLY DELIVER YOUR PUPPY! THIS IS OUR PREFERRED METHOD & LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOU IN PERSON. WE COORDINATE LOGISTICS EARLY IN THE PROCESS & ARE HAPPY TO DISCUSS OPTIONS.
2) Flight Nanny: Our Flight nanny personally carries your puppy from the Salt Lake City airport to the closest major airport near you. The price is typically $550 - $1200 and the nanny carries the puppy with her in a breathable, soft travel carrier in cabin with her, the whole time. The puppy has treats, a chance to go the bathroom along the way and lots of love and snuggles from her as they travel.
3) Airport PICK UP: WE can meet you at the Salt Lake City airport with your puppy and if you need the take home package we will provide the carrier (or you can bring your own) which will have everything ready for you puppy to fly home for $30.
Can I take my puppy to public places when I first get them?
During weeks 8-16, puppies learn many of their lifelong social skills. However, they can also acquire fears and nervous behaviors. During this time, our puppies should be kept safe from communicable diseases before they are fully immunized (which is typically under 16-18 weeks) but it is also important to have them encounter new people, dogs, smells, and sounds during this time. Having your puppy go with you to safe places such as trusted family members and friend’s homes where you know that their dogs are healthy and fully immunized is a good compromise between keeping your puppy away from potential illnesses but also allowing them to experience new things. It is important to keep them away from places that carry high risks for Parvo and other illnesses. Keep your under-immunized puppy away from pet stores, high foot traffic places like dog parks, and sidewalks. When you go to the vet, hold your puppy off the ground. Please be aware that in the first two months they can pick things up at places like the vet from other sick dogs. Taking precautions like removing your shoes before entering your house and not letting the puppy lick shoes and other contaminated surfaces will help reduce the risk.
Will the puppy have vaccinations and deworming before coming home?
The puppies are typically de-wormed three times before they go home ( three, five, and seven weeks) and have their vet health check-up and first set of vaccinations at six to seven weeks. The next set of shots will be due at nine weeks. It is important to keep your puppy on schedule for their puppy vaccinations. Your vet can discuss the best plan at your first vet appointment when the puppy goes home. In order to fulfill the requirements of our LIFETIME health guarantee, a vet exam within 72 hours of the puppy coming home is required to ensure your puppy arrived home in good health.
How often should I feed my puppy?
Most puppies will need to eat three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The quantity varies depending on the age, the size of the puppy, and the quality of food. Once food is offered for fifteen minutes and they lose interest in eating, take it away. Take your puppy out to the bathroom within the next twenty minutes. Don’t feed your puppy too late at night or your pup will need to go to the bathroom more often when you want to sleep! Teacup size puppies will need feeding more often (four to five times a day) as their blood sugar levels can drop to dangerously low levels quite quickly if they are not eating regularly.
How do you start the puppies on potty training?
Litter potty-training begins at three weeks. Puppies learn to separate their sleeping, playing, and food area from the potty area. With consistency and patience, they will be given more room to play as they get bigger. By the time they are weaning from mom they typically have it down! Please refer to our training section HERE
