Question 1

What is the adoption process?

Accepted Answer

Our adoption process has five steps: First, fill out our adoption application. We'll review it and reach out to you. Once approved, place your $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your puppy, then sign the puppy sales contract. Finally, complete your final payment before pick-up or flight nanny handoff.

Question 2

How much do your puppies cost?

Accepted Answer

Our puppies are not budget friendly, because we don't raise them on a budget. Pricing reflects the real cost of how we raise our puppies — health-tested parents, veterinary care, daily socialization, early enrichment protocols (ENS, ESI, sound desensitization), quality nutrition, and lifetime breeder support. Each puppy's price is listed on their individual profile page, and every puppy includes age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, a 1-year health guarantee, a Trupanion pet insurance trial, and a Go-Home Bag. To understand what really goes into the price of a Country Lane Doodles puppy, visit our puppy pricing page.

Question 3

When can I take my puppy home?

Accepted Answer

When a puppy is listed as available on our site, they are ready to go to their forever home! You can take your puppy home as soon as the adoption process is complete.

Question 4

What breeds do you have?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in Premium Doodles, including Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever × Poodle) and Bernedoodles (Bernese Mountain Dog × Poodle), along with purebred Poodles. Reach out to join our waitlist or see our currently available puppies!

Question 5

Do you ever have AKC Poodle, Maltese, or Golden Retriever puppies available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As we continue to improve our breeding lines, we occasionally have AKC Poodle, Maltese, and Golden Retriever puppies available for adoption. We also hold back select puppies we feel would be a great addition to our program. This is not because there is anything wrong with the puppies we don't hold back — every puppy in our care is raised with the same love, health standards, and socialization. The ones that remain available for adoption simply aren't the right fit for our program at that time.

Question 6

How big do your puppies get?

Accepted Answer

Doodle adult size depends on the parents we pair. Mini Doodles typically reach 15–35 lbs, medium Doodles 35–50 lbs, and standard Doodles 50–75+ lbs. We'll share specifics about each litter as our breeding program comes together.

Question 7

Are your puppies hypoallergenic?

Accepted Answer

While no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, Doodles are known for being low-shedding and allergy-friendly thanks to their Poodle heritage — especially F1B and multigen Doodles.

Question 8

What training do your puppies receive?

Accepted Answer

Every puppy receives Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), sound desensitization training, and comprehensive puppy socialization. They are also introduced to crate training and potty training before going home, giving them a head start on settling into your routine. These programs help build confident, well-adjusted puppies ready for life in their forever homes.

Question 9

What comes with my puppy when I take them home?

Accepted Answer

Each puppy comes with a puppy starter kit that includes a blanket with their littermates' scent, a small bag of the food they've been eating, age-appropriate vaccination records, deworming records, microchip registration information, and a care guide to help you and your new puppy settle in.

Question 10

Are your parent dogs health tested?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! All of our parent dogs undergo comprehensive health testing, including Embark DNA testing for genetic conditions and regular veterinary wellness exams. We are committed to breeding healthy, happy puppies and are transparent about our parents' health results.

Question 11

What health guarantees do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our puppies come with age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a health check from our veterinarian, and a one-year health guarantee. We are always available for questions and support after you bring your puppy home.

Question 12

Do you require spaying or neutering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As part of our adoption agreement, all puppies must be spayed or neutered once they are old enough, as outlined in the contract you sign during the adoption process. This helps ensure the long-term health of your puppy.

Question 13

Can you guarantee the exact adult size of my puppy?

Accepted Answer

We can give you a careful estimate based on the parents' sizes, the puppy's growth so far, and our experience with past litters — but we can't guarantee an exact adult weight. Just like in people, siblings from the same litter can grow into different sizes. We'll always share our best projection, but please think of it as a thoughtful estimate rather than a promise.

Question 14

Will my puppy's coat color stay the same as they grow?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, but not always. Poodles (and Poodle mixes like Doodles) can carry a fading gene that gradually lightens their coat as they mature. Research is still ongoing, and not every fading puppy has a known genetic marker — so even with testing, fading can sometimes be a surprise. A rich red puppy may soften into apricot, a black puppy may shift toward silver or blue, and chocolates can lighten to café or silver-beige. It doesn't affect their health or personality at all — just their gorgeous coat color over time.

Question 15

Do you ship puppies?

Accepted Answer

We offer several convenient options for getting your puppy home! We can meet at an agreed safe public location in Salt Lake County, arrange a flight nanny to accompany your puppy to your location, or meet you at the Salt Lake City airport. Contact us to discuss the best option for your family.

Question 16

Can I visit the puppies before adopting?

Accepted Answer

We are a home-based breeder in Erda, Utah — we don't have a storefront or kennel facility. Our puppies are raised in our home and in trusted guardian homes. While we may be able to arrange a meet & greet on a case-by-case basis, we share plenty of photos and videos so you can get to know your puppy before bringing them home!

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