I'm Kate R., the breeder behind With Love Golden Doodles located in Tacoma, WA. When I got my first dog, I instantly learned what it is like to have a pet that you love, and it loves your back. Since then, we’ve made it our mission to bring happy, healthy puppies into the lives of other families!
Q. & A. with Kate
Why did you start breeding?
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always helped my mom breed dogs. The sleepless nights and patience with them are well worth it especially when you see how much affection they provide to their new owners.
What makes your program special?
We are a small breeding program that’s fully dedicated to making sure out dogs are very healthy and have great temperaments
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 apricot and red. 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Ruffle
Went home
Male
Ginger
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kate
Kate 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, First round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate directly.
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
Basic obedience & manners
AKC registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kate.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tacoma, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
Meet in Seattle, WA
More about Kate
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Kate has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
With Love Golden 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
With Love Golden 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Profile
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).