analysis paralysis....feedback and suggestions please!

[Lanell in Colorado]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm so glad to find this blog.  I want a doodle but I'm cautious.  I've read a lot and done some research and I can find a contradition for almost EVERYTHING I read.   I've come to the conclusion that there is only a minor difference between a golden-doodle and a labra-doodleI and it really isn't significant.  We don't want a large dog, so I'm looking at miniatures -- something less than 20".  I like the poodle-like coat because I don't like shedding, but we have no allergy problems.  I also am stuck trying to decide on color -- they are all so cute.  We live in Colorado where the sun in very intense and thought that a lighter color would probably be better for the dog.  Any and all feedback from 'real' doodle owners would be greatly appreciated.

My husband and I are in our early sixties; we both work; and we have 3 grandchildren (all boys under 6) who visit occasionally.  We want to add to our family and get a dog, but are stuck in deciding what kind of dog and also stuck in deciding whether to get one or two.  I love doodles (from what I've read about them) but the price is daunting and I'm also cautious about the amount of time (or money) involved in grooming them -- especially two.

I have talked to a number of breeders and was impressed with Stargazer's attitude and perspective.

Frankly, the cost is an issue -- especially when we are considering two dogs.  I have found a wide price range but I'm concerned about the health / genetics of the dog and it seems like the puppies availble from the more reknown breeders have better credentials.  They are more expensive too.

 

Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.   I want to move forward in making a decision and finding my puppy, but, at the moment, I'm stuck.

 

Lanell

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

both of mine are mini's and each weigh around 25lbs.  Having 2 certainly increased the cost and the time required to care for their grooming needs (I anticipated the cost increase but really underestimated the extra grooming time).  As far as color goes, I would suggest picking a dog based on personality rather than color.  I liked the idea of a chocolate colored doodle, but ended up with a black one and a cream one.