Kid's Best Doodle

Armen K.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Lancaster, CA ·
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  • 100% recommend •

Available puppies

Dolly - Dark Apricot Mini Goldendoodle

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Autumn

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Upcoming litters

Leo
Ellie

Goldendoodle litter

Expected Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2, 2027
Leo
Tina

Goldendoodle litter

Expected Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 5, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Armen K., the breeder behind Kid's Best Doodle located in Lancaster, CA. At Kid’s Best Doodle, we raise non-shedding Goldendoodles bred with allergy-conscious families in mind — inside our home, never as inventory. Our puppies are raised with daily human connection, gentle routines, household sounds, and lifelong support through every stage of family life.

Q. & A. with Armen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    For many families, bringing home a puppy starts with the desire for companionship, connection, comfort, and a happier daily life. Seeing firsthand the emotional impact a well-raised dog can have on a family inspired me to create a program focused on thoughtful pairings, early development, confidence-building experiences, and lifelong companionship.

  • What makes your program special?

    Kid’s Best Doodle gives families a safer, more guided way to bring home a non-shedding, hypoallergenic Goldendoodle. Our puppies are raised inside our home through our Signature Homecoming Method, with real family exposure, affection, structure, and early confidence-building. Each puppy receives a licensed veterinary wellness exam, age appropriate care, deworming, microchip, CKC registration, and homecoming guidance. Families apply and complete payments through Good Dog, which helps create a safer, more protected process. This is more than choosing a puppy. It is choosing trust, preparation, and support from application to homecoming.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include petite, miniature, medium, and standard 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, chocolate, phantom, 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 Armen

Armen 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Armen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Applications are reviewed thoughtfully so we can understand each family’s home, lifestyle, routine, and companion goals. Approved families are guided through a personal matching process, including a FaceTime or Zoom visit when helpful, so we can recommend the puppy who feels like the strongest long-term fit.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,900 - $5,400 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Pricing reflects our home-raised, health-tested program: vet care, microchip, registration, early handling, enrichment, and lifetime support. Final investment varies by puppy, litter, and placement. A $100 non-refundable initial commitment reserves your approved, matched puppy and is applied toward the full investment. We then guide next steps through Good Dog.”

Contract & health guarantee

Armen 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 Armen 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 Armen directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lancaster, CA

5739 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Presque Isle Airport

3368 miles away

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Meet in Boston, MA

3663 miles away

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More about Armen

  • Club memberships

    Armen is a member of Good Dog Certified, AKC, Better Business Bureau, and CKC.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Associate Dog Trainer, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), American Kennel Club Canine College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder, Better Business Bureau Accredited Dog Breeder, CKC Breeder.

  • Armen has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Armen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Armen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Kid's Best Doodle 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

All breeds

Goldendoodle

Poodle

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Kid's Best Doodle 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Armen to bring home their puppies.

  • Sue M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Having lost my beloved Labradoodle to Cancer (age 10), I commenced searching for a new puppy urged on by my dog walking friends. Though my 10 year old best friend will live in my heart forever, I was ready to search for a new companion. With the help of one of my dog walker friends, we found a beautiful male Goldendoodle, that by chance happened to be born on my birthday! Now 12 weeks older, he was the apple of my eye. When I met the breeder in person (Armen Karapetian) he came prepared with a portfolio of all the shots and services Bennie had received. The puppy was full of spirit and was immediately loving as I reached to hold him. Now home with me, he has met all the dogs in my walking group and is excited to play and tussle with all. (a small poodle, Bernese Mountain doodle, Portuguese water dog, and standard Lab; no matter the size, Bennie wants to play with all on the cul de sac. I recommend Armen Karapetian to all. The care Bennie has received since birth is exhibited in his socialization and playfulness learned from Armen.

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    Barbara C.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    My son actually contacted Armen first. He told Armen that I was looking for a medium size dog that would be a good companion for my active lifestyle. From the beginning, Armen was in touch with us, helping us to find the perfect puppy, which she is😊. Sophie is calm and very smart. When she came to us she already knew some basic commands. Now she is about ninety percent potty trained. Armen made the arrangements for us to get Sophie easy. As he suggested, we went through Good Dog. Armen kept in touch with us, letting us know what was happening while we were waiting for Sophie’s arrival. Armen still keeps in touch with us, and we enjoy sharing pictures of Sophie with him. He is available for questions that come up. Sophie is a wonderful companion! We highly recommend Kid’s Best Doodle, and we can’t thank Armen enough! Barbara Cobb

