Need to make payments? We understand, so we now offer two buy now and pay later programs through PayPal. You can choose to pay for your puppy in 4 installments, or on a monthly puppy payment plan. You’ll see these options on your invoice for both the deposit to hold your puppy, and balance due at puppy pick-up. In either scenario, you take your puppy home on pick-up day!

We’ll also offer a “layaway” option in some situations. With this option, you can make small payments over time, until your puppy is ready to come home. In this option, the full price of the puppy must be paid before she goes home!

The deposit is non-refundable.

We plan litters, at least tentatively, based on the number of deposits we’ve received. Sometimes, a potential puppy buyer will choose NOT to do business with us because there are too many families already on a waiting list. So if you occupy a place on the waiting list and then opt out, we’ve not only lost your family but potentially other families who passed on our puppies due to a full waiting list. Also, we sometimes spend quite a bit of time speaking with the new puppy buyers by phone, text or email about dogs or raising puppies, and have often spent time taking and sending pictures, etc. So taking a deposit covers us for our time, but also helps us should we need to fill a spot on a waiting list or place a puppy in a home in the later stages of the process.

Nature is unpredictable.

When dealing with animals and nature, things can happen. Perhaps momma didn’t get pregnant (there are many things that can affect hormones and potentially cause problems with the momma getting pregnant) or there was a problem in the pregnancy. Maybe momma only had a few puppies when more were expected. Or, maybe one of the puppies isn’t healthy. These things happen and are often unavoidable. In situations like these, we will keep your place in line to choose and you can pick from a future litter. Additionally, while we’ll do our very best to match specific requests such as sex, hair type, hair color or size, these are traits that are out of our control and we cannot guarantee. If there is such a request that cannot be met, you are of course welcome to move your deposit to another future litter.

And please remember, dogs aren’t like humans! They cycle only 2 times per year, generally. So, in the unfortunate event that a pregnancy doesn’t take, the wait might be an additional 6-8 months. (Unless you choose to take a puppy from a different momma/litter…which is perfectly ok!)

Once a family chooses us and places a deposit, we make every effort to immediately welcome them into our Lost Creek family. The deposit not only locks in the family’s position to select a puppy, but also protects us in the event a family, for whatever reason, changes their mind.

Because most litters sell in advance of the puppies being born, a $200 deposit can hold your place to select. The deposit goes toward the balance of the puppy. (Balance is due at puppy pick-up.) We know that sometimes things change so if you need to wait longer before choosing your puppy, you can roll your deposit to future litters.The deposit reserves your spot on the selection list. 

1. PayPal, using a credit or debit card, or PayPal account. Use the email address lostcreekdoodles@gmail.com to place the deposit on PayPal, or if you prefer we can send you an invoice directly from PayPal. (NOTE: You do NOT need a PayPal account to place the deposit. You may use a credit or debit card and opt to place the deposit as a guest, without signing in.)
2. We’ll also accept Apple Pay, Zelle, or Venmo. Contact us for these options.

Methods of payment are as follows:

1. Cash, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cashier’s Check
2. Need to make payments? We understand, so we now offer two payment plan methods through PayPal. You can now choose to pay for your puppy in 4 installments, or on a monthly payment plan. You’ll see these options on your invoice for both the deposit to hold your puppy, and balance due at puppy pick-up. In either scenario, you take your puppy home on pick-up day!

Our medium and standard Doodle puppies cost $2,200 and our mini-Doodles cost $2,700, regardless of breed, color or sex. Our AKC English Labs are $1,750, but that price can change depending on the pup. (Changes are typically based on the dog’s size and structure, registration, etc.)

However, we occasionally offer specials due to holidays or maybe just because! Keep reading to learn more.

Methods of accepted payment are as follows:

1. Cash, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay
2. Need to make payments? We understand, so we now offer two payment plan methods through PayPal. You can now choose to pay for your puppy in 4 installments or on a monthly payment plan. If you pay using PayPal, you’ll see these options on your invoice for both the deposit to hold your puppy, and balance due at puppy pick-up. In either scenario, you take your puppy home on pick-up day!

How does the whole process work?

