GoldenDoodle Breeder Recommendations & General Advice

Hi, 

We have 2 boys and are thinking of getting a Goldendoodle. We are new to the area and are keen to hear from anyone with breeder recommendations in the area. In particular we would love to hear from anyone who has had a great experience, solid contract, who might have visited breeders and can vouch for the experience personally. If anyone has had a bad experience then we'd love to hear too. 

Any other tips gratefully received!

Thanks!

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We got a Goldendoodle from Almond Blossom Doodles in Modesto.  We had a very good experience, and got a wonderful dog.  He is an F1B, so basically 3/4 poodle and 1/4 golden.  He really does not shed (which is not a guarantee with any of the doodles, but is more likely with the F1B rather than F1).  We got a "mini" and he is fully grown and about 25 lbs (was on the larger size of the litter).  He is a very smart dog, has been easy to train in all respects, and has a friendly disposition.  He is also super cute (people have stopped cars to ask where we got him).  Good luck.  Be prepared for the "you should adopt" backlash.  We considered that and chose the breeder route based on the types of dogs available.