Tomball, Texas, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Email is our preferred method of contact and allows us keep track of our many conversations. While we wish we had the time to speak to everyone who sends in an inquiry individually on the phone, we are unable to due to the high volume of emails we receive on a daily basis requesting calls. Our jobs, family and caring for our dogs and litters takes 24 hours a day 7 days a week, unfortunately we aren’t able to be on the phone all day while providing the level of care, attention, and socialization, and that we strive to uphold for our family and animals. We understand this is a big commitment and want everyone to be as comfortable as possible with our process. After completing the Application process, if accepted, you are then placed on a waiting list with a hold deposit. We will reach out to you via email once accepted. Know that a hold can take up to 24 months.
Our "facility" is our home. All of our puppies are raised here and cared for by our family. We aren't a pet store with business hours open to the public so, we currently only allow visits from those on our waiting list who are coming on scheduled visitation days or to pick up their new puppy.
Technically, no dog is "hypoallergenic" as some people can be allergic to things other than fur like a dog's saliva or urine. Doodles have allergy friendly properties, making them suitable for individuals who suffer from mild to moderate pet allergies. If you or someone in your home has severe allergies we recommend spending time with different types of adult Doodles before deciding to get on our waiting list. Head to your local dog park and strike up some conversation with fellow Doodle owners and ask if you can interact with their dog.
Our Doodles are generally low-non shedding. We cannot guarantee any dog to be hypoallergenic or non-shedding as each coat can vary although shedding in our adult Doodles is typically very mild. F1Bs, F2Bs, and Multigens will shed less (if any) than an F1 and are recommended for those with allergies/concerns about excessive shedding. Generally, you won't find much hair in your house or on your clothes but Doodle dust bunnies are common on the floors every now and then. Loose/dead hair will come off on your comb when you brush your Doodle just like with people who have a head full of hair!
We currently only work with F1B & F2B Doodles. Coat type will vary no matter what generation and breed of Doodle you choose. Typically, an F1 pairing will produce straight & wavy coats. F1B pairings typically produce wavy & curly coats. F2B and Multi-Gen pairings will typically produce straight, wavy, and curly coats with no shedding.
An F1 Doodle puppy is a result of two different purebred parent dogs.
Example: A purebred Aussie x a purebred Poodle would make an F1 Aussiedoodle
*50/50 cross*
NOT AVAILABLE
An F1B Doodle puppy is a result of an F1 Doodle parent and a purebred Poodle.
Example: An F1 Aussiedoodle x a purebred Poodle would make an F1B Aussiedoodle
*75/25 cross*
For now this is all we are breeding.
An F2 Doodle puppy is a result of an F1 Doodle and an F1 Doodle.
Example: An F1 Aussiedoodle x an F1 Aussiedoodle would make an F2 Aussiedoodle
*50/50 cross*
NOT AVAILABLE
An F2B Doodle puppy is the result of an F1 Doodle parent and an F1B Doodle parent.
Example: An F1 Aussiedoodle x an F1B Aussiedoodle would make an F2B Aussiedoodle
*75/25 cross* or you can have a F2B Aussiedoodle (62.5% Poodle and 37.5% Australian Shepherd) which is a cross between an F1 Aussiedoodle (50% Poodle, 50% Australian Shepherd) and an F1B Aussiedoodle (75% Poodle, 25% Australian Shepherd)
FUTURE AVAILABLILITY
A Multi-Gen Doodle puppy is the result of an F1B or higher gen parent and an F1B or higher gen parent.
Example: An F2 Aussiedoodle x an F1B Aussiedoodle would make a Multi-Gen Aussiedoodle
*cross percentage dependent on generations*
Puppy coats are easy to maintain however, you should comb frequently to prepare them for when their adult coat comes in. It is never too early to get your puppy used to grooming at home while they are young! We recommend you blow dry after every bath to prevent their fur from matting and schedule regular sanitary and face trims throughout puppyhood. A mature Doodle will require at home or professional grooming every 6-8 weeks for designer coats and every 3-4 months for the grow out to be shaved down. Brushing should be done at home at least once per week if not more depending on your dog's exact length and coat type. Bathing and blow drying can be done once a month or as needed. Adult Doodles can have a moderate - high maintenance coat that will need regular upkeep to help them stay looking their best! Please reconsider taking on the responsibility of a Doodle if you are not willing and able to care for their coat physically and financially throughout their entire life.
