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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:39:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DrMark]
So... someone in the family wants a GoldenDoodle. They love Goldens but they had always been a non-starter due to allergies; Doodles have opened the opportunity up.
I know there are pure bred Goldens and pure bred Poodles, but the Doodles are mixed breed by definition, so it opens up variability. What is the arfcom hive mind's advice on how to buy a GoldenDoodle and increase the successes of getting a good dog? Edit to Add: Pictures of your Doodle are a plus.  |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:41:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Fooboy]
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:43:54 AM EDT
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Just go get a poodle. Once you mix, there’s no guarantee about the hypoallergenic trait
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:44:46 AM EDT
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 Attached FileWe lost Rey very recently to cancer at barely 7 years old. Best dog I ever had and it’s not even close. We got her from a local breeder with a good reputation. Doodles have been popular enough for several years that there are some around in rescues so you should probably Google there. Dusty in here. I really miss her |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:46:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Manchu65]
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Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each
 
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:46:29 AM EDT
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It's kind of a gamble on what temperament you will get out of the dog. I have seen them be great dogs but so many back yard breeders have made them more of a status symbol than a dog with qualities anyone would actually seek out.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:47:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:49:55 AM EDT
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If you're really allergic to Golden Doodles, give them golden showers on a regular basis.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:51:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg This, kid brought one in Va. Big puppy that knocks over grandkids and can jump on top of the kitchen island. Other than not knowing his own body mass and barreling over the kids, good with kids. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:59:09 AM EDT
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Labradoodle here
We got lucky. Went to the local dive bar restaurant. They have a bulletin board. Puppies were posted on the board. Went and met the family that night and came home with our girl.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:59:53 AM EDT
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So maybe this spawns a secondary question...
Are there proven methods of vetting Doodle breeders as reputable? When I was a kid, my dad did it with breeders for pure bred Goldens (AKC registered, show dog champion lines, etc) but Doodles are mixed breeds. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:01:17 AM EDT
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We love our F1. His dad was the standard poodle, purebred. Mom was the golden, also purebred. Almost no sheddding. Very very smart. Excitable, love able and takes discipline.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:02:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Fushaw]
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We went with a F1b (75% poodle and 25% retriever). This increases the chances of getting more of the allergenic effects. Ours is a male standard poodle bred with a 50/50 female.
She's pretty much a poodle but with some golden tendencies. Great dogs despite what haters say.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:05:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Jack_Rackham]
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:07:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mall-Ninja: Just go get a poodle. Once you mix, there’s no guarantee about the hypoallergenic trait Poodles are too smart for most owners. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:10:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrMark: So maybe this spawns a secondary question... Are there proven methods of vetting Doodle breeders as reputable? When I was a kid, my dad did it with breeders for pure bred Goldens (AKC registered, show dog champion lines, etc) but Doodles are mixed breeds. Talk to them? Word of mouth and repeat owners seems to be plenty enough for the breeder across the section from me. Talk to the breeders, see if any of their previous dogs and owners are willing to talk to you or show you their dog. Hell, talk to the neighbors, might give you some insight into how they treat their animals. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:10:37 AM EDT
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My sister has two golden doodles and I have a yellow lab. I love my lab, but there’s something about walking into her house and not seeing a shitload of fur all over the floor.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:10:44 AM EDT
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We have a labradoodle.
Once I got over the fact he wasn’t a curly haired lab…. He looked like a smaller Irish Wolfhound most of his life 85lb lover that doesn’t have a real job. Easy to train, super smart and now close to 14 years old. Gonna miss him when he’s gone… |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:12:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HK-GUY45: My sister has two golden doodles and I have a yellow lab. I love my lab, but there’s something about walking into her house and not seeing a shitload of fur all over the floor. I loved my lab as well as my golden but having no hair to clean up after has made the doodle amazing. She's also a very sweet and smart dog so there's that too
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:16:55 AM EDT
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Sketchy breeders.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:20:13 AM EDT
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All the rage for the last few years, so do your research on the breeder and be prepared to pay the money.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:23:18 AM EDT
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A neighbor in back has one… Likes to run straight at me & nip at my legs, then turn & haul ass back home.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:37:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:57:00 AM EDT
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10-15 years ago those were called mutts.
Or poodle/golden mix. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:32:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrMark: So maybe this spawns a secondary question... Are there proven methods of vetting Doodle breeders as reputable? When I was a kid, my dad did it with breeders for pure bred Goldens (AKC registered, show dog champion lines, etc) but Doodles are mixed breeds. Vetting is the same as other breeds I would think. Word of mouth, face to face meetings with the breeder, involvement in the process from the beginning to when you pick up your pup. We lucked out with Zoey who we knew as a family acquaintance. The brown one Leia was more challenging but we found her through a breeder who breeds Golden Doodles for service animals work for veterans, disabled, etc. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:47:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MMcCall]
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Got both. No regerts. The Doodle was a surrender/rescue, we got really lucky finding her. Sweetest thing in the world.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:49:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:50:18 PM EDT
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  My 2 doodles. Top is a goldendoodle and bottom is a labradoodle |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:55:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Well throughout history isn't this how new breeds came about? |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:55:25 PM EDT
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I don’t know but will be looking for one down the road.
