About Us

Why we’re here

We are a small, quality-first home breeder located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with roots shared equally on the Olympic Peninsula, Canada, and Seattle. We care deeply about our canine companions and have basked in the love and affection Goldendoodles have been bringing to our lives for over thirteen years.

Sound Beginnings

Fill out an application

SwankyDoodleDandys requires all prospective puppy parents to complete an application which you can download below. The application fee is $30 which goes toward the purchase price or will be refunded if the application does not go through. Once your application is approved, you will be informed of your position on the waitlist, which the current litter of which has only 4 pups remaining.

Selection Process

We will host webcam events and post pictures of the puppies regularly so you can see their growth and personality development. The actual puppy selection process will begin at 4-5 weeks based on your place on the waitlist. Due to COVID-19, puppy selection will be done through the website. A $500 deposit is required to reserve a pup and goes toward the purchase price.

Pricing

The puppies are $2600 each which includes de-worming, a vet check-up, first vaccinations and WA state sales tax. Please note, we do not remove dewclaws.

Pick-up

Puppies will be ready for pick-up in Seattle between 9-10 weeks of age. Delivery arrangements in the PNW will be considered.

Final thoughts

Our puppies receive early neurological stimulation and other enrichment activities to develop resilience so they can thrive when exposed to new or stressful situations. This gives them a sound grounding to integrate well into their new families and sets them up for obedience training. Despite COVID, it is essential that new families provide socialization exposure as soon as the pups arrive in their new homes. Here are two recommended resources:

https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/when-to-start-socializing-your-new-puppy

https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/getting-and-raising-a-puppy-during-covid-19

Now About Them, Our Goldendoodles

Goldendoodles are a crossbreed between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle. Introduced in the 90’s, they were bred to embody the good nature of the Golden Retriever, without the shedding issue. Poodles, the national dog of France, are known as excellent retrievers and water dogs. Since they have hair, not fur, they are non-shedding. The combined characteristics of these two exceptional breeds make Goldendoodles excellent companions for active families. In addition to their teddy bear looks, Goldendoodles are highly intelligent and can make excellent therapy dogs.

We breed multi-generational doodles that trace back to standard poodles (versus minis who trace their lineage to toy poodles). When full grown, generally the girls will weigh-in at 40-45lbs and the boys at 50-55lbs depending upon nutrition. We recommend a raw food diet to give our dogs the highest level of that nutrition available and to keep them lean. If this is not an option for you, we recommend high quality dry food supplemented with real food – dehydrated raw, high quality canned meats, or mixed kibble with raw meals. We often add fruits and vegetables to meals, which many dogs love.

While Goldendoodles are known for being non-shedding, they do have grooming needs. They require regular brushing and it is advised that they visit a professional groomer on a regular basis – as much as every 4-6 weeks.

Given their natural inquisitiveness and love for engagement, like all dogs, Goldendoodles benefit from training and socialization. No one wants to be pulled around the park by a 50 lb animal or have to apologize for their dog’s aggressive tendencies. As the owner of a Goldendoodle (or frankly any dog), with ownership comes the responsibility of training and consistency in order to enjoy a long life of companionship and loving bond.

So, please take the time to ask yourself these questions when considering a Goldendoodle:

1. Can I provide the exercise this breed thrives on?

2. Am I willing to do the socialization and training to keep my pet engaged?

3. Can I commit to a regime of grooming – plus the expense of a regular dog salon 6+ times a year?

We are happy to discuss your interest in one of our Goldendoodles including training and nutritional needs. That's why we're here.