FAQ's

Yes. All dogs bred through Groodles Australia are registered under the Queensland Government’s breeder registration scheme, which was introduced to combat puppy farms and backyard breeding. Our Breeder Identification Number is BIN0000221842105.

Groodles are a hybrid breed, so they don’t fall within the purebred standards set by organisations like the Australian National Kennel Council. Rather than focusing on aesthetic breed standards, Groodles Australia concentrates on health, temperament and ethical breeding practices.

The price of our puppies varies from litter to litter. 

The price includes your puppy’s first vaccination, microchipping, 30 days of free pet insurance, full health and genetic testing of both parent dogs, up-to-date parasite control and a puppy pack. 

All proceeds after costs are donated to charity. 

For a full breakdown, see our What’s Included page.

The answer is that the price reflects the standard of care behind every puppy, not just the puppy itself. All of our breeding dogs are fully hip and elbow scored, DNA tested and temperament assessed. Our puppies receive veterinary health checks from birth, and they’re raised in family homes rather than kennels or facilities. The price also covers veterinary services, parasite control, vaccinations, and microchipping. After we’ve covered our basic costs, all money goes directly to charity. You can read more about where the money goes on our Where the Money Goes page.

Yes. Once you’ve been approved for a puppy, we’ll ask for a non-refundable deposit of $1,000. If you later decide not to go ahead, the deposit is donated to one of the charities supported by Groodles Australia unless you choose to wait for the next litter. The remaining balance is paid by direct deposit before you receive your puppy. You’re also welcome to pay the full amount at the time of confirmation if you prefer.

When a litter is announced via our newsletter or social media, you can submit an application through our contact page. We review every application carefully and will be in touch if you’ve been approved for a puppy from that litter.

Groodles Australia manages the matching process rather than offering first pick of a litter. Once puppies are around six or seven weeks old, we assess each one for temperament, energy level and coat type, and match them to approved people based on the information provided in their application.

This approach means every puppy is placed with the people best suited to them — and everyone gets a puppy that fits their lifestyle. Temperament is everything, and getting the match right sets both the puppy and the new owner up for success.

Yes. Approved applicants are welcome to meet the Champion Family, the parent dogs and the puppies before homing day. We’ll arrange a time that suits everyone, usually after the puppies are five weeks old. If you live interstate, we’re happy to send photos and updates of your puppy beforehand.

Puppies go to their new homes at eight weeks of age.

Groodle puppies are usually collected at Greater Springfield Veterinary in Springfield, Queensland. On collection day, we’ll meet you there for the puppy handover. The vet staff can also help you with quality, vet-recommended food and accessories for your new arrival.

Yes, we regularly arrange interstate transport for new owners who can’t collect in person. Flights are coordinated by the Groodles Australia team, and the associated costs are covered by the new owner. We’ll work with you to make the journey as smooth and stress-free as possible for your puppy. For more details, see our Transporting Puppies Interstate page.

We can’t guarantee how many litters will be available in a given year. All our dog mums get well-deserved breaks between litters. New litters are announced on our website, mailing list, Instagram and Facebook, so following us there is the best way to stay in the loop, or you can get in touch.

We take every reasonable step to ensure our puppies are healthy and well cared for. All breeding dogs are tested to confirm they don’t carry genetic markers for hereditary conditions, and parent hip and elbow scores are guaranteed to be within breeding standard.

Puppies are health checked regularly until they leave our care, and our program is overseen by experienced vets and vet nurses.

Once a puppy is with their new family, we strongly recommend having pet insurance in place — see our Insurance page for more information.

Groodles Australia is not able to accept responsibility for treatment costs once a puppy has left our care, unless the puppy is diagnosed with a serious hereditary or congenital condition within 12 months of birth, that significantly affects its quality of life, and symptoms/illness cannot be attributed to any other cause. In such case, we would offer either a full refund or a replacement puppy (subject to availability).

No dog is truly hypoallergenic — that’s a common misconception across all breeds. Dog allergies are triggered by a protein shed from the skin, not from the fur itself, so even low-shedding breeds can cause a reaction.

That said, the Poodle genetics in a Groodle typically produce a curly or wavy coat that sheds far less and releases fewer airborne allergens than many other breeds. This can reduce the likelihood of a reaction, but it doesn’t eliminate it.

We don’t recommend Groodles for people with very serious allergies. For more on what to expect from different coat types, see our Coats & Sizes page.

No — our puppies are not desexed before they go home. However, all Groodles Australia puppies must be desexed by 18 months of age. You’ll be asked to sign an agreement to this effect at the time of purchase. This policy exists to protect the welfare of our dogs and to prevent irresponsible breeding.

We breed miniature, medium and standard Groodles, and coat types range from wavy fleece to curly wool. For a full overview of what to expect in terms of size, coat type, colours and allergy considerations, see our Coats & Sizes page.

Our Champion Families are the heart of our program.

They’re the families who raise (and own) our breeding dogs as pets in their own homes as part of their family. Puppies are birthed and raised within their home environment, not in a kennel or facility. Some care for a female dog (usually a Golden Retriever or Groodle) and raise the litter in their home until homing day. Others care for a male stud dog (usually a Poodle or Groodle).

Every Champion Family is interviewed before being accepted, and they’re visited regularly by our team throughout the process.

To learn more or to express interest in joining the program, visit our Become a Champion Family page.

We pay for quality veterinary care and the time of our employees, although none of this would be possible without the dedication of the many volunteers who’ve worked with us over the years.

All remaining funds from the sale of each litter, after expenses, are donated to charity. The program is professionally supervised by Walker Hill Accountants in Brisbane.

For more on the charities we support and the impact of the program, visit our Where the Money Goes page.

If you haven’t found your answer on this page, feel free to email us through our contact page and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!