I need help! I am trying to pick out a goldendoodle puppy I need your help! :)

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Okay I've never owned a goldendoodle before. This would be my first one. I have two I'm thinking about looking at and I need your help with what you think they will turn out coat wise.
They are both F1b goldendoodles and both same age. What type of coat do you think they will get? I have them posted below. Two top pics are same one and bottom pic is the other puppy. 5 weeks old both boys. I might look at a female too in the first pic pups litter. What would you suggest gender wise too? I want one that's calm laid back loving friendly and intelligent. I also don't want one that constantly plays all the time like my Boston terrier (it's exhausting). What gender do you think would be best? Anyways back to the puppies coats I wasn't sure if they would be wavy or curly fleece? Attached pics would be greatly appreciated so I can see what your talking about.

[Shari Becker]

First, don't panic about losing this puppy. Good breeders have litters regularly, and it is worth waiting for the 'right' puppy.

Our puppies were potty trained on cedar chips, so the sawdust itself doesn't overly concern me , but how it's being used is more concerning. 

My instincts tell me that something doesn't feel right about this. First, I don't know where you live, but I don't love that the puppies are in a garage - heated or not. The two breeders I was serious about had the babies in their homes with them. Contained to specific locations, yes, but in their homes. 

Second, my puppy had curly hair, and she has never had eye issues. A little gunk to clean from time to time, sure. That's normal. But no tear stains and no runny eyes, and her fur gets into her eyes all the time.

This is just my two cents, of course, and you need to do what makes you comfortable. I just think if something in your gut is saying "uh oh," you should listen. I'm not sure what the rules are, but I would think people could email you with the names of their breeders if you need to look for someone new....

[Stephanie and Ragley]

Another concern to add would be that at least one of the breeders you are looking at does not do any health testing on the parent dogs. That alone should put them out of the running, I would think.

Here is the link to GANA recommended breeders; it may be helpful to you :)

http://goldendoodleassociation.com/dogtrack/guest/memberbreeders.aspx

[Three Doodle Life]

Super cute, Ashley! Now you just have to figure out a name. ;-)

Here is your pic:

[Susan & Randy's Kate]

Kate had large paws.  She is probably only 21 or so inches and maybe 40 lbs.  He is so cute.  He will eventually get the zoomies - run around like crazy.  Have fun.  He is adorable.

[Wendy and Myla]

Rigley is adorable - have you brought him home or do you still have to wait for him?