One more try

[Native New Yorker]

Does anyone have information regarding the following breeder?  I hate to make another almost 8 hour round trip to discover that this is not a reputable breeder.

Pin Oak Farms, Pennsylvania

http://www.pinoakfarm.com/about.htm

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I wish Charli had read that! I guess she was out that day when that lesson was taught WOL!!

[shelly]

OH yeah... when left to "maintain themselves" they manintain MATS!!! What kind of doodles do they breed?? Crocca-doodles??? LOL

[Noble Vestal Labradoodles]

Karen- what breeder makes that claim? feel welcome to email me in private... that is way off!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The breeder whose link is provided wiithin the original discussion at the top of the page...Pin Oak Farms. It's on her website.

[F, Calla & Luca]

There are breeders looking to rehome labradoodles. Older , under 2 years, dogs needing new homes. would you consider these dogs? I don't know what the cost would be but you might be able to negotiate the price.

[Native New Yorker]

Labs are wonderful dogs, however, there's something about their fur that really make me sneeze my head off. My allergist said that allergy sufferers are more tolerant of goldendoodles than labradoodles.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Well, I don't "follow" any goldendoodle breeders site but you could search for rehomes for goldendoodles.

[Natasha]

Actually, if you are more than a little sensitive to dogs, then you should consider a slightly older dog (maybe 14-15 months old or older - others, please chime in on when your goldendoodle's coat had completely changed over). Even among second generation dogs, there is no way to know if you will be ok with the final coat.

There are some really great dogs that we have seen go through the rescue programs that were rehomed for no fault of their own.

Otherwise, you should consider a full-bred poodle.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I agree with the older dog/purebred poodle idea.
I don't think a rescue dog is a good idea in this case. Rescue dogs cannot afford to go through another trauma, and if there is even a hint of a chance that someone might return a dog because of allergies, most rescues would choose another applicant.

[Native New Yorker]

I know that you don't personally know me and I can "hear" the suspicious tone in your messages, however, I would NEVER put a dog or a child in ANY traumatic experience. I am 48 years old and I have waited until this time to get a dog. A time when my son's are older and I can devote more time to a pet. I am and have done much research and YES I still ask many questions. I do not have what would be considered severe allergies. I was tested only two months ago. I sneeze and my eyes tear and I even sometimes get a sore throat when I am around many furry animals. However, when I know that I will be around my friends and families pets I take allergy medicine and I'm just fine. When I'm around my neighbors goldendoodles and they are both f1's, even without taking allergy medicine, I am just fine. I am not one that would get a dog and then return it or send it to a shelter. The thought is repulsive to me. Even if I did sneeze, got tear eyed and got huge hives I would keep it, love it and resort to taking allergy shots. I thought about getting a rescue dog but I think that most need someone with more experience than I can provide.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's really amazing that you can "hear" suspicion in a response on-line; however, you are incorrect. Exactly what would I be suspicious of? I have spent time trying to answer your questions politely and accurately, and offer some help. I certainly derive no personal benefit from participating in this discussion, and I think your above statement is very rude.
The advice I have given you is the same advice I give to anyone anywhere, with no "suspicion" or other ulterior motives. The comment I made to you above has been made here in this forum by many people in response to anyone who has posted about having allergies and considering a doodle. It is just common sense advice. I happen to be heavily involved in dog rescue, and own a doodle myself who was given up to a shelter, probably because he sheds.
You yourself said above "it takes someone with at least some experience in raising dogs "; I take this to mean that you have no experience in raising dogs. Yet you say below that you love dogs. Then why haven't you had one before now?
What we find in rescue is that the people who are most likely to give up a doodle are people who have not owned a dog before for reasons of allergies, or because they do not want dog hair all over their homes. They do not want poodles because they have mistaken ideas about their temperaments and think of them as "foo-foo". Then they hear all the myths and hype about doodles, non-shedding, allergy-friendly, low maintenance, good with kids, great temperaments, the perfect dog! At last!
You would be very surprised at how many of these people end up relinquishing the dogs to rescues and shelters. I'm sure none of them intended to do this when they first got the dog. If you look at the listings for any doodle with any rescue group, you will see that people with allergies are strongly discouraged from applying to adopt them.
All people with allergies...not just you.
Good luck to you.

[Native New Yorker]

I guess it's the way you phrase your questions and/or comments. Perhaps it's your passion for the dogs that you rescue and which I commend you for which makes you wary that I may not be serious about dog ownership. I don't know exactly but I just did not get this "vibe" from any one else on this site. Maybe we just misunderstood each other because I don't know what I wrote could be interpreted as rude. However, I accept that you did not mean to offend. I certainly did not intend to be rude. As I said in another post I never knew about "hypoallergenic" dogs until I heard about Pres. Obama's daughter and their search for a dog. I also had a child with a learning disability and my focus was on him. He's in college and my youngest son is a Junior in H.S so I know have more time now to devote to a dog, I'm more knowledgeable about dogs and I've had the opportunity to spend time with my neighbors Goldendoodles. I hope that I expressed myself better this time.