I'm Ernesto H., the breeder behind Hey Doods Doodles LLC located in Tacoma, WA. We specialize in breeding quality dogs for therapy and service training. We produce pups that will continue to excel in their chosen field. We strive to produce outstanding puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive and have wonderful temperaments.
Q. & A. with Ernesto
Why did you start breeding?
Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to produce beautiful service and therapy companions through responsible breeding. We are so proud of our dogs and had to share their one-of-a-kind qualities with others.
What makes your program special?
We are a small in-home breeder. Our goal is to produce healthy, loving, dogs for those in need. My goal is to prepare all my Goldendoodles to excel in their forever homes as service dogs and as loving companions.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ernesto
Ernesto 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our deposits are the same and can be transfered to future litters if we cannot match a puppy to a family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ernesto 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 Ernesto 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 Ernesto directly.
Hey Doods Doodles LLC 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
Maya, mom
Goldendoodle
About Maya
Maya is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ernesto decided to make her part of their program. Ernesto 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
Good level
Hey Doods Doodles LLC 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.
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).