Here’s how to join the 1800+ families who have found their new best friend at AwesomeDoodle

1. Instant approval

To learn about our fees, how we raise our puppies, how to join our wait list, and how to get approved, inquire here.

2. Secure your position on our wait list

Just $100 (credited toward any puppy) will secure your spot on our wait list, and give you instant access to our VIP Puppy Training Academy. This also gives you the ability to join the wait list(s) for any litters on our upcoming litter page.  You are never locked into a specific litter at AwesomeDoodle.

3. Pick your puppy

When you’ve found your perfect puppy, a $200 down payment will reserve your puppy until go home time. You can choose an available puppy now, or choose a puppy from one of our upcoming litters.

Step 1:  Sign up

Before you sign up, read this page! Almost all your questions related to picking a puppy will be answered here.

Q. How long does it take to get approved to get an AwesomeDoodle Puppy?
A. Almost all approvals are done same day (depending on your household arrangements). Once approved, you can pick an available puppy on the same day, or let us know what upcoming litters you like.

Q. If I were to sign up today, when will I get to pick a puppy?
A. That depends on several factors, but mostly how flexible you are as far as color/size/gender/location.  We often have available puppies that you could choose today!  We typically have 2-4 litters per month, so our wait list tends to move quickly.   For the most part, the more specific you are, the longer your wait will be. In general our average wait time is just a couple weeks.

Q. If I sign up today, where would I be on on your waiting list?
A. Your “number” on any given litter list is really irrelevant, because everyone is waiting on different things, and we never force anyone to choose a puppy from a certain litter.  For example, you may be 8th on a litter’s list, but 5 of the families ahead of you pass, giving you a chance to pick a puppy.  Or you may be 6th on a list and open to both genders, but everyone ahead of you only want a female.  This would give you first choice of the males.

Q. When I sign up, am I locked into a certain litter or breed?
A. Unlike most dog breeders, with AwesomeDoodle, you are not locked into a certain litter, gender, or color. You will add yourself to the litter lists you like, but we don’t force you to pick a puppy until you find the one that is best for you, when the timing is right. When we offer you a puppy, you’re welcome to pick or pass (with no penalty).

Q. After I get signed up, when will you contact me about picking a puppy?
In order to be contacted about a litter, you must add yourself to the wait list for that litter. We will contact you a few days before we do puppy picks for that litter.

Q. I want something very specific. How long would the wait be for a certain gender, certain size, and certain color?
Your best bet would be to look at the upcoming litters and see if there is a litter that MIGHT have the puppy you want in it.

Q. How will I get my puppy home, once I pick it?
A. You can drive or fly, or we can help you hire someone to come get your puppy for you. Read here for our suggested pick up / delivery options.

Q. What if I pick a puppy that is not within driving distance? I don’t want my puppy riding on a plane; that’s dangerous!
A. No it’s not. The majority of our puppies go home on airplanes, riding under the seat with their owners, or a puppy nanny. We do not “cargo” ship puppies as that can be more risky and stressful for a puppy.

Q. Can I call you and ask questions about getting a puppy?
A. We are happy to talk on the phone with you to say hi! We love meeting our new puppy owners. However we don’t answer puppy questions over the phone. Please use email to ask your questions. Then you’ll have written record of what we told you.

Q.  Do you put families ahead of me on the wait list if they pay more?
A.  NO! Unfortunately this is common with many dog breeders, but not at AwesomeDoodle. At AwesomeDoodle, no one who signed up after you, will be able to pick a puppy before you, regardless of their preferences, how much they pay, or how much we like them.

Step 2: Join the Litter List(s) you like

Once you’re signed up, you’ll add yourself to all the litter lists in which you’re interested.

Q. Can I join the wait list for multiple litters?
A. Yes

Q. I joined the wait list for a litter first. Does that mean I get to pick from that litter first?
A. No, we ALWAYS offer puppies in the order of the date the initial down payment is made.

Q. I don’t want to sign up and pay a down payment. Can I get on your wait list and pay the down payment when I pick a puppy?
A. No and Yes. No, you can’t get on our list until you pay the initial down payment, but the good news it is only $100 to secure your pick position on our list, and your down payment also includes our $99 Very Important Puppy Academy membership. We suggest you wait until you’re serious about getting a puppy from AwesomeDoodle, and ready to sign up and place your initial $100 down payment, but even if you decide you don’t want a puppy right now, you’ve got TWO YEARS to pick a puppy, and your name will continue to rise to the top of our list, giving you pick of the litter, when you decide you are ready.

More good news, you don’t have any more than the $100 until YOU are READY to pick your puppy. When it’s time to reserve your puppy, we will ask for an additional $200 down payment. All $300 goes toward the fee for your puppy.

