Congratulations!
Your puppy
is waiting
for you.
From your first inquiry through your application, your waitlist position, and today's call — you've been intentional every step of the way. That's exactly the kind of family we breed for.
The steps below are straightforward. Complete them in order, and go-home day will arrive smoothly, without scrambling. We've prepared everything we can on our end — now it's your turn.
72-hour reservation window. Your puppy is held exclusively for you from the moment this page was shared. Complete checkout within that window to guarantee placement. After 72 hours, placement may be released to the next family on the waitlist.
Three things to
do right now.
These three steps lock in your puppy, your training enrollment, and your transport plan. All three should be resolved before the 72-hour window closes.
Your $500 deposit applies automatically toward the final total. Complete the remaining balance securely on our website through the Available Puppies page. Final payment is due within 72 hours — this is what locks in your placement officially.
Klarna is available for eligible families. Ask us before checkout if you'd like to discuss payment options.
Doodle School™ is the single most impactful investment you can make alongside your puppy — four weeks of structured formation that shapes the next 12–15 years. Slots fill per litter. Purchase now.
Transport is confirmed at checkout. Flight Nanny availability is coordinated with external handlers — not always possible last-minute. Decide before the window closes.
Documentation &
health admin.
These steps don't need to happen today, but they should be completed before your go-home date. None of them are difficult — they're listed here so nothing gets forgotten.
Your puppy comes with a 3-Year Health & Wellness Guarantee covering undisclosed, life-threatening congenital conditions. Please read it before go-home so you understand what's covered, what isn't, and what the 72-hour vet visit requirement means for your coverage. Save a copy for your records.
Your puppy's Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be posted to the litter document page before go-home. This document is required for interstate travel and airline transport. If you're traveling by air, confirm your airline's specific requirements — CVI rules vary by carrier.
Your health guarantee requires a wellness exam with a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of go-home. Schedule this now — before go-home day — so the appointment is already on the books. This is not optional if you intend to activate your health guarantee coverage.
Everything you need to know about the day your puppy comes home — what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the transition smooth for your whole family. Read this before go-home day so you're prepared, not scrambling.
Prepare your
home & first days.
These items don't require action today, but reading through them now means you arrive at go-home day calm and prepared rather than scrambling.
We recommend activating Trupanion within 24 hours of go-home to avoid any waiting period that could exclude conditions present at arrival. Trupanion covers illnesses, injuries, and hereditary conditions once activated.
Your promotional codes are below — use the one that matches your state.
Your puppy is currently eating Diamond Naturals Puppy. Starting with the same food prevents digestive upset during the transition home. If you plan to switch foods, do so gradually over 7–10 days after your puppy is settled.
Buy Diamond Naturals Puppy buying guide →Some families choose NuVet Plus to support immune health during the transition period. It's optional — not required — but we've seen it help with coat, energy, and settling in the first weeks. Order in advance so it's ready when your puppy arrives.
Order NuVet Plus Or call 800-474-7044What families
ask first.
Answers to the questions we hear most in the first 48 hours after selection. If something isn't covered here, reach out directly — we respond quickly during the reservation window.
Questions before
you check out?
Reach us any time during the reservation window. We respond quickly to families who are mid-checkout — this process shouldn't feel like you're on your own. Text is fastest for quick questions. Email for anything that involves documents or payment details.
What Should I Purchase
for My Doodle Puppy?
Before you start adding random items to your cart, review our complete, experience-based buying guide — including an interactive calculator for crate size, collar fit, and daily feeding based on your puppy's age, weight, and expected adult size.
This page walks you through exactly what to buy and what to skip, based on what we see work best for Stokeshire puppies during the first weeks at home.
Covers food, crates, training tools, grooming essentials, wellness items, and common mistakes.
- What to buy before go-home day
- What can wait until later
- Items we see families over-buy (or buy wrong)
- Links to our recommended products
- Guidance based on real puppy transitions
- Interactive calculator for crate, collar, and feeding
