Carrier Family Doodles

12/02/2025

Christmas puppies? No, 𝗕𝗨𝗧...

We have just a few puppies that made it through Black Friday. Feel free to message regarding Lyric (black & white), Solo (black), or Tempo (Phantom tri-color)!

Upcoming in early January are puppies from Belle and Hero. This is a must-read birthing story about our miracle puppy, Lazarus: www.carrierfamilydoodles.com/miracle-puppy .

11/27/2025

Black Friday? Yes!

The timing and circumstances have rarely been just right for us to participate in "Black Friday" festivities here at Carrier Family Doodles. But this year, here we are with only 5 little guys left from our current bunch, and they are, coincidentally, all 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞! :D

Lyric & Music: our last two girls, both black with nice white markings. Both active and friendly, both curly-coated, both expected to be 20-25 lbs. Of the two, Music is a bit more laid back.

Solo: a straighter-coated boy with soulish eyes. He is playful and loves to engage but does not press for attention.

Tempo: the larger of the remaining pups, Tempo is likely to be more like 30-35 lbs. He has tri-color markings, loves people, and is pretty "medium energy."

Jingle: He is one of my personal favorites. He'll be in the 25-lb range. He is lightly playful with just a little sass (he likes to play tug-of-war with the hem of my skirt!), but his adorable head tilt and affectionate nature make him quite irresistible.

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11/20/2025

During this season, we focus on what we're thankful for.

Carrier Family Doodles is thankful for the 350+ puppies we have been able to place with forever families where they are incredibly loved. We are thankful for the connections we've made over the years, and the ongoing relationships we have because of our business.

We're thankful to God for the provision He supplies through Carrier Family Doodles, which enables us to work and minister as a family and serve Him more freely.

We are thankful for our adorable puppies, the smiles they bring, the love they give, and how we are able to play a small part in a "big picture" for people in need of a companion, family pet, or therapy/service dog.

Thanks to all of you who have supported and encouraged us here at Carrier Family Doodles! And if you're looking for a "little something" to be thankful for this holiday season, feel free to get in touch. 🐶💝🙂

11/15/2025

Congratulations, Bekah and Austin!

11/01/2025

Puppy surprises! 😍

With 4 years of mini Golden Mountain Doodles under our belt, not much surprises us with these little guys. But this recent bunch is a little different than our usual. Why?

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Normally, due to budget considerations (and those are real!) our more "designer" puppies (Merle and tri-color in particular) are slower to reserve, whereas our black/black & white get lots of inquiries. This time, the opposite is true! So, at the moment, we have an imbalance of the black/black & white puppies available.

But guess what? The black/black & white puppies go through ENS, get the same level of nurture and socialization, are astroturf potty-trained, go home with the same health warranty and genetic guarantee...you get the idea. The only thing "different" about these little guys is their color.

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

In a typical bunch of puppies, we see a mix of active and quiet, or "introvert" and "extrovert." For the most part, our current bunch is on the playful and extroverted side.

TBH, some people see the word "extroverted" and don't get in touch, because it's the calmer puppy they think they want. But I'll tell you what, the majority of people looking at Carrier Family Doodles want a family dog for their kids. In that case, it is RARE that I would recommend a "calm" or "introverted" puppy.

"Active" and "extroverted" does NOT usually mean that a puppy has Energizer-type energy (he keeps going, and going and going!). I can think of only 2-3 of our puppies that have been this way. Instead, the active puppy has a good level of puppy energy, and is active and engaging with people. They are "always on" and ready for anything. BUT, when they get some good puppy play, they typically do settle in for a good relax session with their people.

In contrast, an "introverted" puppy loves people and will play and socialize but (much like an introverted human) needs to withdraw and re-charge at a certain point. This type of puppy needs an open crate, snuggly bed, or place under a table or behind a couch where he can rest. When he's ready, he'll find his people again. As you can imagine, it can be a challenge to accommodate the introvert in a busier household.