We currently work primarily with Mini/Medium sizes in the 20-35+ pound range.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee adult weight and/or height at maturity*
We do not work with large Standard sizes due to the increased risk of joint disease that heavier dogs are prone to. Mini/Medium sizes will be the largest we produce. Occasionally we will have pairings that may mature just under 20 lbs. or slightly over 35 lbs. We do not work with Toy/Micro Mini sizes due to their genetic health issues. Our dogs are perfect for those who want a mid size companion (not too small and not too large) who are big enough to take on hikes, runs, etc. but small enough to easily manage and take everywhere you go!
Straight, wavy, or curly coat? What coat type is best for you and of which generation? For our full details of generation and coat types CLICK HERE. Due to the unpredictability of coat types in an F1 pairing. Being a 50/50 cross, F1s can take after either parent (or have a good mix of both). This means that your pup’s coat could resemble the Aussie or take more after the Poodle. Coat type is ALWAYS a gamble when choosing any first generation Doodle. This holds true with any F2 pairing as well since both F1 parents used in this combo also carry a shedding/flat coat gene. This is why we breed the F1B. An F1B is great for those who want a coat that may non shedding, however, many F1Bs are primarily wavy to curly and can look a bit more like the Poodle over the Aussie. With time we will build up the Multigens. With Multigens, we can easily pair certain coat types together to ensure we get furnished, fluffy puppies with great coat texture!
In the future our straight, wavy, and curly coats in an F2B/Multigen pairing will be low-non shedding. Any straight or wavy coat will require less maintenance than a curly coated Doodle.
Our Aussiedoodles and Australian Mountain Doodles come in a variety of colors such as Merle, Tricolor, Phantom, and occasionally Bicolor. Our Bernedoodles come primarily in Tricolor and Phantom with Bicolors on occasion. For more information on each color please CLICK HERE.
It can be common for a Doodle’s color to change to some degree as they mature. Some colors lighten and some darken. This comes from the Poodle side and can be present in any type of Poodle mix. We try our best to produce the most vibrant colors possible but health and temperament will always come first. Our Doodles could turn green and we wouldn’t love them any less!
The health of our sires and dams is pivotal to our breeding program. All of our parent dogs are health tested or in the process of completing their health testing. Health testing results for each parent dog can be viewed upon request.
Hybrid vigor is defined as the extent of improved performance of an individual trait in the first cross (F1) generation over the parent generation. This is usually expressed as percent improvement. For example, in poultry, an F1 generation might exhibit a 3-9% increase in egg production over the parent populations.
There is some controversy on the subject if dog really have Hybrid Vigor. This is due to inadequate collection of the data, specifically the identification of the parentage of the mixed breed dogs.
However, the ability to utilize hybrid vigor in dogs has yet to be fully explored, but has the potential to improve the health, longevity, and optimum behavior characteristics in future breeding of dogs.
Yes! The majority of our Doodles go to active families who enjoy outdoors activities together. Our Doodles love simple walks around the block, exploring hiking trails and many enjoy swimming in rivers/ponds. Our Doodles (no matter the size) can tolerate more strenuous hiking although it is recommended you work up to longer/harder hikes and never push your dog past his/her limit. Any strenuous activity should wait until after your puppy has fully matured and their growth plates have closed for proper joint health.
Yes! Our puppies are raised in our home with children and make wonderful family dogs!
We are located North of Houston, Texas. We offer hand delivery via flight nanny all throughout the continental U.S. starting at $600-$800+ (depending on location and time of year). Our flight nannies bring your puppy on the plane as a carry-on (being cared for the entire time) and will meet you at your nearest airport with your new furry family member. We currently only offer delivery within the U.S. We highly encourage out of state families to drive/fly in for pick-up day if they are able. Canada families may meet our nannies at the U.S./Canada border.
