Gold Country mini doodles

Andy U.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Burley, ID
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Meet the breeder

I'm Andy U., the breeder behind Gold Country mini doodles located in Burley, ID. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! All of our breeding dogs DNA tested for any genetic issues and we offer a 2 year health guarantee with all of our puppies. We do Early Neurological Stimulation training with the puppies to help prepare them for life.

Q. & A. with Andy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Back in 2020 I was diagnosed with stage 3c rectal cancer , Once I started treatment I wasn’t able to work anymore. I was the sole provider for our finances, It wasn't long before our money was gone. We had to sell our house or lose it. My wife and I talked about what to do to get by if something happened to me. While I was receiving treatment we got a mini labradoodle , we love Kimber she is a great dog but we noticed she shed more then we liked. We still have her and she is my girl. But we found out about F1b mini golden doodles that don't shed. So we invested in 2 of them 3800 for our stud and 2500 for our female. It seemed crazy to me at the time because you have to wait approximately 2 years before you can breed them. So 2 years living with these dogs showed me the lovers they are.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is very important to us because we love all our dogs very much, it seems like they are crazy expensive but for what you get in return it's priceless. My wife is a self taught groomer because we have 6 mini golden doodles in our house and they do require frequent upkeep.
  • 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 include cream, apricot, 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 Andy

Andy 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes- Dewormer, first set of shots, vet health checks, fecal parasite checks from vet, rear dewclaw removal, and microchips. Once deposit is taken we stop marketing your puppy, you can come and meet the puppies before the take home date to assure your choice.”

Contract & health guarantee

Andy 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 Andy 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 Andy 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Burley, ID

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport


Meet in Salt Lake City, UT

More about Andy

  • Andy has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months

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

  • Andy’s links

Andy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gold Country mini 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Gold Country mini 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.

  • 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 Andy to bring home their puppies.

  • Izabella C.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    So responsive and answered all of my questions for our new sweet boy! I got a facetime so see him and the process was all very easy!

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    Anne C.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    I feel very fortunate to have discovered Andy and Nichole from Gold Country mini doodles. I saw their puppies on the Good Dog website. Very good pictures and descriptions of each puppy. Andy and Nichole were very responsive and helpful with my inquires. They were very accommodating regarding pickup. Rusty is a thriving puppy learning and experiencing all sorts of new things. A big thank you to Andy and Nichole!

  • Sherese G.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    The Gold Country Mini Doodles team is amazing! Throughout the process of bringing our little whiskey home, they were responsive, knowledgeable, and so kind! For me, it was really important to work with a breeder who loves their puppies. It’s clear this team does! We loved the picture updates and planning for his travel to another state was a breeze! I honestly cannot say enough, good things. Thank you for such a positive experience and giving us our little guy to love!

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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.