[Maureen]

Hello and welcome!
Everything said here is great info, and every bit is true.
I have often said about our breeding Labradoodles: It's good money but it's not easy money.

Most of us who are breeders have the "www" button under our signatures here. And there is a lot to learn by reading and reading on the various websites and threads here, plus on another excellent breeder's forum: http://disc.server.com/Indices/179154.html

The breeder who wrote the article Diane linked to about the costs of breeding interviewed many of us to get input on all the costs. For me personally, our first attempt at breeding Labradoodles ended in an emergency spaying of our Labrador so of course we netted ZERO dollars and started out in the red, right off the bat. Nobody wants to start that way but it does happen.

I would recommend "lurking" or reading a lot before posting.
Also, I highly recommend finding local breeders you can visit and interview. They don't have to be doodle breeders, but they should be breeders who will talk to you knowing your intentions, as some AKC breeders don't like us.

The breeders on this forum are not competitive; we are true COLLEAGUES and we are not exclusive or wanting to discourage anyone for fear of competition. But we are experienced and have seen many sides to this business. But don't get us wrong: we love it all!

Ask anything here.....respectful people are always welcome.