Desert Ridge Doodles

Krista M.

Breeder of Bernedoodles and Goldendoodles

  • Maricopa, AZ
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Huxley
Gracie

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Jan. 28, 2026
Nash
Stella

Planned Goldendoodle litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 2026
Huxley
Molly

Planned Bernedoodle litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Krista M., the breeder behind Desert Ridge Doodles located in Maricopa, AZ. At Desert Ridge Doodles we strive to produce resilient, healthy puppies with loving temperaments. We are lifelong dog owners and we love breeding your next family member!

Q. & A. with Krista

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started my program in 2024 after adopting a very special Poodle named Gracie, and knowing shortly thereafter I wanted to try my hand at breeding. I’ve had the pleasure of owning our sire as my personal dog for the last 7 years, and his personality combined with his health qualities made him a perfect choice for breeding. We currently have 6 poodles in our program!

  • What makes your program special?

    My goal has always been to provide an excellent foundation to the puppies I produce and health test as much as possible. They in turn, can go on to live happy, fulfilled lives and be the easiest, healthiest dogs to own for their future families. I'm well-versed in all aspects of owning a dog and I'll be there for the long haul if you have any questions or need help with training.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Bernedoodle puppies include tiny, mini, medium, and standard sizes. 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 Bernedoodle puppies include brown and white, brown, black and white, tri-color, phantom, blue merle, and merle. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, phantom, merle, 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 Krista

Krista 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 $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price includes a puppy go-home pack, deworming, vaccines + health guarantee. Deposit required to get on our waitlist or to reserve a puppy. Deposits can be transferred to another puppy or litter at any time.”

Contract & health guarantee

Krista 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 Krista 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 Krista 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Maricopa, AZ

5653 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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Meet in Flagstaff, AZ

5511 miles away

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More about Krista

  • Krista has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

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

  • Krista’s links

Krista is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Desert Ridge 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Goldendoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Desert Ridge 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 Bernedoodles.

  • 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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Krista to bring home their puppies.

  • Cassidy D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +5

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Krista and her husband. From the very beginning, they showed kindness, openness, and genuine care throughout the entire process of adopting my sweet pup, Dusty (formerly known as Buck). They kept in touch and sent me updates and pictures of Dusty during his first eight weeks of life, which made me feel connected to him even before I brought him home. Their communication was clear, prompt, and thoughtful, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. What stood out most was their willingness to go the extra mile by offering to drive and meet me halfway when it came time to bring Dusty home. That gesture was a reflection of how considerate they are and how much they want their pups to go to good homes. Every interaction with Krista and her husband was filled with warmth, honesty, and care, and it was clear that they truly wanted the best for Dusty. Dusty has adjusted so well to his new home. He did wonderfully at the vet, is not afraid of sounds, and is playful, curious, and always wants to be part of the mix. All of this speaks to the positive exposure and loving care Krista and her husband gave him as a puppy. I would highly recommend Krista and her husband to anyone looking to adopt from people who genuinely care and approach the process with love and integrity.

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    Cara B.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Krista was extremely communicative, informative and helpful! I can tell the puppies are loved and well taken care of in her home. We love our new pup and she’s adopting well to life in our family :)

    Jen H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +4

    From start to finish, Krista was phenomenal to work with as we navigated adding a new puppy to our family! Her profile on Good Dog was informative and I could tell she genuinely cared about each of the dogs she bred. She knew their personalities and what kind of family would best suite their needs. When we found our Ollie, she was willing to board him for us until after a trip we had planned, and then she made the drive to transport him to our city. She even arrived with an amazing care package to make his transition to a new home easier. Not only that, but weeks after we got our boy, I was at the vet with him but had forgotten his vaccine documentation at home, within minutes Krista was on the phone with the doctor providing all the information they needed. Above and beyond and we are so thankful to have found her!

  • Karol M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    We found Krista on Good Dog and immediately felt comfortable with her. She was very responsive and always answered all of our questions quickly. Krista was helpful in choosing the perfect match for us, we had originally planned on purchasing a different puppy but through conversations about specific characteristics and size, she helped steer us to the perfect pup! We are thrilled with our sweet Scout! We were stunned to hear when we picked her up (at 8wks of age) that she sleeps through the night without any potty accidents, and we found that to be true! Scout is training well, seems intelligent and is a healthy pup! Her first veterinary appointment with us was very positive. Krista loves her pups and it is obvious when you see and hold those sweet babies in your arms. On pick up day, Scout was beautifully bathed and seemed ready to meet new people. There was no fear, she adapted to us quickly. Scout loves getting wet, so bathing is not an issue! ☺️ If you’re thinking of bringing a new love into your life, I would highly recommend speaking with Krista. Her knowledge of the doodle breed seems to be spot on and you couldn’t find a more loving human first momma for your puppy!

    Lynn H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Krista responded quickly to all my posts and answered all my remaining questions when delivering my puppy. Luna is in excellent health and had already received her first vaccination. Thanks to Krista's care and handling, Luna has transitioned well into her new home. Also much appreciated was the goodie bag filled with puppy food and treats, toys, and a blanket.

    Vivian S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Krista was absolutely amazing, she was able to put us in contact with her vet so we could see how Enzo was doing and make sure he was healthy, she started training him prior to his arrival and the transition to training him in our own home has been absolutely wonderful, Enzo is so well behaved and such a sweet pup. Krista communicated his needs clearly prior to us getting him, we were able to get his food and start getting everything we needed for him well in advanced. When booking flights to fly out to pick up the pup, Krista was great, she was able to meet us at the airport with him and gave us some food for him which was wonderful. She communicated perfectly throughout the adoption process and clearly cares that each of her dogs go to a loving forever home. It has been delightful to work with Krista and her puppy’s are absolutely adorable and she jumps through every possible hoop to make sure they’re healthy and go to loving homes.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.