Lake Linda’s Doodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Tonia R., the breeder behind Lake Linda’s Doodles located in Hampstead, NC. Our dogs are family members first. They live in our home and get the very best of care. They make our lives better so I want them to live their best life too! Our daughter is also a veterinarian so we can ensure they are healthy and get the best veterinary care!
Q. & A. with Tonia
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to provide our dogs and pups with a life of love. As I was growing up my mom bred cocker spaniels, and I’ve always loved being a part of the process. I guess you could say it’s in my blood.What makes your program special?
We are dedicated to giving each and every one of our or four-legged babes a wonderful life. Mom and babies recorded the very best of care. Our daughter is a veterinarian, so they get special care! They’re raised with puppy culture and badass Breeder protocols too give them the best start to bring your best friend for life. Parents are fully health tested so you can feel confident to have a healthy puppy.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 cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, and phantom. 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.
Light Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar Male
Went homeMale
Green Collar Male
Went homeMale
Red Collar Male
Went homeMale
Dark Blue Collar Male
Went homeMale
Dark Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Light Blue Collar Male
Went homeMale
Comet
Went homeMale
Blitzen
Went homeFemale
Dasher
Went homeMale
Vixen
Went homeFemale
Dancer
Went homeFemale
Donner
Went homeMale
Hermey
Went homeFemale
Prancer
Went homeFemale
Rudolph
Went homeMale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tonia
Tonia 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.
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
“Price includes a puppy raised in our home from fully health tested parents. You will have a two year health guarantee, puppies will be examined by a veterinarian and have age appropriate wormings and vaccinations. You will also receive one free month of pet insurance through Trupanion. You’ll receive registration papers, a puppy go home kit, lifelong breeder support & more! A non refundable Reservation Fee to reserve your puppy! This reservation fee does go toward the purchase price and reserves you puppy pick order.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tonia 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 Tonia 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 Tonia 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hampstead, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wilmington Airport
More about Tonia
Tonia has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Tonia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Tonia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lake Linda’s 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
Jovie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Jovie
Jovie is a blue abstract F1 Goldendoodle. She’s 52 lbs of love and snuggles. Her mom was a chocolate parti poodle and her dad was an English cream golden retriever. Jovie has a clear genetic testing panel through embark. She’s passed penn-hip and preliminary ofa hip testing with flying colors. She’s also passed ofa screenings for thyroid, elbows, patellas, & cardiac! We expect her first litter with Rudy in the fall of 2022.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +5 more.
Rudy, dad
Goldendoodle
About Rudy
Rudy is a F1b goldendoodle. He’s 48 pounds of love and snuggles. He’s extremely smart, willing to do anything for nothing more than a belly rub. He loves learning new tricks! He achieved earning his AKC Canine Good Citizen award when he was just 8 months old!
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Lake Linda’s 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.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
