I'm the breeder behind Austin Doodle Ranch located in Travelers Rest, SC. We are a family-owned small breeder in the Upstate of South Carolina (close to Asheville, NC). With 4 kids + 2 dogs these pups will get lots of love! The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies. We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.
About Krista
We are dog lovers who have wanted to breed our Labradoodle 'Ginger' and now Winnie, our Goldendoodle. We are a homeschooling family and wanted to enter into a family business where our kids can learn, grow, and discover. We live on several beautiful acres outside of Austin, Texas. We love this adventure!
What makes Krista’s program special
We will only be breeding our two dogs, Ginger and Winnie. We integrate our puppies into our home and family, and they receive a lot of individual care and lots of exercise! We also give the Volhard Puppy Apptitude Test to our 7-week old pups. This helps us to match the right puppy personality to your family!
Newborn Goldendoodles from Scooby and Winnie
Born May 2022. Ready July 3, 2022
Newborn Goldendoodles from Scooby and Winnie
Born May 2022
Ready July 3, 2022
Krista has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $2,300 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“The price includes Early Neurological Stimulation, microchipping, Volhart Puppy Aptitude testing at 7 weeks, de-worming, first vaccinations at 8 weeks, 1 year health guarantee, puppy + people socialization, Mama scented toy for comfort. We do not grant breeding rights. $300 non-refundable (remaining $1700- $2000 due on adoption day). Puppies will be chosen between weeks 7-8 in the order of deposits received. There is a pick list for females and a separate pick list for males.”
Krista may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Krista offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Krista directly.
We live on several acres and have a designated fenced-off 'puppy patch' that the puppies can play in. We homeschool our 4 teenage children and they are all dog lovers so there is a lot of social interaction. I utilize the following enrichment methods: And showed lots of love, Exposure to poultry, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Various Surfaces , Toys, e.g. Ball, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, leash training for control. visiting different environments, Potty Training Introduced , Lots of loving and handling!, Early socialization, Leash Walking, Human Interactions, and Socialized with Children.
Puppy vaccinations complete (week 8) before puppies go home (the Saturday after their 8th week of age) Ginger (Dam) Embark Health Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q1sn0mluzeoxat5/Ginger%20Embark%20DNA%20Health%20Test.pdf?dl=0 Scooby (Sire) Embark Health Report: .
We send our puppies home with Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and microchipping.
Krista offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“New puppy parents can come to Dripping Springs, Texas to pick up puppy. We are open, however, to meeting somewhere within an hour from our home. We are able to recommend 'flight nannies' for air transport and can arrange to meet them (or you) at Austin Bergstrom Airport. ”
Why Krista started breeding
We have a friend who is a breeder and another good friend who is a vet. We had the desire and property to create a wonderful small breeding business. And we love dogs!
Krista has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Krista was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Krista’s program has one size
Krista’s Goldendoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Austin Doodle Ranch meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Krista decided to make her part of their program. Krista has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Goldendoodle
Good level
Austin Doodle Ranch reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Goldendoodles.
Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).