Please help me find a reputable breeder in Canada OR one who will ship from the US :)

[New Member Introductions]

Looking for an F1b Medium English Goldendoodle and information about respected breeders.

I've been searching for months and months. Every time I think I've found what I'm looking for, I also find a red flag. Bad review on Google about this breeder, just a "bad feeling" when looking at their website, or next litter isn't until next summer. Sigh. 

I'm very happy I found this site because I was exceedingly close to putting a deposit on a breeder whom I've read horrendous things about here. Thank you for saving me!!

My hope was to wrap up a photo of a litter, if not a photo of the actual puppy, for my 13 and 17 year old for Christmas. I'm not big on the idea of bringing the puppy home as a Christmas gift. I think it would be selfish of me and far too stressful on the little pup; especially if he/she has to be shipped. I hope you understand.

My first choice for a breeder is obviously Canada with the horrendous exchange rate these days!! However, if our new love can only be found in the US, that can be done also.

I'm off to find the reputable breeder area of this site lol. :) 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hi Cathy, 

Breeder recommendations are not permitted here in the open discussions. People can send you a private message if you accept a friend request from them. 

If you haven't read our guidelines on What To Look for in a Breeder, please do and take them to heart. You can use this as a checklist of the minimum standards you should require. If anyone doesn't measure up, walk away: 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/notes/What_To_Look_for_In_a_Breeder

We've had lots of discussions here about male versus female. I'd had females for thirty years, but always heard that males were more affectionate than females. Now that I have Jack, I can attest to that. The males may be a bit slower to learn and a bit goofier, but they're also sweeter and more tolerant, IMO. After all, there's a reason female dogs are called "bitches", lol. Of course, I'm sure those with females will disagree. :) At any rate, sex is really the least important factor when choosing a puppy, along with color. 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Once again I agree with Karen and you can educate yourself with the suggested post she listed. As far as the sex, you will probably get as many different answers to that question, from as many different owners on this site.

I have one of each and my female is by far more affectionate, makes more eye contact, is very quick to learn and much more fun loving than my male.  He is more anxious, aloof, makes very little or limited eye contact, obeys when he wants to and is always trying to show her who's boss. Which is terribly funny, because she has her own way of "letting" him win when we all know darn well she really is in more control of the situation. So again, the female is the brighter of the two here anyway. 

Like Karen said, sex should be well down on the list of priorities when choosing a dog. Temperment/Personality wins top billing in my book.

My breeder's name is on my page or you can PM me. She is highly recommended here.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Oh that is sad. I hope you find something in your area. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Road Trip!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Yes Nancy!!! One of April's dogs would be worth a road trip. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I'm sure you saw it on the site, but April will deliver for a fee (is that the additional $1100 you refer to).  She won't fly puppies, but will hand deliver.  Our AnnaBelle is from there as well.

[Stella]

You should be aware that it is typical for most reputable breeders to have long waiting lists as their litters are sold out well in advance. If you want a puppy from a good breeder, it is unlikely you will get one any time soon :)

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

There is a thing called a doodle train used for rescues. I wonder if that is an option. Anyone have any thoughts?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Doodle trains are only used to get a dog to safety, i.e. from a kill shelter to a foster or adoptive home; they are not used even to get a foster dog to an adopter. Resources are just too limited to use volunteer transport for anything other than saving a dog's life. 

[Adina P]

A doodle train could be anything.  It wouldn't have to use rescue volunteers...it could be anyone who wants to help.  An official rescue group wouldn't need to be involved, if someone could find enough people to drive enough legs.  Might be a little nerve wracking for a pup to change that many hands though.  Or not.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Well, and you'd have to be able to trust the various people 100%.  With registered volunteers from a legitimate rescue, there's at least some security. The people have been screened and are known. Strangers on-line who want to help? Um...

If I were the breeder, no way would I turn a puppy over to just anyone. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

And even with rescue volunteers, there have been cases where someone refused to relinquish a dog that they picked up from a shelter or owner to the rescue. How much more likely would that be if instead of a shelter dog, it was a $2000 goldendoodle puppy? 

Plus, when you transport for a legitimate not-for-profit, your expenses are deductible.