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Courtney Nicole's Mal Shihs & Goldendoodles
- Pleasant Hill, IA
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Minnie
Ready now
9 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney S., the breeder behind Courtney Nicole's Mal Shihs & Goldendoodles located in Pleasant Hill, IA. Courtney Nicole's Goldendoodles is a passionate and dedicated breeding program that prioritizes the health, happiness, and well-being of its beloved Goldendoodles.
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
It all started with a special little boy - my nephew, who was diagnosed with autism. As his family navigated the challenges and joys of supporting him, they realized that a service dog could make a world of difference in his life. They searched far and wide for the perfect canine companion, and when they finally found the right dog, it was life-changing. Watching my nephew thrive with the dog.What makes your program special?
Our program is motivated by a desire to help individuals with special needs, particularly those with autism, by providing loving and loyal companions. Professional grooming expertise. Prioritize breeding dogs with excellent temperaments, making them suitable for families and individuals. By prioritizing health testing and genetic diversity, you strive to breed healthy, thriving Goldendoodles.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Goldendoodle puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, and black. Mal-Shi puppies include brindle and white, brown, white and tan, and black and white. 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.
Mickey
Went homeMale
Lola
Went homeFemale
Bentley
Went homeMale
Princess
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pleasant Hill, IA
862 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
869 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
568 miles away
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More about Courtney
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Professional Handler, Professional Groomer.
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Courtney’s links
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Courtney Nicole's Mal Shihs & Goldendoodles 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
Litter and program updates
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Program update on 09 Dec., 4:23 AM •We had a litter of Merle Goldendoodles 12/8/25
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Program update on 09 Dec., 1:23 AM •Beautiful baby 🥰
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Litter update on 07 Dec. •$500 off for Christmas 🩷
Bear and Cookie's litter
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Program update on 04 Dec. •Courtney S.
Program update on 27 Nov. •Courtney S.
Litter update on 24 Nov. •…Shopping for our babies 🥰. This is an example of a gift bag for one of our little male puppies. He is going to a wonderful home! Each puppy gets a gift bag, microchip and GPS nanotechnology tag for their collar.
Bear and Cookie's litter
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Program update on 21 Nov. •Happy Belated Halloween from the bunch 🥰
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Litter update on 21 Nov. •Puppies are at the Vet getting their final check ups & vaccinations
Bear and Cookie's litter
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Program update on 13 Nov. •It's toy day!!!
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Program update on 12 Nov. •Update 🥰🥰
Parent dogs
All breeds
Goldendoodle
French Bulldog
Mal-Shi
Goldie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Goldie
Goldie is gentle-natured, which makes her temperament excellent with kids. She loves morning cuddles and belly rubs! She is genetically tested with all recommended health clearance and OFA certified hips
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +18 more.Blue, dad
French Bulldog
About Blue
Blue is a male French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Courtney decided to make him part of their program. Courtney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Zoey, mom
Mal-Shi
About Zoey
Zoey is a sweet natured little mama. She absolutely is attached at my hip. There are not many places we don't go together. She is loyal and beautiful.
Bear, dad
Goldendoodle
About Bear
Bear is gentle-natured and loves morning beach walks, playing fetch at the lake and belly rubs! He is genetically tested with all recommended health clearance and OFA certified hips
Cookie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Cookie
Cookie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pup pup, mom
Mal-Shi
About Pup pup
Zatannah has been a tiny little doggie ever since she was a puppy! Weighing less than 1/2 a pound at 9 weeks!!! She is called pup pup as a nickname because she is our forever puppy! She has stayed small ever since she was little. She currently weighs 5lbs. Her offspring look just like her and are going to be 5lbs or less! Little tiny beauties!
Jojo, dad
Mal-Shi
About Jojo
Jojo is a spirited Mal Shih!!! He knows how to cha cha dance and will do anything for a treat. Since a pup he has been such an attenful intelligent little guy. Fun fact, Jojo listens so well. I have never had to leash him even when we go on long walks!!!
Parent health testing
Goldendoodle
Mal-Shi
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Courtney Nicole's Mal Shihs & Goldendoodles 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 (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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), 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
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Courtney to bring home their puppies.
Jill f.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
My son was getting married and the timing was terrible but I found the dog I had been dreaming about for years and Courtney was so nice and accommodating to work with! She agreed to hold our little Yogi Bear for a week with a deposit until the wedding was over and she was so helpful in trying to figure out the cheapest way to get our little Yogi to us from many states away! We ended up hiring a flight pet nanny which went very well, Courtney sent Yogi to us with SO many pet supplies and everything we needed to get started. She was very honest and upfront and we continue to stay in touch as she truly loves her puppies. He was already completely pee pad trained, slept thru the night in a crate and was so easy to train because she was so good at spending time with him! Our Yogi is everything we dreamed of and is so beautiful we cause a scene every time we take him in public....for real!
