GOLDENDOODLE BREEDER — LOS ANGELES, CA
Goldendoodle Puppies for Los Angeles & Southern California
Los Angeles holds a special place for us.
The energy of Silver Lake on a Saturday morning, a hike through Griffith Park with a dog who can keep up, an evening on the Venice Boardwalk — it's a city that rewards people who love being outside with their dogs, and a well-bred goldendoodle is built for exactly that kind of life.
If you're searching for a goldendoodle puppy in the Los Angeles area, we think it's worth taking a moment to talk about why where you get your puppy matters so much. We’re the best Goldendoodle breeder in Oregon, and arguably the West Coast. High Desert Family Doodles is based in Madras, Oregon, and we are the only goldendoodle breeder on the West Coast holding both a GANA Gold Level and a Good Dog certification while raising puppies on the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum. For LA families, we fly puppies directly into LAX — or you're welcome to make the drive or fly into Redmond (RDM) for a pickup.
Why health testing matters — especially in a crowded market in Los Angeles
In a city as large as Los Angeles, there is no shortage of people selling goldendoodle puppies. And with that volume comes real risk. Puppy mills, misrepresented health testing, and breeders who simply put two doodles together without any screening — they exist throughout California, and LA is no exception.
Every one of our goldendoodle parents passes OFA hip, elbow, patella, cardiac, and eye screenings, plus full genetic panels, before they are ever part of our program. Here’s where you can see our full approach on our goldendoodle health testing. GANA and Good Dog set specific passing standards — not just guidelines — which means when we say our parents are health tested, that phrase actually means something. We offer a two-year written health guarantee on every puppy because we stand behind the work we do.
We offer mini, medium, and standard goldendoodles.
How we raise our puppies for Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the most stimulating urban environments in the world. The sounds, the people, the energy — a puppy raised in a sterile environment is going to struggle with that. We raise ours in our family home in Madras, beginning Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction in the first week of life.
As they grow, we follow the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum — structured enrichment that builds confidence, curiosity, and the kind of emotional resilience that lets a dog walk into a crowded Silver Lake brunch patio and simply enjoy it. By the time they reach you in Los Angeles, they've been prepared for exactly that kind of world.
Getting your Goldendoodle puppy to Los Angeles
We fly goldendoodle puppies into LAX for Southern California families who prefer it — and that's the most popular option for our LA clients. For families who want to make the trip, you're welcome to drive or fly into Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, Oregon, and we can meet you there. There’s also some options to deliver your Goldendoodle puppy to Los Angeles. That way, you don’t have to worry about doing the travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do you fly puppies to LA?
A: Yes — we fly goldendoodle puppies into LAX. It's the most popular option for our Southern California families, and we'll guide you through the process from start to finish.
Q: How do I know your health testing is real?
A: We're GANA Gold Level certified, which means our breeding parents are tested to specific, third-party-verified passing standards — not just loosely 'health tested.' We're happy to share our parent clearances on request.
Q: What sizes do you offer?
A: Mini (15–35 lbs), medium (35–50 lbs), and standard (50–70 lbs). All three sizes do well in LA's mix of apartments, bungalows, and larger homes. You can take a look at our currently available goldendoodle puppies.
Q: Do you also have bernedoodles for LA families?
A: Yes — we have a separate LA bernedoodle page. If you're open to either breed, let us know and we'll match you with whichever is available first.