Our Process
In order to obtain more information about purchasing a Lakeshore Doodle
We would recommend following Our Process steps below:
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STEP ONE: GATHER INFORMATION
Spend some time reading through our F.A.Q. section.
This section has a TON of very helpful information – and will answer 90% of your questions.
You can find articles such as:
What is an F1 vs F1b?, Should I buy a male or female?
What colors do Goldendoodles come in?
Are Goldendoodles Hypo-allergenic?
How should I introduce a new puppy to the dog we already have?
and much, much more!
STEP TWO: PUPPY APPLICATION
Complete our Online Puppy Application
This is not a “Test” it is simply the best way for us to find out some basic information about you and what type of a puppy you are looking for….. We will refer to this application when helping you make some very important decisions about coat type, size, and temperament.
STEP THREE: HAVE A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH US
After submitting your puppy application – we will do our very best to call or text you a.s.a.p. During this call you can ask any questions you have about the Goldendoodle breed in general as well as questions concerning specific puppies or litters.
Most often Louise will call you to answer your questions and help you navigate through our process. We will be able to at each puppy picking day in order to help you choose the very best puppy for the specific needs of your home and family.
STEP FOUR: SEND IN YOUR NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
If at this time we have both decided that we have a good fit for your family as well as for one of our babies – you can then forward a $250 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to hold your spot on a specific litter. Your deposit may be moved to another litter at any time if it is better for you to do so, or if we do not find the perfect match from the litter you originally chose.
Deposits:
Our deposits are $250 and are non-refundable. We will however refund them if for example their is one puppy left to choose from and this puppy is not a good match for your family. If this occurs you can switch your deposit to another puppy or litter, or we will refund the deposit for you. It is very important to us that the puppy you take home is a suitable match!
1. All Payments must be made out to Lakeshore Doodles
2. PLEASE WRITE THE PARENT’S NAMES OF THE LITTER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN,ON THE FRONT OF THE CHECK, SO WE CAN BE SURE THAT WE HAVE ADDED YOU TO THE CORRECT LITTER.
3. AS SOON AS YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR CHECK AND YOU ARE READY TO MAIL IT IN TO US – PLEASE TAKE A PHOTO OF THE FRONT OF THE CHECK AND TEXT IT TO 585-623-0426. WHEN WE RECEIVE THE PHOTO WE WILL ADD YOU TO THE NEXT SPOT ON THE RESERVATION LIST. IF WE WAIT UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE CHECK IN THE MAIL – YOU MAY GET PUSHED FURTHER DOWN IN THE PICKING ORDER FOR THAT LITTER…. IF OTHERS LEAVE DEPOSITS.
DO NOT SEND THE DEPOSIT – WITH A SIGNATURE REQUIRED.
THERE IS ALSO NO NEED TO SEND IT PRIORITY MAIL.
Deposits can be mailed to:
Lakeshore Doodles
PO Box 77033
Rochester NY 14617
STEP FIVE: CUSTOMER INFO SECTION
After you have forwarded your deposit please complete ALL 6 STEPS IN OUR CUSTOMER INFO SECTION
STEP SIX: WAIT PATIENTLY TO MEET THE PUPPIES
This is typically the most difficult part of the process! Our puppy visits and choosing day MOST OFTEN takes place on the first Saturday that the puppies have turned 8 weeks of age. The appointments on this day take place in the order that the deposits have arrived. Please note the date of the puppy picking day (listed by each litter) to ensure you will be available on that specific day – we cannot change these dates and times. These appointments can take place in person or if you cannot come personally we can also do it via ZOOM. Either way we are here to help you make the best choice possible.
We do not discuss individual puppies before this date because by waiting until they are 8 weeks of age we have had the opportunity to assess each puppies temperament, coat type, energy level, and size in order to help you make the best choice for your family.
People who have not put down a deposit will only be scheduled an appointment to meet any available puppies after those who have placed deposits have made their selections. This does not typically occur as most of our litters are sold before they are 8 weeks of age.
We typically update the photos of the puppies 2-3 times before they go home. Puppy photos, as you can imagine, can be quite time consuming to take for sure – and we do our very best to keep them updated – but please understand that we will never be able to take as many as you would love to see……. LOL!
ADDITIONAL PURCHASING INFORMATION
PRICING:
Standard Size – 21-23″ at the shoulders and about 60 to 70 pounds – $4000
Medium Size – 18 – 20″ at the shoulders and about 40-55 pounds – $4000
Miniature Size – 16 – 18″ at the shoulders and about 30-35 pounds – $4000
Petite Size – 10 – 13″ at the shoulders and about 15-25 pounds – $4000
Bernedoodles – $5000
REMAINING BALANCE DUE:
The remainder of the purchase price is paid on the day the puppy is picked up or delivered to you. You can pay the balance by certified bank check or cash only. We prefer certified bank checks over cash whenever possible.
IF YOUR PUPPY IS GOING TO THE TRAINERS – LAKESHORE MUST RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT IN FULL PRIOR TO THEM LEAVING OUR HOME. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE WE RECEIVE PAYMENT ON TIME – WE WILL NOT BE CALLING YOU TO ASK FOR IT.
IF PAYING BY CASH BE SURE TO HAVE THE CORRECT AMOUNT AS WE WILL NOT HAVE CHANGE
THERE IS 8% NYS SALES TAX ON ALL PUPPIES
TRAINING FEES ARE NOT PAYABLE TO LAKESHORE…
NYS Sales Tax is 8% additional. Your $500 deposit is taken off of the final balance.
DELIVERY OPTIONS:
We do have personal delivery services available for most of our litters. Please contact us for additional information. This takes place in Syracuse NY which is convenient for those traveling from Mass, Conn, NYC and NJ. The cost for this is $300. On occasion, we can deliver to Albany NY for $400.
Please contact us directly to see if there are delivery possibilities for you. When this is available it most often occurs on the Monday afternoon – after puppy picking day – which is the Saturday when the puppies are 8 weeks of age.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
DO WE FLY OUR PUPPIES?
Yes, but only if you fly into either the Buffalo International Airport or the Rochester International Airport and we will gladly bring the puppy to you for a $50 fee. ROCHESTER IS CLOSEST TO US.
DO WE OFFER PUPPIES WITH FULL BREEDING RIGHTS?
No, we do not. EVERY PUPPY MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED AND YOU WILL BE SIGNING A LEGAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING THIS.