Health testing on both parents
Embark DNA screening across 250+ genetic conditions, including ancestral markers, plus thoughtful pairings and records we keep for every litter.
What's Included
How much do Goldendoodle puppies cost in California?
A clear look at everything that comes home with a Kid's Best Doodle puppy, and the things that shape the investment amount.
What comes home with every puppy
Each available puppy is listed with its own investment amount on its profile, because size, coat, generation, and litter all shape it. What never changes is everything a puppy leaves here with.
- Embark DNA health tested parent dogs, with results we walk through with you.
- A licensed veterinary exam, age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, and a microchip.
- CKC registration where applicable, and health records that travel with your puppy.
- Our Signature Homecoming Method — raised inside our home, inside everyday family life.
- A virtual visit via FaceTime or Zoom, plus preparation guidance before homecoming day.
- The 14 Day Confidence Window, a homecoming packet, and lifetime breeder support.
What Shapes It
Five things that move the investment amount for a Goldendoodle puppy
Size and coat
Petite (aka Toy) and Mini litters are smaller and take more careful planning than Standards, and a consistent coat outcome takes careful pairing.
Raised inside our home
Never kenneled. Early Neurological Stimulation, crate introduction, pee pad foundations, and grooming exposure happen inside real family life, not a run.
Veterinary care before homecoming
Licensed veterinary exam, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccines, and health records that travel with your puppy.
Support that does not end
Virtual visits via FaceTime or Zoom before you decide, a homecoming packet, and lifetime breeder support afterward.
Size matters to the investment amount — petite Goldendoodle California to Standard
- Petite (aka Toy)10 to 25 lbs · Under 14 inchesApartments, travel, and lap cuddles
- Mini25 to 35 lbs · 14 to 17 inchesThe sweet spot for most families
- Medium36 to 50 lbs · 17 to 20 inchesAthletic, active families
- Standard50 to 70+ lbs · 20 to 24 inchesThe classic family doodle
Want the full comparison? Read the Goldendoodle size chart.
How Reserving Works
Nothing happens until your family feels certain
Families begin with an application so we understand your home, your days, and the kind of companion you are hoping for. From there we talk — usually on a virtual visit via FaceTime or Zoom, where you meet the puppies and ask us anything.
When a puppy is genuinely right for your family, the placement is reserved through Good Dog with an initial commitment, and we review remaining balance options together after approval, subject to Good Dog’s current terms. Then the preparation begins: updates, guidance, and a homecoming day we plan with you.
Third-Party Trust
You do not have to take our word for it
Kid’s Best Doodle is BBB Accredited and carries the Good Breeder badge from Good Dog, with family reviews you can read before you ever contact us.
Join the Waitlist
Tell us about your family, before the next litter is announced
Families on our waitlist hear about upcoming Goldendoodle litters first, and we help match size and temperament to your home before anything is reserved. No pressure, no commitment until you are certain.
Raised inside our home. Prepared for yours.
Helpful reading
Guidance for choosing with confidence
What to look for in a breeder, how to prepare, and which questions help families make a thoughtful decision.
- 5 min readChoosing the Right Goldendoodle Breeder: What Families Should Look ForWhat families should look for in a Goldendoodle breeder, from home raising and health testing to communication, temperament, and lifelong support.
- 4 min readWhat to buy before your puppy comes homeA short, honest list. Skip the impulse buys — these are the essentials a Goldendoodle puppy actually needs in week one.