Frequently Asked Questions:
Pictures of our mini doodles at our vet’s office for their exams. These photos were taken during a kindergarten field trip day! A veterinarian professionally examines each puppy. A letter from the vet will be included in the puppy’s health records. 
What is the difference between F1, F1B, and F2 and a Standard versus Mini?
F1 is the breeding of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The Standard Doodle would be with a standard-size Poodle, and the mini would be with a mini-size Poodle. They have the highest possibility of hybrid vigor and a reduced risk of genetic defects.
F1B is the breeding of an F1 Goldendoodle with a Poodle. This means 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever. The main advantage is the higher probability of minimal shedding. This also means, however, that these dogs may have reduced hybrid vigor and higher risks of genetic defects.
F2 results from breeding F1 golden parents. This results in a 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle ratio. Like the F1B doodle, this dog may have reduced hybrid vigor and higher risks of genetic defects.
The same would be true using a Bernese Mountain dog or a Portuguese water dog and a poodle.
What size will my puppy end up being as an adult Mini Doodle?
There are three typical sizes for the doodle – standard, miniature, and petite. Standards range from 20-29 inches tall and weigh 50-90 pounds. The miniatures range from 13-21 inches tall and weigh 25-45 pounds. Petite sizes are 17-25 pounds. They can vary from litter to litter and depend on the parents’ size.
What colors are available?
Our doodles come in a variety of colors. Red, golden, cream, merle, tri-color, bi-colors, black, black and white, and golden and white.
What are their coats like? Are they hard to take care of?
F1b mini doodles are compatible with most families with MILD allergies. Most F1b mini doodles will have loose, wavy, or curly coats. The physical appearance of the mini doodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually, it falls somewhere in between. Some could also have a flat coat. Since this is a mixed breed, we cannot guarantee color, size, and shedding. Their coats take a while to mature fully. The process can make their coats seem quite different at various ages. Your F1b mini doodle may look much like a Golden Retriever puppy at first, and the coat may become wild, crazy, and wispy-like teddy bear fur. It may also appear quite uneven, especially around 5-6 months old. It takes patience, but it will fill in, and sometimes it takes up to a year. As a rule of thumb, the curlier the coat, the less likely it is to shed.
Are there any health concerns for my Miniature Doodle?
With good care and nutrition, your puppy will live 15 or more years. Your mini doodle puppy will be vet-checked before joining your family. Your mini-doodle puppy will require a moderate amount of exercise, and their coats are generally low maintenance. They can live in the city or the country. They are social dogs and are happiest when they are with people. We strive to produce puppies with sound, healthy bodies and wonderful, well-rounded temperaments. We know you will be extremely happy with your new Mini Doodle puppy. The genetic defects common in specific breeds are not usually replicated in a cross of two breeds. This provides a healthier mini-doodle puppy for you, free of some inherited defects that come with specific single breeds. All our puppies are vet-certified.
Do Miniature Doodles make good service/therapy pets?
Absolutely!
Their intuitive nature and keen intelligence allow them to excel in service and therapy work. And because of their low shedding – allergy-friendly coats, they can reach a wider group of people who need service dogs. We have had many families with special needs, nursing homes, and other environments buy a miniature doodle for this very purpose. All our puppies are child-socialized.
What to expect with your growing Mini Doodle puppy?
Patience, especially during the first few weeks of completing potty training. This is when your mini doodle baby might have separation anxiety from its littermates and have trouble sleeping and eating. It is not uncommon for them not to want to settle into a kennel for training purposes, and sometimes, they might drool or bark incisively to be let out. Speak with your vet or puppy trainer on how best to guide your doodle puppy through this. I highly recommend training classes online. Biting and mouthing are normal social activities of a young puppy. This means their mouth is more active when they are puppies, and they will use that mouth on you if not properly trained. This is where a sturdy puppy toy used to redirect them will come in handy.
What nutrition do you recommend for our growing puppy?
Proper nutrition is an intricate part of the health and development of a puppy. It helps with brain development and growth, healthy bowls, teeth, and bone development, healthy coats, and has the right balance of proteins and fats. It is also a vital part of the puppy guarantee, as a healthy puppy is a health guarantee. That is why we are a Pet Pro with pawTree® and feed our puppies only pawTree® dog food and snacks. At pawTree®, their philosophy about nutrition starts with their belief that pet nutrition shouldn’t just help your pets survive; it should help your pets thrive! With pawTree®, you can feel confident that the quality and care put into the development of every product means every bag is packed with the wholesome goodness your pets need to live healthy, vibrant lives. We do require our buyers to sign up as a pawTree® customers through www.pawtree.com/doodledoghill to order pawTree® brand dog food for the duration of the two-year puppy guarantee to retain that puppy guarantee from DDH. We can track buyers’ purchases of pawTree® brand dog food and will void the two-year puppy guarantee if there is no record of buyers placing regular orders with pawTree® with DDH for this dog purchase. Nutrition really is that important!!
