The Science Behind Ethical Goldendoodle Breeding: Health Testing, Genetic Diversity, and GANA's Three-Generation Standard (Part 2)

Can a Doodle truly be bred ethically, or have you started to wonder what really separates a responsible breeder from a polished broker website and the right buzzwords?

And have you ever felt you had to defend your choice to bring home a Doodle, like you owed someone an explanation for the dog you love?

You deserve honest, science-based answers, and you never needed anyone's permission to love your Doodle.

In Part 2 of this conversation, I'm back with three members of the board of the Goldendoodle Association of North America: Kelsey Painter of Fox Creek Farm, Brenda Adtruson of Bren's Doodles, and Shari Hall of Shining Star Doodles, who is also the current president of GANA. I sat in a room at the GANA conference and watched purebred breeders, even a Dalmatian breeder and a Miniature Poodle breeder, show up just to learn, because the level of science in that room was so high. I wanted to bring you that same eye-opening half of the conversation.

We cover:

• Whether a Doodle can even be bred ethically, and how the board answers that question head-on
• Why a "champion show line" with a CHIC number can still hide serious health problems, one Westminster-line Mini Poodle's story will stop you
• The "no good purebred breeder would ever sell to a Doodle program" myth, and the show breeders quietly doing exactly that under NDAs
• GANA's three-generation rule and how genetic diversity protects your Goldendoodle's longevity
• What ethical breeding includes beyond health testing, from clear program goals to puppy enrichment like ENS, Puppy Culture, and Avidog

If you've ever been made to feel small for choosing a Doodle, or you just want the real standard behind responsible Goldendoodle breeding, this episode is not to be missed.

Here's to informed Doodle parenting,

Corinne

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Transcript

Kelsey Painter: [00:00:00] there are show breeders that are selling to doodle breeders and just saying, "Don't tell anybody about this."

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Welcome back to the Doodle Pro Podcast. I'm Corinne Gearhart, your doodle specialist and certified dog trainer with over 50,000 hours of hands-on doodle experience. This is part two of my conversation with three members of the Goldendoodle Association of North America's board, Kelsey Painter of Fox Creek Farm, Brenda Adtruson of Bren's Doodles, and Shari Hall of Shining Star Doodles

Last week, we talked about how to tell a truly ethical breeder apart from a polished broker website and what real health testing looks like beyond the words vet checked. If you missed it, I'd start there. Here's what struck me at the GAONA conference, and it's why I wanted to bring you this half. I watched purebred breeders, even a Dalmatian breeder, a Miniature Poodle breeder, show up just to [00:01:00] learn because the level of science and intentionality in that room was so high, and I knew it would surprise a lot of Doodle critics.

So today, we answer the hardest question of all. Can a Doodle even be bred ethically? Let's get into it.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: What does it feel like when you hear someone say there's no such thing as an ethical Doodle breeder?

Shari Hall: I always question what that person's view of ethics is. Like as an example, I was given the opportunity to buy an adult Mini Poodle- That came from one of the top Westminster show lines. So this was from a really well-known show line.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah.

Shari Hall: And I took that dog. That dog had a CHIC number, and for those who don't know what that is, it's basically the Poodle Association says, "Hey, for a mini Poodle, they have to have patella..."

I can't remember what their testing standards [00:02:00] are, but I know it's patella, I think it's eyes, and heart, I believe- Mm-hmm ... were the testing that was required to get that CHIC number. And if you had those three tests, you can just give people a number and say, "Hey, this verifies that this dog has had the testing recommended."

So this dog had that, but hips and elbows weren't required 'cause like- Well- ... a small dog, hips and elbows don't matter that much. 'Cause a dog that maybe has those problems that is smaller might not be as visibly... You might not notice it because they have a small frame, and so they can still get around. But when I took this dog for orthopedic testing for hips and elbows, the elbows were horrific on this dog.

Really? You couldn't tell necessarily just by looking at it. And this dog came from generations of show Poodles that had CHIC numbers, and so who knows? None of the elbows had been tested in that line, but our- Mm ... association requires that to breed the dog, so that dog was obviously retired. [00:03:00] But point being is I'm going, "Okay, is your definition of ethics showing in a show ring- Yeah

and really prioritizing certain methods of breeding- Mm-hmm ... or is it really expanding your notion of how we're producing healthy dogs?" So a lot of the criticism we get is, "You guys aren't ethical because you're not in a show ring." And I'm going, "Does that actually equate to health?" And that mini Poodle was an example for me of, hey, that line was proven, and anyone breeding that line, they would say that was ethical, but it wasn't to our standards.

