I'm the breeder behind Justine’s Retrievers and Doodles located in Sterling, CT. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of a Goldendoodle with other individuals and families!
Justine 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 $1,800 - $2,800 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
Justine 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 Justine 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 Justine directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various sounds, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Select friends and family, household pets, television, radio, appliances, scenarios in home for confidence building. , And showed lots of love, litter box trained , early scent stimulation from days 3-16, Handled daily, Raised in home , Our puppies are born in a quiet, dark place in our home to allow development until their eyes open, during this time we practice early neurological stimulation and hold pups daily, Our puppies are exposed to a variety of surfaces, toys, and novelty items to help them with their fear/recovery response and increase their enrichment., Socialized with a variety of dog breeds, Weekly Nail Trimming, Bathing, Grooming, and Nail Trimming, Socialized with Farm Animals, Various Surfaces , Touch Desensitization, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, We start potty training at 3 weeks! They are handled daily from birth and are raised around our dogs, cats and family members. They are also handled by young kids (4-7). We intrudce them to household sounds and textures, such as washer, dryer, vaccum, tv, different flooring. We also play loud sounds for them such as thunder, fireworks, sirens, etc. They also get their nails trimmed. We start them on crate training and regonizing their name! , Confidence Building, Weekly Nail Trims , Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., ENS, Puppy temperament evaluation , We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Noise desensitization, and Human Interactions .
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Justine’s Retrievers and Doodles hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
We send our puppies home with Registration, Microchip, Initial potty training, Vet records, Puppy Collar, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Vaccinations, Microchip, and Certificate of Health.
Justine 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 flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Justine is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Justine has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Justine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Justine’s program has three sizes
Justine’s Goldendoodle puppies include miniature, standard, and medium sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Justine’s program includes four colors
Justine’s Goldendoodle puppies include cream, black, red , and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Justine’s Retrievers and Doodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Goldendoodle
Good level
Justine’s Retrievers and 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 (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.
Full Embark Panel, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).