To reserve a spot to select from a future litter, we take a $200 deposit. This deposit will save your spot to select and usually guarantees that you get a puppy. The deposit goes toward the balance (balance is due at puppy pick-up.) Placing a deposit is the only way to make sure you’ll eventually have a selection.

We also offer an “Overflow List.” If you’d like your name to be placed on the overflow list, please mention this in the “about us” section on the contact page, or email us at Lostcreekdoodles@gmail.com. The Overflow List does not require a deposit, but there’s no guarantee there’ll be an available puppy. The Overflow List is not eligible for special or discount we might be running. We’ll contact you if/when there is a puppy available to select. The Overflow List works well for someone who’s in no hurry to get a puppy, who is open minded in regards to breed, sex, size and color and doesn’t mind paying full price for a puppy.

What about our Specials and occasional Discounts?

We offer specials from time to time, seasonal programs and we offer teacher, military and first responder discounts (so be sure to let us know). Or we might have a puppy that’s a little older in the event a family had a change of plans and had to wait for a future litter. In those cases, we sometimes have puppies for discounted prices. And occasionally we might have a very unique puppy (with very rare color patterns, for example), in which case the puppy might be a bit more expensive. So keep this in mind.

If you’re looking for an older dog, we sometimes have mommas or sires ready to retire. We don’t often have retiring dogs that need homes, but in those instances, the cost would be minimal – perhaps as little as simply the cost to update vaccinations if needed, get a new grooming and transport. (Most of these dogs are spoken for well in advance.) We’ve also decided to partner with more Guardian Families and that program might work for some select families who want a terrific new family member, but don’t have the money necessary to purchase a new pup or want an older dog. Guardian Families must complete a strict application process which usually includes a site visit to the guardian’s home. 

Next steps?

Click here to go to the Puppy Application and to receive information on currently available puppies, planned litters and current pricing and specials. 

We changed our visitation policy in 2019. We no longer allow families on site.

There are several reasons we no longer allow visits, the most important being the Parvo virus. With strangers coming on and off the property, we lose control of the most important aspect of our farm and our pups – dog health. The risk is significant. Parvo is a devastating disease that can kill entire litters very quickly. Parvo can live for months indoors, on clothing or on shoes, and can live for years in the right environments outdoors. And dog-to-dog contact is NOT required to pass the virus. The virus can be spread by simply walking through a contaminated parking lot or pet store, or from opening a door or a petting another dog. And Parvo isn’t the only risk!

There are of course other reasons we have decided to eliminate farm visits. The fear caused by Covid was another reason, as well as the general craziness and unpredictability of the world!

Ultimately, our first obligation is to provide your family with a healthy puppy.

We’ll send photos. Videos. We’ll do video calls. We’ll do our best to make the entire selection experience easy and fun. The bottom line is that we want you to have a happy, healthy family member for many years. We feel this is possibly the most difficult decision we’ve made, but maybe the most important.

We hope you understand!

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Raw Food Diets:

If you’re considering a raw food diet, we love the idea! We recommend you read this book, if you’re debating providing a raw food diet, or if you plan to feed raw food. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals, by Lew Olson, PhD. 

And, we recommend you try food from Raw Paws Pet Food. Raw Paws offers a wide variety of healthy items for your dog, and can ship food all across the nation. 

Yes, we do! We’ve owned many dogs and have tried many types of chew toys, treats, beds, crates, leashes and more. Click here to see our recommended dog & new puppy supply list. Or as always, message us with other questions.

Please click here to read about safe chew toys! In the meantime, we REALLY like these! => click here.

We strongly believe in crate training. Please click here for more information on crate training.

Doodles:

Because Doodles are mixed-breed dogs, they’re not eligible for AKC or any official type of registration. There are unofficial organizations that exist for registering mixed breeds, however because the large majority of our dog families are only searching for a Doodle for the purpose of finding a perfect family pet, we don’t participate. Feel free to ask us about this.

English Labs:

Our AKC English Labrador Retrievers come with limited AKC registration. This means that the puppies are registered, but that any litters produced by those puppies will not be eligible for registration. Nor can it enter into any breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, for: obedience, rally, agility, tracking, field trials, hunting tests, herding, lure coursing, earth dog, fast cat, CAT, scent work, junior showmanship, trick dog and CGC.

Our Lab lineage is outstanding. All parents have been tested for genetics and have passed tests for eyes, hips and elbows. 

