Getting a new Goldendoodle, advice??

[Ruby Goldendoodle]

We will be getting a new Goldendoodle puppy in about 5 weeks. This will be our first dog other than dogs when we were kids. What size crate should I get for the first few months or 6 months? She is an Standard F1b. I am so confused with everything to buy and don't know what we really need. I bought a small 14 inch collar it was listed as small and is adjustable. Bought a puppy kong, a rope toy, a puppy nylabone and a stuffed heart toy. I am thinking about feeding Taste of the Wild, it got 5 stars on an independent food analysis website. I am thinking of doing NuVet vitamins, does anyone do this? My Mom has lost so many dogs (Golden Retreivers) to cancer so I want to be sure to feed the best and do the best I can. Thanks for any advice. 

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Great advice here for you! Maybe a snuggle puppy to ease crate training????

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but if I were getting a new puppy, the first thing I would do after the basics of bedding, leash, collar, etc. is to sign him up for health insurance. There is a lot of info here about various companies, but the main thing is to get it now, while she's young and nothing has been treated or diagnosed yet.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Good call, Karen.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

My exact words when I just read the post...Good Call...how did we all miss that piece of advise?