Price & Policies

The cost of an Australian Labradoodle puppy from Big Rock Labradoodles is structured to include an initial reservation fee and a final payment after puppy visitation has been held. The reservation fee is $500, which secures your position on our waitlist. The final payment for your puppy is $3,000, bringing the total cost to $3,500. Please note that the goods and services tax (g.s.t.) will be added to these amounts.

For Canadian buyers, we exclusively accept payment through email transfer or Square, ensuring a seamless and secure transaction.

For our United States customers, payments are made in US dollars and are GST-exempt. We utilize Square.

** All payments through Square will include a processing fee.

No, deposits are not refundable.

In the event that you choose to not go ahead with a puppy, this non-refundable payment shall be considered good and valuable consideration for time and service by the breeder. You will also have the option to delay adoption for a period of not more than two years, and the reservation fee will remain in place.

The adoption process for bringing one of our Australian Labradoodles into your family is thorough and thoughtful, designed to ensure the best fit between you and your new puppy. It begins with your initial contact through our Adoption Application Form, followed by a get-to-know-you phase where we communicate about your preferences and our available litters. Once you’re ready, a reservation fee is required to secure your place on the waitlist.

The journey continues with litter announcements and regular updates, including completing our Puppy Personality Poll to aid us in matching you with the ideal puppy based on lifestyle compatibility. A virtual visit introduces you to the lively puppies, and after this, the final payment is due. Temperament testing at 8 weeks helps us finalize the perfect puppy match for you, and finally, at 9 to 10 weeks old, your puppy is ready to join your family.

For a detailed step-by-step breakdown, please visit our Adoption Process Page.

As litters are born, we contact everyone on our waitlist in order of the reservation fee placement date. You will have the option to join or pass on each litter presented to you for consideration. You’ll have up to two years in which to choose your litter.

The length of our wait list fluctuates throughout the year based on the number of litters we have and the interest in our puppies. To get the most accurate information on our current wait times, please contact us directly. We can provide you with an update and help you understand what to expect when you decide to add a Big Rock Labradoodle to your family.

No, you will not be able to choose your own puppy. We have a specialized process to match puppies with their new families. We take into account:

• Your preferences for sex, size, and colour.
• The puppy’s temperament,
• The lifestyle information you provide
• and other relevant factors to ensure that each puppy is matched with the right forever home.

We match puppies to families based on a comprehensive understanding of both the puppies’ individual temperaments and the lifestyles and preferences of each family. Our matching process involves several steps:

1. Review of your Adoption Application Form to understand your family dynamics and preferences.
2. Evaluation of your responses to our Puppy Personality Poll, which gives us further insight into your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a dog.
3. Observation of the puppies’ growth and development from weeks 5-8.
4. Careful evaluation of behaviors and personalities through temperament testing conducted around 8 weeks of age.

By combining these elements, we can make informed decisions about which puppy will be the best fit for your home, ensuring a harmonious match that benefits both the puppy and your family.

While we understand the excitement and desire to meet our breeding dogs and puppies in person, their health and safety are our top priorities. To protect our young puppies from potential illnesses and stress, we do not offer in-person visitations at our facility when there are puppies under 8 weeks of age. However, we provide a comprehensive virtual visitation experience. Learn more about our Visitation Policy and Virtual Visitations.

We do a complete Australian Labradoodle genetic panel on all of our breeding dogs, as well as physical eye clearances and OFA hip and elbow screening. Learn more about our health screening on the Health Testing Page.

Yes, we have a health guarantee. Learn more about our Health Guarantee on our Policy page.

Yes, our Australian Labradoodle puppies are both vaccinated and microchipped.

We have a holistic approach to neutering, which includes delaying sterilization until full canine growth has been allowed to occur.

Our Australian Labradoodle puppies go to their forever homes at 9-10 weeks of age.

We don’t ship puppies in cargo. We require someone to fly with the puppy in cabin. This can be yourself, or you can hire our puppy nanny.

If your puppy is too big to fly in cabin, they can go “on board” basically as oversized baggage. Again, someone must be on the flight. Ideally, it is a direct flight. Airlines do charge a fee for “animal in cabin” as well as “animal in hold”. We can assist you in finding the best airlines and navigating this process.

We provide our puppies with a rich and positive socialization experience that prepares them for a happy and fulfilling life with their new families. We take great care to ensure that each puppy receives individual attention and support to help them thrive emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. To learn more, visit our Enrichment & Socialization page.

Absolutely! We prioritize preparing our puppies for their transition to their forever homes, and potty training is a crucial part of that process. While each puppy is unique and may require some adjustment, we start the potty training process early on to instill good habits.

By the time your puppy comes home, they will have received foundational training and guidance in using a designated potty area. We’ll also provide you with tips, resources, and ongoing support to help continue the potty training journey seamlessly at home.

Rest assured, we’re committed to setting you and your new furry family member up for success from day one!

Yes. Crate training is an essential part of our puppy rearing program at Big Rock Labradoodles. By the time your puppy is ready to join your family, they will have been introduced to their crate in a positive and gentle manner.

Crate training provides your puppy with a safe and cozy space to call their own, helping them feel secure and giving you peace of mind when you can’t supervise them directly. We focus on making the crate a positive experience, gradually introducing your puppy to it and associating it with comfort and security.

We’ll also provide you with guidance on how to continue crate training at home, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and your new furry family member. With patience, consistency, and lots of positive reinforcement, your puppy will soon come to love their crate as their own little den.

We make sure you’re fully prepared for this new adventure. To learn more, please visit our Prepare for Puppy page.

Very rarely do we have older dogs or retired breeding dogs available for adoption to loving forever homes. When we do, they’ve been returned to us, typically due to significant changes within the family structure.  These dogs have either completed their breeding careers, are close to completing, or were pet family members from the start.

Our older dogs and retired breeders are typically well-socialized, crate trained, and accustomed to home life. They make wonderful companions and bring a wealth of love and experience to their new families.

Yes, we are proud to offer a guardian home program for select dogs in our breeding program. Our guardian home program allows qualified families to provide loving homes for our breeding dogs.

Guardian homes play a vital role in our breeding program by providing our breeding dogs with the individual attention, love, and care they deserve in a family environment. This arrangement allows our breeding dogs to have the best of both worlds – the love and attention of a forever family and the opportunity to contribute to our breeding program when needed.

If you’re interested in becoming a guardian home for one of our breeding dogs, please visit our Guardian Home page to learn more. When you’re ready, you can submit our Guardian Home Application. We’d love to discuss the possibility of welcoming you into our extended Big Rock Labradoodles family!