Doodle Around

Raised by Carolyn D.

Certified Breeder of Australian Labradoodles

  • 1 club membership • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Doodle Around located in Billings, MT. Our dogs are bred to be excellent family pets. We breed for health and temperament with a focus on therapy temperaments. Our goal is to provide our families with smart, healthy, calm, fun-loving family members. We allocate by temperament so puppies end up in homes in which they will be happiest.

Carolyn’s experience

  • About Carolyn

    I fell in love with the Labradoodle breed in 2006. Since developmentally appropriate practices, educational enrichment, and nutritional programs are equally important to babies and puppies, I have found my early childhood degree translates directly to advancing the Australian Labradoodle breed. She enjoys learning and applying the latest research to improving the breed.

  • What makes Carolyn’s program special

    I am committed to learning more about the best breeding practices by attending conferences and taking webinars monthly. All of our dogs are whelped in our bedroom and move into our family room at 2-3 weeks of age, where they become part of our family. They are given many interactive toys for large and small motor functions that change daily. We have live webcams running daily for transparency.

  • Carolyn is a member of a club

    Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association (WALA)

Getting a puppy from Carolyn

Carolyn 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $3,300 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“All of our ALDs are the same price. $500.”

Contract and health guarantee

Carolyn 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 Carolyn 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 Carolyn directly.

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Bringing your puppy home

Carolyn offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Billings, MT or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Carolyn

  • Why Carolyn started breeding

    I fell in love with the first Labradoodle I met in 2006. After much research and meeting several more doodles, my husband and I decided to breed them to give more people the joy of owning one of these intelligent, friendly dogs.

  • Carolyn is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Carolyn has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Carolyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Carolyn’s program has two sizes

    Carolyn’s Australian Labradoodle puppies include medium and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Carolyn’s program includes 14 colors

    Carolyn’s Australian Labradoodle puppies include apricot, black, caramel, cafe, caramel cream, caramel ice, caramel red, chalk, chocolate, cream, lavendar, red, tri-color, and parchment. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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Carolyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Doodle Around meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

Australian Labradoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Doodle Around 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 Australian Labradoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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).

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