Winding Creek Ranch Doodles

Christy S.

Breeder of Bernedoodles and Goldendoodles

  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Christy S., the breeder behind Winding Creek Ranch Doodles located in Crawfordsville, IN. We strive to breed and raise puppies that are well-adjusted, happy, healthy, and make a loving family companion. Our program has a commitment to the well-being and health of each our dogs. We do this through health testing, having a healthy, clean environment, and lots of hands on care.

Q. & A. with Christy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have been obsessed with animals since I was a child. I met my first Goldendoodle in my grooming shop and was fascinated! As an adult, I wanted to learn all I could about raising puppies. I have dedicated years to my profession, learning all I can about the health, genetics, diet, training, and behaviors of these wonderful creatures.

  • What makes your program special?

    Honesty, integrity, knowledge, professional allocation process, passion for the dogs/program, focus on client preparation, and caring about people's needs.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Bernedoodle puppies include mini and medium sizes. Goldendoodle puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Bernedoodle puppies include black and white, tri-color, and blue merle. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, black, phantom, and parti. 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 Christy

Christy 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 $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price de-worming, vaccinations, microchip, fully health tested parents, professional allocation process, client preparation, designer collar, leash, Snuggle Puppy scented with siblings. Deposits are refundable until the puppies are born. Then they are transferable until the puppies are 3 wks old. After that, the deposit is no longer refundable or transferable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Crawfordsville, IN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Indianapolis Airport

More about Christy

  • Club memberships

    Christy is a member of Continental Kennel Club and Goldendoodle Association of North America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Scam Free certified through Tail Tell, Contributing author for The Goldendoodle Handbook, Gold level GANA breeder, Professional Groomer.

  • Christy has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Christy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Christy’s links

Christy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Winding Creek Ranch 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Bernedoodle

Goldendoodle

Poodle

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Goldendoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Winding Creek Ranch 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 Bernedoodles.

  • 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Christy to bring home their puppies.

  • Christina M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Christy was very responsive, and I even messaged her later on in the day. As soon as I seen our pup I knew it was mean’t to be! I messaged Christy to get info about the puppy and she responded promptly. She fit me in to pick up the puppy the next day! She had to rush to send over all paperwork to make it work with timing since I had a 3 hour drive to pick up the puppy. Once I arrived Christy had everything together for me and explained everything in detail. I will say I did not expect the information I got! She made sure I was set up for success. I can truly tell she cares for the puppies and wants to make sure they go to good homes. I am already recommending her to friends and family for future furry friends! Thank you so much for a smooth process and our little friend that we love dearly!!

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    Nancy W.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Working with Christy at Winding Creek Ranch was a very positive experience. This was my first time buying from a breeder. Christy was willing to share her wealth of information to get me and my puppy off to a good start. Rocky is healthy, happy and very smart. I'm glad I made this decision to get the best furbaby.

    Samantha B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We seriously could not have asked for a better experience or have picked a better breeder than Christy! From the second we contacted her, she was responsive, thorough, and caring throughout the whole process. She is so professional and knowledgeable- we felt so comfortable with her and could tell she had so much experience. We are so in love with our sweet pup, it is hard to imagine our lives without her now! Christy did such an amazing job pairing her with us- we keep saying she is our soul dog. Thank you so much Christy for all of your help! Anyone who is looking for a pup - you will be SO glad you went to Winding Creek.

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    Margo R.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    We had a wonderful experience. Our puppy, Bella, was just as described by Christy. She is extremely intelligent, social, outgoing and full of energy. She came to us in excellent health. Christy was very flexible with the whole process. I would not hesitate to get another dog from WCR.

    Trish L.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Christy was incredibly kind and flexible with me. She took care of every detail and was a breeze to work with in every way. She even made a special trip to the vet because we were traveling to Canada and we needed a special form signed. She is a marvelous person in every way. Her husband Steve brought the puppy to the airport and he was wonderful too. They are great team. Our new puppy is doing great in every way. You can tell that he was well socialized and handled before he left Christy. He is confident and best friends with our older dog Teddy. They are curled up together right now. Teddy is 80 pounds to Sylvius’ 10. They play together and sleep together. He has already become a loved member of our family. We have enjoyed watching his antics as he plays and his toilet training is going very well. I highly highly recommend Christy and Winding Creek Ranch. You are in very very good hands with Christy! I have nothing but great things to say. I am a Professor and I give Christy and Winding Creek Ranch an A+!!!!!

    Jason P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We had such a wonderful experience with Christy and Winding Creek Ranch. Throughout the process, Christy maintained helpful and informative communication with us, and at no point did we doubt that we were working with a professional and conscientious breeder. We loved working with Winding Creek Ranch and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a golden doodle.

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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.

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.