YES! Your Doodle will need to be groomed. 

Dogs that shed rarely need grooming because they get rid of their fur naturally. So one of the downsides to a dog that sheds less, or none at all, is that he’ll need fairly regular baths and will need to be groomed from time to time. We groom our Doodles every few months, and bathe them only when needed. We groom some dogs ourselves and take others to a groomer. Many of our Doodle families do their own grooming as well.

It’s something to consider, but well worth it in our opinion in exchange for the terrific qualities of Doodle fur! Click here to read a little more about Doodle fur. Click here for links to grooming and bathing products that work well for Doodles!

In an effort to maintain the highest of standards on our farm in regards to dog health, we partner with select families as Guardian Families for our breeding female dogs. Guardian families keep our numbers here low enough to maintain excellent health and living conditions. The program also gives every girl the love and attention she deserves. And upon retirement, the female lives the rest of her life with her family. 

It is our first priority to provide a healthy home for our animals and to, ultimately, provide you with a well socialized, healthy puppy.

If you’d like more information on our Guardian Family Program, please click here. 

The puppies will go home 8-10 weeks after birth, as long as all are healthy and ready to go. 

Puppy selection – this is something that has changed through the years and especially during 2020. Due to Covid-19 and the general craziness that exists in the world these days, we’re no longer doing farm visits. This was a tough decision for us as we’ve always loved having families out to see the farm, the dogs, chickens and fainting goats! And to meet the family!

Ultimately, however, the main reason for keeping the public off the farm is for the health of the puppies. Our primary responsibility is to provide you with a healthy, well socialized puppy. We’re about an hour from the DFW Metroplex, and lots of families like to “shop” for puppies. There’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with this, however the risk of a stranger coming out to the farm after having visited a pet store or another breeder is extremely dangerous. The Parvo virus can live for months on shoes or clothing and we don’t want to take the risk that someone might track it in unknowingly after simply visiting a park or walking through a parking lot. Parvo can kill an entire litter of puppies quickly, and Parvo is just one of the concerns.

So having said all that, we intend to make the puppy selection process easy and fun. Once the puppies are 5-6 weeks old, Michele will begin reaching out to you, one family at a time, beginning with the first choice. She’ll send pictures and videos and can do Facetime, Telegram, Facebook or Duo video calls as needed. (If you use an android phone, Duo is a good alternative to Facetime.) Michele is very good at matching puppies with families in regards to desired temperament, so please feel free to give her all the details you can!

Once one family has chosen (or passed to the next litter), then Michele will contact the next. And so on…down the list.

*Note – each family will only have about 48 hours to select their puppy. This is so that every family has a chance to select their puppy and then prepare as needed for the puppy coming home. (We often have families from other states and they need time to plan trips or schedule airline transportation for their puppies.) We hope you understand this request and we appreciate your cooperation. As you can imagine, if every family took a week to decide, the process would simply take too long! Thank you again for your understanding.

The entire selection process usually takes about a week. We haven’t had any issues with this approach. In fact, it’s worked very well! Families have been happy with their new little ones and all have appreciated our efforts to keep their pups safe.

As always, please feel free to email or text with comments or questions.

This is a question we hear often. There are exceptions, but we’ve found that *most* boys have certain personalities and *most* girls have certain traits. It’s wise to consider this before picking your new family member.

Please feel free to discuss this with us for specific help choosing your new puppy. The added information will be hugely beneficial!

Our farm is located in Jack County, in north Texas. But if you’re from some place “far away”, don’t worry! We have puppy families in Southern California, New Mexico, Boston, Colorado, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and many other places. And of course all over Texas!

So how can you get a puppy from us, if you don’t live right down the street? Again, don’t worry! We have options and we do our best to make it fun and easy. Click here if you live in another state and click here to see more information about getting your puppy home.

Holiday special: We’re currently offering a 10% discount OR free delivery (within the State of Texas) for families joining one of our waiting lists. By placing a deposit and joining a waiting list, it helps us better plan and prepare for future litters.

Please click here for this information.

