This is a generalized description of the Goldendoodle, a cross (or hybrid) breed of Golden Retriever and Poodle parentage. Individual dogs may vary widely in appearance, behavior, and temperament.
A cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle, the Goldendoodle hybrid (also called Golden Poo, Goldiepoo, or Groodle) is credited to breeders in Australia who wanted to create an intelligent, people-loving, low-allergy dog similar to the Cockapoo but larger in size. The original intent was to develop a suitable service dog for disabled individuals with allergies.
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Goldendoodle Size
Variations: Standard Goldendoodle
Miniature Goldendoodle
Toy Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle
Colors:
Can be any color found in the Poodle or Golden Retriever dog breeds.
Goldendoodle Height: Standard Goldendoodles: 21 to 24 inches or more
Miniature Goldendoodles:
Toy Goldendoodles:
Goldendoodle Weight:
Standard Goldendoodles:
Miniature Goldendoodles:
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Goldendoodle
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Goldendoodle
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Goldendoodle Life Expectancy (Lifespan):
10 to 15 years
Are Goldendoodles Child-Friendly? Yes
Goldendoodle Training:
Easy
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The Goldendoodle dog breed originated in United States of
America. Deliberate breeding in North America began in the 1990's. The Goldendoodle combines the high intelligence and hypo-allergenic coat of the poodle with the characteristically affectionate, outgoing personality of the retriever. With their beautiful, soft coats and adorable faces, it’s no wonder these terrific dogs are becoming popular as family pets!
While most Goldendoodles being produced are first-generation crosses, breeders are beginning to breed Goldendoodle to Goldendoodle in an effort to create a breed standard. Some breeders prefer to breed Goldendoodle to Poodle in the second generation. Smaller Goldendoodles are usually the result of artificial or surgical insemination of a toy or miniature poodle dam, with hope that the resulting dogs will remain small, but the resulting puppies may be of any size between the sire and dam.
First generation crosses of two pure breed dogs are generally considered healthier than the parent lines (“hybrid vigorâ€) but the appearance and temperament of the resulting puppies is unpredictable. They may resemble one parent more than the other, or any combination in between. Careful breeding through many generations is necessary to produce a pure breed dog with generally predictable characteristics. Thus, the Goldendoodle is not an AKC recognized breed.
First-generation (F1) Goldendoodle puppies may be expected to grow to an average of their parents’ combined weights, although they may be any size in between. The coat may vary considerably. It may be smooth, shaggy, wavy or wiry, although a rough coat will feel softer than it appears. Goldendoodle hair grows 4 to 8 inches long on the body but is shorter on the face. The coat comes in a wide variety of colors and may be solid, brindle, or parti-color. Goldendoodles usually have floppy ears and a long tail.
A well-bred Goldendoodle will combine the best traits of both parent breeds: The gentle, affectionate nature of the Golden Retriever with the high intelligence and easy trainability of the Poodle. They are energetic dogs and moderately active indoors. Well-socialized Goldendoodles are affectionate with their family, friendly with strangers, and get along well with other dogs and household pets.
Larger Goldendoodles will do better in homes with some yard to romp in, but will do fine in smaller homes if they are taken on one brisk daily walk. Toy or miniature Goldendoodles will do fine in an apartment, and may even be paper-trained for convenience.
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The Goldendoodles coat requires a moderate amount of grooming, and should be brushed often enough to keep it free from tangles. The longer hair on the body may be clipped short to make the coat easier to care for, especially if your Goldendoodle spends much time playing outdoors. Goldendoodles shed little, if any, and are considered hypo-allergenic dogs.
Typical of their sporting dog ancestry, Goldendoodles love playing outdoors and usually enjoy swimming. They are easily trained to many activities, and although they can’t compete in dog competitions which require AKC registry, they excel in dog activities such as obedience and agility trials.
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Goldendoodles are generally healthy, but may suffer from inheritable hip or eye disorders. Reputable breeders will take care to produce Goldendoodle puppies free from genetic disorders. Buy your Goldendoodle from an experienced breeder who breeds for sound temperament and good health as well as an attractive appearance. The breeder should be able to verify that both parents are AKC registered and have had DNA testing to rule out inheritable genetic conditions characteristic to those breeds. CERF and OFA testing and certification in the parent dogs is recommended.
The Goldendoodle may be the ideal companion dog for families with active children. Goldendoodles need lots of attention from the family, and plenty of opportunities for playtime. They will not be content to be left alone all day, and may get into mischief to relieve their boredom!
Now that you have decided that the Goldendoodle is the right breed
for you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible
Goldendoodle breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized
puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad
breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first Goldendoodle puppy
you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a
responsible Goldendoodle breeder, you may need to pay more and wait
longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it.
Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard
breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional
expense and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love
with a puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely
need special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication -
or even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible,
caring Goldendoodle breeder who home-raises their puppies with
love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a
health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the
Goldendoodle breed and is in it for the love of the breed, rather
than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of getting a
healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family companion that
will provide you and your family with many years of joy, laughter
and companionship.
Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...
Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These
sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders
listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised Goldendoodle puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many
sites now online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for
puppy mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear
of these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the
breeders whom they allow to advertise.
We Highly Recommend:
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Choosing a name for your Goldendoodle puppy can be a daunting
task! There are so many names to choose from that it can take a lot
of thought and research to find just the right name for your
Goldendoodle. Usually, it's best to get to know your puppy for a
few days or weeks. Often your puppy's personality will help you
decide on just the right name to choose. Does he have a sense of
humor? A serious side? A goofy way of cocking his head to one side?
A strange love of cantaloupe? By observing your new Goldendoodle
puppy over the first days or weeks, you should at least have a clue
about what type of name you want to give. There are a ton of dog
names and pet names web sites on the internet. Some are wonderful
information resources, while others, unfortunately, are just
"garbage" sites set up with the sole purpose of cashing in on
visitor hits for this popular subject.
We recommend the following sites to assist you in choosing a name
for your new Goldendoodle puppy. These sites offer inventive,
unique, original and creative pet names suggestions that have helped
thousands of new puppy owners in selecting just the right name for
their new baby!
Goldendoodle Dog Names
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Goldendoodles are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at
Goldendoodle pictures, you can usually gain more insight into
what these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help
you decide if you really want to become an Goldendoodle owner.
The following sites below offer pictures of Goldendoodle dogs,
Goldendoodle puppy photos, funny Goldendoodle photos and
more. Enjoy!
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There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn
more about the Goldendoodle dog breed. We've compiled a list of
Goldendoodle information sites to assist you in quickly locating
quality information about the Goldendoodle dog breed, while
avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor
attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general.
If you know of an Goldendoodle information site that offers
unique, quality information and photos of the Goldendoodle
breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so
that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.
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Goldendoodle clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn
even more about the Goldendoodle dog breed, help you locate a
responsible Goldendoodle breeder, or help you find an Goldendoodle dog or puppy in need of a second chance for a loving,
forever home. We've compiled the following list of Goldendoodle
clubs and Goldendoodle rescues web sites for your convenience:
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