So for me, ethical is really doing everything in my power to assure the temperament and health, and then making sure that dog is being put in a s- situation where the family is supported in all their needs, that I will take back that puppy at any point if anything were to come up. [00:04:00] And I don't know. Other people, if they have other definitions, that's on them.

But

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: to me- You raised something that-

Shari Hall: Yeah ...

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: people say a lot in their criticisms, is that a no good line of a purebred, so if we're looking at Goldendoodles, no breeder of a golden and no breeder of a Poodle that have a good healthy line would dare sell to a doodle breeder. So you guys are stuck with the low-rung That don't come from good lines.

Shari Hall: Yeah. I think that's one of the most common arguments I hear- Mm ... these days now as well, and I'm like, first of all, we have people in our association that used to be purebred breeders that- Yes ... got fed up with certain politics in the show world, and then turned into... They decided they wanted to crossbreed because I think current scientific understanding of breeding is to not do inbreeding for longevity- Mm-hmm

and health. I [00:05:00] think it's starting to maybe change a little bit in the purebred world, but when you're starting with a closed gene pool, there's only so much you can do to increase genetic diversity in your breed, where crossbreeding, we have a lot more opportunity to bring in fresh genes and to not do inbreeding.

A lot of purebred lines were started by maybe breeding a grandad to a granddaughter, and they were able to really form certain traits and type in a line. Mm-hmm. But what are you compromising to do that? And so that might have made sense when all you cared about was developing a dog that could go and hunt a rat in a farm or something.

Mm. Maybe you didn't care about longevity of that dog if it did the task really well. It was almost looked as a livestock kind of... But now, when we're looking at dogs as a family member, as a [00:06:00] companion, to us, the bigger goal that most people are prioritizing now would be health and longevity. And so I think- That's why our ideas of how to breed are a little bit different than in some of the purebred world.

I'm not gonna- Yeah ... lump everybody.

Kelsey Painter: And I totally agree with that, and I wanted to jump in. So the argument, where that argument becomes not very valid to me is that they're seeming like, they're making it seem like the only good breeders in the world are showing their dogs. Mm-hmm. There are lots of breeders out there that don't show their dogs that are breeding really nice dogs, and you don't have to show to do that.

I think that a lot of this argument comes from the lack of understanding that we have two different goals from this side of the world to our side. So- Yes ... we're breeding for companionship, and I know the first thing somebody will say to that is companionship is not a purpose. But in today's world, that is the number one purpose that people have a dog.

Mm-hmm. Just walk down the street and ask people, "Why do you have a [00:07:00] dog?" They're gonna say, "They're part of my family. This is a pet. This is my companion." Yeah. We're not selling to people who are showing dogs, and we're not generally working with that crowd anyway, so it would make sense that we're not acquiring our dogs from those lines, as we have two s- totally separate goals.

So it's like of course we're not working generally with those breeders. And there are breeders that just have NDAs, so-

Shari Hall: Yes ...

Kelsey Painter: there are show breeders that are selling to doodle breeders and just saying, "Don't tell anybody about this."

So there's a lot to that argument that I think is not really considered.

Yeah.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: And when you're talking about the genetic diversity, GANA actually has a standard where- Yeah ... father-daughter can't... Like, w- Correct ... can you share what's different about GANA's standard than some of the other clubs or breeds?

Kelsey Painter: Our policy is that you can't breed a dog related within three generations.

So I don't think there is a purebred breed club to exist that has that policy, but I could be wrong. [00:08:00] I don't wanna make a general statement. But that's generally not a part of the purebred world.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yes, when you have a closed line. Why do you think doodles specifically get singled out in this conversation?

Kelsey Painter: There's, it's just been an explosion of them, and we definitely are not saying that there aren't breeder... doodle breeders out there that aren't doing this right. But there are breeders in every breed that are not doing this right. So

it's

not really something that can be singled out to Goldendoodles.

It's just that there's so many Goldendoodles that maybe some people are just starting to question why would you make more? And our argument is we're going to make more, but we're gonna do it under better breeding practices with a code of ethics and standards, and we're gonna be guiding people on how to do it right.

True. That's just-

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: And your purpose really seems to be targeting the quality over quantity.

