Thanks for the welcome

[pawsforpanic-Pamela Sydni n Milo]

HI Everyone, thanks for the welcome. I would love to chat with you all about doodles and love to know who of you have doodles that are 27" or taller at shoulder height.

[Adina P]

Not saying there isn't someone out there like that, but for the most part breeders are trying for more 'medium' sized standards.  I can't think of a single breeder off the top of my head that is aiming for that 27" + size.  When I was looking for a pup a little over a year ago I was lucky to find 24" goals for breeding.  Check our article on how to choose a breeder (link below) because at the end of that there are some lists of breeders and some of those lists tell you which breed standards.  Then you can peruse the websites of those breeders to see what size breeding dogs they have.  The ones with shorter breeding dogs you can skip over and narrow your list then email each breeder to see who has a litter coming up and find out more about the breeding:

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

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Wow! Welcome!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

My girl is 26 inches tall, but bow - legged.   I think the standard, at least in males, is 24" at the withers.

I think you should check into POODLES as a better possibility for getting height.  

Females, that are spayed very early ( 8 weeks) , tend to be taller than females spayed later on at 4-7 months.  I purposely did not have either my male or female altered early because of these growth plate issues.  Just my choice--not a standard.

I question why though.  I work in an area where many guide dogs are used.  Most are smaller Labs and one very small Rottweiler. The small ( 50lbs) Rottie's handler is a man in wheelchair and the man must weigh over 300lbs. No, not just fat, this man is a big guy.

So why HEIGHT=Guide or Therapy?

You may want to talk with organizations who provide dogs.  They would know where, and what type of dog really makes for what you are looking for

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Boomer is our big guy he is 27"

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Then my next question, not all large dogs can be guide dogs or therapy. I have a beautiful Large dog but as she developed it was obvious she had some temperament issues.  I am her guide.  She needs our total care at all times.

So not only size but you would --MUST consider temperament which I think is the most important question to ask a breeder.  More than likely, a long line of pure breeds would be a better determination.

 

Unfortunately, doodles are a mix breed so size is very very hard to determine. 

If your needs are immediate, then this also is a problem.  A guide dog takes 5 years on average to train and $20, 000 at the very least.

[Joy Originator of GiantSchnoodles]

I Pamela, I may have what your looking for. I'll weigh & measure her now. Pls email me at [e-mail] Puppylove from Joy & the Furry folk