Willow Ridge Puppy Application
Now Accepting Applications for Puppies going home in Summer and Fall 2026.
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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 expect 2 - 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. but the range can vary 5 pounds either side of that.
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 9-15 lb full grown. We've heard of ranges from 6-18.
The difference:
A nine pound toy poodle is on the larger side of toy poodle ranges. We want to remain with a little sturdier size in our breeding program. Because of this, we have not seen major health or temperament differences between our mini and toy cavapoos. The mini's will be sturdier, able to 'keep up' with anyone; safely jump up and down from couches (as an adult dog) where that may not be the case with a dog under 10 lb., where jumping off of things can be more risky. Our smallerst toy cavapoos may not have the endurance of the mini in regards to long hikes, etc. However they will still require a daily walk and play sessions. Ultimately in comes down to your personal preference and family style!
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.) The F1 generation is widely considered the healthiest match and we've found they are still allergy friendly!
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. Puppies go home around 9-10 weeks old.
We accept checks and Zelle (no added fee). Venmo with an added 3% transaction fee.
Coloring:
At this time, most of our puppies are considered apricot, tan, buff, red or ruby (some with or without white markings). We occasionally getting black/tan, tri color, blenheim, black and merle coats. (Merle - toy only) We occasionally see sable coats.
Puppy Selection Process:
When you submit an application, you are added to the bottom of our current Puppy Wait List. We try to keep our Wait List with enough people on it at any given time to fulfill our upcoming 2-4 months of expected litters. This is why your wait time will be around 2-6 months after submitting your application and deposit.
Every litter is selected by starting at The Top of the Wait List and working down until each puppy is chosen.
You do not lose your place in line for passing on a puppy at any time. When a new litter is born, we 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. If you want a specific color, gender, size or time of year; it may take longer than the typical 3-6 months wait time. And vice versa!
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. 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 have planned for upcoming 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. Lack of response to our communication can cause families to be moved to an 'inactive status' where will 'pass' you on the Wait List until your communication resumes. We do ask for responses to our emails. After two years from date of application submission, any 'inactive' persons will be removed from our Wait List.
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!