FAQ's
Q. When do you expect your next litter?
A. Our current litter with Mabel was born November 6, 2024. This litter are small/medium Goldendoodles as we have paired Mabel with a much smaller Goldendoodle stud named Knox. These puppies are a higher percentage of Golden Retriever than Poodle. This litter is fully reserved.
We have another litter planned with Mabel for summer 2025. She will be paired with a Standard-sized stud for this litter. We are currently accepting applications and reservations for this litter.
We have a litters planned with both Frankie and Luna some time in spring or summer 2025. We are happy to accept applications for these litters also, though the timing is TBA depending on their cycles.
A. Our current litter with Mabel was born November 6, 2024. This litter are small/medium Goldendoodles as we have paired Mabel with a much smaller Goldendoodle stud named Knox. These puppies are a higher percentage of Golden Retriever than Poodle. This litter is fully reserved.
We have another litter planned with Mabel for summer 2025. She will be paired with a Standard-sized stud for this litter. We are currently accepting applications and reservations for this litter.
We have a litters planned with both Frankie and Luna some time in spring or summer 2025. We are happy to accept applications for these litters also, though the timing is TBA depending on their cycles.
Q. What is the cost to adopt a puppy?
A. Adoption cost for our fall litter is $3,500 including 9.2% sales tax. This includes a $500 deposit due to hold your spot on the reservation list plus the remainder due the week of pickup. The deposit will be deducted from the total cost for the final payment.
Prices are subject to change, but your price is locked where it is when you place your deposit. We accept deposit payments through Good Dog. The remainder will be paid via Good Dog at 6-7 weeks of age on the day of puppy picks. We do not accept other payment methods.
A. Adoption cost for our fall litter is $3,500 including 9.2% sales tax. This includes a $500 deposit due to hold your spot on the reservation list plus the remainder due the week of pickup. The deposit will be deducted from the total cost for the final payment.
Prices are subject to change, but your price is locked where it is when you place your deposit. We accept deposit payments through Good Dog. The remainder will be paid via Good Dog at 6-7 weeks of age on the day of puppy picks. We do not accept other payment methods.
Q. How do I apply to adopt a puppy?
A. We are now accepting applications for our late fall 2024 and summer 2025 litters. On the Contact page, please complete a Puppy Application. This helps us to get to know you and find out how a puppy will add to your family. Once your application has been received and reviewed, we will contact you to answer any further questions. If it seems like you would be a good match for a KFD puppy, then you may make a deposit to hold your spot for puppy picks!
A. We are now accepting applications for our late fall 2024 and summer 2025 litters. On the Contact page, please complete a Puppy Application. This helps us to get to know you and find out how a puppy will add to your family. Once your application has been received and reviewed, we will contact you to answer any further questions. If it seems like you would be a good match for a KFD puppy, then you may make a deposit to hold your spot for puppy picks!
Q. How do I reserve a puppy?
A. Once you have submitted an application and we have determined that KFD is a good match for you, you may submit a $500 deposit via Good Dog. This will reserve your spot on the list in order of deposit. Your spot will not be secured on our reservation list until your deposit has been received and cleared. We will do puppy picking once the pups have reached about 6-7 weeks old, then they can be matched to their family according to temperament and characteristics. While we do our best to fulfill requests for gender and color, matches will be made with priority given to temperament match in order of deposit.
A. Once you have submitted an application and we have determined that KFD is a good match for you, you may submit a $500 deposit via Good Dog. This will reserve your spot on the list in order of deposit. Your spot will not be secured on our reservation list until your deposit has been received and cleared. We will do puppy picking once the pups have reached about 6-7 weeks old, then they can be matched to their family according to temperament and characteristics. While we do our best to fulfill requests for gender and color, matches will be made with priority given to temperament match in order of deposit.
Q. Can I come to your house to meet the parents/puppies?
A. We invite you into our home via FaceTime or Zoom. We have found that this meets the need for you to be able to "meet" our dogs in their natural environment as well as to see their surroundings while still preserving both the health of our puppies and our family's safety. While some diseases are dangerous for people, the viruses puppies can get at this age can be deadly to them. Our parent dogs are very protective when they are caring for a litter. It causes them stress when strangers are near their puppies. We do not make exceptions to this policy. The safety and well-being of your future puppy, our dogs, and our family are our highest priority. We have had unfortunate experiences as a breeder that have lead us to this decision. We appreciate your understanding.
