AZ River Doodles

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Makenna H.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Makenna H., the breeder behind AZ River Doodles located in Mesa, AZ. We are a dedicated home based program raising your puppies with the best care possible. Every puppy born in our home receives constant hands on socialization from people from day one. We strive to produce healthy puppies who are ready for their new home. Our petite golden doodles tend to be very playful and lovable. We want to make the adoption process simple and easy and provide support for any questions you may have even after the puppies have gone to their forever home. We can't wait to make one of our sweet puppies a part of your family.

Q. & A. with Makenna

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got our sweet puppy River 3 years ago and we originally weren't planning to breed her but after seeing the love our friends and family had for her we decided to go for it. We spent countless hours researching the best and most ethical way we could bring little puppies into this world. And couldn't be happier with the result.
  • What makes your program special?

    What makes our breeding program special is that we aren't just one person doing this all on their own. We are 3 sisters who have a dog they love and enjoy and have watched every video, read every article, and are doing everything recommended to get these puppies home healthy and safe. We love these puppies and couldn't be more proud of River.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

    Our puppies include cream and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Makenna

Makenna 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes puppy socialization, The first round of vaccines, deworming, Neurological stimulation, up to date health records, and microchipping.”

Contract & health guarantee

Makenna 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 Makenna 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 Makenna 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
      • Car rides
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Mesa, AZ

5618 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)

5620 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Makenna can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Makenna

  • Makenna has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Makenna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Makenna’s links

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Makenna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

AZ River Doodles 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

AZ River 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.

  • Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

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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.