FAQS

Basic FAQs

  • We are located in Wamego, KS but we do have transportation options if you aren't local!

  • We are so excited you are interested in joining our doodle family! If you are interested in one of our available puppies or future puppies please fill out our adoption application. Once an application has been submitted we will review it and then reach out to let you know whether or not it has been approved. If your application has been approved, then a deposit will be required to reserve your spot on the list or a specific puppy.

  • Yes, we do keep a waitlist for each litter. We require $250 deposit to be added to up to 3 different waitlists and this amount will go towards the payment of your puppy. Once the puppies are born, the remainder of the deposit ($500 total) is due if you would lke to stay on that list.

  • Puppy picks will go in order in which the deposit is received. (It is not uncommon that you could move up in the picking order.) You will receive an update once the litter is born and be sent individual pictures within the first week. Once you receive these you will be asked if you’d like to stay on that specific list. If so, then the remainder of the deposit ($500 total) will be due. We will be sure to let you know what number you are on the list prior to you sending the rest of the deposit.

    Once you select a list and send the remaining deposit, you are removed from the other list(s) you are on.

  • We do require a $500 deposit. The deposit does go to the cost of the puppy. The deposit is non-refundable but it can be transferred to a puppy from another litter. This deposit is only valid for the person/family that placed it and may not be transferred to someone else.

  • Our puppies and parent dogs' health is our top priority. Because of this, we do not let families come and meet the puppies until the day of pick up. Instead, we do offer FaceTime and/or to send videos.

  • Yes, all of our puppies come with both genetic and hip/elbow guarantees! They come with a 2-year hip guarantee and a 2-year genetic guarantee!

    We will also extend the genetic guarantee fori 1 year f you continue to feed TLC food OR NuVet vitamins.

  • Yes, we do offer breeding rights at an additional cost on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for pricing.

  • We understand that sometimes life happens. If at any time you are no longer able to care for your puppy (no matter their age) we ask that you contact us first! We will either take your puppy back or will help you find a new home for him or her.

  • Our puppies come with a health guarantee that requires you to have your new puppy checked by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of getting your puppy. You will need to send me a copy of the exam visit and any doctor’s notes for the health guarantee to be valid.

  • No, we no longer remove dewclaws.

  • No, we do not rehome our retirees. Our dogs happily live with us or with their guardian families and that is where they stay when they retire.

  • Our puppies and parent dogs' health is our top priority. Because of this, we do not let families come and meet the puppies until the day of pick up. Instead, we do offer FaceTime and/or to send videos. You are welcome to meet their parents if they are not in a Guardian Home.

    For pick up day, we ask that you schedule a time with us ahead of time.

Payment & Discount FAQs

  • Venmo, Quickbooks, and cash payments. Quickbooks does have a credit card option, but please note that there will be a 2.9% fee or that option.

    PayPal and Zelle are not accepted.

    ONLY cash will be accepted on pickup day. If you wish to pay electronically, it must be sent at least 3 days prior to go home date.

  • Payment plans are accepted, but the puppy must be paid in full by 8 weeks old.

    We do also offer financing through Terrace Pets!

  • Yes, we do! We offer a 10% discount to military members and for returning families.

  • Yes! We believe that referrals are the best way for families to hear about our puppies! So, we give you and them both $100! It is your responsibility/theirs to let us know if you were referred by someone or if you referred someone.

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Pick Up & Transportation FAQs

  • Our puppies are ready to go to their new homes once they are 8 weeks old. If you need us to hold your puppy after he/she turns 8 weeks old, please make arrangements with us ahead of time. There will be a $10-$15/day charge for any puppy that is not picked up within 7 days of their go-home date. Please note that this subject to change depending on our availability and sometimes MAY NOT be possible. BE SURE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH US AHEAD OF TIME. **If we are not available, we do have a guardian family that has offered to do “puppy nanny” services and will puppy sit if available.

  • If you need us to hold your puppy after he/she turns 8 weeks old we will do so for no additional cost to the closest weekend of their go home date.

    Sometimes we may be able to hold your puppy past this date. If so, there will be a $20 fee per day for any puppy that does not go home that

    Please note that this subject to change depending on our availability and sometimes MAY NOT be possible.

    If you are not able to pick your puppy up by then, please consider looking into our puppy kindergarten program.

    **If we are not available, we do have a guardian family that has offered to do “puppy nanny” services and will puppy sit if available.

  • Yes, we would love to meet you! Pick up days are the only days that we allow visitors into our home.

    For the most part, we can be pretty flexible if you are not able to pick up your puppy the day they turn 8 weeks old. Please be sure to schedule with us in advance though.

  • If you are not able to pick up your puppy in person, we do work with several ground transportation and flight nanny companies. You may also research and hire a different company if you prefer. Just make sure to have them reach out to us so we can make sure we our schedules match up.

    If your puppy needs to be taken to the airport to meet you or a flight nanny, there will be a $100 fee.

    We do NOT ship our puppies cargo.

  • Yes! We typically use Fuzzy Fur Babies Flight Nannies. They typically charge $550-$650 but this can vary. Their website is below if you’d like to reach out for a quote!

    Fuzzy Fur Babies Flight Nanny - Airport To Airport – Hand Delivery

    You’re also more than welcome to reach out to another company of your choice.

  • Be sure to let us know ahead of time if you are going to need a health certificate so that we can set up a vet appointment. Our vet charges about $150 for one and you can either pay them directly or include it with your puppy’s total price.

    Most transport companies do not require a health certificate.

    Please note that a health certifcate not the same as a vet check. All of our puppies will be vet checked and come with a paper from our vet.

  • Yes! We have several companies that we work with for ground transport. Pricing can vary depending on distance, gas prices, and whether or not your puppy is riding with other pets on the trip.

Training FAQs

  • At 8 weeks old your puppy will not be fully potty trained. However, we do introduce them to their potty area around 3 weeks old when they are up and moving around.

    By 8 weeks old, puppies are using their potty area and keeping their bedding and play area clean.

    We also take frequent trips out to their puppy play yard (weather permitting) so they are used to going potty outside too.

  • No, your puppy will not be fully crate trained. However, we do introduce an open-door crate to their pen around 5 weeks old to help familiarize them with it.

    We do offer a puppy kindergarten program that does work on crate training though!

  • Yes, we are currently offering Puppy Kindergarten with different training options. You can learn more under the “More Info” tab at the top of our website.

What Does My Puppy Come With?

  • ENS & ESI from days 3-16

  • Handled daily and introduced to new sights, sounds, smells, textures as part of our socialization curriculum

  • Started on potty pad training (most puppies are keeping their sleeping and play area clean with minimal to no accidents by 8 weeks old)

  • 2-year health guarantee

  • Dewormed several times from 2-8 weeks of age

  • First DAPP vaccine at or near 7 weeks old

  • Vet check at or near 7 weeks old

  • Snuggle puppy or stuffed animal with siblings scent

  • Treats (baggie of treats or pig ear chew)

  • Small container of TLC Puppy Food

  • Collapsable water bowl + food scoop

  • Potty bags with holder

  • 30 days of free insurance from Trupanion

  • Folder with records and helpful puppy info

  • Microchipped

  • Lifetime breeder support