Common Questions About Our Puppies

Our puppies follow a comprehensive vaccination schedule to ensure their health and safety:

• 5 weeks – First DAPP vaccine
• 6 weeks – Kennel Cough vaccine
• 7 weeks – Second DAPP vaccine
• Every 3 weeks up to 13 weeks – Additional DAPP doses
• 16 weeks – Rabies vaccine

We feed Purina Pro Plan Chicken and Rice for puppies under two years old, providing balanced nutrition for healthy growth.

Yes! We recommend NuVet Supplements to support overall health, boost the immune system, and promote a shiny coat.

Our puppies live in a puppy nursery and go outside daily for walks. They are taught to follow off-leash from a young age, but unless enrolled in our training program, they do not receive additional formal training.

We expose our puppies to children, other dogs, and farm animals daily, helping them develop into well-adjusted, confident companions.

We follow natural breeding cycles and never force breedings. Our dogs determine their own heat cycles, ensuring ethical breeding practices.

We offer three package options:
Basic Package: Puppy folder with paperwork, a bag of food, and NuVet vitamin samples.
Standard Package (+$50): Includes everything in the Basic Package plus a leash, collar, blanket, and puppy pads.
Deluxe Package (+$125): Includes everything in the Standard Package plus a slicker brush, puppy bowls, two rope toys, a heartbeat puppy, a crinkle toy, and chew bones.

We recommend bringing a crate for transportation. If holding your puppy, bring old towels or paper towels in case of car sickness.

Most puppies take 2-3 weeks to fully adjust. We follow the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 Days: Decompression and adjustment to their new environment.
3 Weeks: Learning your routine and feeling more comfortable.
3 Months: Fully settling into their new home.

Doodles should be groomed every 6-8 weeks, either professionally or at home, to maintain a healthy coat.

We have been breeding for 20+ years. Alton started with other breeds in 2001 but has focused on Doodles and Retrievers for over 15 years.

We suggest having the following essentials ready:
Puppy pads
Toys (hard, soft, squeaky, chew toys)
Puppy enzyme cleaner for accidents
Collar and leash
Lots of treats for training

Yes! We offer several delivery options:
Hagerstown, MD & Strasburg, VA: $175
Home delivery: $1.75 per mile one way + $25 toll charge
Flight nanny service: Cost depends on flight prices (puppies are always transported by an Albark staff member).

Yes! We welcome visitors by appointment every day except Sunday.

We breed medium and standard sizes:

Bernedoodles: Medium – 45 lbs full grown, Standard – 80 lbs full grown
Goldendoodles: Medium – 40 lbs full grown, Standard – 65-70 lbs full grown

Unless enrolled in our puppy training program, older puppies do not receive formal training.