Kelsey Painter: Absolutely.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yes.

Kelsey Painter: Yeah.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: And which is so wonderful for us bringing these pups into our homes. [00:09:00] I had a Standard Poodle, Hershey, and she was purebred, came from what I thought was a decent line. She died at four of a congenital issue that if she had had the full panel of testing, I didn't know.

I wouldn't choose not to have had her in my life, but if I were to have started over with being able to pick my next pup, I picked a health-tested pup. And she was a nervous girl, lots of submissive peeing. We had to work really hard to build up her confidence with her temperament. Yeah. And I don't have to do that with my Cavapoo.

Kelsey Painter: I think that Goldendoodles are just here to stay- Mm-hmm ... so you might as well get behind people who are wanting them to stay and do well.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah.

Kelsey Painter: And Goldendoodle, this is not a fad. I think a lot of people think that this will just go away. It's not going to happen. So like I said, you might as well stand behind the people who recognize that there could be an issue, and they wanna fix that issue.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah. And I can say there were [00:10:00] breeders of purebreds at GANA who I chatted with, and they were so warm and excited to be there, but they did say, "Don't use my name because politically-

Kelsey Painter: Exa- yeah ...

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: it gets u- it would get used against me that I was here."

Kelsey Painter: I mean, a show world could destroy a Poodle breeder-

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah

Kelsey Painter: who sold a Poodle to a Goldendoodle program. A- and if that's within your ethics, there's nothing wrong with that, but- Mm-hmm ... to destroy somebody else for doing something is interesting to me, but.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah. What do you say to doodle parents who've been shamed for their choice of choosing a doodle?

Brenda Adtruson: When I first bought a Goldendoodle in 2005 or whenever it was, I was shamed for the cost.

But I have special needs children with neurodiversity, and I had researched a Goldendoodle. And I had actually Googled it, and it said it was a perfect family companion. Had the smartness of a Poodle, and you had that lovable personality of a [00:11:00] Golden Retriever, and that's what I wanted. I had o- Carilian Bear Dogs before that, and that's why I now have a Goldendoodle.

I wanted a companion that wouldn't eat my friends or my friends' animals or dogs. And that's how it started for me, was it was the perfect companion with a wonderful temperament. And we are providing dogs for families To be a, their family member, and a lot of these families are first time dog owners.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah.

Brenda Adtruson: So the temperament of your dog is really important.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: And that's really a big part of my work, is because some of the kind of branding in the beginning was that you get these great traits, the affability of the Golden, just with non-shedding, or just pulling one trait from each. And that's what's so great about the work that you guys are doing of really curating temperament because [00:12:00] we need to understand Poodles don't just come smart non-shedding.

They also come with some anxiety, the... We have the athleticism, the higher energy, the longer puppyhood, just understanding the full breadth of what comes into these pups. Mm-hmm. And that's what I love about the work you guys do of sticking with these families and helping them through. It's not always easy bringing a doodle puppy home, and...

or bringing any young puppy home. For sure. And you're really- Yeah ... invested in their family's success.

Shari Hall: Yeah, for sure. I would say any puppy is gonna drive you... I tell anybody, I'm like, "Even if it's the calmest puppy," I'm like, "This puppy will make you crazy at some point." Yeah. It's still a puppy. You're gonna drive- Right?

Yes ... your decision at some point. That's right. Like-

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yes. Puppy blues can really happen.

Shari Hall: Yeah. Yeah.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yes. Yeah. Beyond health testing, what does ethical breeding include that most doodle parents don't know to ask about?

Shari Hall: I think that's a little bit what I was touching on [00:13:00] earlier, and how will that breeder take back that puppy at any point?

Will they be there for you with any questions? Do they have relationships with trainers that could potentially help you in a crunch? Do they really have the expertise? 'Cause there's a lot of breeders that I have seen out there that... gone to purchase from that literally have no idea what they're talking about.

Yeah. And maybe you're venturing in, and they just really haven't done the research on temperament. Do they understand the dogs they're producing? That's why I was saying, do they have clear goals of what they're aiming for? Mm-hmm. I think that's the number one thing. I was trying to help a breeder one time that was asking my opinion on what two dogs this person...

they w- they should breed together, and I was like, "What are your program goals?" And they're like, "You're assuming I have goals?"

