Repost from 1/15 Could someone please friend and share thoughts on a few breeders

[Shannon E.]

Hello doodle friends,

I am brand new to doodle kisses, but I have been lurking since August. While I do not currently have a doodle, I plan to have one in the future, but I need to do my research. This is where you doodle owners come in. I have read the "what to look for in a breeder" article, which was very helpful, but I would like doodle owners to share their thoughts, opinions, or suggestions on a few breeders. As the article says, "don't sugar coat," so please give me both the positives and negatives. I read the guideline about breeder recommendations so I hope that you can friend me to share your information. Also, I live in southeastern PA so if anyone knows of a reputable breeder in the PA/NJ/MD/DE area please friend me and share your doodle knowledge.

Thank you,
Shannon

P.S. This site has given me so much info and I truly look forward to becoming an active member in this doodle savvy doodle loving site.

Here are the breeders: Four Paws Dood Ranch and Four Star Dood Ranch (I know the owners are related mother and daughter).

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Shannon, good luck on making this exciting decision.

[Shannon E.]

Thank you! It is exciting.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Hi Shannon ~ welcome to DK.  I am not familiar with either of these breeders, but I hope other members who are will chime in  Good luck in find the doodle of your dreams.  Welcome to Doodle Kisses!

[Shannon E.]

Thank you!

[Leslie J]

Welcome, Shannon! That's great you're doing research before getting your doodle. I'm in California, so unfortunately I don't know any breeders out there! Have fun on your puppy journey!

[Shannon E.]

Thank you!

[Cathy Gertner]

▼Although my breeder is not close to you, she ships puppies all over the world. It is MOSS CREEK DOODLES and her name is Kelli Bailey. Her website is www.mosscreekdoodles.com. I have a 9 year old goldendoodle, an F 1b , and she is a registered therapy dog. We have been doing pet therapy for 7 years and she has the most delightful personality ever. She was very calm as a puppy and has remained that way. I cannot say enough good things about Kelli and her breeding. This weekend we are going to the annual Doodle Romp in Orlando, Florida and there are people coming from all over the country to attend. There should be about 150+ doodles and their owners for the event. All the dogs are so well behaved and are a tribute to Kelli. You can go on her website to see the Doodle Romp pictures next week on the Doodle Forum, which is a site for owners to ask questions, etc. The Doodle Forum is a wonderful tool for new owners and the older owners keep up that way. We are ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY. You cannot go wrong with a Moss Creek goldendoodle. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Cathy, the Doodle Kisses guidelines prohibit breeder recommendations, reviews or referrals in the open discussions. It must be done privately by messaging. 

[Carol Cornwell]

I just put a deposit on a labradoodle, cause I would love one by summer.  The mini goldoodles at Moss Creek are wait listed for 6 months down, so that wouldn't work for me.  Being new as well, I had put a deposit down on a Goldendoodle- but the breeder kept going in circles about testing, business changes, puppies are tested.  BUT are the parents OFA certified. No answer.  I finally went with an Australian Labradoodle breeder that is ALAA certified, and does all the tests that are necessary for the parents.  Yippee!  No run around any longer.  Great family home, socialization, even a dog behaviorist!  And lifetime support.  Spend time on the phone asking questions.  Make sure they genetically test the parents.  You probably will have to go on a waitlist for a mini Goldendoodles.  I decided on a labradoodle then.  I owned a poodle mix 40 yrs. Ago that looked just like one.  One of the best, sweetest, incredibly smart (she could have been a therapy dog for sure) and love labradoodles too.  Seems like the Goldendoodles are more in demand these days after calling around.  Moss Creek

(above) seems wonderful. They are a breeder that cares and tests the parents genetics as well.   If waiting is an option, then get wait listed on a great breeder, and make sure ALL your questions get answered.  (Not our business partner didn't believe in testing so we aren't there yet, but will get there).... Best of Luck to you!  Oh my current dog in my pic is that sweet Golden Retriever, our Senior guy. 

 

[Nancy]

We were so fortunate to find McKenzie Doodles in Winchester, Va. last year when we got our beautiful Golden Doodle, Murphy!! He's smart, healthy, funny, and oh so handsome...a real head turner;-) Susan Brown and her husband own this family business but it's obviously their passion as well. Can't recommend them enough...check out their website www.mckenziesdoodles.com ... you'll fall in love!!!! ;-)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Nancy, as mentioned above, the Doodle Kisses guidelines prohibit breeder recommendations, reviews or referrals in the open discussions. It must be done privately by messaging. 

[Caslynn74]

So did you decide on 4 paws by chance?