I'm looking for advice on/recommendations for reputable goldendoodle breeders in the DC metro area. I've read so much about horrible puppymills and would appreciate any insight that can be offered regarding trusted local breeders.
Have you checked the AKC website for breeders? You might want to check this out: http://www.akc.org/breeders/
Otherwise, I would do your due diligence in researching breeders, visiting their homes and trying to connect with other people who have gotten dogs from that breeder. You could also check out Meetup.com. I am a part of the Boston Terrier Group and people are always discussing good and bad breeders, and giving recommendations. Good luck!
That's a great suggestion. Thank you! I've been doing quite a bit of digging but it's interesting that there aren't specific communities or hubs online to find reputable breeders.
What a shame, one of my neighbors is giving hers away because her son is now allergic to the dog. I've been trying to help her rehome him. What a coincidence you are looking for the same dog breed, too bad you are so far.
Yes, that's too bad!! How old is he?
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GOLDEN BEAUTIES DRIVEN TO DOODLES We are a Goldendoodle, and Golden Retriever Breeder located in New York State. We harbor our adult breeding dogs, retired breeding dogs and litters of puppies in a home where they are cared for by a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and Veterinary Assistant, as well as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Post Masters & future PhD candidate.
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Stacy is a published author of The Goldendoodle (2009) and has written several excerpts for books for the APDT.
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In 2017 & 2018 Stacy assisted a geneticist PhD student at Cornell University with a genetics study on Goldendoodles specifically the F1 generation to determine how males and females differ genetically to determine the likelihood of genetic diseases; Stacy and Andrea collected blood samples from a few of Stacy's Goldendoodles, the results of this study can be accessed upon request.
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