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Puppy Supplies Checklist
These are the supplies I recommend to every family bringing home one of our puppies. Each item is sorted by size, so you can pick what fits your puppy.
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Before You Shop
A few things to know so you don't buy twice.
The Complete Puppy Package
Our optional package covers most of the basics: a crate with divider, bedding, a Snuggle Pal, bowls, collar, leash, harness, potty bell, pads, a brush and toys. If you have it, use this list for extras and replacements. Items it covers are marked below.
Food Comes From TLC
Every puppy goes home with a starter bag of TLC Pet Food, so food is not on this list. When you order more, our TLC link gives you a discount.
Buy for the Adult Size
Crates, pens and beds should fit your puppy as an adult. Expected sizes are estimates, never a guarantee, so when in doubt size the crate up and use the divider.
Size Guide
Which Size Do I Need?
Small18 or 24 in crate
Maltipoos (most 5 to 10 lb, some pairings 10 to 16 lb) and toy and mini Poodles. Puppies expected under 10 lb fit an 18 in crate.
Medium30 in crate
Micro mini Bernedoodles (about 16 to 26 lb) and multi-gen mini Bernedoodles (about 25 to 35 lb).
Large36 in crate
F1 mini Bernedoodles from our larger Bernese moms (about 35 to 50 lb).
Home Base
Crate & Home Setup
The crate is your puppy's bedroom. Buy the size your puppy will need as an adult and use the divider while they are small.
MidWest iCrate with Divider
The divider panel lets the crate grow with your puppy, so you only buy one crate. Leak-proof tray.
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MidWest Crate Cover
Makes the crate feel like a den, which helps puppies settle the first few nights.
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MidWest Exercise Pen
A safe play area while you work on potty training. The taller pen keeps a growing Bernedoodle from climbing out.
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Carlson Walk-Thru Gate with Pet Door
Blocks off stairs and rooms, with a walk-through door for the family.
View on AmazonThe First Nights
Bedding & Comfort
Your puppy is used to sleeping in a warm pile of littermates. These help the first nights go smoothly.
MidWest QuietTime Crate Bed
Washable bolster bed made to fit the floor of your crate.
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Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy
A heartbeat and a warm heat pack that feel like littermates. A big help on the first nights home.
View on AmazonComsmart Fleece Blankets, 6 Pack
Soft and washable. Keep one handy to bring a familiar scent home.
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Toys & Teething
Puppies teethe for months. Giving them the right things to chew saves your shoes and furniture.
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel
A hide-and-seek puzzle that gives smart Poodle and doodle puppies something to figure out.
View on AmazonNina Ottosson Dog Tornado Puzzle
A treat puzzle that burns mental energy. You can also feed part of a meal in it.
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Food & Feeding
Your puppy goes home with a starter bag of TLC Pet Food. Here is what you need to serve and store it.
Stainless Steel Non-Skid Bowls, 2 Pack
Stainless is easy to clean and doesn't hold odors. The rubber base stops sliding.
View on AmazonIRIS Airtight Food Container
Keeps your puppy's TLC food fresh and sealed away from curious noses.
View on AmazonCoat Care
Grooming
Poodle and doodle coats need regular brushing to stay mat-free. Start short, gentle sessions early so grooming becomes routine.
Chris Christensen Slicker Brush
A groomer favorite for wavy and curly coats. Reaches down to the skin to stop mats.
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Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker
A lower-cost slicker. Retractable pins make cleanup easy.
View on AmazonAndis Steel Comb
Brush, then comb. If the comb glides through to the skin, there are no hidden mats.
View on Amazonearthbath Puppy Shampoo & Conditioner
Gentle shampoo plus a conditioner to help keep curly coats from tangling.
View on AmazonSafari Nail Trimmer
We start nail trims early, so most of our puppies don't mind them. Keep it going with a little trim at a time.
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A quiet grinder for smoothing nails. Good for nervous puppies.
View on AmazonVirbac Epi-Otic Ear Cleaner
Floppy, hairy Poodle-type ears trap moisture. Ask your vet how often to clean.
View on AmazonVirbac C.E.T. Toothbrush Kit
Start brushing early so it becomes routine. Small breeds especially need it. Poultry flavor most puppies like.
View on AmazonPetpost Tear Stain Wipes
Light-colored Maltipoos and Poodles show tear staining. Wipe daily.
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Potty & Training
Take your puppy out first thing in the morning and about every 2 hours at first, and ring the potty bell every trip out.
Caldwell's Potty Bells
We use potty bells here. Ring them every trip outside and puppies learn to ask.
View on AmazonAmazon Basics Puppy Pads, 100 ct
For the pen corner, car rides and accidents while potty training is still new.
View on AmazonRocco & Roxie Enzyme Cleaner
Enzyme cleaner removes the scent so puppies don't go in the same spot again.
View on AmazonZak George's Dog Training Revolution
A friendly, positive-reinforcement guide for first-time puppy owners.
View on AmazonADAPTIL Calm Home Diffuser
A calming pheromone diffuser for the first weeks in a new home.
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Collars, Leashes & Walking
Measure your puppy's neck and chest before you order, and plan to size up as they grow.
Voyager Step-In Mesh Harness
A lightweight step-in harness that is easy on wiggly puppies.
View on AmazonBlueberry Pet Nylon Collar
A lightweight adjustable collar to hold an ID tag.
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Blueberry Pet 5 ft Leash
A lightweight 5 ft leash. Better for training than a retractable.
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GoTags Engraved ID Tag
Your phone number on the collar, on top of the microchip. Remember to register the chip.
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Travel & Extras
For car rides home, vet visits and trips together.
Sherpa Airline-Approved Carrier
A soft carrier that fits under airline seats. Check your airline's rules before you fly.
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PetSafe Happy Ride Booster Seat
Small dogs can see out and stay put. Tethers to the seat.
View on AmazonQuestions About What to Buy?
Call or text me at (330) 275-3611. I'm happy to help you pick the right sizes for your puppy.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Product listings and availability can change on Amazon. Ear cleaner, toothpaste and calming products are general care items, not medical advice, so please ask your vet what is right for your puppy.