looking for a breeder

vall22 · Junior Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 28

Hi..has anyone heard anything about these breeders..in TN..Club Doodle or Walkadoodle..or Dogwood Doodles in NH..

thanks

valerie

dixiedi · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:49 am Post subject:

Sorry, Valerie, can't help you. I haven't heard of them Sad

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Jac · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:08 am Post subject:

No, sorry, I have never heard of these breeders.
I suggest that you search the archives of this forum (there is a ton of info regarding how to select a good breeder) and ask lots of questions...be sure that they test the parent dogs, see if you can meet the parent dogs, look for a very good health warranty (usually at a minimum a 2 year warranty that does NOT require that you euthinize the dog!)
Ask for references and check them out...ask to speak with their vet.
Good luck!
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annieG · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

Jac...wonderful advice....Valerie...what ever you do..I would urge you to spend as much time as it takes to research the breeder and what they offer. You may save yourself alot of grief Sad

by getting a doodle from a reputable breeder. There are lots of fancy websites out there but that tells you nothing about their breeding and selling practices.

I learned the hard way Crying or Very sad

before I discovered the wonderful wealth of information available on this forum.
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blueteal · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:33 am Post subject:

These are preliminary questions that I sent out to an advertisement for Labradoodles, and here below is the response

Do you have a website?
What is the name of your kennel?
What kind of testing is done on your adults.(smile)
[color=brown]Hi Sue, I don't have a website or a Kennel name. I haven't done any testing on the parents either. I just know that I have a farm and both of the parents are very, very active and have had absolutely no health problems at all. They go in regularily for their shots and check ups. I raised them from when they were little puppies, both of them have outstanding temperments and I will stand behind them for any genetic or temperment problems. I will either take the puppy back, giving a full refund or cover vet bills to the cost of the puppy.
Thanks you for enquiring.
Jerray
What do you guys think????
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movistar · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject:

nope not enough (sorry)

blueteal · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject:

movistar · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject:

sounds like a backyard breeder
but puppy mills are good at disguising themselves so I guess unless you went you really wouldnt know if it was a mill (they arent gonna tell ya Wink

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vall22 · Junior Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 28

I think I might have found one..my biggest dilemma..besides making sure the give health guarantees and all of that was putting a deposit on a dog thats not even born and I have no idea what it will look like..most of the breeders are either breeding the two for the first time..I know I want a F1..labradoodle..not a goldendoodle or an F2 or a Multigen..this narrows down the list a lot.and I dont want a very curly furry dog..I found Tara's Darling Doodles which they have a great website with lots of info..and a lot of picturesof puppies from the dog that will be bred this spring..so hopefully my search is over..

Thanks for all the help and advice.

val

dixiedi · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

Hi Vall22, have you given a deposit yet on a puppy from Tara's Darling Doodles? I didn't see anywhere on their site that says what happens to your deposit if pups aren't born. Will they refund your deposit? Will it be put towards a puppy in an upcoming litter? I would look for someone that offers more than a 1 year guarantee and also one that doesn't make you return the puppy, heaven forbid, if it has hip dysplacia or some other debilitating disease. Just be careful Smile

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Nancy · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject: I agree

Ditto to what Dixie said!!!
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vall22 · Junior Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 28

Her website mentions that you do get your deposit back if she cant provide you with the sex or color you desire..as for the health guarantee I know 2 years is best..but I havent found to many breeders who will refund your money..most contract state they will take the dog back..of course thats not going to be an option....anyway I also found another breeder,..Baylake in florida..that sounds really good..

thanks

dixiedi · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:38 am Post subject:

Mornin' Vall22, all the respectable breeders I know will not ask that you give the puppy back. This is a major flag when I see a contract that states you have to give the puppy back because they know there are not many people out there that are willing to return their puppy, sick or not, especially when they don't know what will happen to that puppy since it won't be able to be resold Sad

That puppy has already tugged at their heartstrings.
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movistar · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:24 am Post subject:

keep looking

every reputable breeder I have come across gives a two year some longer by a little bit and give money back and DONT ask for dog.

Click on my website below and read my guarantee. its fairly standard among reputable breeders and will give you a good feel for what to look for.

some things like hip dysplasia may not present until later and cant be detected by some methods until two, so a one year wont do you much good if you plan to test at two.

Maureen · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject:

Hey, Val, have you found your doodle yet??
Something's screwy these days between aol and this forum, so I'm not posting much and don't have an easy time of it when I do post...but I was looking at this post and wondering what did you decide??

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