I'm Sara C., the breeder behind Hickory Creek Doodles located in Tennessee. I am a small, in-home, hobby breeder. I love sharing my life with my dogs. They bring me so much joy and happiness. I do everything I can to learn ways to improve my program. I want to make sure I am only breeding healthy puppies.
Q. & A. with Sara
Why did you start breeding?
I began breeding because I wanted to share this incredible, loyal, and smart breed with others.
What makes your program special?
My program is special because of the heart that is poured into it.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Goldendoodle puppies are standard size. Labradoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Labradoodle puppies are chocolate. 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.
Blue
Went home
Male
Grey
Went home
Male
Blue Male
Went home
Male
Orange Male
Went home
Male
Lilac Male
Went home
Male
Little Lotte
Went home
Female
Red Male
Went home
Male
Aqua Male
Went home
Male
Green Male
Went home
Male
Grey Male
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes deworming, first vaccinations, vet check, ENS, ESI & socialization. $300 deposit due to reserve a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara directly.
Hickory Creek 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
Parent dogs
Maddie, mom
Poodle
About Maddie
Maddie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara 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
Goldendoodle
Labradoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hickory Creek 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.
Full Embark 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).