The Puppy Lodge
Meet the breeder
I'm Delilah G., the breeder behind The Puppy Lodge located in Saint Joe, IN. We raise adorable, affectionate, versatile puppies, and give them the best possible start for a life of companionship and love! Our puppies are lovingly raised as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. Our puppies are pampered daily by myself and 6 year old twin boys and 9 year old daughter who truly love and adore each puppy that goes through our home.
Q. & A. with Delilah
Why did you start breeding?
We love the Goldendoodle breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families.What makes your program special?
By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, we believe we are able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature 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, and red. 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.
Walter
Went homeMale
Winston
Went homeMale
Wally
Went homeMale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Wyatt
Went homeMale
Warrior
Went homeMale
Waynoka
Went homeFemale
Weston
Went homeMale
Dwight
Went homeMale
Toby
Went homeMale
Mike
Went homeMale
Jim
Went homeMale
Andy
Went homeMale
Kevin
Went homeMale
Creed
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Delilah
Delilah 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $3,200 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price includes a well loved, socialized puppy who will bring with him to his new home. A flip through puppy folder with an utd medical record, puppy data sheet, health guarantee, vet health cert. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of gender, color, etc. you will receive a temperament evaluation prior to selecting your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Delilah 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 Delilah 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 Delilah 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Delilah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saint Joe, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
More about Delilah
Delilah has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Delilah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Delilah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Puppy Lodge 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
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Golden Retriever
Wednesday, mom
Goldendoodle
About Wednesday
Wednesday is an F1B mini goldendoodle, she resides in a guardian home where her owners are utterly captivated by her bubbly personality. Known for her affectionate nature, Wednesday always seeks closeness to her human companions and thrives on human interactions.
Barkley, dad
Poodle
About Barkley
Barkley is a very layed back boy, he loves his people and he’s never met a stranger.
Sophie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Delilah decided to make her part of their program. Delilah 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.
Peanut, mom
Goldendoodle
About Peanut
Peanut is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Delilah decided to make her part of their program. Delilah 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.
Tasha, mom
Goldendoodle
About Tasha
Tasha is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Delilah decided to make her part of their program. Delilah 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.
Nitro, dad
Goldendoodle
About Nitro
Nitro is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Delilah decided to make him part of their program. Delilah 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
The Puppy Lodge 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
Animal Genetics Panel, 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).
