A friends mother breeds labradoodles and they are stunning, caring, friendly, clever dogs. I think hers sell for $1600 up to $2200 depending on sex and colour.

I personally wouldnt spend that much but I would say if you can afford it go for it and you wont be disapointed.

We have a cavalier cross ****er spaniel and a cavoodle and they are both great breads and great with kids, the cavoodle especially puts up with a lot from DS1. The cavoodle is a bit nutty and jumpy but not to bad. We paid $550 and $450, they were not desexed and not micro chipped.

As for the health issues all breeds have some issues they are more prone too.

Good luck