Should I stick to the ALAA Breeder list for California and Oregon breeders?

[Julie]

I've had some great replies to another post I made about the wisdom getting a doodle puppy for my family with young kids, but they left me with more questions about breeders. I have been exclusively looking at breeders on the ALAA list for California and Oregon (and maybe Washington) since I thought that was a a good way to ensure I'm starting my search pool with reputable breeders who do all the health testing and care for their breeding dogs and puppies properly. BUT no one who messaged me on my other post mentioned any of those breeders. That made me start to wonder if the ALAA List doesn't necessarily include all of the top quality breeders.. Does anyone have an opinion about that?

Maybe it would be best for me to just put the list out there of who I am looking at and see what people provide for private feedback. I'm specifically looking for a breeder that has proven quality therapy lines. The breeders are listed below. If you had feedback on any of them (good or bad) please send me a private message. Thanks!

California Breeders
Hales Labradoodles
Faithful Doodles
Premier Labradoodles
Moo Cow Labradoodles
Serenity Springs
Shadow Mountain
Poco Creek

Non ALAA
Beau Monde
Canyon Court

Oregon Breeders
Spring Creek (this one is on the top of my list right now)
Springville
Daisy Hill

It's quite a long list I know. Any insight would be great!

[Lynda Kamrath]

There are plenty of good breeders out there, just make sure you find one you are comfortable with and that does all the testing possible.  A visit is always a good idea and good breeders are flattered that you want to visit.  We are in California but my favorite breeder is in Eastern Washington.  I am getting another of her pups this summer.  Spend your time checking out the breeders, it is worth it.

[Julie]

Thank you everyone for all of your feedback. I've heard from people for a couple of the breeders I've listed which is great. I am going to start narrowing down my list. If anyone has more feedback please feel free to private message me. Thanks!