breeder advice

[Lisa Mitchell]

Hello all Doodle Lovers! My family is currently looking to purchase a doodle and would love some breeder recommendations! We live in Richmond, VA but will drive to find the perfect pet for our family. We have 2 children, 7 and 4 and they LOVE dogs! We would like a black or chocolate medium sized doodle. Any recommendations for breeders??? Thanks so much and we can't wait to be part of the "doodle society"!

[Dianne Carter ~ Trinity Doodles]

Welcome to doodlekisses and to your quest for your future furkid! In addition to the owner recommended breeders area and the doodles for sale groups, there is much very good and helpful information on what you should look for in a breeder. Many have walked before you in this journey, some were equipped to make very informed decisions while others have now found themselves to be more informed later. All of that experience will be of great benefit to any who seek it. Best of luck to you!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/black-goldendoodle-in-ne...
This is from a blog posted by Joanne and Spud about a black doodle she is fostering. If you are interested in getting a partly grown dood, check her out.
If you might be interested in getting a rescue dog you can join rescue groups to be ready when the "right" dog comes up.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

http://doodlerescuecollective.ning.com/group/blackdoodlesinrescue?x...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

http://www.doodlekisses.com/notes/What_To_Look_for_In_a_Breeder
This is a link to advice on choosing a breeder that might help you. Also I recommend that you check out the gooming group - many doodles are high maintenance and some do shed. So when it comes to grooming so it might be important for you to know that so you can chose what is best for your family.

[F, Calla & Luca]

There is a group Owner Recommended Breeders, which you should check out.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Check out the DK group Owner Recommended Breeders It is a good place to start. Also, if you are interested in adopting a rescue dood checkout the Petfinder.com listing at the bottom of the DK Main page.