That's right. I was like, how do you make a choice of who you pair? And that's where I think a lot of times doodle breeders are criticized [00:14:00] fairly, I think, because they're just- Breeding for aesthetic reasons. Mm-hmm. Yes. And there's a lot of that happening where- Yes ... the trends of chocolate doodles right now, merle, phantom.

And it's not that you can't get those dogs ethically with all the things we're talking about, but I do see a lot of people just jumping on a trend, and they'll just find any dog out there that has that look and breed it- Yeah ... together. And I've seen, seen some really bad pairings temperament wise- Mm

where they're not looking into that lineage and really saying, "Hey, is this dog..." Ask that breeder what are the bad parts of the line that you're trying to mitigate when you're breeding. Yeah. Because no dog is perfect, and that's what I always try to tell anybody. I'm like, "Every good trait has a flip side."

The really human focused dog could be prone to separation anxiety. And like- Yes ... but that dog can be also super trainable because they wanna please you. So it's... And so a lot of times customers will come and they'll say, "I want [00:15:00] mellow." And I'm going, "Okay, what is your lifestyle?" I've had parents with, like, kids that are very high energy that are like, "I just want a really mellow dog."

And I'm like, "The dog has to be able to handle your kids as well." Mm. And so I really have to explain how that pairing will work so that the dog's not overwhelmed, so the kids aren't overwhelmed, and really trying to help them Mitigate that situation together in a way that works for everybody, and they understand the bad things of bringing a puppy into that situation as well as the good.

So you don't want a breeder that's just telling you all good things about their dogs.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Or what color are you looking for?

Shari Hall: Yes. So I don't know. You want somebody that can tell you the good and the bad. Yeah. That knows the bad parts of their dogs as well as the good parts, and is thoughtfully pairing them to complement each other, and is telling you exactly why they're pairing those two dogs.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: And a broker can't do that.

Shari Hall: Right.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: That's not possible. And part of my job, there's a trend, we talked about merle a [00:16:00] little bit, sheep-a-doodles are having a big moment. People are like, "I love that silver and white coat with the blue eyes." Okay, but we're not just picking between... They're gorgeous, but we're not just picking between a phantom Australian Labradoodle and a sheep-a-doodle based on coats.

Right. These are very different crosses, very different temperaments. And doodles, they're all adorable. That's just a given. But let's take that part away. What is our life going to be like together the next dozen years, hopefully more? Mm-hmm. And I love that you're able to give them that realistic piece.

When breeders are talking about enrichment protocols, like ENS, or puppy culture, or Avidog, what does that mean and how does that shape a dog's life?

Shari Hall: Brenda, why don't you answer?

Brenda Adtruson: All right, thanks. Well, usually we start ENS on the third day if the puppies are healthy, and that, that little bit of stress [00:17:00] helps shape the dog.

And when we're using protocols like puppy culture, we're giving that dog different textures and different challenges to help produce a confident puppy, and we only have usually eight weeks to do it. So we also have to be very careful not to overstress the puppy, so we have to do it on a schedule for that individual litter.

Some litters can take different challenges earlier, whereas other litters need more time. So you really have to know your lines and your puppies, and then really educate the parents on how to continue what we started. And this also helps match the puppies, because not every puppy in the litter will be the exact same temperament.

You might have the shy or calmer puppy, and you might have the very confident, outgoing puppy. So you want to really match those with the [00:18:00] parents. And it's also a snapshot-

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Mm-hmm ...

Brenda Adtruson: of that puppy at that time. It doesn't mean that little shyer, calmer puppy is always going to be that way, because confidence can be improved on.

Yeah. So it's really knowing your puppies.

Shari Hall: Yeah.

Brenda Adtruson: And matching the parents.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: I think so many of our lis- I'm sorry. I think so many of our listeners are just going to be so surprised at the science and the art that is going into your work. Yeah. Yeah. And how much goes into this. If a doodle parent's listening right now and they're realizing their breeder did not meet these standards, what do you have to say to them?

Kelsey Painter: People have to start somewhere. I don't- Mm ... think that you should feel shame in any decision that you've made. I think in the future, something you may consider is a lot of people will intentionally purchase a puppy from a breeder that they feel that they're saving the puppy [00:19:00] from. I think that if you ever come up to a crossroads of that, you consider to yourself that you're actually putting money in the pockets of the individuals who are creating environments for puppies that you feel like you need to save.

Shari Hall: Yeah.