Introverted puppies usually prefer lower-key environments and a certain amount of predictability, whereas the extroverts don't mind sudden changes, loud noises, or new people. Our extroverted puppies are really an ideal fit for an active family!

The great thing about our GMDs is that they are sociable and people loving, as well as eager-to-please. They are also quite intelligent. Combined, these character traits make our puppies highly trainable, so that even our most extroverted puppy quickly learns how to adapt to his environment, and becomes a much-loved member of the family.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!

09/02/2025

Our page stats tell me that photo posts are more popular than video. But I can't believe it! Who wouldn't prefer to see these three adorable Golden Mountain Doodles in "liva action?!" (And they're even more irresistible IRL!) 😍

08/28/2025

Amani is a gorgeous, tri-color Golden Mountain Doodle! What will she look like as an adult? 🤔 It's hard to say!

Dogs are typically genetically tested for 𝗳𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (uniform lightening of all colors) on the D-locus (where "dilution" is expressed). This is different from "𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴,"which is when the black parts of a dog's coat grow out as silver or gray in areas. There is no genetic test available for "graying," because even though it is known to occur, the markers that cause graying have not been reliably identified enough to be tested with confidence.

Two of our previous tri-color puppies have had some "graying" with age, which actually makes them look almost Merle-ish (and equally as gorgeous as a tri-color, in our opinion!).

Neither of Amani's parents carry the D-locus gene that is associated with fading. The only sign we have that Amani's coloring may change with time (possibly "graying") is that she has an increasing number of white hairs growing out around her eyes, where it was previously all black. What will be the effect? Only time will tell. But whoever scoops up this girl will likely love her just as much, either way! 🥰

08/24/2025

When we had studio photos taken for our first bunch of Golden Mountain Doodles back in 2021, they told us that 5-weeks was *the best* time. 📸 The puppies are just past their wobbly-legged stage, have gotten well used to people, and are ready for anything!

Now, we take our own studio photos, and we still wait for the 5-week mark. Boy, are they cute!

These Aussie Mountain Doodles (Aussiedoodle x Bernedoodle) put their best paw forward this week. 🐾 They are going to be a medium/standard size (50-60 lbs) when full grown. When we describe these puppies, words that come to mind are: 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, and 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. They are great if you have a more active lifestyle and want a companion that will keep pace with you. Usually, they are chosen as an ideal family pet, as they thrive on the hustle-and-bustle and ongoing attention.

What do you think of these 5-week photos? Which of these cuties catches your eye? (Shhh...don't tell, but my personal favorite is 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀. 😍 Twizzler is a close second; he really looks like he's smiling!)

08/14/2025

Unfurnished/Weakly Furnished--What does it mean?

Our second-generation cross (Goldendoodle x Bernedoodle) produces a small percentage of puppies that are "unfurnished" or, in some cases, "weakly furnished." We get lots of questions about this, so here's some info:

"Fully furnished" Doodles have the classic beard and "floof" around the eyes. They can be considered hypoallergenic and non-shedding in most cases.

By constrast, an "unfurnished" Doodle has a flat muzzle, like a Retriever, and often a flatter coat (although coat gene is separate from the furnishing gene, so some unfurnished can be wavy or curly-coated). Typically, they shed some. "How much" is anyone's guess, although it is usually light-to-moderate, and almost always much less than the "parent breeds" in the lineage.

A "weakly furnished" puppy has signs of furnishings, but they usually don't fully come in until the transition to the adult coat (6-ish months). A weakly furnished puppy may or may not shed. Sometimes level of shedding changes with the coat transition, and sometimes not.

What do ALL of these puppies have in common, regardless of furnishings? Carrier Family Doodles puppies go through Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), sound de-sensitization, and get LOTS of socialization and nurture. They're trained to an astro-turf potty system, which usually translates well to the great outdoors when the time comes. They're ready for anything: family pet, companion, or even possible therapy dog!

07/24/2025

Bekah is doing some research on the Golden Mountain Doodle. If you have one of our puppies, would you take this brief survey?
Survey link:

Help us learn more about the Golden Mountain Doodle by answering these questions about your GMD!