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Height:
Males 21-29
inches. Females 20-25 inches.
Weight:
Males 55-90
pounds. Females 45-65 pounds.
Colors:
Any shades of
cream,
gold, apricot, chocolate, gray and black.
Coat:
Can be like
a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it
falls somewhere in-between.
Temperament:
Goldendoodles are an intelligent and obedient family companion. They
are everybody's friend and devoted to their family. They are
social dogs, happiest when with people. Goldendoodles are likely to
get into mischief and develop behavior problems if they spend most
of their lives alone.
With Children:
Yes, usually do well with children, best if supervised
with younger children as they can be pushy with their affection.
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog:
Medium
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training:
As a hybrid
cross, Goldendoodles will inherit fur that looks retriever-like, or
poodle-like, but usually something in-between. Unclipped
Goldendoodles will have hair about 4-7 inches long, shorter on the
face and longer on the body, tail and legs. They require combing
every few weeks. Depending on how often the dog is groomed, clipped
Goldendoodles are groomed several times a year.
Learning Rate: Very High,
Obedience - High, Problem Solving - Medium.
Activity:
Moderate - High
Living Environment:
Goldendoodles require a moderate amount of exercise and their coats
are generally low maintenance. They can live in the city or on a
farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with
people.
Health Issues:
As a hybrid
cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line.
The only genetic diseases they can be prone to would be those shared
by both the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle. No Major
Concerns. Minor Concerns - CHD, PRA, VonWillebrand's, Elbow and
patella disorders. Suggested tests - hip, eye and vWD.
Life Span: 13-15 Years
Litter Size:
3-8
Generations:
The
first
generation (F1)
standard size Goldendoodle was the first to be bred. It is the
product of a standard Poodle crossed with a Golden Retriever. Most
first generation Goldendoodles either don't shed or shed lightly,
and are compatible for most families with mild allergies.
The
backcross (F1B)
Goldendoodle
is produced by crossing an F1 Goldendoodle with a Poodle. These
dogs will have a higher success rate for non-shedding, and are
recommended for families with moderate to severe
allergies.
A few
breeders are breeding
second
generation (F2) Goldendoodles
which are the product of a Goldendoodle crossed with another
Goldendoodle.
Country of Origin:
North
America and Australia
History:
A
Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. Goldendoodles,
also called Golden Poos, Goldie Poos, or Groodles, have been bred in
North America and Australia since the mid-1990's. As the smaller
poodle hybrids had been such a success in filling the niche for
small, allergy friendly family pets, Golden Retriever breeders
decided to try a breeding with a standard poodle for a larger family
pet. The quick rise of the popularity of Goldendoodles is due to
the dogs themselves. They are a most marvelous hybrid.
First Registered by
the AKC: No current
registration.
Group:
Service
dogs, field dogs
Class:
Registries:
At present
there is no Goldendoodle registry. 99% of all Goldendoodles are
desexed first generation hybrids or backcrosses and there is no
need. The few around may be more about publicizing or legitimizing
the registries themselves than serving any useful function to the
Goldendoodle community.
Few
Goldendoodle breeders breed on, but most who do breed with integrity
and keep good records. When the breeders themselves decide on a
breeding plan and the need for a registry, then they will likely
form an entirely new organization, including a registry, perhaps
following the example of the Australian Labradoodle breeders and the
IALA.
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