Yes! We have many families who have adopted puppies from all over the United States. When it comes time to get your puppy home, you have 3 options:

1. You can pick your puppy up at DFW airport. We can discuss the airlines’ guidelines and help you through purchasing your ticket. It has worked well for other families! We’ll meet you at the gate between your flights. This is usually the most affordable option. The balance due for the puppy is paid upon our meeting at the airport. (See travel rates below.)
2. We can deliver your puppy to you. This is a good option if for some reason you can’t travel. You would need to meet us at the major airport closest to your area. In this scenario, you can rest assured your puppy is in the most caring hands and that we’ll make every effort to make the trip easy on your new little one! With this option, the balance is due before we travel to you.
3. We have used Pet Nanny services in the past and they have worked well. This is a good option if you can’t travel, but want your puppy delivered by a dependable individual who understands the process. Pet/flight nannies are usually airline employees (typically off-duty flight attendants), so they are very comfortable with the entire process. We can provide a specific name if needed. In this scenario, the balance is due when the Pet Nanny takes the puppy from us.

You can see information about our delivery rates by clicking here. (If you live within driving distance.)

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies. The disease most often strikes in pups between six and 20 weeks old, but older animals are sometimes also affected.

Baker Institute for Animal Health

The Canine Parvovirus is a very real threat to young puppies. In fact, Parvo (CPV), is the primary reason we stopped allowing families onto the farm several years ago. (We now use a remote/virtual puppy selection process.) Parvo can be fatal for young puppies, so it’s imperative it be taken seriously.

Puppies have some natural protection for the first few weeks of life thanks to antibodies that momma carries. They’re not completely safe, however, and especially once momma weans the pups, the puppy is at great risk. We therefore typically start vaccinating puppies at around 6 weeks of age. 

Since our puppies usually go home between 8 and 10 weeks, it’s possible that your puppy could have 2 or 3 Parvo vaccinations. In any instance, it’s important we communicate about this and you pay very close attention to instructions for care until YOUR vet gives you the final ok, indicating it’s completely safe for your puppy to be out in public.

Here are a few things to remember when your puppy comes home:

1. Your puppy is NOT considered protected until after the 3rd vaccination. We have spoken with vets recently who are now administrating 5 (FIVE!) rounds of Parvo vaccinations, rather than the customary 3. Please speak with your vet at your puppy’s first vet check. Some parts of the country are more at risk than others. (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Mississippi are typically at the top of the list for most at risk.)
2. Full protection may take up to one week after the final dose! 
3. We send home health records with all puppies and this includes proof of vaccines we’ve given the puppy. However, some vets still prefer to start the vaccination process over. This is up to the discretion of your vet and we encourage you to follow the lead of your vet. 
4. Until your puppy is fully immune, which means YOUR VET has given you the “all-clear”, avoid public places that are higher risk. Those place might include, but are not limited to: public parks; gas stations; pet stores; dog parks; neighborhoods; etc. 
5. It’s important, therefore, to keep your puppy in well-known places until she is fully immune. Backyards are usually ok. Front yards, unless it’s a fenced yard, is not ok. The general rule is this: avoid ANY areas where other unknown dogs may have been. It’s better to train inside the home and deal with a few accidents for a few weeks than to risk it! 
6. We highly recommend a puppy vet check as soon as possible once your puppy comes home. 
7. Other family pets, assuming they’re fully vaccinated, are safe for new puppies. (As long as that dog is also kept in safe areas. There could be a potential risk if another household pet is allowed to roam freely where other unknown dogs might exist. It’s very possible for the virus to be tracked into your home, putting the new puppy at risk.)
8. Puppy pick-up & the ride home: We don’t recommend allowing your new puppy to walk or potty in public places on the way home. In fact, we don’t even recommend letting your puppy’s feet touch the ground until you get to your home. As I’ve explained to many families, it’s better to have an accident or two in the car than to risk exposure to Parvo on your puppies journey to your home! Please see the “preparing for your Puppy” email for more information and tips for your puppy’s coming home day!

Our puppies go home between 8 and 10 weeks of age. Sometimes puppies must stay a little longer if they’re not as physically developed, but this is not typical. We usually schedule pickup for the weekend following the litter’s 8 week birthday.