If I send in an application to be put on the waitlist but do not like my choices when it comes to my turn to choose, can I pick a mini doodle puppy from the next litter?
Yes! People get to choose puppies from litters in the order in which we receive their applications for our waitlist. If you do not pick a mini doodle puppy from the litter we present, you get bumped to the first available spot in the next litter.
If I have put down a deposit on a mini doodle puppy and do not want to pick up the mini doodle puppy as soon as it is ready to leave its littermates at 7-8 weeks old, will you hold the mini doodle puppy for us?
Puppies are usually picked up the day of or the weekend after they turn seven weeks old. The full purchase price is required upon the regularly scheduled departure. If you make arrangements with us ahead of time, we will keep your puppy with us for a short time. There will be an additional charge of $10.00 a day to help cover the additional food, worming, immunizations, and care your Miniature Goldendoodle puppy will require while they are with us. Anything over one week will be $100 for the week of boarding. We do not intend to be a boarding facility. It is subject to our availability.
What else should I have ready to bring my new miniature puppy home?
We very much encourage crate or kennel training. We recommend a crate just big enough for your mini doodle puppy to lie down and stand up comfortably. You will also need a leash, collar, food and water bowls, sturdy puppy toys, and a brush to brush out your puppy’s coat. A “snuggle puppy” with a heartbeat and warming pack inside is very helpful for sleeping at night.
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Do you buy your mini doodle puppies back or refund our purchase price if, at any time, we cannot keep the dog we got from you?
For various reasons, no, WE DO NOT BUY BACK OR OFFER A REFUND FOR ANY PUPPY OR DOG.
Do you give a Puppy Guarantee?
Yes! Part of our commitment to you is a two-year health guarantee document given to you to ensure that you are indeed purchasing a puppy that has been fully examined by our vet and given a well-puppy check-up and first vaccinations with documentation. We also guarantee that your puppy is free of genetic defects that would prevent him/her from being an active, healthy part of your family. We do require buyers to buy pawTree® brand dog food for the duration of their extended two-year puppy guarantee to ensure proper health for the dog. (All our puppies come with a one-year health guarantee regardless.)
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If I send an application for the waitlist to hold my place in line to choose a mini doodle puppy, and I don’t like my choices when it comes to my turn to choose, can I pick from the next litter instead?
Yes, if you are not happy with the choices you have for any reason (color, sex, markings, etc.), or if you decide the timing of the present litter is not quite right for you, your name will go to the first available spot to pick from the next litter of pups. Families are always placed on our lists to choose their puppies based strictly on the date we receive their application.
Once you inform me that it’s my turn to pick a mini doodle puppy, how much time do I get to make up my mind?
Because there are often many people in line behind you waiting to pick up their puppy, we require that you decide within 48 hours of being notified that it is your turn. If you cannot, for whatever reason, make your choice within this time frame, we can let the following people go ahead after you in line, and you can “jump in” anytime with your choice.
When it is my turn to pick a mini doodle puppy, can I come to pick it up in person if I live close enough?
If you can come out within that 24-hour period after being notified that it is your turn and it works with our schedule, we will allow you to visit. However, based on the total number of pups to choose from, we may require that you have three to four pups to consider rather than having you peruse all the pups we have at the time in person. The fact is that the vast majority of our VERY HAPPY customers choose their pups from pictures based on color, sex, and personality. Those few who choose their pups in person most often find themselves overwhelmed by the task of choosing from so much cuteness in person.
How much does it cost to have our mini doodle puppy flown to us, and how do we make flight arrangements if that is what we need?
We highly recommend using a puppy nanny service, such as Puppy Boopers. Flight costs vary, but most times, the cost is around $500-700. We also use the Delta Safe Pet Program and can fly your puppy via shipping. That is $550. The puppies do wonderful. They are very comfortable in their little crate. They go in for a nap, and within several hours, they pop out to greet their new families. I will need to know who needs their puppies shipped and who plans to pick them up. Please talk with us about all shipping options.
Puppy pick-up appointments must be scheduled as soon as you know your schedule. Please keep in mind we schedule our appointments in the Central Time Zone.
We deliver anywhere in Wisconsin or to the Wisconsin border for a small fee of $150. So don’t let the location deter you from considering an adorable puppy from us. Delivery is set up at our discretion.
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