    Patricia O.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Many on-line adoption stories begin with a loss. In our case, it was two losses...16 days apart! We're a couple in our 70's, so many beloved dogs have passed thru our lives. But our pair of Cavaliers, Chauncey & Scarlett, were, we agreed, the best...except for the fact Cavaliers are renowned for their health issues. Then 3 years ago, we added another Cavalier his breeder asked us to take at 14 months. Pippin was beyond a "runt", was 4 oz. at birth and his entire life had been a struggle, with physical problems and a failed adoption attempt, leaving emotional scars, too. Chauncey & Scarlett immediately set about "parenting" him and Pippin was totally dependent upon them. We'd almost expected to lose Scarlett, who almost died at 4, and we'd fought to keep her alive the final 4 years of her life. It was, nonetheless, heart-wrenching when it happened. The "boys" were constantly searching for her. Chauncey had a slight murmur and "slightly enlarged" heart, which were constantly watched. In fact, he was at the vet the afternoon before he died in emergency of heart failure at 3:30 a.m. This was simply unbearable for us, and Pippin. We would have waited, maybe forever, to consider another dog...but for Pippin, who was visibly wasting away. Thank goodness for Armen of Kid's Best Doodle!! We didn't know how a Goldendoodle would "fit", yet he explained how his dogs are bred for stability and exposed to so many situations. Tulip, now Paisley, a Mini-, was adorable and sized for Pippin...but we had so many questions. I could feel Armen's knowledge and love for his dogs when he spoke. He could see we would be the perfect home for her, and she for us. He offers his Matching service and so many seem to be grateful for that; I know we are. I took hours of his time and he didn't seem to mind, just had enthusiasm for this match. Paisley is SO well balanced, so sweet, scary intelligent and energetic, and fit in within 2 hours! Both dogs fell asleep, curled up against me and each other on the sofa, the first night home! We've had her 11 days now and fall asleep each night, wondering at how much she learned today! She's brought our first happy moments of the past month+. It was after we'd committed to Paisley that I clicked for full information on her parents. I was astounded at the DNA info provided, and the extensive health testing, including results! He cares! Armen was a pure pleasure to deal with throughout this process and a continuing resource. I cannot recommend him and his wonderful Doodles too highly!

  • Wendelyn P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Armen has been so wonderful to work with! I got Ringo from Armen a year ago and now I had the privilege of adding Nugget (Ringo’s mom) to our family. They both came potty, crate, and house trained and they are perfectly socialized. They walk well on a leash from day 1 and both got along perfectly with my Labradoodle, Molly. I love that Armen took the time to FaceTime interview us and make sure we were a good fit. I can tell by their personalities that they are loved!! They get along great with other dogs and this has been a magical serendipitous experience for my family!!

    Maddie H.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Working with Armen from Kid’s Best Doodle was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the very beginning, communication was clear, consistent, and professional. Armen was always quick to respond to my questions and never made me feel like I was bothering him, no matter how many questions I had as a first-time puppy owner. He provided regular updates, photos, and advice throughout the process, which gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind while waiting for my puppy. What stood out most was how much Armen genuinely cares about his dogs and the families they go to. He took the time to explain the breed, discuss training recommendations, vaccination schedules, nutrition, socialization, and what to expect during the first few weeks at home. Even after bringing my puppy home, Armen continued to be available for questions and support, which meant a lot. I brought home my Goldendoodle, Texas, and he has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Texas is healthy, intelligent, affectionate, and has an amazing temperament. It’s obvious that a lot of care and effort went into raising him before he ever came home with me. He settled into his new environment quickly and continues to impress me every day with how adaptable and loving he is. As a new puppy owner, there have been plenty of moments where I needed advice, and Armen has always been willing to help. Whether it was questions about potty training, feeding, training, vaccinations, or general puppy behavior, he consistently provided thoughtful guidance and practical tips. Texas has brought so much joy, laughter, and companionship into my life. Watching him grow, learn, and develop his personality has been an incredible experience. He is becoming a wonderful dog, and I truly believe that starts with the foundation he received from Armen and Kid’s Best Doodle. I would absolutely recommend Armen to anyone looking for a Goldendoodle. The communication, support, transparency, and genuine care for the dogs are second to none. Even after bringing Texas home, I still feel supported and know I can reach out with questions. Thank you, Armen, for raising such an amazing puppy and helping make this experience such a positive one. I love Texas more than words can describe, and he is settling into my life perfectly. ❤️🐾

    Arnie K.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +4

    A few months ago, or 5yr old dog Louie had cluster seizures and died. We were heartbroken. And we felt terrible for his best friend, our 8yr old Goldendoodle Desi. He seemed sad and lonely. We waited a few months to mourn. Then we started looking. We made a list of criteria. Full size male, red color etc. Then last Friday my daughter was searching Good Dog, and found our dog. The pictures drew us in. We contacted Armen, the breeder and by Sunday afternoon we were driving to Newport to pick him up! We are serious dog people. Our family loves our dogs like children. We take them everywhere we can and love them to the max. Armen made this the best adoption experience we have ever had. We had a video visit. What a great guy. We agreed on the dog on Saturday morning. Armen walked us through the paperwork and scheduled a meet-up on Newport Beach, about an hour north of us. Stef meet us and had the puppy and a bag of supplies like food, a collapsible water dish, pee pads,a toy etc. So kind. It's only been a few days since we brought Buddy home, but it feels like he's been here longer. I also have to commend Armen's training. He told us Buddy was pad trained, but he has been doing his business outside with a few exceptions. We are so happy with this experience that I highly recommend Good Dog and Kids Doodles.

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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.

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.

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.