What you get.
The long version, for whoever in your house reads the fine print.
What $3,000 and $3,500 actually buy.
A puppy isn't just the eight weeks between birth and go-home day. It's every decision made before the litter existed, and every day since.
The parents.
Both mothers live with us. All three parents are DNA tested, and the reports are yours to read.
The vet.
A nose-to-tail exam and first vaccinations at six weeks. Three dewormings so far. The full record goes home with you.
The head start.
Crate, pee mat, leash, sit, three meals a day on a schedule, car rides, and daily one-on-one handling.
The paper.
A 2-year written guarantee against hereditary and genetic conditions, a 72-hour vet-check window, and copies of the parents' DNA results.
The promise.
Lifetime take-back. Any age, any reason, no fee.
The people.
Our number, for the life of your dog.
Traditional Pet Store vs. Raised in Our Living Room
The same five questions, asked of a retail store and asked of us.
Parent health and DNA
Traditional pet store / retailer: Parents you never meet, and origins that are hard to trace.
Bentonville Doodles: Both mothers live in our home. All three parents are DNA tested, and every report is open to read before you ever reach out.
Early socialization
Traditional pet store / retailer: Often weeks behind glass, under store lighting, handled by whoever is on shift.
Bentonville Doodles: Raised in our living room with kids, household noise, car rides, and daily handling.
Temperament and safety
Traditional pet store / retailer: With unknown parents, temperament is a guess, and stress behaviors are common.
Bentonville Doodles: Bred from two gentle, steady mothers you can meet, for the calm temperament a family with young children needs. No one can promise how a dog turns out. You can see where ours start.
Price and value
Traditional pet store / retailer: A retail markup that pays for commercial rent, transport, and brokers.
Bentonville Doodles: No broker and no storefront. Your money goes into DNA testing, premium nutrition, vet exams, and round-the-clock care, and to the family doing the work.
Lifetime accountability
Traditional pet store / retailer: The relationship usually ends at the register.
Bentonville Doodles: A lifetime open door: any age, any reason, no fee. And a direct line to Grace for the life of your dog.
Which litter fits your family?
| Detail | Ginger's Six | Lacey's Seven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Status | Ready now | Home September 23 |
| Expected adult size | about 20–25 lb | about 12–18 lb |
| Mother | Ginger, 28 lb | Lacey, 12 to 14 lb |
| Mother's DNA | 70.2% Poodle, 29.8% Golden Retriever | 85.6% Poodle, 14.4% Golden Retriever |
| Puppies, expected average | about 84% Poodle, 15% Golden Retriever | about 92% Poodle, 7% Golden Retriever |
| Coat outlook | wavy to curly, furnished | curly, furnished |
| Colors | cream through red | black, red, and apricot |
| A good fit for | kids, a yard, mornings on the Greenway | laps, condos, the passenger seat |
Expected averages come from the parents' DNA reports. Individual puppies vary and are not DNA tested. Adult size is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Why are Lacey's puppies $3,500?One price per litter. Never by color, sex, or markings.
A $500 deposit holds your puppy. The rest is due at pickup.
Spread across the years you'll share, the difference between one puppy's price and another's comes to pennies a day. How a puppy was started lasts the whole time.
Every puppy purchase supports the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
Comparing breeders? Ask every one of us these.
Can I read the parents' DNA results before I pay anything?
Yes. Lacey's full report and their dad's are posted, Ginger's profile is public, and her health results reach you before any deposit.
Does the mother live with you, and can I see her?
Both mothers live here. You meet yours on a live video call, and in person if you'd like.
What has this puppy actually been taught?
Crate, pee mat, leash, sit, scheduled meals, car rides. Ask us for today's video.
Has a veterinarian examined this puppy, and do I get the record?
Yes, at six weeks, with first vaccinations. The record goes home with you.
Is the health guarantee in writing?
Two years, hereditary and genetic conditions, in writing, plus a 72-hour vet-check window.
What happens if I can't keep the dog?
They come back to us. Any age, any reason, no fee.
When do I pay?
A $500 deposit by emailed invoice, with a receipt. The balance isn't due until you pick up your puppy.
We're not done when you leave.
Feeding. The crate. The first night. Grooming. Something that doesn't seem right. Call or text, and one of us answers. We raised this puppy. We know this puppy.
Responsible breeding means being accountable for the dogs we bring into the world. Not just until they're sold. For their lives.
Our lifetime commitment
Bred for gentle temperaments.
Backed for a lifetime.
When you have young children, choosing a dog is a decision about safety as much as love. A puppy from a store window comes with parents you can't meet and a start you can't see. Every Bentonville Doodle is raised in our living room around kids, noise, and everyday household life, by two gentle mothers you can meet. No one can honestly guarantee a temperament. What we can do is show you exactly where yours began.
All three parents are DNA tested, and every puppy comes with our lifetime open door: if your circumstances ever change, next month or in ten years, your dog comes back to us. Any age. Any reason. No fee. No judgment. A Bentonville Doodle does not end up in a shelter.
An exclusive lifetime family circle
When you bring home a Bentonville Doodle, you join our private owner community: litter birthday get-togethers here in Northwest Arkansas, and first place on the waitlist for future litters.
One of them is yours.
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