Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cha Cha Doodle?
“Cha Cha Doodle” is a phrase I created from the initials of my three children: C‑H‑A — Christopher, Hannah, and Alexander.
What is a Goldendoodle?
A Goldendoodle is a “designer” dog, a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. They’re popular with allergy‑sensitive families because many Goldendoodles are low‑ to non‑shedding.
What are the different types of Goldendoodles?
- F1 Goldendoodle — Golden Retriever × Poodle (approximately 50/50). We don’t breed F1s because we aim for consistently low‑ to non‑shedding, allergy‑friendly coats, so we focus on multigenerational lines.
- F1b Goldendoodle — F1 Goldendoodle × Poodle (higher likelihood of non‑shedding). Our Goldie is an F1b Goldendoodle.
- F2 Goldendoodle — Several pairings qualify, such as F1 × F1 or F1 × F1b. Our Mackie is a true F2 (F1 × F1). Our Apple Rose is also F2 (F1 × F1b). When breeding a higher generation to an F1, puppies are classified as F2.
- F3 Goldendoodle — Typically F1b × F1b or F2 × F2 (or higher).
- Multigenerational Goldendoodle — Any generation beyond F3. We are working toward producing all non‑shedding, allergy‑friendly puppies.
Are all Goldendoodles the same?
No. Coat type, shedding, size, and temperament can vary by generation and pairing (see types above).
What colors do Goldendoodles come in?
Goldendoodles can express a wide range of colors and markings thanks to the Poodle’s diverse genetics: white, cream, light to dark apricot, red, chocolate, black, silver, phantom, parti, and various tri‑color combinations (e.g., black/white/tan). The most sought‑after shades are often cream and light apricot. At Cha Cha Doodles, we have a beautiful variety of light‑colored doodles.
What are Goldendoodle coat types?
Goldendoodles typically have soft, longer coats that range from straight/shag to wavy, loose curl, or teddy‑bear corkscrew.
Where are the puppies raised?
At Cha Cha Doodles, our puppies are born and raised in our home. We believe the first 2–3 months are critical for healthy development. Our pups are handled and loved throughout the day by our family (including our kids), so by the time they go to their forever homes, they’re happy and comfortable around people.
How does your family handle goodbyes when puppies go home?
We’re asked this often! Our children adore each litter and count down to every birth. The first goodbye was the hardest for all of us. For our very first litter (produced with a stud), we kept a gorgeous apricot puppy who later turned pure white — Apple Rose — who even made the cover of ASPCA Magazine.
When and how do you start potty training?
Goldendoodles are eager to please, which makes training easier when you stick to a routine. Every puppy leaves with a daily schedule that includes potty and crate training.
Sample Daily Schedule (potty & routine)
- 6:00–8:00 AM — Outside for potty
- 8:45 AM — Breakfast + water
- 9:00–10:30 AM — Potty/play (outdoors if nice; otherwise in our puppy‑safe area); quick potty before rest
- 10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Rest in puppy playpen + water
- 12:30 PM — Potty, then supervised play while we tidy up (each pup gets a turn)
- 1:30 PM — Lunch + water
- 1:45 PM — Potty (rule of thumb: take pups out within 10 minutes of eating or drinking)
- 2:00–3:30 PM — Finish clean‑up & play
- 3:30 PM — Kids arrive home → play; potty before rest
- 4:00–5:30 PM — Rest in puppy playpen
- 5:30 PM — Dinner + water (at ~7 weeks, we remove water overnight to help pups stay dry)
- 5:45 PM–dark — Potty & outdoor play with the family and adult doodles
- 7:00 PM — Puppy playpen
- 9:30 PM — Potty, cuddles, and bedtime stories
- 11:00 PM–12:00 AM — Final potty; soft music overnight; blanket with the new family’s scent to help the transition
Potty Training Method (bell training)
- Quietly take puppy from crate to the bells at your main exit.
- Help the puppy ring the bells with a paw while saying “Potty spot, potty spot.” (Keep verbal cues minimal.)
- Carry the puppy to your designated potty spot.
- Set the puppy down and wait until they go.
- Praise: “Good potty spot!” and reward with a small treat or gentle petting.
- Resume playtime.
If the puppy doesn’t go: Return the puppy to the crate for 10 minutes (no play), then try again from Step 1. Repeat until the puppy potties, then reward with playtime. Consistency across the whole household is key to success.
