“2026 Is Your Puppy Year: Plan Ahead… or Fall in Love Today””

There’s something about a new year that makes us want a fresh start — new routines, new goals, more joy in the home… and honestly? Few things change the energy of a household like a puppy.

If you’ve been thinking “This is the year…” — I want you to know: 2026 is the perfect time to bring home your next best friend. And whether you’re the type who plans everything out… or the type who falls in love and says “We’re ready right now”… we have you covered.

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Two Ways People Get Their Puppy — and We Love Both

Some families are planners. They love choosing the right season, looking at their calendar, and creating the smoothest transition possible.

And then there are the spontaneous families — the ones who call and say:

“We’re ready. Like… now.”

Good news: both approaches work here.

If You’re Ready Right Now…

✅ Create an account on our website and go straight to Available Puppies.

That’s where you can see:
•   which puppies are available now
•   sizes, colors, and details
•   what’s ready now vs. coming up soon

Sometimes the perfect puppy is already waiting — and you don’t need months of planning to make the decision.

If You’re a Planner…

✅ Submit your Puppy Application so we can help you map out your timing and options.

Planning is powerful when it comes to puppies because it lets you match your puppy’s arrival with the real rhythm of your life — travel, work schedules, family events, and downtime.

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The Puppy Timeline: How It Works (So You Can Plan Smart)

Most families don’t realize how far in advance you can plan for a puppy. Here’s the general timeline:

1) Pregnancy (Gestation)

From breeding to birth is approximately 63 days.

2) Puppy Grows With Us Before Going Home

After your puppy is born, they stay with us about:
•   ~9 weeks before going home (most puppies)
•   10–12 weeks if your puppy is extra small (the tiniest ones benefit from extra time before going home)

So when you’re planning, think:

Breeding → ~63 days → Birth → 9–12 weeks → Go Home (or Prep School)

That means from breeding to go-home day is commonly about 4 to 5 months, depending on size.

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Want a More Developed Puppy? Doodle Prep School Options (Our BLOCK Programs)

Some families want the full puppy stage at home. Others prefer their puppy to come home with a stronger foundation already in place.

If your puppy joins our training program, here are the options — with the official program names:
•   BLOCK 1: Starter Puppy Program — 4 weeks
•   BLOCK 2: STARR Puppy Program — 8 weeks
•   BLOCK 3: Social Puppy Program — 12 weeks
•   BLOCK 4: Super Puppy Program — 16 weeks (our full foundational program)

So you can plan for:

Go Home at 9–12 weeks
or
Go Home at 9–12 weeks + 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 weeks of Prep School

This is why we tell families: the best puppy journeys are either
•   beautifully planned, or
•   beautifully timed… because you saw the puppy and just knew.

Either way, we’re here to guide you.

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2026 Planning Tip: Look at Your Calendar First

If you want a smooth, joyful transition, take 10 minutes today and look at:
•   travel dates
•   vacations
•   busy seasons at work
•   kids’ sports and school schedules
•   major life events (moves, renovations, family milestones)

Then ask yourself:

“When do I truly have margin to bring a puppy home?”

Because puppies are pure joy — but they also deserve consistency, time, and calm leadership.

Think About Meaningful Dates, Too (Not Just Busy Dates)

When you’re looking at your calendar, don’t just consider travel and busy seasons — also look for the moments that would make a puppy arrival feel even more special.

Ask yourself:
•   Is there a milestone birthday this year?
•   A special anniversary?
•   A year you want to mark with something unforgettable?
•   Would a puppy be the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Easter, or even Christmas?

Sometimes families plan their puppy around meaning, not just convenience — and I love that. A puppy can become part of the story of your year… the kind of memory you never forget.

So as you plan, think on both levels:
✅ What’s practical for your schedule
✅ And what would be meaningful for your family

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A Simple Example (So You Can Visualize It)

Let’s say a puppy is bred in January:
•   ~63 days later: puppy is born (around March)
•   9–12 weeks later: go-home window begins (around May/June)

Add Prep School:
•   Starter Puppy Program (4 weeks): June/July
•   STARR Puppy Program (8 weeks): July/August
•   Social Puppy Program (12 weeks): August/September
•   Super Puppy Program (16 weeks): September/October

So if you have a “target month” in mind for 2026, it’s smart to start planning now.

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Your Next Step (Choose Your Path)

Ready now?
✅ Create an account and visit Available Puppies on our website.

Planning ahead?
✅ Submit your Puppy Application so we can help you plan the best timing and match.

However you arrive here — planner or spontaneous — we’re excited to help you bring home the right puppy at the right time.

2026 is your year. New beginnings, new joy… and maybe little paws running through your home. 🐾