Q. Can I remove myself from the wait list for a certain litter?
A. Yes. You can change your mind as much as you like. Our website knows what litters you like, and you’re welcome to add / remove yourself from as many litters as you want.

Q. If I add myself to a wait list, does that mean I’ll get to pick a puppy from that litter?
A. Not necessarily.  We always offer puppies in order of the initial down payment date, so if you just recently signed up, we may run out of puppies by the time we get to your name on the list.  The sooner you sign up, the higher pick position you will have on any given list.

Step 3: Officially Opt in / Out of the litter

When puppies are two weeks old, it’s time for you to do another review of the litter list you joined, and evaluate if the go home dates and location works for you. We’ll ask you to CONFIRM your intentions to get a puppy from that litter.

Q. If I opt in, are you sure you’ll have a puppy for me to pick?
A. No. If you recently signed up with AwesomeDoodle, we may not get to your name with an available puppy.

Q. I’ve already added myself to a litter wait list. Why do I have to “opt in”?
A. Litter details may have changed since you joined a litter wait list. When it’s time to opt in / out, you need to do a final review of the litter/delivery/pickup/dates to see if it works for you. Talk to your family or significant other and ask your questions BEFORE opting in.

Q. Ok I opted in. How many people are ahead of me? What NUMBER am I?
A. We don’t know how many families will opt in, and we don’t know who will pick or pass ahead of you. After puppy picks are done, we will let you know if we didn’t have a puppy available for you.

Q. I was the first person to opt in, will I get to pick first?
A. No, we ALWAYS offer puppies in the order of their initial down payment date.

Q. How many puppies, what colors and what genders do you have? Can I see the puppies before I opt in?
A. We don’t share photos or specific details about the litter until it’s your turn to pick.

Q. Do I lose my spot on the list if I opt out?
A.  No, there is no penalty for opting out.  You will continue to move up the list as families ahead of you choose puppies.

Q.  What time will I hear from you on pick day?
A.  We don’t know. It usually takes 3-4 days to finish puppy picks.

Q. What is the fee for these puppies?
A.  When you are offered puppies, each puppy’s fee will be listed.

Q. What color are these puppies’ eyes?
A.  Their eyes are still closed at time of puppy picks.  Eye color can not be determined until around 6-7 weeks, and it can continue to change for up to 6 months.

Q. What are my pickup options and when can I get my puppy?
A. Pickup / delivery options and go home dates are listed on the litter. Go here to see delivery / pick up options.

Q. If you don’t offer a flight puppy nanny for a certain litter, Can I hire my own?
A. You are welcome to hire someone to fly to pick up your puppy as long as they fly ticketed (no standby flights).

Q. Am I locked in to this litter if I opt in?
A. No. When offered puppies, you can always choose to pass and wait for a future litter. Just remember, you could get a puppy offer from one litter, but not the next. For example, if the next litter is in high demand, and people ahead of you passed on the current litter.

Q.  I have more than one litter option.  Can I opt in to multiple litters at once?
A.  Yes, you can opt in to multiple litters. When it’s your turn to pick, we will offer you any available puppies from any litter that you’ve opted in to, that meet your profile.

Q.  When I am offered a puppy/puppies, how long do I have to decide?
A.  Due to the amount of families who will need offers, you will have 4 hours to pick or pass. We will take time zones and sleeping hours into consideration.

Step 4: Pick your puppy

You’ve been offered a puppy! Woo hoo! Picking your puppy is a big decision. Here’s what you need to know.

Q. How will I know if my puppy has a good “personality”?
A. Our puppy’s temperaments are well balanced and very similar to their parents. Take a look at our upcoming litters to see which moms and dads you like the best. Once you pick your puppy, you’ll get to watch it 24/7 on our LIVE, quality puppycams, and you’ll get weekly videos and high quality pictures of your puppy as well. After just a couple weeks, our puppy owners tell us they already feel bonded to their puppy.

Q. If I pick a puppy and decide I don’t want it for whatever reason, can I pick a different puppy?
A. Yes, but this happens VERY rarely. Once you pick your puppy and start watching it on the puppy cam, and following it’s progress on photos and videos, you’ll be very connected to your puppy and won’t want to give it up. If you decide you don’t want the puppy you picked for ANY reason, you won’t lose your position on the wait list but you will need to place another down payment in order to pick a different puppy.

Q. What will my puppy look like when it gets older?
A. The color you see on your puppy when it’s 2 weeks old, is pretty much the same pattern it will be as it grows. You can see MANY adult puppies on their respective pages here.

Q. How big will my puppy be full grown
A. The estimated weights are listed on every litter on our Upcoming litters page. Our estimates are based on the weight of mom and dad.

Q. When puppies are born, can you tell which ones will be bigger than others?
A. If you are offered more than one puppy and they look exactly the same (rare) and your ONLY deciding factor is size (rare), yes, we can tell you which one is bigger.