If for some reason you can’t pick the puppy up on the designated weekend, we can board the puppy. We charge $20/day for boarding. We will require you to purchase a small crate for your puppy that we will use while we hold the puppy. (Like this one.) If the puppy stays long enough to have an additional round of vaccinations, then you must pay for that vet visit. (Additional vet visits due to illness or injury at this time is the responsibility of the pet owner.) The good news is that the boarding time will be beneficial for your puppy! We will continue socialization and will even begin crate/potty training while he’s here!

There is no boarding fee if the puppy must stay longer due to developmental reasons.

We can meet families here in Jacksboro, when the puppies are between 8 and 10 weeks old (depending on the litter). We don’t meet here at the farm, but rather we’ll meet at a location nearby.

We’ll begin talking with you about pick-up after you select your puppy, usually around 5 or 6 weeks of age.

We are willing to meet your family closer to your home to make your trip shorter. We charge a flat rate for delivery – 65 cents/mile, round trip. (Only slightly higher than the number taken directly from the Texas Comptrollers office for mileage reimbursement.) (Sometimes the rate is a little higher, depending on the route and if it involves traveling through certain cities.) We have been forced to raise delivery rates due to significant, unexpected changes in fuel price. (Click here to see an example!) Below are prices for us to meet in a few locations here in Texas or nearby. These are locations we use often:

• Dallas – $130
• DFW Airport – $110
• Waco – $200
• Abilene – $160
• Oklahoma City – $235
• Tyler – $260
• Lubbock – $300
• Austin – $300
• Midland/Odessa – $375
• San Antonio – $350
• Amarillo – $370
• Houston – $435
• Little Rock, AR – $540
• Denver, CO – $800

IMPORTANT: 2024 special: We’re currently offering a 10% discount, free delivery (within the State of Texas) or $500 toward any training program for families joining one of our waiting lists. By placing a deposit and joining a waiting list, it helps us better plan and prepare for future litters. 

For those families who live in other states, we can deliver in 3 ways:

1. We’ll meet you at DFW Airport, outside at arrival/ticketing. (You pay for your transportation.) Our fee for delivering to DFW Airport is $110.
2. We will bring your puppy to you. You meet us at the airport nearest you. (Price will be added to puppy total.) 50% of total cost must be paid before the trip, with remainder paid at puppy pick-up.
3. We have used the Pet-Nanny service and have had terrific experiences with them. We can help you arrange this, but you pay the Pet-Nanny directly. The full balance for the puppy will be paid when the Pet-Nanny takes possession of the puppy.
4. We are willing to drive farther to meet you. (We have met families in Tennessee and Denver.) We’ll charge a minimum of $.80/mile for those deliveries.

Our farm is located in Jack County, in north Texas. But if you’re from some place “far away”, don’t worry! We have puppy families in Southern California, New Mexico, Boston, Colorado, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and many other places. And of course all over Texas!

So how can you get a puppy from us, if you don’t live right down the street? Again, don’t worry! We have options and we do our best to make it fun and easy. Click here if you live in another state and click here to see more information about getting your puppy home.

Holiday special: We’re currently offering a 10% discount OR free delivery (within the State of Texas) for families joining one of our waiting lists. By placing a deposit and joining a waiting list, it helps us better plan and prepare for future litters.

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies. The disease most often strikes in pups between six and 20 weeks old, but older animals are sometimes also affected.

Baker Institute for Animal Health

The Canine Parvovirus is a very real threat to young puppies. In fact, Parvo (CPV), is the primary reason we stopped allowing families onto the farm several years ago. (We now use a remote/virtual puppy selection process.) Parvo can be fatal for young puppies, so it’s imperative it be taken seriously.

Puppies have some natural protection for the first few weeks of life thanks to antibodies that momma carries. They’re not completely safe, however, and especially once momma weans the pups, the puppy is at great risk. We therefore typically start vaccinating puppies at around 6 weeks of age. 

Since our puppies usually go home between 8 and 10 weeks, it’s possible that your puppy could have 2 or 3 Parvo vaccinations. In any instance, it’s important we communicate about this and you pay very close attention to instructions for care until YOUR vet gives you the final ok, indicating it’s completely safe for your puppy to be out in public.