A. We invite you into our home via FaceTime or Zoom. We have found that this meets the need for you to be able to "meet" our dogs in their natural environment as well as to see their surroundings while still preserving both the health of our puppies and our family's safety. While some diseases are dangerous for people, the viruses puppies can get at this age can be deadly to them. Our parent dogs are very protective when they are caring for a litter. It causes them stress when strangers are near their puppies. We do not make exceptions to this policy. The safety and well-being of your future puppy, our dogs, and our family are our highest priority. We have had unfortunate experiences as a breeder that have lead us to this decision. We appreciate your understanding.
Q. What health testing has been done on the parents?
A. All of our parent dogs have been genetically tested through Embark. They test for heritable diseases known for their breeds. They have also had all OFA certifications done. All parents have hips and elbows X-rayed and certified. Their eyes, and hearts are also all OFA certified as normal. This is the highest level of testing that can be done for their breeds. These results can be found on the OFA website by typing their names (Oliver LeRoy, Orlaigh King Family Luna, and King Family Frankie) or by clicking on any of the buttons below. Luna and Frankie have had DNA testing done--they have been cleared of all testable genetics. We will add other health testing links once each screening has been completed. We have been awarded "Excellent" status with Good Dog, their highest rating available. We also have achieved Gold Level status with our breed club, the Goldendoodle Association of North America.
A. All of our parent dogs have been genetically tested through Embark. They test for heritable diseases known for their breeds. They have also had all OFA certifications done. All parents have hips and elbows X-rayed and certified. Their eyes, and hearts are also all OFA certified as normal. This is the highest level of testing that can be done for their breeds. These results can be found on the OFA website by typing their names (Oliver LeRoy, Orlaigh King Family Luna, and King Family Frankie) or by clicking on any of the buttons below. Luna and Frankie have had DNA testing done--they have been cleared of all testable genetics. We will add other health testing links once each screening has been completed. We have been awarded "Excellent" status with Good Dog, their highest rating available. We also have achieved Gold Level status with our breed club, the Goldendoodle Association of North America.
Q. Can I see pictures of other puppies?
A. Absolutely! There are lots of puppy pictures from our last litters on our website, Instagram and Facebook page--please like and follow our pages as this is where we post most of our photos. We have had a wide variety of puppy coats. We have had some who are very curly, others who are wavy, and a few that are still wavy, but a little more straight. Our upcoming litter from Mabel will have a variety from wavy to straight coats. They will be some variation of red/apricot, some with a little white on their chest, feet, or elsewhere.
A. Absolutely! There are lots of puppy pictures from our last litters on our website, Instagram and Facebook page--please like and follow our pages as this is where we post most of our photos. We have had a wide variety of puppy coats. We have had some who are very curly, others who are wavy, and a few that are still wavy, but a little more straight. Our upcoming litter from Mabel will have a variety from wavy to straight coats. They will be some variation of red/apricot, some with a little white on their chest, feet, or elsewhere.
Q. How big will my puppy get?
A. Ollie and Ember's puppies who are grown-ups now weigh from 45 pounds to 72 pounds. Their size at pickup is loosely correlated to their grown size--the bigger puppies have usually grown to be the bigger adults. Most of their puppies are in the 60-pound range. While we expect Mabel's Standard-sized puppies to grow to a similar size, adult sizes of their puppies may be closer to 55-65 pounds.
We expect our fall litter to be 30-45 pounds when they are grown.
A. Ollie and Ember's puppies who are grown-ups now weigh from 45 pounds to 72 pounds. Their size at pickup is loosely correlated to their grown size--the bigger puppies have usually grown to be the bigger adults. Most of their puppies are in the 60-pound range. While we expect Mabel's Standard-sized puppies to grow to a similar size, adult sizes of their puppies may be closer to 55-65 pounds.
We expect our fall litter to be 30-45 pounds when they are grown.
Q. When will I be able to bring my new puppy home?
A. Puppies will start to go to their new homes about 8 weeks after birth. Pickup appointments will be spread through the day so you and your family can have the time you need to ask questions and get all the information you need. Pickups are done at our home on the front patio.
A. Puppies will start to go to their new homes about 8 weeks after birth. Pickup appointments will be spread through the day so you and your family can have the time you need to ask questions and get all the information you need. Pickups are done at our home on the front patio.
Q. How and when are puppies chosen?
A. We will hold a puppy-picking day when each family has a FaceTime or Zoom appointment to choose in the order deposits were made. These appointments occur when the puppies are about 6-7 weeks old. We find this gives them enough time to mature into their puppy personalities better than at a younger age. It can be overwhelming to choose from a whole litter of puppies! We will guide you through which puppies may be the best match for you and your family according to what you have shared are priorities.
