Frequently Asked Questions

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As a guardian you will pay half the price of the puppy up front. That amount will be refunded back to you over a period of  4 different payments. Payments will be made after each litter. In the end you would will receive a free puppy!How cool is that?!?!

Breeding dogs will be released by the program at the owner's (Okay K9s) discretion. Once all health and genetic testing are cleared breeding can begin. Females will typically have 3-4 litters total and we expect them to retire around 4-5 years of age. Males can stay in the program longer and may retire between 6-8 years of age. 

When a guardian dog is released from the breeding program (either because health testing has failed, or they have completed their breeding requirements) the dog will be spayed/neutered at the owners (Rkay K9s) expense. Once they are spayed/ neutered the guardian has the options to adopt then permanently at which full ownership would be transferred to the guardian, or the guardian can return the dog to us for placement in an adoption appropriate home. Both option the full purchase amount will be refunded. If at any time a guardian can no longer care for the dog the guardian will return them to us (even after the dog has been released from our program).

Yes! If your current dogs are spayed/ neutered, we would be happy to discuss your current pets and find out what would be the best puppy to place in your home.

You may let us know if you have a gender or coat type preference and we will do our best to find a good fit for your family and home. We choose our breeding dogs with great care, and they will be chosen for health, temperament, and genetics as top priority we cannot accommodate color requests.

Yes! RKay K9s reserves the right to veto any name choices that could compromise the business.

RKay K9s Provides the guardian with a pick of the litter, high quality, breeding dog (valued at $ XXXX). RKay K9s we'll pay for all breeding related costs (genetic testing, PennHip, OFA cardiac, eyes, and elbow clearance; semen analyses, breeding soundness exams, pre-natal ultrasounds or x-rays, and C-sections if needed). The guardian pays for routine care as you would any other pet including, but not limited to, vaccines, food, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention, training, grooming, and routine illnesses/veterinarian care.

If you will do us the honor of becoming a guardian for RKay K9s  you will partner with us on our mission to provide people with top quality goldendoodles. As an added bonus you get a puppy to love! 

There will be a contract in place signed by both parties that will outline the responsibilities, expectations, and protection for each party. If at any time you have questions or concerns regarding your guardian dog, please do not hesitate to contact us. Ownership of the dog will remain with RKay K9s until the dog is released from the breeding program.

we require that all guardians live within one (1) hour driving distance of Fort Worth. Must remain in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

You will be responsible for training and socializing the guardian dog. Guardian is responsible for getting an in-person trainer at their own expense. Guardian dogs will need to return to our home several times per year for visits, breeding, health testing recertifications, etc. It is important that the dog is well socialized and trained as many puppy parents will want to meet the parents of their new family member. Guardian parents may expect to do at least 50% of the driving involved.

As with any other pet you may have, you will be responsible for finding adequate accommodations for the guardian dog. We personally preferred in home dog sitters when we are out of town so that there is no risk of accidental breeding in a boarding kennel situation. If you have a female who is/ will be in heat, or is expecting a litter, that can be an ideal time to plan a trip as she would be in our home for breeding/whelping purposes anyway!