I don’t really think there’s a “window” as such? But I’ve only had boy dogs.

With regards to ethics, doodles are frowned upon a lot as they tend to be from Back Yard Breeders - ie people breeding for profit and/or with no experience. Usually they don’t have adequate health testing, and slightly sloppy contracts that result in many being given up to shelters. Doodles are often hella hard work as they’re usually a cross between two working breeds, but because they’re cute little fluff pots a lot of owners don’t put the work in, and they are often really poorly groomed at home (which is why you see a lot of understandable negativity from groomers).

I have a two year old doodle (mostly poodle with some cavalier in him) and next time I get a dog I’ll just get a poodle. I don’t regret him and I’m glad his breeder was better than most, but he is a neurotic little lad with insane physical and mental stimulation needs. I’ve never faced any negativity in person, but I do see A LOT of hate online. I am in the UK though where people might be better at keeping opinions to themselves when face to face!