I'm Lori H., the breeder behind Mountain Doods located in Lenoir, NC. Our dogs are members of our family first and foremost. We offer top-quality Goldendoodle puppies from our loving home to yours! Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.
Q. & A. with Lori
Why did you start breeding?
I became a guardian for an F1 Goldendoodle in 2018 and fell in love! My love for Goldendoodles inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. I have enjoyed the journey, and I am a proud breeder.
What makes your program special?
Our program is special because we want you to be involved in the entire process. We want you to see how your pup will be taken care of from the beginning to going home. We want you to visit our place and know how we love our dogs. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard 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 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori directly.
Mountain Doods 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
RUTH, mom
Goldendoodle
About RUTH
RUTH is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Bo, dad
Goldendoodle
About Bo
Bo is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lori decided to make him part of their program. Lori 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
Mountain Doods 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).