I'm Callie B., the breeder behind Goldendoodles Forever located in Dubuque, IA. Healthy dogs are a priority to us. Therefore, each of our parent dogs are genetically tested and every puppy comes with a two year guarantee against genetic disease. Our parents also have OFA x-rays for the hips and elbows as well as eye exams. Our puppies are sold on a strict spay/neuter contract only and there is a screening process for applicants. We use proven techniques to raise our dogs, including taking critical steps during the first eight weeks of the puppies life to ensure we raise happy, socially successful, and easily trainable dogs.
Q. & A. with Callie
Why did you start breeding?
At Goldendoodles Forever, our passion for the good-natured and intelligent breed began five years ago when we first became Goldendoodle owners. It is our goal to breed dogs that promote the healthy qualities and cheerful temperament of the breed, while providing our clients with the best family pets, therapy dogs, and companions.
What makes your program special?
We have lots of room for our puppies to play and run and spend a good deal of time outside with them, which they love! With our children, extended family, and friends, our puppies get an abundance of love, playtime, and socialization. This allows our puppies to be well adjusted so when their eight week birthday comes around, they are ready to go to their new homes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, apricot, red, black, and phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Callie
Callie 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $1,850 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The cost to reserve your Goldendoodles Forever puppy is $250. Of this deposit, $200 is refundable should a family choose to go with another puppy/breeder by the time the puppies are born. We work off of a general waitlist. 200 of the 250 is refundable until puppy pick day. Once families choose a puppy, any deposit received to date becomes non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Callie 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 Callie 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 Callie directly.
Goldendoodles Forever 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
Sadie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Callie decided to make her part of their program. Callie 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.
Mia, mom
Goldendoodle
About Mia
Mia is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Callie decided to make her part of their program. Callie 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.
Mya, mom
Goldendoodle
About Mya
Mya is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Callie decided to make her part of their program. Callie 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.
Eclipse, mom
Goldendoodle
About Eclipse
Eclipse is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Callie decided to make her part of their program. Callie 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.
Aerial, mom
Goldendoodle
About Aerial
Aerial is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Callie decided to make her part of their program. Callie 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.
Max, dad
Goldendoodle
About Max
Max is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Callie decided to make him part of their program. Callie 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.
Remmy, dad
Goldendoodle
About Remmy
Remmy is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Callie decided to make him part of their program. Callie 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Goldendoodles Forever 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.
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).