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Hello,
I'm mostly a lurker here since we are still in the researching phase but I really felt compelled to respond to your post. I've trained/bred dogs for nearly 15 years and nothing sinks my heart further than designer breeds like Labradoodles and Puggles. Please know that the folks that breed these animals are in it for the money. They mostly do not do any genetic testing for things like hip dysplasia etc. They put any two purebred dogs together and produce puppies.
A good breeder researches the pedigree of both the mother and father and genetically tests both. Both should also be proven champions. This is not a beauty contest. It is an unbiased opinion of the quality of the dog including temperment. Any good breeder is a member of their national breed club. This assures you that should any issue arise with the pup you have recourse. A labradoodle is a mut that is not in anyway gaurenteed not to shed. If you would like mixed breed please please consider the shelter. There is no good reason to purposefully breed muts when millions are killed each year. If you need any help at all locating a good breeder please let me know and I would be more than happy to help you.
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