Willow Ridge Puppy Application
We plan to accept Applications for Summer/Fall 2026 puppies in early May. The exact opening date will be published here at the end of April. At that time, the Puppy Application will appear on this page.
Email willowridgepuppy@gmail.com to be added to our EMAIL list to be notified when the application page is re-opened.
- By being on the EMAIL list you will receive emails when we accept Applications again for spring 2026 or any Quick Adoption opportunities that may arise.
- Our WAIT LIST is the list families are placed on after submitting a Puppy Application and Deposit.
Scroll down to read all the FAQ's of adopting a puppy from us!
Terms & Conditions
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FAQ of Submitting an Application
Terms and Conditions of Joining our Wait List:
It's so important that each of our puppies have a loving, secure forever home where they are a loved and important part of their family.
Wait Time:
The Wait Time varies, but typically is 3-6 months from when you Submit a Puppy App. Your specific requests will depend on the wait time. If you are willing and content to wait, we would be honored to raise your Cavapoo puppy!
Sizes Offered:
Traditional Mini Cavapoo - The poodle parent is a Miniature Poodle. The full grown size will be generally within the same range as the breed-standard for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Both parents of these litters weigh between 15-22 lb. Puppies will range typically 15-22 lb. But we have had pups from 10 pounds to 28 lb.+
Toy Cavapoo - The poodle parent of these litters is a Toy Poodle who weighs around 9 lb. The Cavalier parent weighs around15 lb or less. Most toy puppies will typically range between 10-14 lb full grown. We've heard of everything from 6 lb to 18 lb
There is no guarantee on full grown size of your dog; we can only state what we expect based on parent's sizes and past litter experience. There is always a percentage of puppies that be outside of the expected range; smaller and bigger both.
Cavapoo Generation:
Our cavapoos are F1 (First Generation). This means one parent is a Purebred Cavalier King Charles and the other parent is a Purebred mini or toy Poodle. First generation cavapoos are 50% Cavalier King Charles and 50% Mini or Toy Poodle. We do NOT breed any other options (F1b, F2, etc.)
Adoption Fees:
$2,800 for our Traditional size and $3,500 for our Toy size.
For our Iowa Sales and puppy pick-up in Iowa, we are required to collect Iowa's 7% sales tax. Final payments are due when the puppy is 8 weeks old; checks preferred. Puppies go home around 9-10 weeks old.
Coloring:
At this time, most of our puppies are considered apricot, tan, buff, red or ruby (some with or without white markings). We are also now occasionally getting black/tan, tri color, blenheim, black and merle coats. (Merle - toy only) We occasionally get a sable.
Puppy Selection Process:
When you submit an application, you are added to the Current Puppy Wait List. Our Current Wait List still has enough people to fulfill the next few months of litters but we still expect openings later this spring anyway because we allow 'passing' at any turn.
You do not lose your place in line for passing on a puppy at any time. When a new litter is born, we will start "Back at the Top" of the Wait List to fulfill that new litter's "Selection Order." People can "pass" on any litter/puppy and be contacted next time.
Specific requests can affect the Wait Time; but just Specify "open to all" on your application if you'd still like an opportunity on any puppy that does not match your preferences.
I.E. If you say "prefer male" and do not say you are open to adopting a female, we will pass your name if there is no male available. The same goes for timing, size, and color preferences.
Joining the Puppy Wait List:
After submitting your application, you will be notified by email about placing a deposit to secure your placement on the Waitlist. We accept checks by mail or Venmo for the deposit. You will be placed on the Wait List in the order we received your Application.
We will respond personally to every application by email and update any wait-time predictions based on your preferences and what we are planning for litters.
All deposits are non-refundable. The $300 deposit applies to your total puppy payment. The adoption fee is secure at the time of submission for 2 years. After two years, you are subject to any adoption fee increases and might be asked to re-submit a Puppy Application.
We reserve the right to refuse or refund a deposit and/or reservation at any time. It is important to us that we feel very comfortable with the homes our puppies are going to!