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🐶 Deer Valley Doodles  Frequently Asked Questions

 

What makes Deer Valley Doodles different from other Goldendoodle breeders?

 

Deer Valley Doodles is a GANA Gold-Level, ethical Goldendoodle breeder based in Phoenix, Arizona. We breed multi-generational Goldendoodles in petite, mini, and standard sizes, focusing on health, temperament, and family-raised socialization.All breeding dogs are health-tested to the highest standards in alignment with GANA Gold-Level requirements, including comprehensive genetic panels (Embark or Paw Print Genetics) and OFA certifications for hips, elbows, eyes, and heart. Puppies are raised in our home with Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), daily handling, and exposure to children, sounds, and household life — giving them the best possible start.

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See our Waitlist for current and upcoming litters. Click HERE to start an application.

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What sizes and coat colors do you offer?

 

We raise Petite, Mini, and Standard Goldendoodles:

Petite: typically 10–20 lbs

Mini: typically 20–35 lbs

Standard: typically 35 lbs and up

 

Our Goldendoodles come in a variety of rich coat colors, including chocolate, red, cream, and apricot, with unique tuxedo and blaze markings. Each litter page lists expected sizes and colors.

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See our Waitlist for current and upcoming litters. Click HERE to start an application.

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Are your puppies suitable for families, therapy, or service work?

 

Yes. Our intentional breeding program focuses on calm, intelligent temperaments. Many Deer Valley Doodles puppies go on to become therapy, emotional-support, or service dogs, while others make loving, loyal family companions. We evaluate each puppy’s temperament before matching them with their ideal home.

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See our Waitlist for current and upcoming litters. Click HERE to start an application.

 

 

What health guarantees and documentation do you provide?

 

Every puppy comes with a two-year genetic health guarantee, veterinarian health certificate, microchip, and up-to-date vaccinations and deworming records. We are transparent about all parent health testing and breeding standards — part of our commitment to ethical, responsible breeding.

 

 

What is your puppy raising and socialization process?

 

From birth, each puppy participates in ENS and ESI to support neurological development and scent recognition. Starting around 5 weeks, they’re gradually introduced to crate training, handling, grooming, and real-world household experiences.Our puppies grow up in a nurturing environment surrounded by people, other dogs, and a variety of sights and sounds — building confidence and trust before they ever leave for their new homes.

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We also host "Yappy Hours" by appointment only. This allows prospective families and other people to come an play with our puppies. This helps introduce the puppies to a variety of people from an early age, and give them a huge head start on being well socialized dogs.

 

 

How does your reservation and adoption process work?

 

We’re proud to offer one of the most ethical and flexible reservation systems in the industry. Families can reserve a spot on our waitlist with just a $100 refundable deposit — unlike most breeders, we happily refund deposits if circumstances change.When a litter reaches about 7 weeks old, after the vet check and temperament evaluations, families are invited to select their puppy in the order of deposit received. Puppies typically go home between 8–9 weeks once they’re fully cleared and ready.

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See our Waitlist for current and upcoming litters. Click HERE to start an application.

 

 

Do you offer transport or out-of-state delivery?

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Yes. We offer personal delivery throughout the United States and flight-nanny services for families who live outside Arizona. Many Deer Valley Doodles puppies happily join families across the country.

 

 

What’s included in the go-home package?

 

Every Deer Valley Doodles puppy goes home with:

  • A starter supply of their current food

  • Toys 

  • A blanket scented with their littermates and mom

  • Health and vaccination records

  • Trupanion puppy health insurance free for first month

  • A discount code to sign up for Baxter and Bella Dog Training

 

These items help your puppy settle comfortably into their new environment while maintaining familiar smells and routines.

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