I'm the breeder behind High Desert Family Doodles located in Antelope, OR. We understand the tremendous impact a wonderful dog can have on a home, and we want to help make that happen. We're a boutique breeder offering premiere Goldendoodle puppies that make the ideal family companions. As part of Good Dog and GANA, our sires and dams must pass extensive health-testing to ensure that we are doing all we can to avoid preventable defects. We also utilize Puppy Culture and Avidog curriculums to help our puppies flourish. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to its forever home!
About Jay & Erin
We deeply desire to see beauty, hope, and joy in the world around us, and we've found that sharing your life with a dog - especially a Goldendoodle - wonderfully nurtures that. We look forward to responsibly sharing our love for Goldendoodles with those who appreciate the breed just as much as we do! We have a passion for excellence and healthy family pets, and are dedicated to furthering our education so that we can continue to improve our breeding program as well as share our knowledge with others! We look forward to connecting with you! Please email us or get in touch through our website directly!
What makes Jay & Erin’s program special
We strive for quality and excellence with everything that we do. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program. We both meet the highest bars of health-testing set by Good Dog and GANA, because we hold ourselves to a high standard. Each puppy is bred, hand-raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. We want nothing more than to see each and every one of our dogs and puppies shine!
Jay & Erin is a member of a club
Goldendoodle Association of North America
Jay & Erin’s certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Girl 4
Female • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Purple collar girl - icicle
Female • Went Home Feb. 6
Goldendoodle
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 4
Female • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Apr. 19, 2024
Goldendoodle
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 7
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 6
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
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Girl 5
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 4
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
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Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
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Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 20, 2024
Goldendoodle
Newborn Goldendoodles from Rudy and Maple
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 6
Expected Goldendoodles from Rudy and Patsy
Due Feb. 2025. Ready Apr. 21
Expected Goldendoodles from Rudy and Juno
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 4
Newborn Goldendoodles from Rudy and Maple
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 6
Expected Goldendoodles from Rudy and Patsy
Due Feb. 2025
Ready Apr. 21
Expected Goldendoodles from Rudy and Juno
Due Apr. 2025
Ready June 4
Jay & Erin 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 $3,000 - $3,500 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
“Our price includes our guarantee, puppy birth records, Puppy Culture training profile, first round of vaccinations and deworming, access to our breeders and puppy welcome packet. Our deposits both establish your place on the waitlist, and also apply towards the purchase price of your puppy.”
Jay & Erin 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 Jay & Erin 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 Jay & Erin directly.
Our puppies are raised and trained in our home. We put a lot of care into socializing our puppies using Puppy Culture, Avidog, and ENS curriculum so they can transition easily into their new lives with their forever families. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scent introduction, Car rides, Surface & tactile stimulation, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized in new places, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Various sounds, Avidog, Basic Manners, Crate Training, Initial House Training, Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Various People, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Gungho Dog Training, Bella and Baxter Training, and Puppy Culture.
We prioritize the health and well-being of each one of our puppies, and we follow all appropriate puppy health protocols.
We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Registration, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Microchip, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Volhard Personality Test, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Bone, Vaccinations, and Microchip.
Jay & Erin 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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Jay & Erin started breeding
We've experienced a deep call to be part of the movement to help families connect with a great puppy, because so much GOOD can come from this. This breed is a joy be around, and we strive to provide other families with healthy, quality pets so that they, too, can enjoy sharing their lives with a Goldendoodle!
Jay & Erin is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Jay & Erin has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Jay & Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jay & Erin’s program has three sizes
Jay & Erin’s Goldendoodle puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
High Desert Family Doodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Goldendoodle
About Juno
Juno is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jay & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Patsy
Patsy is a sweet, spunky petite goldendoodle. She loves her people and going everywhere with her family. We're so excited for the rainbow of colors she can produce as a mama and pass on her amazing line.
Goldendoodle
About Plum
Plum is sweet and human focused. She loves to play with other dogs but would prefer cuddling on the couch with her humans. She is confident once comfortable in new settings and just wants to be with her people
Goldendoodle
About Rudy
Rudy is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jay & Erin decided to make him part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Chloe
Chloe is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jay & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Jay & Erin 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.
Poodle
About Brownie
Brownie is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jay & Erin decided to make him part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Luca
Luca is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jay & Erin decided to make him part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Maple
Maple is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jay & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jay & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
About Honey
Honey is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jay & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Jay & Erin 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
Great level
High Desert Family Doodles 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.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Jay & Erin to bring home their puppies.
Jeanell I.
Feb. 2024
High desert family doodles provided my family with the most extraordinary puppy and a wonderful, supported experience every step of the way. This was my first time working with a breeder and I did a...