Puppy Adoption
Whether you’re just starting to learn about doodles, or you’ve dreamed of the exact puppy you’ve wanted for years, it means so much that you are considering us to raise your future puppy. We know that adopting a new puppy is a life-changing decision. We want to answer ALL of your questions about who we are and why you should pick Lonestar Doodles.
Two Ways to Adopt a Doodle
We do things a bit differently when it comes to selecting your pup at Lonestar Doodles depending on if you are wanting to adopt an available Doodle, or get on the waitlist for a Doodle who has not been born yet. New families are placed on the litter list in the order in which their deposit has been received. Because we cannot see into the future, we are unable to know how many puppies will be born in a litter to let you know in which order you are able to pick.
Adopting An Available Doodle Today
Deposit
As soon as your deposit form is completed, and the $300 deposit paid, the Doodle of your dreams is held for you (yay!)
Details
Keep a close eye on your email, this is where we will be sending the Lonestar Doodles contract, pick up details, and all the other information you need to know before meeting your puppy.
Pickup
The remaining balance is due when you meet your Lonestar baby to take them home.
Deposit
$300
Goes toward
The total price of your puppy
Refundable
No
Good for
An entire year
Doodle Waitlist
Fill the Form
Providing us your preferences within the form allows us to notify you when a litter matching your selection is born.
You’ve paid your deposit, now what?
As soon as your deposit form is completed, and the $300 deposit paid, this where things get exciting!
Deposit received
1st
First pick of the litter
Deposit received
2nd
Chooses from the remaining available puppies
Deposit received
3rd
Chooses from what is left after that
and so on
How “pick” order works
New families are placed on our waitlist based on the order that a deposit has been received. We use this to determine the “pick” order when a litter arrives.
When a litter arrives that matches your designated preferences, we send photos of the puppies, photos of their parents, and information about the adoption date.
(The first to deposit receives the first pick of the litter. The family who placed their deposit second chooses from the remaining available puppies, and so on.)
Our non-refundable deposit is good for an entire year.
If the timing is not right
If a litter arrives and it’s not the right time to bring your newest family member home OR you would prefer a higher “pick” order you can choose to wait for a future litter to be born.
It is not uncommon for families to wait to bring their Doodles home to fit a certain timeframe (i.e. Christmas, anniversaries & birthdays).
With this in mind, choosing to wait for another litter that will be born in the future does not mean you will have a guaranteed higher “pick” order if there are families who have also chosen to wait as well.
We work so hard to find the litter that matches your preferences in the time frame that is best for you. Our dogs are living animals and do not always follow our preferred schedule, but we do everything within our control to make this an exciting experience for you!
The hardest part... waiting!
You have made your choice.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Expect photos and updates of your Doodle when they open their eyes (around 2-3 weeks), between 5-6 weeks, and the week before they are ready to come home.
2 to 3 weeks
When they open their eyes
5 to 6 weeks
Photos and updates
The week before
Ready to come home
The remaining balance is due when you meet your Lonestar baby to take them home.
Adoption FAQ
Visiting your Doodle before taking them home
The health of our dogs and puppies is important to us and we take every precaution to protect them. Our puppies stay with their mothers until the moms are ready to wean them, and we go on caring for them in a clean and safe environment after that. We do not have an office or facility for people to visit.
Unfortunately, young puppies do not have fully developed immune systems and are susceptible to life-threatening illnesses, including Parvo. Because diseases and germs can be carried on people’s clothing and shoes, we ask that you “visit” us online, rather than in person. We encourage you to view our Instagram and Facebook pictures and reviews and give us a call to discuss any questions you may have.
We are just these special puppies’ “parents” for a brief period of time so, their health is extremely important to us.
Thank you for helping us protect the health and well-being of our beloved family pets.
Arriving to Pick up your Doodle
We work from home, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t on a strict schedule. We still have to care for, feed, and train our dogs and puppies.
It is very likely that we have other families coming on the same day, so please respect their schedule as well. If you are more than a few minutes late or early, it impacts the amount of time we have available to care for the puppies or the arrival of the next family.
We know that many of our families travel from a distance and more than appreciate the time and effort that takes. We understand that there are times when travel delays happen and some things we just can’t avoid. If this is the case, please give us a call at (817) 714-5977.
What to bring when picking up your Doodle
We often recommend that families bring a small crate or basket when taking their new Doodle home.
We also think it is a good idea to bring plastic bags and paper towels in case the puppy becomes car sick.
Recommended food for your Doodle
We feed our own dogs & puppies Fromm Puppy Gold, an excellent source of nutrients for growing puppies, which is exactly why we encourage you to continue with this brand of food.
We feed our puppies 3 times a day and ask that you do so until they are at least 9 weeks old before switching to a twice-a-day feeding schedule.
You can find the food we recommend and many other puppy recommendations at Lonestar Doodles New Puppy Shopping List
How much does a doodle puppy cost from Lonestar Doodles?
Pricing depends on breed, generation and size. The exact price of every current puppy is listed on our Available Doodles page.
Goldendoodles and English Cream Goldendoodles: Medium and Standard F1 and F1B are $2,300. Mini F1 and F1B are $2,500. Micro Mini F1B is $2,700.
Irishdoodles and Sheepadoodles: Mini, Medium and Standard F1 and F1B are $2,700.
Bernedoodles: bi-color and solid color are $2,700. Tri-color and chocolate are $3,000.
Is the application a commitment to buy?
No. The application simply tells us about your family and what you are looking for so we can help. Nothing is reserved until you choose to place a deposit.
We are Proud to be Listed as top Doodle Breeders in Texas!
Ready to start?
See who is available now, or start the two-minute application and get on the waitlist.