The First Paws
Confident Movement
Meet the remarkable doodles whose structure, spirit, and connection with their handlers helped shape America’s Best Doodle.
Joyful Partnership
From confident movement to joyful teamwork, these founding competitors represent the heart and promise of the doodle community.
Doodle Pride
Every founding doodle brings a distinct personality, beautiful presentation, and the unmistakable bond that makes this competition special.
Founding Doodles
Their stories begin here—celebrating the dogs, families, and shared passion behind a national doodle tradition.