Reputable Breeder

[Judi and Daisy May]

Hi All, I have a friend looking for a goldendoodle. She lives near Pittsburgh PA. Any names of reputable breeders?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hi Judi, 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 your friend should require. If anyone can't measure up to these standards, she should walk away. I personally would also walk away from any breeder  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.