What should I know when considering an Endeavor puppy?
Endeavor’s breeding program focuses on producing healthy and well mannered puppies that will make wonderful additions to their families. Our puppies are raised in our home with love and care, ensuring they are well-socialized and ready for their new homes. Our puppies are sold on a legally binding spay/neuter agreement, and come with a health guarantee against all testable conditions. A $500 non refundable reservation fee is required to reserve a spot and is included in the price of your puppy. In the event that you are unable to commit to a puppy after this period, your deposit can transfer over to another litter.
Our companion puppy price is $2500, regardless of gender, color, or size.
How is our puppy price determined?
The health of our puppies is of utmost importance to us. Our girls all have their OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) exams to ensure that their hips and elbows are strong and put together well. This is done to assess the quality of their joints and to examine the likelihood of our dogs developing hip or elbow dysplasia. If you’ve ever seen a dog with dysplasia, you’ll know its an extremely hard thing to watch a dog go through. We do our best to ensure that we have genetically sound dogs who are on a path to being healthy throughout their whole life, especially into old age. We also genetically test our dogs through PawPrint Genetics with the essential and supplemental Australian Labradoodle panels. Why test so much? Vets are very expensive and so we breed dogs who should be healthy the length of their life, if you provide correct nutrition, exercise and attention. A healthy dog can result in thousands of dollars saved over the course of your pet’s life. That is a goal we all should be striving for, quality of life.
Our Puppy Matching & Selection Process
Our goal with every litter is to thoughtfully match each puppy with the home where they will thrive. Because temperament plays such a large role in long-term success, puppies are not placed on a first come, first served basis. From birth through the first several weeks of life, I spend extensive time observing each puppy’s personality, confidence level, energy, and overall temperament. When it comes time for placement, temperament is always the primary factor I use to determine which puppies are best suited for each family’s lifestyle and needs. Color and gender preferences are absolutely taken into consideration and I do my best to honor them whenever possible. However, they are secondary to temperament, and for that reason I cannot promise that every family will receive their exact first choice puppy from the entire litter.
Here’s what you can expect when applying for an Endeavor puppy!
Step 1: Submit an Application
Ready to get started? You can request an application by emailing us or complete the application directly on our website.
Once we receive your application, we’ll review it and reach out to discuss your family’s needs and what you’re looking for in a future companion. This conversation can take place over the phone or by email/text.
We’ll discuss your preferences for gender, color, and size, your anticipated timeline, and what kind of temperament would best suit your home and lifestyle. We’ll also walk you through our puppy placement process (see below to give you the idea!) so you know exactly what to expect.
Step 2: Reserve Your Spot
If you decide that an Endeavor puppy is the right fit for your family, a $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your spot on our reservation list.
If you decide you’d like to place a deposit, we will first send you a welcome email including the opportunity to review our Genetic Health Warranty and Puppy Sales Contract so you can make an informed decision.
A few important things to know about deposits:
Deposits are nonrefundable but may be transferred to any future litter if you decide not to bring home a puppy from your originally selected litter.
Transferring your deposit to a future litter does not guarantee that you’ll retain the same position on the reservation list.
Your place on the reservation list matters, but puppies are ultimately placed based on temperament and the best fit for each family, not simply on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once your deposit is received, you’re officially on our reservation list!
Step 3: Follow Your Litter’s Journey
While you wait for your puppies to grow, you’ll receive weekly updates with photos of the entire litter.
Our puppies are raised in our home, where we spend countless hours caring for them, observing their development, and getting to know their individual personalities. We pay close attention to how each puppy interacts with people and littermates, responds to new experiences, and develops over time.
By placement day, we have a well-rounded understanding of each puppy as an individual.
Step 4: Temperament Testing & Veterinary Exams
At approximately 6–7 weeks of age, our puppies complete temperament evaluations using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test method, along with their veterinary examinations.
We use these evaluations as one of several tools to help us understand each puppy’s developing personality and potential needs.
Because our puppies are raised in our home, we already know them very well by this age. We believe that firsthand knowledge is especially valuable when making placement decisions. Temperament testing provides another perspective from someone unfamiliar to the puppies, but we also recognize that a single testing session represents only one day in a puppy’s life, and puppies, like people, can have off days!
Our goal is to consider the whole puppy. We combine our daily observations, temperament evaluations, and veterinary findings to make informed placement recommendations.
Step 5: Meet Your Puppy Matches!
Once temperament evaluations and veterinary examinations are complete, puppy placements begin.
Families are contacted in deposit order and presented with our top 2–3 puppy matches, or 1–2 options for families later in the placement process. Our recommendations take into account your preferences for gender, color, and size, as well as each puppy’s temperament and suitability for your home and lifestyle.
We’ll usually have one puppy we consider the strongest match for your family, but we do our best to provide multiple options whenever possible.
Families will receive:
Short videos introducing each of your recommended puppies.
A brief individual biography highlighting each puppy’s personality.
Our recommendation explaining which puppy we believe is the best fit for your family.
