Saltwater Doodles

Heidi R.

Breeder of Bernedoodles, Australian Mountain Doodles, and Aussiedoodles

  • Hooper, UT
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Heidi R., the breeder behind Saltwater Doodles located in Hooper, UT. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.

Q. & A. with Heidi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was introduced to breeding by a wonderful lady by the name of Beverly Steckleberg. Beverly bred smooth fox terriers and got me started with my first breeding female. I've been continually striving to improve with each litter we've been blessed with.

  • What makes your program special?

    We start with health tested parents and whelp and raise our puppies inour home. We use Puppy Culture techniques to produce healthy well rounded puppies. We post daily pictures and videos of the puppies as they grow so potential families can watch each puppies growth, temperment,and confidence develope. We wantvevery family to get the puppy of their dreams.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Aussiedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Bernedoodle puppies include tri-color and merle. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, red merle, and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Heidi

Heidi 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Purchase price includes vet checked pup, 3 rounds of dewormer, 1st round of shots, 2 year health guarantee, mothers/littermate scent blanket and a bag of goodies. We do not collect a deposit until puppies are born and there are pups you are interested in, then you can leave a deposit that goes towards the purchase price of the pup. Our waitlist is free to to be on.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hooper, UT

5187 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

5203 miles away

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Meet in Idaho Falls, ID

5052 miles away

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More about Heidi

  • Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Heidi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Saltwater 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

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Bernedoodle

Aussiedoodle

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Australian Mountain Doodle

Bernedoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Saltwater 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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).

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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.