Here are a few things to remember when your puppy comes home:

1. Your puppy is NOT considered protected until after the 3rd vaccination. We have spoken with vets recently who are now administrating 5 (FIVE!) rounds of Parvo vaccinations, rather than the customary 3. Please speak with your vet at your puppy’s first vet check. Some parts of the country are more at risk than others. (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Mississippi are typically at the top of the list for most at risk.)
2. Full protection may take up to one week after the final dose! 
3. We send home health records with all puppies and this includes proof of vaccines we’ve given the puppy. However, some vets still prefer to start the vaccination process over. This is up to the discretion of your vet and we encourage you to follow the lead of your vet. 
4. Until your puppy is fully immune, which means YOUR VET has given you the “all-clear”, avoid public places that are higher risk. Those place might include, but are not limited to: public parks; gas stations; pet stores; dog parks; neighborhoods; etc. 
5. It’s important, therefore, to keep your puppy in well-known places until she is fully immune. Backyards are usually ok. Front yards, unless it’s a fenced yard, is not ok. The general rule is this: avoid ANY areas where other unknown dogs may have been. It’s better to train inside the home and deal with a few accidents for a few weeks than to risk it! 
6. We highly recommend a puppy vet check as soon as possible once your puppy comes home. 
7. Other family pets, assuming they’re fully vaccinated, are safe for new puppies. (As long as that dog is also kept in safe areas. There could be a potential risk if another household pet is allowed to roam freely where other unknown dogs might exist. It’s very possible for the virus to be tracked into your home, putting the new puppy at risk.)
8. Puppy pick-up & the ride home: We don’t recommend allowing your new puppy to walk or potty in public places on the way home. In fact, we don’t even recommend letting your puppy’s feet touch the ground until you get to your home. As I’ve explained to many families, it’s better to have an accident or two in the car than to risk exposure to Parvo on your puppies journey to your home! Please see the “preparing for your Puppy” email for more information and tips for your puppy’s coming home day!

Puppies are a significant investment of time, money and love! Are they worth protecting with insurance? Many of our families say yes. Please click here to read about Pet Insurance, why you might want it, and the best ways to get your new family member covered.

Yes, we offer a 2 year hereditary health guarantee against genetic defects. Details are in the contract/health guarantee paperwork that you receive when you place your deposit.

Yes. Worms are a common problem anytime puppies get to spend time outdoors, especially around other animals. We take pride in having a clean, safe, healthy farm and we also take pride in our puppy socialization techniques. Being outside and around other animals is part of this socialization process. We therefore typically deworm the puppies at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. 

HOWEVER, it’s important for all new puppy owners to read through the following information: 

“Nobody likes to think of their dog having worms, but there’s nothing unusual about it – in fact, your puppy or dog has probably had them at some point in their lives! … Most puppies are actually born with worms, which are contracted from their mother’s milk…” [Purina.com – click here for link to article.]

“Many pet parents that come into the office think that their dog couldn’t possibly get worms for one reason or another. But every dog is at risk for worms, no matter where they live or how much time they spend outside.” [Hector Joy, DVM, PetMD.com. Click here for link to article.]

“Just about every dog on the planet is infested with worms to some degree.” [dogtime.com – Click here for a link to the article.]

“…it would probably surprise you to know that mother dogs are most often the cause of a newborn puppies’ worms.” [Pestshero.com – Click here for the article.]

Worms and other parasites are common…almost to the point that they should be expected. A puppy can get worms several ways, including from his/her momma. Worms can be passed from mother to puppy before birth in utero, and both round worms and hook worms can be passed through the mother’s milk when nursing. And the cycle can be very difficult to break. Click here to read a little more about the subject.

Second point, don’t panic if your vet tells you that your puppy has worms. While it’s not routine, it does happen, and sometimes new puppy parents are surprised to get this news. It doesn’t mean the puppy is unhealthy and it doesn’t mean the puppy was raised in poor conditions. Rather, it’s a fairly common situation and is pretty normal in an environment like ours. 

We raise our puppies on a farm. We like to offer as much socialization as possible and therefore will usually try to get the puppies plenty of fresh air and sunlight as they grow older. (Click to see Remy the 8 week old Bordoodle meeting some of the animals.) Additionally, the mommas spend time outside, playing and getting exercise. They stay in the main yard exclusively when pregnant and nursing, but at other times they’ll often make trips with me out to the stock tank and into the big pasture to check on the goats, bees, and other things. What I’m saying is that while we have very happy, healthy animals, it’s virtually impossible to prevent our adult dogs from picking up parasites. (Click to watch some of Lotties puppies meet some of the farm animals!)

