Cadoodle Papers — How to Get Official Registration Documents
Get Official Papers for Your CadoodleWhat Are Cadoodle Papers?
Cadoodle papers record the breed, ancestry and ownership of your dog. The Cadoodle, also called a Colliedoodle, is a cross between a Collie and a Poodle, bred for a large, gentle companion with a long coat and a herding dog's sensitivity. Adults usually weigh 40 to 70 pounds, with wavy or curly coats in sable, merle, black, white, gold or parti patterns. Cadoodles tend to be patient, watchful and closely bonded to their families, and they do better with room to move than in a small apartment. Owners look for papers because the cross is sold without registration and buyers want the type and owner recorded somewhere official.
Can You Get Papers for a Cadoodle Without AKC Registration?
The AKC does not recognize the Cadoodle as a purebred breed, but Designer Kennel Club registers it as a purebred designer dog. A Collie and Poodle cross has no route into a traditional stud book, so owners who want documentation have no established registry to approach and are left relying on whatever the breeder chose to hand over. Designer Kennel Club (DKC) Foundation Dog Registration fills that role, recording the individual dog's type and your ownership and issuing an official certificate without requiring AKC lineage or breeder documents. Every generation is accepted, including dogs registered long after they left the breeder's home.
Ready to make it official? Start your Cadoodle registration with Designer Kennel Club today.
What Cadoodle Papers Look Like
A DKC Cadoodle certificate shows the registered name you choose, the breed, the dog's date of birth, your name as owner, a unique registration number and the official DKC seal. It arrives as a PDF by email within 2–3 business days. The certificate supports vet records, grooming and boarding check-ins, and housing documentation, and it records breed and ownership. The record stays tied to the dog and to the owner who applies for it, not the breeder who originally sold the dog. It does not guarantee DNA.
How to Register Your Cadoodle with DKC
- 1Visit designerkennelclub.com/registration
- 2Select the registration type (Puppy Registration $45 / Foundation Dog Registration $65 / Litter Registration $100)
- 3Submit your dog's information and photos
- 4Receive your official PDF certificate by email within 2–3 business days
Frequently Asked Questions — Cadoodle Papers
Yes. Either Collie type can be noted on your submission, along with the coat and color, so the record reflects the dog as it actually is rather than a general description of the cross.
Yes. DKC requires no breeder documents, signatures or pedigree. You register the dog through Foundation Registration, provide the requested details and photos, and receive an official certificate in your name.
No. A Cadoodle is a Collie and Poodle cross, while a Bordoodle is a Border Collie and Poodle cross. DKC records them as separate types, so the certificate will state the cross you specify.
Yes. Foundation Registration has no age limit or history requirement, so an adopted adult Cadoodle can be registered at any time and receives the same certificate a puppy would, in the owner's name.
Yes. A dog registered with another body can still be registered with DKC, and you can note the earlier registration on your application. DKC records the dog under the type and owner you supply.
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