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It is important to purchase your puppy from a trustworthy and experienced breeder who thoroughly health tests all of his/her breeding dogs. This comes with a heftier cost. However, if you are looking for a top-quality Goldendoodle, price should be at the bottom of your priority list. You know you have found a good breeder if his/her mission is to produce healthy, sound, and well-tempered dogs. The research needed to find a good breeder can be a long, tedious process, but it’s worth every minute when you find the right breeder who can provide you with the right Goldendoodle. Finding the right breeder is especially critical with Goldendoodles. There are countless backyard breeders who breed solely for the money, giving no real attention to the critical issues of health and temperament.

A reputable breeder strives to advance the quality of the puppies with each new litter. This breeder matches parent dogs (who pass all health tests) for desirable physical and behavioral characteristics to produce a healthy litter.

Visiting the breeder gives you an opportunity to meet the puppy’s siblings and parents so you get an idea of the physical and behavioral characteristics. Pay close attention to the parents to see if they are healthy and well behaved. Also, ask about their temperament and if they’ve had any types of health issues. Take notice of how the puppies interact with the breeder. It is a good sign if they are playful and outgoing.