My name is Deborah Lipman and I am a dedicated breeder in the Phoenix, AZ area of quality Goldendoodle and Bernedoodle puppies. My emphasis is on mini and petite size puppies. When I first began no one knew about Goldendoodles but my heart knew that based on their incredible personalities and love for people they would quickly become a favorite. And they did! Many years afterwards other folks jumped on the band wagon to breed goldendoodles and now every other kind of doodle you can image. But I was the first in Phoenix. My reputation grew not just because of my love for the breed, but because I am honest and I care about breeding healthy puppies with perfect temperaments.

Health and temperament are the two most important qualities for a dog. I ensure the health of my litters by having DNA testing done on all my parent dogs. I do not rely on using ENS or ESI (Early Neurological Stimulation or Early Scent Introduction) because I don’t think they make a huge difference. The reason being, I tried both ENS and ESI over the years but I saw no difference in my pups either as puppies or as adults. Nor do I test for hip or knee issues. Why? Mixed small breed dogs rarely develop hip dysplasia or patella luxation. All parents are chosen for their calm yet confident personalities to guarantee their offspring will also be calm, loving, and confident. Plus, all my parent dogs were/are raised in loving homes where they are socialized and trained at early ages.

Doodles are all about love, being loved and giving love. They are very much family dogs and want to be around family members, but they are happy around other furry friends too. Loyalty is their middle name!

I decided to add Bernedoodles to my program about three years ago and I did a lot of research before deciding on Bernedoodles. Why Bernedoodles? Because their personalities are very similar to golden retrievers but they bring a bit of ‘goofiness’ and beautiful colors and coat patterns.

Deciding which puppy and which breeder is the right choice for you and your family is a huge undertaking as owning a dog is a commitment based on years. Your first decision is breed and if you’re reading this then a Goldendoodle or Bernedoodle is on your radar. Congratulations, in my opinion, these two breeds are exceptional and worthy of high praise as the years of increased popularity have proven. As I said, I have bred Goldendoodles for twenty plus years, since 2003, longer than most other breeders in the Valley. I am highly respected and I have earned the reputation of being honest and caring.

Most doodles are non-shedding and can be hypoallergenic, meaning they produce little to no dander that is the main cause of allergies for people. Therefore, they are an excellent choice for families with known dog allergies. People with doodle puppies feel happier, have improved cognitive function, and increased positive health outcomes. Goldendoodle puppies are a great fit for first time dog-owners since they are easy to train. Single people and families connect with these affectionate, fun-loving Goldendoodles or Bernedoodles that grow up to become a calm and comforting member of the family.

I believe the key to a great litter is a happy and healthy mom and dad raised in loving homes. I go out of my way to ascertain my parent dogs are placed in Guardian Homes offering exceptional care and love. Doodles make awesome family dogs, especially loved by children!

I love working with families to help them find their perfect Goldendoodle or Bernedoodle. Each of my puppies needs a loving home and I am excited to help you find your loving puppy companion!

This photo was shot a few years ago
when I donated one of my precious goldendoodles for a fund raising
auction in honor of Hospice of the Valley.