Our puppies are $3,200 USD (total) and are sold on a strict spay/neuter agreement. To reserve a spot on a litter of your choice, we require a non-refundable $500 reservation fee. This fee holds your place on the selected litter. Because litter sizes can vary, we accept only 5–6 reservations per litter before the puppies are born. Once those spots are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Please note that a reservation is not confirmed until your deposit has been received. We require half of the remaining balance ($1,350) when the puppies reach 4 weeks old, and the final payment ($1,350) is due at or before pickup.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Zelle to: (616) 433-5338
Check to: Rutu Australian Labradoodles LLC (checks are only accepted for payments made 1 week before pickup)
Cash
Card: via Square
(Square processing fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction; +$14.80 on a $500 deposit)
Venmo to: Rutu Australian Labradoodles
(Venmo transaction fee: 3%; + $15 on a $500 deposit)
To begin the process of purchasing one of our puppies, please start by filling out our puppy application. Once we receive and review your application, you’ll hear back from us within 48 hours. In our reply, we’ll answer any questions you may have, help you decide which litter or puppy might be the best fit for you, and provide instructions for submitting the $500 non-refundable reservation fee to secure your spot.
After your deposit is received, communication will continue through email, text, or phone call to ensure everything goes smoothly, from selecting your puppy to planning pickup or delivery.
If you’re reserving a spot on a future litter, we’ll confirm your place on the list right away. Once the puppies are born, we’ll reach out again to confirm whether you’d like to remain on that litter or move your reservation to another if timing doesn’t work out.
All families with a confirmed reservation will receive our weekly “Pupdate” emails, which include updates on the puppies’ growth, developmental milestones, and helpful tips to prepare for bringing your new family member home.
*Please note: only people who have sent deposits are guaranteed a puppy from their litter of choice.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Zelle to: (616) 433-5338
Check to: Rutu Australian Labradoodles LLC (checks are only accepted for payments made 1 week before pickup)
Cash
Card: via Square
(Square processing fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction; +$14.80 on a $500 deposit)
Venmo to: Rutu Australian Labradoodles
(Venmo transaction fee: 3%; + $15 on a $500 deposit)
Yes, you can!
While we do not ship our puppies because we work hard to build their confidence and don’t want to traumatize them, we offer several safe options to help your puppy get to you, no matter where you live.
PICKUP & DELIVERY OPTIONS (WITHIN THE U.S.)
1. Pick up at our home (Belding, MI)
You’re always welcome to come directly to us!
COST: no additional cost
2. Meet at our local airport (Grand Rapids, MI – GRR)
If you'd like, you can fly here instead and we can meet you at GRR! We’re happy to walk you through what you’ll need to fly home with your puppy, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us at rutudoodles@gmail.com.
COST: $50
3. Puppy Nanny Flight Delivery (A trusted “puppy nanny” (me, my sister, mom, or husband) can fly with your puppy and hand-deliver them to you at your nearest airport.) Please let us know if you would like this option so we can get your puppy used to being in our airline carrier.
COST:
- Puppy nanny service: $500
- In-cabin pet fee: $150
- Round trip ticket
→ Total varies based on airfare
PICKUP & DELIVERY OPTIONS (OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
If you live outside the U.S., we can still deliver puppies to you! The requirements and costs vary by country. Based on research from USDA APHIS, this is what it would take to fly a puppy to (for example) Germany.
COSTS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Puppy must be at least 15 weeks old to travel internationally. (Your puppy's go home date is when they're 8 weeks old, so they must stay an additional 7 weeks.)
-Extended stay (boarding + training): $500 per week
- Microchip: Already completed
- Rabies vaccine: $115
- EU Health Certificate: $200–$500
TRAVEL COSTS
- In-cabin pet fee: $200
- International flight nanny service: $1,000
- Round trip ticket
→ Total varies based on airfare
We want to make sure you and your puppy are the perfect match. If there's one or two from a litter that you think are especially adorable, that’s great! We’ll work closely with you to help choose the one whose temperament and personality we think will best fit your lifestyle. If there’s ever a situation where you don’t feel particularly drawn to any of the puppies in the litter, or if there’s one you like but we feel it might not be the best fit temperament-wise, you’re welcome to transfer your reservation fee (up to two times) to the next available litter. We know our puppies best since we spend a lot of time getting to know each one through temperament testing and observation so we ask that you trust our judgement, but we’re always happy to talk with you about your lifestyle and preferences to help ensure you pick the right match!
We raise our puppies in our home utilizing the Puppy Culture program which starts when they are 3 days old and continues until they leave for their new homes at 8 weeks old. They will be introduced to crate training, clicker training, beginnings of potty training, and noise and touch desensitization. The puppies will begin going outside to go potty when they start eating solid food, and they will recieve baths and mini-grooms every week starting when they are 5 weeks old. We do everything we can to ensure the puppies are well-rounded. That saying, they won’t be perfect when you get them. Once your puppy is in your care, it’s up to you to stay consistent and keep their training on track to help them become a well-socialized, well-behaved dog. Don’t worry though, we’ll be here to help and support you every step of the way!
Yes, we offer extended boarding and training programs ranging from 2 to 5 weeks before you take your puppy home, at $450 a week. During this time, we focus on building a strong foundation using positive reinforcement-based training techniques. Depending on the length of the program, training may include: extended crate and potty training, basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, loose leash walking), and puppy manners (no jumping, no biting, proper socialization). Our training program is designed to help your puppy develop good habits and make a smooth transition into your home. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to discuss which training option is best for your puppy, please feel free to reach out to us at rutudoodles@gmail.com.
All of our puppies will have been microchipped, dewormed, and received their first round of vaccinations by the time they're ready to go home. Along with a 2 year health guarantee, a lifetime of my support and guidance, you also will receive a little bag of goodies for your new puppy.
Each puppy's go-home bag includes:
Their medical record
Instructions for activating their microchips
The vaccine protocol I follow and highly recommend
A helpful potty training tracker
A toy with the familiar scent of their siblings & mom
A food sample
A treat sample
FirmUp to help with any loose stools
We’ve intentionally packed these specific items to ensure a smooth transition for you and your new pup!
Even though they're called Australian Labradoodles, they do not have any Australian Shepherd in them. Australian Labradoodles are multigenerational Labradoodles that originated in Australia. They were bred for therapy work and companionship. Way back in the early Lab/Poodle crosses, a few other breeds (Irish Water Spaniels, American and English Cocker Spaniels, Cockapoos, and Curly Coated Retrievers) were infused to improve size, coat, health, and temperament; and were bred together to create purebred Australian Labradoodles. So the easy answer is that they are multigenerational Labradoodles (labs & poodles over and over again) that originated in Australia.
We cannot control mother nature so unfortunately this could happen. If you are on a reservation list and we don’t have enough puppies in that litter, we would be more than happy to transfer your deposit to the next available litter, or if you would prefer, this would be the only instance we would refund your deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions or need clarification on anything, feel free to reach out to us at rutudoodles@gmail.com!