Gertie’s Goldendoodles
Upcoming litters
Expected Goldendoodle litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret B., the breeder behind Gertie’s Goldendoodles located in Indianapolis, IN. Margaret Bridges has been training dogs professionally for 15 years, and owns Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training in Indianapolis, IN and Good Sniffs K9 Behavior Education. She is a Professional Member and Ambassador for the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Q. & A. with Margaret
Why did you start breeding?
Margaret's passion for Goldendoodles began as a professional dog trainer, training doodles of all shapes and sizes. She was hooked and has been passionate about raising excellent Goldendoodle Puppies ever since.What makes your program special?
If you are looking for a puppy to fit your needs, raised by a Dog Behavior Expert, look no further! Puppies are handled daily, and exposed to new environments, surfaces, textures, objects, people, and dogs. Puppies are temperament tested at 7 weeks of age and thoughtfully placed with their forever families.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 are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret 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.
Margaret 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.
“At 7 weeks of age, puppies are tested with our detailed Avidog APET Temperament test. Scores are reviewed with the buyer in order of deposits received. Puppies are then selected with options in person or via zoom. ”
Price
“Petite Mini Goldendoodles (15-20 lbs) $3500 2 Year Health Warranty 1 Puppy Consultation & Puppy Class included! Additional Training Options Available Ask about Service Dog Candidates! A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on the list. If a puppy of your choice of gender is not available, refunds are available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret 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
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Margaret.
Breeder's location
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
464 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Margaret
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Ambassador, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Avidog Associate, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gertie’s 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
Bridget, mom
Goldendoodle
About Bridget
Bridget is the best dog in the world! She is my sidekick and the perfect size to go everywhere with me! We take her camping & hiking. She enjoys agility, frisbee, and swimming. She is great with dogs and people. She is very in tune with her people and loves everyone that she meets!
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Gertie’s 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.
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, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
