Golden Doodles are great. My cousin got one from a rescue in NJ, she is in VA. They are wonderful with kids. Also look outside your state. Rescues have people who do legs of travel to place the dog.such a touching post....about your dog who passed and about your new dog....bless you for rescuing
I need to tell my friend about your story. She and her DH have an older yorkie. She was saying she'd like to adopt a Golden but can't find one at the rescues. maybe she needs to open her mind a bit more (if she really wants a big dog)