Freshly Minted Goldendoodles
- Mint Hill, NC ·
- Meetup available in Richmond, VA
Upcoming litters
Expected Goldendoodle litter
Due Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Patsy & Elaine, the breeder behind Freshly Minted Goldendoodles located in Mint Hill, NC. Our F1 Goldendoodles are bred with the intention of providing families with healthy, temperamentally stable dogs. We chose our Golden Retriever (dam) for her trainable, calm demeanor and our Poodle (stud) for his confidence and ability to connect with people. We use Puppy Culture ™ for early socialization so each of our puppies gets the best start to life!
Q. & A. with Patsy & Elaine
Why did you start breeding?
We are a mother/daughter team. I (Elaine) have wanted to get into breeding ever since I got my first Golden Retriever mix from a breed specific rescue and fell in love with the Golden temperament and field-type coat. My mom (Patsy) began to look into breeding when she realized a couple of my other family members were sensitive to dog dander.What makes your program special?
As a mother/daughter team, we are passionate about dogs who are healthy and happy and add to family life! After tons of research, we found that it was pretty difficult for the average family to find a trusted breeder who also doesn't charge a fortune. We are here to match families with low-shedding, temperamentally sound dogs.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Patsy & Elaine
Patsy & Elaine 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.
Patsy & Elaine partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“We are intentional about placing puppies with the right family. We do temperament evaluations between 6 and 8 weeks and match puppies with your family based on temperament, lifestyle compatibility, and family needs.”
Price
“The price includes the guarantee, first rounds of puppy vaccinations, de-worming, vet exam, and puppy socialization. Puppy prices range from $1,500 to $2,000 depending on various factors - including discounts for training, service or therapy prospects, coat type etc.”
Contract & health guarantee
Patsy & Elaine 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 Patsy & Elaine 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 Patsy & Elaine 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
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Patsy & Elaine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mint Hill, NC
319 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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Meet in Richmond, VA
104 miles away
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More about Patsy & Elaine
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Patsy & Elaine has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Patsy & Elaine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Patsy & Elaine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Freshly Minted 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
Parent dogs
Fred, dad
Poodle
About Fred
Fred is our AKC registered apricot miniature/moyen poodle. His champion bloodlines, classic poodle coat and even temperament make him an exciting choice as a stud for our first litter! Fred is extremely confident and playful. He is highly trainable and has incredible focus as he is both food and toy motivated! Working with Fred is an absolute breeze and we are looking forward to adding titles to his name in the near future. He is as focused and energetic in work and play as he is relaxed when it’s time to chill indoors. He loves snuggles and belly rubs - combine that with his cheerful disposition and confidence and you have the perfect Poodle! Fred has helath testing including Embark DNA panel and OFA hips and patellas.
Parent health testing
Good level
Freshly Minted 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
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.
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 (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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.
