Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in four hypoallergenic breeds: Cockapoos (Cocker Spaniel x Poodle, 15-20 lbs adult weight), Aussiedoodles (Australian Shepherd x Poodle, 25-40 lbs adult weight), Westipoos (West Highland White Terrier x Poodle, 15-25 lbs adult weight), and Petite Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever x Miniature Poodle, 15-25 lbs adult weight). All four breeds are known for their friendly temperaments and low-shedding coats.

Yes, all our Cockapoos, Aussiedoodles, Westipoos, and Petite Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic breeds. They have low-shedding coats inherited from their Poodle parentage, making them excellent choices for families with allergies.

Cockapoos are a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, while Cavapoos are a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle. Cockapoos tend to be slightly larger (15-20 lbs vs 10-15 lbs), more energetic, and have longer lifespans (14-18 years vs 12-15 years). Both are excellent family dogs. We specialize in Cockapoos because of their exceptional health, trainability, and adaptability.

Cockapoo and Spoodle are actually the same breed - a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. 'Spoodle' is more commonly used in Australia, while 'Cockapoo' is the preferred term in North America and the UK. Our Cockapoos are bred with American Cocker Spaniels for their compact size and gentle temperament.

We specialize exclusively in Cockapoos, Aussiedoodles, Westipoos, and Petite Goldendoodles because these breeds offer the best combination of hypoallergenic coats, friendly temperaments, and manageable sizes for Atlantic Canadian families. While American Cocker Spaniels are one of our parent breeds, we do not sell purebred Cockers. If you're interested in Schnoodles, we recommend researching their higher grooming requirements and more active temperaments.

Yes! Cockapoos are one of the best breeds for first-time dog owners. They are highly trainable, eager to please, adaptable to various living situations, and generally have calm, friendly temperaments. Their moderate exercise needs and hypoallergenic coats make them manageable for new owners. We provide lifetime support to help first-time owners succeed.

Yes, all our puppies come with a comprehensive 2-year genetic health guarantee. Every puppy receives a veterinary examination, age-appropriate vaccinations, and deworming before going to their new home.

All our breeding dogs are health tested before being part of our program. We focus on producing healthy, well-bred puppies, and every puppy goes home with a veterinary health certificate.

Our puppies are family-raised in a home environment from birth. They are socialized with children, adults, and other pets from day one. All breeding dogs undergo comprehensive genetic and health testing to ensure healthy puppies.

Our doodle puppies range from $1,500 to $2,000. Price varies based on breed, size, coat color, and generation. All puppies include: 2-year genetic health guarantee, veterinary examination, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, starter kit, and lifetime breeder support.

Our adoption process has four simple steps: 1) Submit an online application, 2) We'll call you to discuss your application and answer questions, 3) Place a deposit to reserve your puppy, 4) Pick up your new family member when they're ready. We want to ensure each puppy goes to a loving, suitable home.

Absolutely! We encourage prospective families to visit our Maitland, Nova Scotia location to meet our dogs and see how our puppies are raised. We also offer video calls for families who cannot visit in person. Visits are by appointment only - contact us to schedule.

We are located in Maitland, Nova Scotia (8244 NS-215, Maitland, NS B0N 1T0). We serve families throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Pickup at our location is preferred, but delivery can be arranged.

Yes, we serve families across all three Maritime provinces. While pickup at our Maitland, NS location is preferred, we offer delivery to New Brunswick (Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown, Summerside) for families who cannot make the trip.

You can reach us by phone at (902) 986-8244 or email at adopt@hautedogfinders.ca. We're happy to answer any questions about our puppies, the adoption process, or arrange a visit to meet our dogs.