A. We will hold a puppy-picking day when each family has a FaceTime or Zoom appointment to choose in the order deposits were made. These appointments occur when the puppies are about 6-7 weeks old. We find this gives them enough time to mature into their puppy personalities better than at a younger age. It can be overwhelming to choose from a whole litter of puppies! We will guide you through which puppies may be the best match for you and your family according to what you have shared are priorities.
Q. If I am lower on the reservation list, will I just get to choose from the leftover puppies?
A. We make an effort to ask each family questions about what they are looking for in a puppy. This allows us to help each family choose the right puppy who will fit perfectly into their home. We know our puppies very well by the time families select their future family member! So, even those who are later on the list will get just the right puppy for their home.
A. We make an effort to ask each family questions about what they are looking for in a puppy. This allows us to help each family choose the right puppy who will fit perfectly into their home. We know our puppies very well by the time families select their future family member! So, even those who are later on the list will get just the right puppy for their home.
Q. Where are you located?
A. We are in Bremerton, Washington which is just west across the water from Seattle, Washington on the Kitsap Peninsula.
A. We are in Bremerton, Washington which is just west across the water from Seattle, Washington on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Q. What is included in the contract?
A. We offer a 2-year health guarantee and a lifetime commitment to your dog--if anything ever happens that causes you not to be able to take care of your dog, we will take the dog back. It's extremely important to us for none of our dogs EVER to end up in a shelter, and to keep track of them for life. The entire Puppy Contract and guarantee are available on the CONTACT page. Please read through the contract--your placing a deposit signifies that you have read through the entire contract and agree to all the terms. On pick up day, we will have a copy for you and a signed copy we will keep on file.
A. We offer a 2-year health guarantee and a lifetime commitment to your dog--if anything ever happens that causes you not to be able to take care of your dog, we will take the dog back. It's extremely important to us for none of our dogs EVER to end up in a shelter, and to keep track of them for life. The entire Puppy Contract and guarantee are available on the CONTACT page. Please read through the contract--your placing a deposit signifies that you have read through the entire contract and agree to all the terms. On pick up day, we will have a copy for you and a signed copy we will keep on file.
Q. What is included when I bring my puppy home?
A. Puppies will be sent home with full vet and shot records, a blanket that smells like Mom and littermates, a small bag of food for you to use on the way home, 30 days of pet insurance at no charge to you through Trupanion, and a microchip registered both to you and to KFD for life.
A. Puppies will be sent home with full vet and shot records, a blanket that smells like Mom and littermates, a small bag of food for you to use on the way home, 30 days of pet insurance at no charge to you through Trupanion, and a microchip registered both to you and to KFD for life.
Q. What do I need to know before bringing home my Goldendoodle Puppy?
A. Goldendoodles are less likely to shed, or will shed moderately. This is great for your vacuum and tends to create fewer allergic reactions in humans! But, it also means they will need to be groomed regularly. Puppies' hair is easier to care for than adult coat. But, puppies will need to have a "face, feet, & fanny" trim starting at about 16 weeks (after their final round of vaccinations). This helps get them used to going to the groomer routinely. Then, about every 6-8 weeks, they will need another visit until about the age of 9-11 months when their adult coat comes in. Then, your Goldendoodle will need to be on your groomer's schedule about every 6 weeks. There are some very fun, creative ways to groom a doodle! Look it up on Pinterest some time...it's entertaining. In between grooming appointments, you will need to brush your dog with a slicker brush a few times each week, followed by a metal Greyhound comb down to the skin to make sure there are no matted areas. Don't slack on the brushing--Groomers have a saying, "You no brushy-brushy, I shavy-shavy."
A. Goldendoodles are less likely to shed, or will shed moderately. This is great for your vacuum and tends to create fewer allergic reactions in humans! But, it also means they will need to be groomed regularly. Puppies' hair is easier to care for than adult coat. But, puppies will need to have a "face, feet, & fanny" trim starting at about 16 weeks (after their final round of vaccinations). This helps get them used to going to the groomer routinely. Then, about every 6-8 weeks, they will need another visit until about the age of 9-11 months when their adult coat comes in. Then, your Goldendoodle will need to be on your groomer's schedule about every 6 weeks. There are some very fun, creative ways to groom a doodle! Look it up on Pinterest some time...it's entertaining. In between grooming appointments, you will need to brush your dog with a slicker brush a few times each week, followed by a metal Greyhound comb down to the skin to make sure there are no matted areas. Don't slack on the brushing--Groomers have a saying, "You no brushy-brushy, I shavy-shavy."