Q: What kind of health screening is done before breeding?

A: All American Hunting Doodle breeding dogs have their hips and elbows certified by PennHips and/or OFA, as well as Embark DNA genetic health screening.

Q: What size are American Hunting Doodles?

A: Our dogs are standard size and generally range in weight from about 45lbs to 80lbs, and stand about 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder.

Q: What is the puppy selection process?

A: Puppies are matched with accepted applications in the order of deposits received.

A deposit of $500 is required to get on our general waiting list. A second deposit of $500 is required to reserve your place on a specific litter list. A third deposit of $1,000 is due when the litter whelps. The balance for your puppy is due before pick up or shipping. Shipping and any transportation is not included in the puppy price. We regularly ship puppies nationwide and will work with you on international shipping arrangments.

All deposits are nonrefundable.  

Q: What food has my puppy been eating?

A: We feed Farmina puppy formula to our litters. But more important than specific brand of puppy food is that the food is corn, wheat, and soy-free, and meat is the primary ingrident.

Q: Is shipping available?

A: We ship puppies across the United States. We look for direct flights between Portland, OR (PDX) and the nearest available airport to you. We prefer to use Alaska Airlines Fur-st Class whenever possible. For international shipping please contact us.

Q: How much does shipping cost?

A: The cost of shipping is based on the weight of the puppy and crate at time of travel and distance of flight. The average range is between $700 and $900. For more information see our Shipping page.

Q: How are American Hunting Doodles different than other doodle dogs?

A: American Hunting Doodles come from several generations of proven hunting dogs. We breed for health, temperament, and hunting ability. We conduct DNA analysis on our breeding dogs and every puppy to ensure health and provide accurate information on coat quality. We implement early conditioning and training techniques to encourage and nurture the natural hunting instincts in our puppies. 

Q: How do American Hunting Doodles compare to other hunting breeds?

A: American Hunting Doodles are incredibly driven and intelligent hunting dogs. Hunting Doodles exhibit the determination of the Labrador, steadiness & sturdiness of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, friendliness of the Golden Retriever, and intellect & loyalty of the Standard Poodle. American Hunting Doodles are versatile hunting dogs and excellent family companions. They would not do well in a kennel environment, however, and should be treated as a member of the family and live indoors.

Q: Are American Hunting Doodles hypoallergenic?

A: Despite the common claim, no dogs are truly hypoallergenic. American Hunting Doodles do have the low shedding genes (RSPO2 & MC5R) often attributed to low allergies.

Q: Is spay and neutering required?

A: We do not require spay and neutering and strongly recommend waiting at least two years before neutering and at least two heat cycles before spaying.  We also ask that if you would like to breed our dogs that you enter into a breeder agreement with American Hunting Doodles.