



I'm Kristi R., the breeder behind Best Friend Doodles located in Belgrade, MT. Welcome! Our puppies are raised in our home with intentional enrichment, early socialization, and positive experiences that help them become resilient, adaptable companions. We follow a Badass Breeder program focused on confidence building, new experiences, and preparing puppies for family life.

What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Aspen
Female

Willow
Female

Wyatt
Male

Sage
Female

Millie
Female

Dakota
Female

Maple
Female

Doc
Male
Kristi has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kristi partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“At Best Friend Doodles, our goal is to create lifelong matches between our puppies and their families. We believe every puppy is unique, and we take the time to get to know each one's personality, confidence level, energy, and temperament during the weeks they are with us. Families reserve their place in the litter in the order reservation fees are received. As the puppies grow, we carefully evaluate each puppy and work closely with our families to understand their lifestyle, experience, activity level, and goals. Rather than choosing based solely on color or markings, we encourage families to prioritize temperament and personality. Our goal is to match each puppy with the home where they are most likely to thrive. Around 6 weeks of age, after we've had the opportunity to observe each puppy's development, we guide families through the matching process. We provide recommendations based on our daily observations and are happy to answer questions to help families make an informed decision. Our priority is ensuring every puppy joins the family that is the best fit for both the puppy and the owner, setting everyone up for a successful, lifelong relationship.”

“The price includes their first round of vaccines, deworming, vet check, and early socialization. Each puppy is raised with love and care to ensure they’re healthy, happy, and ready for their new home.”
Kristi 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 Kristi 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 Kristi directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristi.
Meet in Belgrade, MT
Meet at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (was Gallatin Field)
Meet in Kalispell, MT
Kristi has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Kristi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kristi’s links

Best Friend Doodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

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Vet visit and playtime



Willie and Rae's litter

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A little update video.


Willie and Rae's litter

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Wyatt getting his nails trimmed ❤️



Willie and Rae's litter

Goldendoodle
About Rae
Rae is a sweet, affectionate, and intuitive Goldendoodle with a calm, people-focused personality. She loves being around her family and has a gentle temperament that she passes on to her puppies. She is attentive, confident, and an exceptional mother.
Good health testing
Best Friend 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.
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.
Hear what other owners say about working with Kristi to bring home their puppies.

Christina N.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026




Being a breeder myself I am VERY picky when I’m looking to add to my program. Kristi was thorough and her program reflects her love for these dogs. Our puppy came home clean and snuggly. He has done amazing so far. He is confident and loves the kids. He’s happy to play and then will sit back and just watch them. You can tell the time she took to socialize her litter. I have NEVER let a brand new puppy walk from the crate to outside. I have always carried them. However, Kristi took the time to train her puppies to leave the pen and run RIGHT outside. So we’ve allowed our fella to do just that! Not a single accident yet. She clearly worked so hard. We love our fella and he is going to be amazing. In regard to purchasing as a breeder she was amazing as we waited for genetic tests to come back. I couldn’t be more thankful we found Best Friend Doodles. What a wonderful experience.
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.