Are Doodles Healthier Than Purebreds? A New Yorker Writer Investigates | The Doodle Pro®

Have you questioned whether Doodle breeding really produces healthier dogs than purebred dogs? Or felt like you had to defend that choice without the science to back it up? You deserve honest, science-based answers that don't talk down to you or make assumptions about why you chose to become a Doodle parent. In this episode, I'm joined by John Seabrook, a staff writer at The New Yorker, who wrote a deeply reported piece on responsible breeding, the business of designer dogs, and what genetic diversity actually means for your dog's health. We cover: Health testing at the Goldendoodle Association of North America The science of hybrid vigor and the coefficient of inbreeding Why the AKC has refused to engage with Doodles What drove the rise of shelter Doodles after the pandemic What the best Doodle breeders do differently to protect your Doodle If you're a Doodle parent looking for science-backed answers on responsible breeding using balanced, honest research, this episode is not to be missed. Here's to informed Doodle parents, Corinne ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Doodles get judged from both sides 02:47 DoodleCon vs. Westminster 03:34 The "vibe shift" at the dog show 06:00 Gigil: the word for Doodle-level cuteness 07:09 John's dog history: poodles, retrievers, rescues 14:42 Why health testing matters (Corinne's Standard Poodle story) 16:09 GANA and the third-cousin rule 18:23 Are Doodles healthier? Hybrid vigor and COI 20:43 How "breed" was invented in the Victorian era 29:35 Why Doodles are so pro-social (and why they jump) 31:29 The Wally Conron "regret" myth 35:00 How to find an ethical Doodle breeder 41:48 Why the AKC won't talk about Doodles 🎟️ Save your spot at The Doodle Pro® Summit: https://doodleprosummit.com 🎙️ Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro® and a certified dog trainer and Doodle specialist with over 50,000 hours of hands-on Doodle experience. She helps Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using science-based positive reinforcement, and is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 🎧 Listen to The Doodle Pro® Podcast: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast 📘 Grab my book, Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint™: https://thedoodlepro.com/book 🎓 Learn with me inside The Doodle Pro® Academy: https://thedoodlepro.com/academy 🛍 Shop Doodle parent merch: https://thedoodlepro.com/shop 💡 About The Doodle Pro®: I specialize in training Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, Sheepadoodles, and other Poodle mixes. No fear, pain, or force, just science-based, positive reinforcement designed for your Doodle's unique needs. 📩 Business inquiries: [email protected] Article mentioned: How Doodles Became the Dog du Jour https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/20... #TheDoodlePro #DoodleTraining #GoldendoodleTraining #BernedoodleTraining #LabradoodleTraining #SheepadoodleTraining #DogTraining #PositiveDogTraining