Kelsey Painter: That's something I talk a lot about, but there's no reason for anyone to ever shame anybody for a past purchase that you've made. We all need to start somewhere. I think maybe just next time you are looking into purchasing your puppy and you ask yourself these questions- Mm ... and you, you touch base with the Goldendoodle Association of North America if you're looking for a Goldendoodle, and you start your search with the list of breeders that are currently in the association.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yes. And if you could leave parents with one thought after this conversation, and thank you for that grace that you're giving there, Kelsey, 'cause I had that same experience with my dear Hershey. If you could leave one thought, what would it be?

Kelsey Painter: I think my suggestion to families looking for a puppy would be to put the aesthetics a- aside, the color, the [00:20:00] coat, height.

I spend a lot of time talking to families about how you're looking for a match for your family. Yes. And a breeder that you're working with that has the same desire, they are going to tell you, set aside the aesthetics. We don't need to have the darkest red puppy. It's going to fade anyway. Yes. So yeah, focus on the health, the temperament, reviewing the OFA certificates.

Branch out a little bit and be open-minded on the aesthetic qualities of a dog. I think that right there will help you weed through a lot of the... If you want to avoid purchasing a puppy that isn't a fit for your family, that right there, just taking that first step will help you with that, get started on that.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: I have to say, I completely agree. My logo for The Doodle Pro is a red doodle- Mm-hmm ... 'cause those are adorable. Yeah. My personal doodle is black. Not the best for videos and pictures, but he's the best temperament fit for my family. So-

Shari Hall: Yeah.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah ... that's what, what was important. Brenda, do you have anything, any [00:21:00] last thoughts you'd like to share?

Brenda Adtruson: For doodle parents, once you buy a grown-up puppy, then you really need to focus on socialization- Yeah ... that before that first 16 weeks. And socialization does not mean Meeting other dogs. It actually means exposing your dog to many life experiences. That's the biggest mistake I see families make.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah, we don't need to flood them.

We need to have some positive- Yeah ... deposits.

Brenda Adtruson: Yeah. And call a trainer like yourself. Get on board. Call the Doodle Pro.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Thank you. And Shari, do you have any last thoughts?

Shari Hall: Yeah, just to piggyback off of what Brenda said, I've been pushing your I'll, I'll give a plug for The Doodle Pro. I do think- I didn't ask for this.

I

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: didn't ask for this.

Shari Hall: I think schedule is so important with Doodles, and Goldendoodles, and really any puppy, honestly. That's one of the big things I drive home with my customers [00:22:00] is do not ... I think that one of the biggest mistakes people make is overstimulating their puppy and not teaching calmness. You can do everything right, you can have a breeder that did everything right, but then if you don't focus on teaching calmness, you're not gonna have a calm dog.

Yeah. So they are very smart dogs, and you are training them at all times, and so you're either training the right thing or the wrong thing. And-

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Amen.

Shari Hall: I just think being prepared when you get your puppy is a huge thing for me. And so, yes, that's why I love supporting what you do as well.

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: Yeah. You're very kind.

I must say if, for our Doodle breeders that are listening, I know we usually have mostly Doodle parents, but we have pet professionals from all over. If you are wanting mentorship, I'll put in the show notes how to get in contact with GANA. And if you are already reaching their health standards, GANA has a discount for $100 [00:23:00] off just when this airs for new members joining their program.

Thank you for welcoming me to this last conference,

Shari Hall: Thanks for coming

Corinne Gearhart- The Doodle Pro: I hope this conversation did for you what it did for me, which is replace judgment with understanding. These breeders are pouring science, heart, and real accountability into giving your family a healthy, well-matched companion. If you're looking for a breeder you can trust, all three of today's guests are part of my Gold Standard Circle, my invite-only network of ethical Doodle breeders.

You can find Brens Doodles, Shining Star Doodles, and Fox Creek Farm linked in the show notes. And if you're searching for a Goldendoodle in particular, the full GANA directory is at goldendoodleassociation.com. And for the breeders listening, I've got something for you. While these episodes are fresh, GANA's offering you $100 off the kennel [00:24:00] application, bringing it to just $99.

Use the code PODCAST2026 at goldendoodleassociation.com. If you're already meeting these standards, consider this your invitation to join the people doing this work the right way. One last thing that means the world to me. I've partnered with GANA so that their renewing Goldendoodle Society members receive a copy of my book, Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint.

Getting that book into the hands of new puppy families right alongside these incredible breeders is exactly the bridge I've always wanted to build