We do our very best to break the cycle of parasites, should there be any present, before we send your puppies home. But occasionally, you may need to continue treatment for a few weeks after you get your puppy. Treatment is usually simple and affordable, and shouldn’t be hard on your puppy.

Lastly, having said all of this, we advise you to keep an eye on your pup and if you notice any of these symptoms, take him/her to the vet.  

• Weight loss
• Swollen belly
• Cough
• Diarrhea (especially with blood)
• Vomiting
• Weakness or indifference (a change in behavior)

Most worms can’t be seen with the naked eye, and even though they’re common and easily treated, it can become serious, especially with a small puppy.

Yes, all puppies will be vaccinated as is age appropriate when they get to your home. Be sure to read more about vaccinations on the “Preparing for Your Puppy Page” before your puppy goes home! (You’ll receive a link to that page when the puppies are about 6-7 weeks.) Click here to read more about the Parvovirus and vaccinations for Parvo.

YES! All of our puppies come home with a microchip that’s implanted and ready to go. You may choose to activate it and subscribe to the service, or not. (Details are provided in your puppy’s go-home day packet.)

If you choose to not have your puppy chipped with us, we recommend you get one at your trusted vet.

Click the image below to see some of the benefits that come with the microchip. We only purchase the chip for you and implant the chip. You will be required to subscribe to their monitoring service before taking your pup home. Currently, their service is $19.95/year.

Click here to read about the Baxter and Bella program. It’s affordable, and a great fit for most families! We highly recommend it.

We strongly believe in crate training. Please click here for more information on crate training.

Please click here to read our 3 part series on potty training puppies using a crate. Always feel free to email or text with follow up questions.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Baxter & Bella. Baxter & Bella is an online training program that you get for life. This is the most thorough and effective program we’ve come across and we believe it will help many dog owners – both new puppy owners as well as families with older dogs. Click here for more information and be sure to use code LOSTCREEK to save 25%.

We also have limited 1 on 1 training programs that we offer here on the farm. All require your pup to stay with us for 1-4 weeks. We’ll train basic obedience commands and help with potty training if necessary. Click here for more information.

Please contact us with questions.

DOODLES!

For DOODLES, we offer several terrific breeds. We primarily offer the following, and will have these puppies several times per year:

• Bordoodles, possibly the smartest of the Doodles!
• Goldendoodles, perhaps the best all around family dog!
• Australian Mountain Doodles, playful perfection!

We’ll offer these breeds from time to time:

• English Labradoodles, even better than “America’s most popular dog,” the Lab? These Labradoodles descend from our incredible lines of English Labs.
• Pyredoodles, the gentle giants.

AKC English Labrador Retrievers

We offer structurally and genetically superior AKC English Labrador Retrievers for hunters or for the family looking for the All-American family dog. The Lab is America’s most popular AKC dog for 31 years running for a reason! Our English line is breathtaking. Click here to learn more about them.

After this year (2023), we’ll no longer offer mini-Aussiedoodles at Lost Creek. We do, however, have an affiliate breeder who offers AMAZING puppies! We’ve known the folks at Longhorn Kennels for many years and there’s no breeder who does it better. They offer mini-Aussiedoodles, mini-Australian Shepherds and Toy Poodles. Click here => Longhorn Kennels to visit their website or visit them on Facebook here => click here.

Be sure to tell them we sent you, and if you choose one of their pups, we’ll send you a special gift!

Doodles:

Because Doodles are mixed-breed dogs, they’re not eligible for AKC or any official type of registration. There are unofficial organizations that exist for registering mixed breeds, however because the large majority of our dog families are only searching for a Doodle for the purpose of finding a perfect family pet, we don’t participate. Feel free to ask us about this.

English Labs:

Our AKC English Labrador Retrievers come with limited AKC registration. This means that the puppies are registered, but that any litters produced by those puppies will not be eligible for registration. Nor can it enter into any breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, for: obedience, rally, agility, tracking, field trials, hunting tests, herding, lure coursing, earth dog, fast cat, CAT, scent work, junior showmanship, trick dog and CGC.

