Reputable Breeders in Southwestern Ontario?!

[Rosanna]

My husband and I are interested in adopting a goldendoodle and are thinking this year around fall as we want to have things in place first, such as a fence, which we'll be getting in spring/summer.  I am want to do some research on breeders and want to be fully informed and educated about this breed and the breeders out there before selecting one.  Does anyone have any advice for me and know of any reputable breeders in southwestern ontario? 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hi Rosanna, welcome to DK. Breeder recommendations, referrals, and reviews are not permitted here in the open forums. But people can private message you if you accept a "friend" request from them.

Here is a guide on what to look for in a breeder.

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

These are the absolute minimum standards you should require. If anyone can't measure up to these minimal standards, walk away. I personally would also walk away from any breeder who breeds a dog before the age of two years old, (genetic health testing done on a dog younger than 2 is preliminary, and many conditions that cannot be tested for don't show up before that),  lets puppies go before the age of 8 weeks (illegal in many states anyway), whose health warranty is dependent on using a certain brand of food or vitamins, or who does all of her own vetting and does not have vet records for the dogs. I would also not even consider any breeder who does not let you visit the premises and meet the mother if not both parents. 

IMO, personal recommendations don't mean much. Everybody loves their dog and thinks he/she is wonderful, so they often think their breeder is, too. I have seen people recommend known puppy brokers selling puppy mill dogs on-line.  

Good luck in your search. Take your time, this is a 12-16 year commitment, so it's worth getting it right. :)

Read more here: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/recommended-goldendoodle-b...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

And to be fully informed and educated about this mix (doodles are not a breed, lol), here's an excellent unbiased discussion filled with information for anyone considering a doodle, from many of us who have them: 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/considering-a-doodle-crowd...

[BG and Gavin]

I sent you a friend request. I am from Sarnia.

[Rosanna]

Hi Karren and Jackdoodle,

Thank you for the tips and information.  I will be sure to read the guide you sent me.  We will take our time, like I said we're not quite there yet, probably the fall.  How long have you been a doodle owner?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I've been a doodle owner for 9 years, but I'm a doodle owner by accident, lol. I was just looking for a nice adult poodle or poodle mix to adopt, not necessarily a doodle; found Jack in a local shelter, relinquished by his original owners, and he just happened to be a labradoodle. 

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

I completely agree with Karen, everyone who loves there dog will recommend their breeder I've even had friends rave about how the "pet store" aka puppy mill they bought there forever caged dog from was amazing. Not that people can't have had great experiences and can't have gotten great puppies but I think that sometimes people get lucky. I would hands down recommend my breeder and I think I did a good job researching but who really knows! Good luck in your search!

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Hi Rosanna,

Good friends of ours have a standard goldendoodle from a breeder in Ontario. Zoe is 12 years old, and her family adores her.  I cannot recommend their breeder from personal experience, except that I have spent a good amount of time with our friends' dog, but I will send you the breeder's contact information in a private message, and you can do your own investigation.  You'll need to accept my friend request first.  

Good luck in your search!  

[Tracey & Spike]

Hello Rosanna! I too know of a good one. A really good one in Southern Ontario :) I'll shoot you a friend request :)

[Rosanna]

Thanks Tracy and Laurie, I will accept your friend requests.