Sonoran Standard Doodles

Sonoran Standard Doodles produces Bernedoodles & Golden Mountain Doodles in medium and standard size.​ Our dogs are beloved family members first and foremost. Our breeding dogs either live with us or in a Guardian Home.  All of our puppies are thoughtfully raised in our home in New River, AZ. 

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Our breeding dogs are thoroughly evaluated and selected for

their excellent health, stable temperaments, and sound structure. 

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HEALTH TESTING

 

Our health testing starts with DNA testing for all breed relevant genetic diseases. Embark DNA testing also screens for over 270 health conditions. 

 

Our doodles are all OFA tested with x-rays taken of their hips and elbows. Many of our dogs are also PennHIP tested. Unfortunately, hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are common in Bernese mountain dogs and golden retrievers, but by selecting for dogs with good hips and elbows we are decreasing the risk for their offspring. Our doodles are also OFA certified for their hearts to ensure they do not have a heart murmur, their patellas to ensure they do not have patellar luxation, and their eyes are examined by a board certified ophthalmologist! 

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We prioritize genetic diversity and utilize DNA testing through Embark to determine relatedness between our dogs. Traditionally pedigrees have been used to determine a coefficient of inbreeding (COI), but this method is limited by having only a 3 or 5 generation pedigree. Genetic COI testing is far more accurate in assessing inbreeding. Studies show that excessive inbreeding can have a profound impact on a dog’s health and lifespan. Purebred breeding programs often utilize linebreeding, a form of inbreeding, as a means of producing consistent physical traits. However, increased inbreeding results in smaller litter sizes, reduced fertility, decreased disease resistance, and failure to thrive in puppies.

 

Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average COI of about 35% and are afflicted with fertility issues and health conditions resulting in their shortened lifespan averaging 7 to 10 years. We aim to produce litters with COIs less than 10%. According to the Institute of Canine Biology, inbreeding levels above 10% will have significant effects on the quality of the offspring and detrimental effects on the population. While we don't have enough data to accurately predict lifespan for some types of doodles yet, we do know that mixed-breed dogs live, on average, 1.2 to 1.3 years longer than purebred dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TEMPERAMENT

 

Our specific temperament goals include HIGH human focus, sociability, trainability, resilience, touch tolerance, and food motivation, in addition to LOW arousal, sight, and sound sensitivities. We select away from anxiety, separation distress, fearful temperaments, resource guarding, and aggression. We aim to produce medium energy, versatile, affectionate companions who can integrate easily into our modern lifestyles. 

 

STRUCTURE & TRAITS

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Our phenotypic goals are to produce dogs with a medium to large build. Our medium sized doodles range from 40 to 60lb, and our standard size doodles typically range from 60 to 80lb. We select for dogs with a balanced frame, slightly longer than tall, with moderate muscling. The muzzle should be medium length and the dogs should have a scissor bite. Our dogs should have structure that allows for comfortable and sound movement and moderate athletic ability. We also aim to produce low shedding, furnished, wavy or straight coats.

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POLICIES

 

Our puppies are raised on a curriculum, influenced by Badass Breeder, which includes intentional socialization to adults, children and other animals, as well as desensitization to sights, sounds, grooming, handling, and new experiences. 
 
We discourage puppy selection based solely on color or sex and we do not allow clients to choose their puppy prior to 7 weeks of age. Our litters are temperament tested and those results are used to help guide families to select the puppy that best meets their preferences, needs, and lifestyle so that our matches last a lifetime! 

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