Help me figure out if this cutie is a goldendoodle please!

[browneyes]

I'm considering this pup and wondering if you have any insight.  We recently tried to rescue a goldendoodle only to figure out that the individual "rescuing" the pups was really running a scam selling maltipoos as goldendoodle puppies.  So, as you can imagine I'm nervous and the seller of this pup isn't really helping. 

 

Here are some pictures.  The seller says she's 8 weeks old and that her sister is the breeder.  She included pics that she says are the parents - a 45 lbs golden mother and a 14 lb poodle father.

 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

If allergies are a concern, you should not get an F1 or first generation cross.  Retriever to poodle is a first generation cross. There is a great chance that the pup will shed some or a lot.  You should really look for a reputable breeder that breeds multigenerational pups or an Australian Labradoodle (as these are multi-gens) because of your concern about shedding.  My australian labradoodle does not shed but he looks a lot like a goldendoodle, just smaller.  If dander is actually your allergy problem, every dog has dander.  I can't tell what she is.  She does not look like the golden doodle pups I've gone to see but I've only seen standards.  She's adorable but I would walk away.    

[browneyes]

If I could fulfill my wishlist I'd get a mini F2 or F1B or multigen. 

[Oliver & Elizabeth]

Have you searched petfinder for poodles in LA? I just searched and there are a lot of very cute dogs in the shelters in your area, many of which look a lot like labradoodles! Naturally, some may shed but you could go visit them to see!

[Oliver & Elizabeth]

Before adopting Oliver we tried to adopt a few puppies from the shelters in LA, they wouldn't let us because we were from Seattle. I can't help but think we should have lied about our address.

[browneyes]

How idiotic.  You'd think they'd be happy to have a dog find a home.  Shelters or rescues?

 

I read a really funny sarcastic article of 5 reasons why rescues won't adopt dogs.  Funny but seems really true.  We've been dreaming of having a dog for years and basically bought a house so we could do it.  You wouldn't imagine how rude some of these people have been to us.  I'm biased but I think my DH is one of the kindest people in the world and it kills me that some of these rescue crazies have been so mean to him.  But that's another story for another day...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I know you don;t mean to be offensive, but I am deeply involved in rescue as are many others on this site. What we see and hear really can make us "crazy". There are valid reasons for every rule and policy, and they are all in the best interests of the dog. 

[browneyes]

I don't mean to be offensive but I'm not so sure if I can say the same about some of the people I've encountered at rescues.  I'm postive that there's a ton of evil in the world and I know that evil towards animals is often inflicted by the hands literally and figuratively of humans.  I find it incredibly rude though to not respond at all to heart felt applications that include tons of personal information and photographs, etc.  If I'm denied I can accept that.  No communication I cannot accept (despite numberous polite and spaced out followups via different communication methods) or rudeness I cannot.  I have never bothered to apply to something for which I would immediately be disqualified, meaning that I adhere to every rule and policy of which I am aware.

I find it odd not to even respond to someone who is interested in fostering or adopting.  I know that the problem in LA is severe but I know that I am able to provide a responsible and loving home in terms of time, money and commitment and I feel that I shouldn't be marginalized and ignored. 

I respect the work of rescues.  I've rescued and rehomed a dog personally without the support of an organization and I know that it is a very difficult and rewarding job.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

didn't you say you applied to adopt through DRC?  Their policies and procedures say that they will not adopt out to first time dog owners. 

A lot of the rescues are small and don't have paid employees like shelters do  The people running the rescues are volunteers and have full time jobs and dogs and families of their own to take care of in addition to giving what little bit of spare time they have to volunteer with the rescue.  I really don't think they are trying to offend anyone, but I'm sure you aren't the only person submitting what you think a heartfelt application.  A cute little dog comes in and they can get a hundred of applications in a day.  The main priority is finding the dog a home and not just any home, the best possible home for that dog. 

If you go to the shelter to look for a dog, you will physically be there and can talk to the staff in person and get an immediate response and feedback as to whether you meet their qualifications.  This might be the best option for you.  You will also have the opportunity to interact with the dog.

[browneyes]

I may have applied to DRC in the past when that might not have been on the application (?) I don't really recall it was almost a year ago.  I also may have applied to that imposter organization instead.  I've not submitted anything where I haven't met the qualifications, at least where the qualifications are spelled out. 

I have had a very offensive meeting with a shelter volunteer (one in particular and on more than one occasion with that individual) but I understand that volunteers are human as well.  We happened to inquire about a dog she was personally fostering and she was quite rude.  It most certainly could be an isolated incident.  I also consider it rude not to get any kind of response when applying for a dog. We go every weekend to adoption events and we have met nice people as well.

[browneyes]

Yes, I'm just scared with going to the shelter that there could be some of the same worries that everyone seems to have for backyard breeders as well as other health or temperment issues.  I was really hoping to rescue through a group that woudl have some knowledge of a dog from the fosters but despite applying for dogs I'm not getting responses. 

I run a search for baby and youg poodles in a large radius a few times a day.

[Oliver & Elizabeth]

A lot of the rescues get their dogs from the shelters. If you went to a shelter at least you would get to meet the dog before you brought them home. Even dogs from good breeders have behavioral and health issues.

I think the real issue with getting a dog from a backyard breeder is supporting a practice that leads to pet overpopulation and disease. Adopting a dog from a shelter is giving a homeless dog a lifetime of love. If you get pet health insurance you can afford any issues that may arise. My only regret with Oliver is that by buying him I wasn't able to take a dog out of a shelter.

[browneyes]

I know all dogs are likely to have some health issues during their lifetimes large or small, well bred or shelter adopted.

It was my hope that if I couldn't find a dog to rescue that if I purchased one I could then foster for a rescue to at least give other dogs a chance.