The primary objective for the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA™) is to promote and guide the development of the Goldendoodle to achieve breed standards while maintaining optimum health. GANA™ guides breeders to the common goal of establishing reliability in coat, type, health, and temperament.
GANA Breeder Code of Ethics
All GANA member breeders agree to abide by the GANA Code of Ethics to ensure quality care of their dogs and puppies is a top priority.
Health Testing Standards
All GANA™ breeders are required to perform specific health tests on their breeding dogs.
Continuing Education
GANA™ stays up to date on new research and studies that affect the Goldendoodle so we can bring that education to our members. As a breeder member, you will have access to our GANA™ Conferences as well as unlimited free…
Become a GANA™ Breeder
Benefits of Joining as a Breeder GANA is a growing and developing non-profit Breed Club. Our members have the influence to create and guide the policies that affect our interests and the breed. GANA strives to promote best breeding care…
Breeder Policies and Guidelines
All Member Breeders agree to the following: » They will abide by the GANA Code of Ethics. » They join GANA by applying for membership and submitting the proper paperwork as set forth in the “Kennel Application” found on the…
A Beginner’s Roadmap to Responsible Goldendoodle Breeding
Many people become interested in breeding because they love their dog, appreciate the Goldendoodle’s qualities, or want to contribute something positive to the breed. Those can be meaningful starting points, but they are not enough by themselves to prepare someone…
How GANA Mentors New Goldendoodle Breeders
Responsible breeding is not something a breeder learns once and then fully masters. Even experienced breeders eventually encounter a health result, reproductive issue, litter complication, temperament question, or breeding decision they have never faced before. That is why mentorship and…
What to Look for in a Breeder Association
Joining a breeder association can provide education, community, standards, registry resources, and greater credibility with puppy families. But membership is only valuable when the organization asks something meaningful of its members and provides support that helps them improve. Some organizations…