If you wish to have your puppy delivered- we will have 2-3 flight nanny spots available per litter.
Before applying, please be open to picking up your puppy yourself if you are out of state as delivery cannot be guaranteed for everyone. We will have airline travel packs available to purchase with all of the necessities and will provide tips to help everything go smoothly.
Please view our POLICIES page for more information on delivery.
Please view our PRICING page for a breakdown of the total cost. Our deposit (non-refundable) is $500 which is included in the final purchase price.
Please know that it can take 24+ months before your puppy is avaible due the our waiting list.
Each puppy will go home with all health records (vaccination and de-worming schedule), plush toy, and a blanket with mother/sibling's scent. Puppies will be ready to leave at 8 - 10 weeks old and will have one set of vaccines prior to going home. Ask about our premium puppy package options once you've picked out your pup! Tails will be docked and dew claws removed unless spacifically requested otherwise prior to the births and full payment received in advance. Our vet strongly reccomends the removal of dew claws because if the dog tears off the dew claws when running, it can cause serious damage to the dog.
It is rare that we have puppies available to the public right away, although if we happen to, they will be posted on our AVAILABLE PUPPIES page. Generally, more common colors like Phantom & Bicolor will be listed here if ever available. It is best to plan well in advance and get on our wait list if you are serious about getting a puppy from us! We cannot guarantee when our next available litter will be as we do have a wait list which isn't compiled by specific litter. Please see our UPCOMING LITTERS page for more info on future plans we have coming up!
We don’t rehome our retirees. They live happily with either us or their guardian families who helped raise them.
We compile our waiting list by first come first served rather than specific pairing as we are unable to guarantee how many puppies we will have in each litter. A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot in line. Once on our list you will gain exclusive access to updates via our Facebook wait list group. Here everyone can view their wait list numbers while following all of our planned breedings and litters. We will contact you individually if we will have puppies available to you from a pairing that may be what you're looking for. You may choose to pick from the available litter or opt to wait for another opportunity. If timing isn't ideal, you may pass on two separate occasions (while taking the 3rd offer). Puppy selections within each litter typically start once they have reached 3-4 weeks of age. We will provide photos and video prior to picking. Local families and those who wish to travel to see the puppies will be able to meet them in person on our "puppy party" day after the puppies have had their first set of vaccines after 6 weeks of age. Visits will only be permitted on this day and when coming to pick up your puppy at 8 weeks old. Photos of each litter will be updated and posted on our social media channels bi-weekly. We do not take requests for photos/videos and will share pictures of your chosen puppy when we have them ready for you!
Puppy personalities and characteristics are ever changing up until adulthood and honestly, puppies most often just act like puppies! Because of this we recommend you select your puppy based on the mom and dad’s personality traits. Sure we can see little qualities here and there but that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s how each puppy will be as an adult. We’ve had plenty of mellow and laid back puppies end up being outgoing and energetic adults. We’ve also had some of the most rambunctious pups in a litter end up incredibly easy going and relaxed. In the end we would hate for anyone to risk potentially not getting the puppy they truly want based on some puppy traits we see or don’t see here. Adult dogs are often as only good as the training and work their owners put in. The way they are raised, trained, and socialized greatly affects how your puppy will act as an adult. We recommend you do ample research on the breed as a whole and would urge you select your puppy based on the parent’s personalities and what their line has been known to produce. After all, one cannot predict the personality of a newborn child and their parents wouldn’t love them any less if they were different from what they expected. We believe dogs are no different. We cannot guarantee or predict exact temperaments/personality or energy levels.
Generally the wait time for a puppy is anywhere from 6-24 months after the time you have placed your deposit, although, your wait could be shorter or longer depending on what size, gender, etc. you are looking for. Please note that our litters are generally spoken for well before they are even born. At this time we are only accepting deposits for AussieDoodles F1B with a 7+ month wait time on them. Please take a moment to look over our website and fill out a PUPPY APPLICATION if you would like to reserve your spot in line on our waiting list.
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