7 Things to Look For in California Doodle Breeders
Type “ California doodle breeders ” into Google and you’ll get a long list. Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, and a dozen other mixes, all with cute photos and promises of a perfect family dog. Some of those breeders are excellent. Some are selling puppies as fast as they can. Telling them apart takes a little homework. We’re Haystack Mountain Bernedoodles, and we’ve seen what separates careful programs from careless ones. Here are the seven things we’d check before putting down a deposit, whatever type of doodle you’re after. 1. Health Testing on Both Parents This comes first because it matters most. Doodles are crosses of a Poodle and another breed, and each parent breed has its own health risks. Big dogs like Bernedoodles and Goldendoodles can have hip and elbow problems, and eye and genetic conditions show up in several of the parent breeds. A responsible breeder tests before breeding and will show you the paperwork. Ask for: Hip and elbow evaluations (OFA or PennHIP...