How Much is that Puppy in the Window?

At Heritage Manor Labradoodles, we work diligently and intentionally to bring our families an exceptional representative of the Australian Labradoodle breed.

Your new Family member will be highly socialized, eager to learn.  These dogs are loving and loyal, with resilience, environmental  stability and strong people focus. Their natural desire to connect and engage makes them wonderful companions and exceptional therapy prospects. 

We are deeply committed to preserving the integrity of the Australian Labradoodle through extensive health testing and thoughtful, intentional breeding practices. Detailed health clearances and genetic testing results are available on each of our breeding dogs' individual pages.

• An Australian Labradoodle puppy, highly socialized, emotionally sound, and deeply people focused
• Three generation pedigree
• Registration with ALAA and WALA
• Comprehensive health record including age-appropriate vaccinations and parasite prevention
• Early crate training introduction
• Early potty training foundation
• Microchip with registration application
• Two-year genetic health warranty
• Health Warranty including spay/neuter contract
• Collar and leash
• A plush toy scented with mother & littermates to ease the transition home
• Puppy Fitness Guidelines by Jane Messineo Lindquist
• One of our favorite things
• 30 Day Trupanion pet insurance trial (must be activated within 24 hours of pickup)
• A lifetime of support - we are always only a phone call away

Spay/Neuter Policy:

Heritage Manor puppies go home intact to allow for proper growth and development.

We require that your puppy be spayed or neutered by your licensed veterinarian no later than eight months of age.

A Spay/Neuter Agreement, included with your Health Warranty, will be provided following allocation. This agreement must be signed and returned upon receipt.

Once your reservation is secured, our intentional placement process begins.

At Heritage Manor Labradoodles, puppies are not allocated in chronological order of reservation.

Rather than placing puppies based solely on timing, we look at the entire picture within each litter. Our focus is creating the strongest possible match between puppy and family.

What This Means

Every puppy is carefully observed from birth. As they grow, we evaluate developing temperament, energy expression, confidence, sensitivity, and overall presence. At the same time, we take time to understand each family's lifestyle, goals, experience level, and home dynamics.

Virtual visits are scheduled between five and a half to six weeks of age. During these visits, families share their top three choices and what draws them to each one. We discuss what life will realistically look like with your puppy and what traits matter most to your home.

After all scheduled visits are completed, we thoughtfully review the entire litter alongside all reserved families. Placements are made based on overall best fit, not on who selected first.

Why We Do It This Way

Temperament and environment work together. Our responsibility is to place each puppy in the home where they are most likely to thrive long term.

This intentional process allows us to consider the needs of the puppy just as carefully as the hopes of the family.

It is guided by experience, observation, and genuine care. And it is one of the reasons our placements are so successful for years to come.

We do not ship our puppies. Every Heritage Manor puppy travels safely in cabin, never as cargo.

Whenever possible, we love welcoming families to our home on pickup day. It allows time to review go-home details, answer final questions, and celebrate this special milestone together. 

For families traveling by air, please book your airline ticket and reserve an in-cabin pet ticket, through your carrier, for the flight home. Each airline has its own policies and fees for pets traveling under the seat in front of you, so please confirm details in advance.  

Once your travel is confirmed, please send us your flight itinerary along with the date and time you would like to meet at the airport with your puppy. We will coordinate a designated meeting location at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

For families who reside outside of Ohio and are flying their puppy home out of state, Ohio sales tax (8%) will not apply when a copy of the in-cabin airline ticket, for the return flight, is provided in advance.

Our Tip: Because your puppy will travel in-cabin under the seat in front of you, some families find it helpful to select a seat with additional legroom for added comfort.

Families are responsible for purchasing and bringing an airline-approved, soft-sided carrier for in-cabin travel. 

Release & Identification

For the safety and security of our puppies, valid government-issued identification is required at the time of pickup prior to release.

If you choose to have a family member, friend, or professional flight nanny pick up your puppy, their full name and contact information must be provided in advance. A signed release authorization designating that individual will be included in your contract. Identification will be verified at pickup, and we will release the puppy only to the authorized person listed on the signed release.

Current vaccination documentation is included in your puppy's going-home folder.

Our goal is to keep this transition smooth, safe, and straightforward for everyone involved.

Reservation Fee

To reserve your puppy, a non-refundable $500 Reservation Fee is required. This fee is applied toward the total purchase price of your puppy.

Reservation Fee may be submitted via Zelle, Venmo, PayPal,or personal check/cashier's check payable to Heritage Manor Labradoodles.

Second Installment & Final Payment

The remaining balance (second installment and final payment) my be paid via:

• Zelle
• Venmo
• Personal check or cashier's check payable to Heritage Manor Labradoodles

We do not accept PayPal for second installment or final payments due to processing fees. We would much rather see those funds go toward preparing for your puppy's homecoming.

Second Installment & Final Payment 

Your second installment invoice will be emailed when your puppy is  between two and three weeks of age and is due upon receipt.

Following our thoughtful allocation process at six weeks, your final payment invoice will be emailed and is due upon receipt.

We invite you to explore our current nursery or view upcoming planned litters.