Families are not asked to choose from the entire litter. Instead, we narrow the options to the puppies we genuinely believe could thrive in your home.
Once you receive your puppy matches, you’ll have 24 hours to make your decision so that we can continue the placement process for the remaining families.
We put an enormous amount of time, thought, and care into these decisions. Our goal is to ensure that each family is matched with a puppy whose needs and personality align with their home rather than simply assigning puppies in order of preference. Seeing our puppies settle into families where they truly belong makes all that work worthwhile!
Step 6: Finalize Your Puppy & Prepare for Go-Home Day
Once your puppy selection is confirmed, we’ll finalize the paperwork and payment arrangements.
Your Genetic Health Warranty and Puppy Sales Contract will be signed digitally, and the remaining balance will be due through an accepted digital payment method before pickup. Taking care of these details in advance helps make go-home day as smooth as possible!
We’ll also coordinate a pickup date between your puppy’s 8 and 9 week birthdays.
If your puppy needs to stay with us beyond 9 weeks of age, an additional “head start" fee will apply to cover the extra care, feeding, veterinary expenses, and training provided during their extended stay.
Step 7: Bring Your Puppy Home!
The big day is finally here! We want you to feel prepared and confident as you welcome your new family member. Puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks old and no earlier, with no exceptions. Arrangements can be made for puppies to stay extra time when needed for pickup with our Head Start program.
We will not ship our puppies to you as we advise not to fly dogs in cargo due to safety reasons and because we never want puppies to be left unattended by either us or their new families in the process. Out of state families are welcome to fly and meet us in our home in Bulverde, TX or we can meet you at the San Antonio airport with your puppy their goodie bag. For an extra fee, we can “flight nanny” your puppy to your nearest airport as well. Puppies must be able to fit comfortably in a soft sided carrier to fly. Generally these carriers are 19”x11”x9”, but this depends on your airline. At 8 weeks old, this is plenty of space for a puppy to fly.
Our relationship with our puppy families doesn’t end at pickup. We want every puppy to have the best possible start in their new home, and we’re here to help you navigate the transition into life with your new companion.
What is included with your puppy
Puppies go home with:
Microchip
Leash and Collar
Metal comb and ALAA grooming card
Blanket or toy with familiar scents
Sample bag of their food
Treats
Vaccine and deworming records
Copy of Contract and Health Warranty
Registration with the ALAA after spay/neuter if desired
A Note About Our Commitment to Every Puppy
Our puppies’ wellbeing is always our top priority. We reserve the right to decline or discontinue a sale if, at any point before final payment and signed contracts are received, we determine that a placement is not in the best interest of the puppy or that we are not comfortable proceeding with the sale.
If we initiate the cancellation, your deposit will be refunded in full.
our placement process is designed to balance structure with flexibility and guidance with family preference. While it may look different from a traditional “pick your puppy” approach, it consistently results in better matches, smoother transitions, and long term success for both puppies and families.
If you value temperament, thoughtful placement, and a breeder who prioritizes the puppy’s future above all else, this process is likely a great fit for you.
Thank you for considering Endeavor Australian Labradoodles. We look forward to getting to know your family and helping you find a companion who will be a wonderful fit for years to come!
Spay and Neuter agreement
Puppies will need to be spayed/neutered between 6-12 months of age. We sell dogs with breeding rights only to very few individuals who meet specific requirements. Generally, breeding rights are sold for $10,000-$12,000. If an accidental pregnancy occurs or the puppy is not spayed or neutered by 12 months, then the puppy will be considered a breeding dog and the resulting fee of $10,000 will be due. In the case of an accidental pregnancy, your dog will need to be spayed immediately to prevent puppies from being born. We allow owners to keep their puppies intact up to 12 months because we believe it is the best thing for their physical growth and maturity into adulthood, but if you cannot keep a dog intact responsibly we recommend you neuter your puppy at 6 months or consider a canine vasectomy or ovary sparing spay. We take great pride in producing healthy dogs who will never end up in a shelter, and the last thing we need is more mixed breed dogs being produced by accident. Needless to say, we take spay and neuter seriously!
We have a no shelter policy and puppies come with a contract in which the new owners agree to return the dog to us if there arises a need to rehome. We will either take the dog back or help that individual find a new home depending on location.
Things worth mentioning
A well trained dog is a happy dog! We hope that your journey with an Endeavor Australian Labradoodles will produce a lifetime of valuable memories. We encourage and advise new owners to attend AKC puppy training classes. These programs are just as beneficial to you, the owner, as they are for your puppy.
If the price of a puppy is not feasible at this time, perhaps you would like to learn more about our Guardian Dog Program. If you live within a reasonable driving distance to Bulverde, Tx you may be a good fit for one of our breeding dogs.
Even if you decide not to purchase a puppy from Endeavor Australian Labradoodles, we wish you the best on finding your companion puppy. As a future responsible pet owner, look for Health Testing and Temperament to fit your family and demand to see the care and condition of the dogs who are being used for breeding. The best way to keep dogs out of shelters is for you to research, be informed and be a responsible pet owner to any dog that you decide bring home!
