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My Darlin Doodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen C., the breeder behind My Darlin Doodles located in Mars Hill, NC. Quality-bred miniature Goldendoodle puppies with a focus on health, structure, and temperament. We ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond. It's our pleasure to introduce your family to your next Miniature Goldendoodle!
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
My admiration towards the Miniature Goldendoodle breed inspired the start Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while emphasizing producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy.What makes your program special?
It is a personal passion and hobby of ours to help spread love and joy through breeding Miniature Goldendoodles. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. If you are looking for the perfect, quality family companion, look no further!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $3,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Also included are vaccinations, the health guarantee, socialization, crate training, and potty training. All puppies going to pet homes are the same price. To purchase breeding rights, the prices will vary.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Car rides
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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mars Hill, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Asheville Airport
Flexible meeting point
Karen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
My Darlin 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
My Darlin 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).
