A1Doodles

Heather R.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather R., the breeder behind A1Doodles located in Spokane, WA. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have decided to do dog breeding after getting my wonderful dogs. Their personalities and temperaments have really been a great addition to our lives. I want to provide quality dogs with wonderful personalities to their forever homes.
  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are raised in the home with my kids and other pets. They have been genetically tested. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early Neurological Stimulation, Crate Training, Grooming Desensitization, Clicker Training, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Sound Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Scents, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Strangers, Noises , Various Surfaces , crate training, car riding , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Puppy Culture , Texture stimulation, Outdoors (when Weather permits), also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , isolation conditioning.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include medium and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include cream, apricot, black, phantom, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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.

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 include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a year guarantee, Vet Check, Up to date on vaccinations and deworming. Non Refundable, non transferable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Spokane, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)

More about Heather

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

A1Doodles 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 dogs

All breeds

Goldendoodle

Poodle

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

A1Doodles 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.

  • 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, DNA Disease 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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