Question 1

How long is your waitlist?

Accepted Answer

As of 06/2023 the average wait time is around 2-4 months for all waitlists.

It can be up to a 2 year (24 month) wait from time of waitlist acceptance to the birth of your puppy. On average, it is usually between a 6 month wait depending on what waitlist you are applying for. Wait times can not be guaranteed so we please ask that you remain patient with us, as we are just as excited to meet your puppy as you are! Ultimately, we do not control the amount of puppies born or if our momma dogs get pregnant or not, which are the major factors in how quickly the lists move.

Question 2

How do I join your waitlist?

Accepted Answer

In order to get on one of our waitlists, please read over our website to learn all about Silver Lining Doodles! When you are ready to proceed with getting a puppy, you will need to apply under the Adoption Info/Application page. 
 
Only eligible individuals/families will be contacted to join their specified waitlists. Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive a response from your application!

Question 3

Can I come see the puppies?

Accepted Answer

For the safety of both the puppies and the people that live in our home, we do not allow visitors prior to pickup. 
 
Puppies are very sensitive when they are this young, and any exposure to a virus (eg. Parvovirus) is likely to be deadly. Not only that, but there have been multiple reports of Breeders being victims of robberies that result in stolen puppies and sometimes even death. 
 
Unfortunately it is a risk we are unwilling to take, and we very much appreciate your understanding!

Question 4

How do I pick my puppy?

Accepted Answer

I do my best to post lots of photos/videos/updates on my Facebook and Instagram stories, as well as keeping the 'Current Puppies' tab updated once weekly. By the time the puppies are 5 weeks old, you will have seen lots of updates of them and will likely have started to choose favourites throughout that time.
 
When the puppies are 5-6 weeks old picks will start, and we will discuss what exactly you are looking for in regards to coat type, colour, temperament, etc. and we will then FaceTime/videocall with the available puppies to make the final decision!

Question 5

Do you choose my puppy for me?

Accepted Answer

While I will do my best to make recomendations for you based on what puppy I feel may be a better fit, ultimately it will be your decision on which puppy you take home!

Question 6

How do you get the puppies ready for their new homes?

Accepted Answer

The puppies will have been positively exposed to a variety of experiences from birth - 8 weeks using combined methods from both Puppy Culture and #badassbreeder protocols. 
 
Puppy Culture includes the following:
Preparation and Prenatal Care
Early Neurological Stimulation
Weaning Setup and Suggestions 
Developmental Periods
Enrichment Effect
Early Socialization
Communication Trinity​
Problem Prevention​
 
These tools are fantastic aids in ensuring litters are sent home well balanced, confident, and ready to love!
 
Throughout your pup's time with us, they receive a ton of one on one interaction with myself and family, as well as the other pets in the house! (Our Mini Aussie x Fable, Winter, and the tiny cat Nugget). Having good interactions with "unfamiliar" animals is important for the puppies to do when they are young to show them that there is nothing to fear. These positive interactions help significantly if you already have a pet and are bringing home a new puppy!
 
Through positive encouragement and support the puppies are introduced to a variety of experiences from birth to 8 weeks:
 
- ENS/ESI. 
- Exposure to loud/unexpected noises (virtual fireworks/car starting/kids playing)
- Introduction to Grooming (bath, high velocity blow dry, brush, nails, clippers)
- Getting them used to touch and handling of the paws, ears, head, legs, etc.; as well as being picked up, carried, and put down.
- Litter/Spot trained, which establishes a clear difference in potty area to sleeping/home area; this is a great tool to help transition into house training when your puppy comes home!
- Well loved! A happy puppy is one who has been raised with love. I put as much time, effort, and care as I can into each puppy to allow them to have the best start in life they can. Our puppies are loved on constantly; Be sure to watch our Instagram stories when we have a litter to see the puppies day by day!

Question 7

Where are the puppies raised?

Accepted Answer

All puppies and dogs are raised and kept inside of my home. The puppies are raised from birth-8 weeks in my living room, to ensure they are directly apart of the family and are exposed to the hustle and bustle of family life!
 
Our dogs are never kept in outbuildings/sheds/barns, as we heavily believe that all dogs should be apart of a family. You can read more under the 'About Us' tab!

Question 8

Do you offer breeding rights?

Accepted Answer

At this time we are not offering breeding rights on any of our dogs. We may make the odd exception for like-minded breeders who ethically breed and raise dogs (health testing and a website/social media page is mandatory to be considered), but in general we prefer to sell to pet homes only.
 
Puppies with breeding rights are sold at additional cost and are not guaranteed for breeding purposes.

Question 9

How big will my puppy be?

Accepted Answer

Puppies from the same litter can sometimes vary in size, especially if the parent dogs have a size difference between them. Usually, we can estimate how big a puppy will get if we combine the parents weights and calculate it from there.
 
The weights you see posted under the Upcoming Litters tab are what the puppies from the litter are expected to weigh on average. There may be some puppies that weigh less than that number, and some more! For this reason, we cannot guarantee the size of your puppy.

Question 10

What do puppies go home with?

Accepted Answer

Health Guarantee:  An extensive 2 year health guarantee that covers non-environmental hip and elbow dysplasia, as well as genetic disorders to give you peace of mind as your puppy grows!
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Insurance: 30 days of free pet insurance through Trupanion:  The first month of puppy ownership is when accidents are most likely to happen! Having insurance for your puppy will make sure they are protected in case of an emergency. While we advise continuing coverage after the 30 days, it is not mandatory.
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Vet Checked, Vaccinated, and De-Wormed: We want our puppies to leave our home as healthy as can be! To do our best to ensure that, our puppies are vet checked and receive their first set of vaccinations against distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and parainfluenza. Puppies are also de-wormed on a bi-weekly schedule to prevent internal parasites.
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Microchipped: Our puppies are like family to us, so we microchip each puppy and require our name to stay as a secondary emergency contact in order to prevent any of our dogs getting lost or ending up in a shelter.
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Raised on a high-quality food: With the recommendation from our reproductive specialists, our mother dogs and puppies are fed Purina Pro Plan Performance food, which is a high quality AAFCO approved kibble that delivers complete nutrition and supports balanced growth!
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Grooming:  Puppies are introduced to professional grooming through positive experiences with bathing, blow drying, nail clipping, brushing/combing, and more!
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Training: Through the use of positive reinforcement training, puppies will go home introduced to leash walking, bite control, and litter training. Litter training is a helpful tool to teach puppies the difference between their potty area and living/sleeping area, which helps transition into house training when you take home your pup!
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LIFETIME Breeder Support: Regardless of age, I will be here for you and your Silver Lining Doodle! I am happy to provide you with any help I can in regards to answering questions, giving advice, or just being support as you welcome the exciting life of puppy paw-renthood.

Question 11

Is there a group I could join to share puppy photos and ask questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! 
 
We have a group on Facebook dedicated to connecting families that own a Silver Lining Doodle.
Under the "Groups" tab on facebook, look up 'Silver Lining Doodles', and we should pop up!
 
Photos posted of any Silver Lining Puppy/Dog may be used on my website or social media.

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