Texas Breeder Confirms Two Goldendoodle Litters Planned for Fall/Winter 2026

Two litters of standard-size Goldendoodles are on the way at Twilight Doodles, a small family-run breeding program in Garland, Texas — and for families who have been watching the waitlist, the timeline is now concrete.

According to twilightdoodles.com, a pregnancy from the pairing of dam Stellaluna and sire Maui was confirmed via ultrasound on July 26, 2026. Puppies from that litter are expected to go home around the end of October 2026. A second pairing — dam Petunia ('Patti') and sire Paddington — was announced July 20, 2026, with pregnancy confirmation scheduled for August 17 and potential go-home dates in mid-November 2026.

Both litters are listed at $4,000 per puppy, pet homes only, with no breeding rights offered, according to the breeder's site. The program accepts applications before a video call and then a $500 reservation fee to hold a spot.

Twilight Doodles operates out of Garland in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The business name comes from the family's longtime home on Twilight Drive. The program holds GANA (Goldendoodle Association of North America) Gold Level certification according to the breeder's site, which references documented health testing of parent dogs. Maui, the outside stud for the Stellaluna litter, comes from a Gold Level GANA breeder.

The Stellaluna × Maui pairing is a repeat of a previous litter the breeder describes as producing confident, affectionate dogs with red and apricot coats. Expected adult weight for that litter is 65 to 85 pounds — on the larger end of the standard Goldendoodle range. The Petunia × Paddington pairing is also a repeat, with a broader color palette expected: cream, apricot, red, chocolate, and chocolate merle. A 'Deep Chocolate wavy coated female' named Morel from a related past litter is also listed as currently available, with an estimated adult weight of 55 pounds, per the site.

For prospective buyers, the practical path forward is straightforward: applications are open now on twilightdoodles.com, and spots are allocated based on pairing history, meaning popular repeat litters can fill quickly once pregnancy is confirmed. The program serves families across Texas and offers guidance for out-of-state placements, according to the site.

The Goldendoodle — a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross — has become one of the most sought-after family dogs in the U.S. over the past two decades, prized for low-shedding coats (inherited from the Poodle side) and the Golden Retriever's famously social temperament. Standard-size versions, which mature above roughly 45 pounds, appeal to families who want a larger, more athletic companion without sacrificing the breed's characteristic trainability. GANA certification, while voluntary, has become a meaningful differentiator in a market where unregulated breeders remain common.

Why it matters — Families seeking a health-tested, GANA-certified standard Goldendoodle in Texas now have a narrow, dated window to apply before both confirmed 2026 litters fill.

Reported by twilightdoodles.com, gooddog.com, podcasts.apple.com