We’ve only had a couple of dogs and they were a poodle and a golden lab. If we could get the traits of both in one that doesn’t shed much it would be a perfect dog for us. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:00:15 PM EDT
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First: lose 20 points of your IQ
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg That's cheap. A quality Golden Retriever with traceable lineage, papers etc is $2500-$3500 these days. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:06:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MilHouse-556: That's cheap. A quality Golden Retriever with traceable lineage, papers etc is $2500-$3500 these days. Noted. That was 10 years ago for one, 4 years ago for the other. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:06:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Uuuuh, what? Aren't they one of the most popular mutt breeds out there? I am glad we found ours from a family that said "hey, let's have puppies" instead of dealing with the breeder bullshit. They also said it was their last time ever doing such stupid shit again lol |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:07:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Okay. Thanks |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:07:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:09:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RattleCanAR]
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:16:16 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homebaker: It's kind of a gamble on what temperament you will get out of the dog. I have seen them be great dogs but so many back yard breeders have made them more of a status symbol than a dog with qualities anyone would actually seek out. Some friends have 2 of them. The first one they got is awesome, the second is a pain in their ass! |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:18:38 PM EDT
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We have one, know the breeder. Ours is supposedly to be a micro but he’s kinda on the big side for that, like 30-35 lbs. people behind us have one it looks like a golden only small. Ours looks more poodle.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 4:48:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RattleCanAR: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/255381/IMG_5730_jpeg-3211640.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/255381/IMG_5366_jpeg-3211641.JPG Best dog I have ever had. Cute dog. Mine sleeps on her back just like that! |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 5:10:23 PM EDT
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I would just get a standard Poodle. Smart, usually easy to train and good with people.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 5:24:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homebaker: It's kind of a gamble on what temperament you will get out of the dog. I have seen them be great dogs but so many back yard breeders have made them more of a status symbol than a dog with qualities anyone would actually seek out. Get one with a volhard test. https://www.appenzellers.org/uploads/6/0/7/4/60747419/volhards_puppy_aptitude_test.pdf |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 9:55:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: Uuuuh, what? Aren't they one of the most popular mutt breeds out there? I am glad we found ours from a family that said "hey, let's have puppies" instead of dealing with the breeder bullshit. They also said it was their last time ever doing such stupid shit again lol Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: Originally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By Manchu65: Through a reputable breeder. Get ready to pay big bucks though. These two were $1500 each https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_1172-3211531.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335154/IMG_4227-3211537.jpg "Reputable" breeders don't breed doodle mutts. Even the person who first bred them regrets doing it. We have a goldendoodle, he's a good dog. But don't kid yourself, they don't come from reputable, responsible breeders. Uuuuh, what? Aren't they one of the most popular mutt breeds out there? I am glad we found ours from a family that said "hey, let's have puppies" instead of dealing with the breeder bullshit. They also said it was their last time ever doing such stupid shit again lol They are. But there is no standard. Wavy, straight or curly hair. Micro, mini, medium or large. Most any color. They're good dogs for sure but if the breeders cared ad much about the "breed" as they do about money there would be more work towards a standard. As it is, a doodle can look like almost anything. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:00:24 PM EDT
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My advice is dont, because you'll pay out the nose for the hipster version of a mutt. Moreover, they wont take care of it so it will be a matted mess. The whole doodle phase is fucking dumb for fucking dumb people. I said it.
But if you insist on being dumb, try the shelter. Theres sure to be a few there for pennies on the dollar. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:50:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ScottsGT]
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Just brought home a mini Berne doodle today. Wife found her online about 150 miles away. Made arrangements this morning and went and got her. She’s a cute little shit. Wife always swore she would never spend that kind of money on a dog, but here we are.
Our daughter picked up a golden doodle a couple years back and she has been wonderful. I think that’s what pushed my wife over the edge. Besides, it’s only money. We’re doing ok. 
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:15:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: Just brought home a mini Berne doodle today. Wife found her online about 150 miles away. Made arrangements this morning and went and got her. She's a cute little shit. Wife always swore she would never spend that kind of money on a dog, but here we are. Our daughter picked up a golden doodle a couple years back and she has been wonderful. I think that's what pushed my wife over the edge. Besides, it's only money. We're doing ok. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/3038/cDIzvS.jpg Seriously though, cute pup |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:19:43 PM EDT
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Don’t. Just find a responsible poodle breeder and get a poodle.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:20:23 PM EDT
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Find a disreputable backyard breeder that threw a poodle in with a golden retriever and pay a shit ton of money for a dog that may or may not have the breed characteristics of one or the other parents…
Pretty simple, ackchuwally… Or, pay a reputable breeder about half the price of the designer mutt and get a dog with good genes, good breed characteristics and a solid foundation for health and well being. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:25:15 PM EDT
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We have a golden doodle. She is the derpiest dog I've ever met. Sweet girl, not a lot going on upstairs.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:25:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: xpired]
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Go meet the breeders. Meet the parents. Meet the puppies.
Bailey is an Irish setter/poodle mix. Three years old and about 70lbs. She came from a "sketchy" home breeder who had a pure bred setter and a standard poodle. Paid $1000 for her and she has been the smartest, kindest, and all around great companion you could ask for. if you're paying more money make sure they do genetic testing so you can know potential problems before hand.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 11:27:01 PM EDT
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Not a fan of any ‘doodle.
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