13 Oct, 2009 → by ClaimboUser281559
C-N-C’s Standard Poodles-Parker, CO: Rude, Pompous, Prejudiced, an altoghether insulting experience
Interaction with Jean-Marie Robertson and I when trying to obtain breeding information: e-mail sent to e-mail address posted on the breeder's website: "Hello, I have a six month old golden doodle named Bernard I would like to stud. He Is a very calm lovable guy and I have people wishing they could have one everyday. I have never bred a dog before but Bernard is the first purebred mix I have had. I have attached some photos to this e-mail so you can see how handsome he is. Regards, XXXX" Jean-Marie's Response: "I have no idea who you are, or why you have contacted me. First of all if you want to breed, there are many tests you need to do as a responsible breeder to make sure you are not passing on genetic problems. Some of the tests can not be done until the dog is 2 years old, so you have a long time yet. You should have between $500.00 and $1000.00 invested in testing by the time you have it done. Goldens have some very bad genetic problems( I do know that) that should be tested for before breeding. Since I have Standard Poodles I only know the issues with my breed, plus you can't have AKC or UKC, or CKC,ect. registration, because these are purebred registries. You may have a performance registration. You probably have a pet registration, because he is not a purebred, he is poodle and golden, a mixed breed. I am a purebred breeder and would not be interested in a mixed breed. Yes, many are breeding dooles, that should tell you something. It is the dog for people who want to own a Standard Poodle, but don't want to say they own a Poodle. The Standard Poodle is a hunting dog, not a phoophoo dog. We have bred many breeds over the years until Poodles. They are the best dogs I have had, so you think your doodle is good, try the real thing. JeanMarie Robertson, CNC Standard Poodles" Well, thanks for the info- the unpleasant nature and pompous attitude, on the other hand, were uncalled for and completely unnecessary.