Our Lab lineage is outstanding. All parents have been tested for genetics and have passed tests for eyes, hips and elbows. 

Puppies are a significant investment of time, money and love! Are they worth protecting with insurance? Many of our families say yes. Please click here to read about Pet Insurance, why you might want it, and the best ways to get your new family member covered.

Yes, we offer a 2 year hereditary health guarantee against genetic defects. Details are in the contract/health guarantee paperwork that you receive when you place your deposit.

Yes. Worms are a common problem anytime puppies get to spend time outdoors, especially around other animals. We take pride in having a clean, safe, healthy farm and we also take pride in our puppy socialization techniques. Being outside and around other animals is part of this socialization process. We therefore typically deworm the puppies at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. 

HOWEVER, it’s important for all new puppy owners to read through the following information: 

“Nobody likes to think of their dog having worms, but there’s nothing unusual about it – in fact, your puppy or dog has probably had them at some point in their lives! … Most puppies are actually born with worms, which are contracted from their mother’s milk…” [Purina.com – click here for link to article.]

“Many pet parents that come into the office think that their dog couldn’t possibly get worms for one reason or another. But every dog is at risk for worms, no matter where they live or how much time they spend outside.” [Hector Joy, DVM, PetMD.com. Click here for link to article.]

“Just about every dog on the planet is infested with worms to some degree.” [dogtime.com – Click here for a link to the article.]

“…it would probably surprise you to know that mother dogs are most often the cause of a newborn puppies’ worms.” [Pestshero.com – Click here for the article.]

Worms and other parasites are common…almost to the point that they should be expected. A puppy can get worms several ways, including from his/her momma. Worms can be passed from mother to puppy before birth in utero, and both round worms and hook worms can be passed through the mother’s milk when nursing. And the cycle can be very difficult to break. Click here to read a little more about the subject.

Second point, don’t panic if your vet tells you that your puppy has worms. While it’s not routine, it does happen, and sometimes new puppy parents are surprised to get this news. It doesn’t mean the puppy is unhealthy and it doesn’t mean the puppy was raised in poor conditions. Rather, it’s a fairly common situation and is pretty normal in an environment like ours. 

We raise our puppies on a farm. We like to offer as much socialization as possible and therefore will usually try to get the puppies plenty of fresh air and sunlight as they grow older. (Click to see Remy the 8 week old Bordoodle meeting some of the animals.) Additionally, the mommas spend time outside, playing and getting exercise. They stay in the main yard exclusively when pregnant and nursing, but at other times they’ll often make trips with me out to the stock tank and into the big pasture to check on the goats, bees, and other things. What I’m saying is that while we have very happy, healthy animals, it’s virtually impossible to prevent our adult dogs from picking up parasites. (Click to watch some of Lotties puppies meet some of the farm animals!)

We do our very best to break the cycle of parasites, should there be any present, before we send your puppies home. But occasionally, you may need to continue treatment for a few weeks after you get your puppy. Treatment is usually simple and affordable, and shouldn’t be hard on your puppy.

Lastly, having said all of this, we advise you to keep an eye on your pup and if you notice any of these symptoms, take him/her to the vet.  

• Weight loss
• Swollen belly
• Cough
• Diarrhea (especially with blood)
• Vomiting
• Weakness or indifference (a change in behavior)

Most worms can’t be seen with the naked eye, and even though they’re common and easily treated, it can become serious, especially with a small puppy.

Yes, all puppies will be vaccinated as is age appropriate when they get to your home. Be sure to read more about vaccinations on the “Preparing for Your Puppy Page” before your puppy goes home! (You’ll receive a link to that page when the puppies are about 6-7 weeks.) Click here to read more about the Parvovirus and vaccinations for Parvo.

YES! All of our puppies come home with a microchip that’s implanted and ready to go. You may choose to activate it and subscribe to the service, or not. (Details are provided in your puppy’s go-home day packet.)

If you choose to not have your puppy chipped with us, we recommend you get one at your trusted vet.

Click the image below to see some of the benefits that come with the microchip. We only purchase the chip for you and implant the chip. You will be required to subscribe to their monitoring service before taking your pup home. Currently, their service is $19.95/year.