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Goldendoodles are Golden Retriever-Poodle hybrids
The Goldendoodle
The Goldendoodle gets its name from it's mixed heritage - golden retriever and poodle. Goldendoodles are a hybrid dog, a first generation cross, and as such they exhibit "hybrid vigour". This is a phenomenon in animal breeding referring to the fact that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than either parent line. The puppies take on the best traits of both breeds. Goldendoodles were first deliberately bred in North America as a larger version of the popular Cockapoo around the mid 1990s. Their non/light shedding coats and ability to live with families with allergies has made them very popular companions. The physical appearance of the Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it falls somewhere in between. The length when left unclipped grows to about 4-8 inches. The color of the coat can be cream, gold, apricot, chocolate, black and colors in between. Most Goldendoodles have a Standard Poodle as a parent, and are standard sized. Those with a miniature Poodle as a parent, are about 25-45 pounds and are called miniature Goldendoodles. Like many poodle crosses, most Goldendoodles are light to non-shedding, and most live easily with families with MILD allergies. Families with moderate to severe allergies often find that Goldendoodle backcrosses can work well. 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.
Teddybear
Goldendoodles or English
Goldendoodles are produced by breeding English Goldens to Poodles. One of the main
differences between an American Golden and an European “English” Golden
is the temperament . They are much more laid back, and are very calm.
English Goldens also have a different bone structure and a softer coat type,
they are ultra cream colored. English Goldens have also been said to be less
predisposed to the genetic diseases of the American Golden Retrievers. Size: Standard Goldendoodles are a medium to large sized dog about the size of a Standard Poodle, perhaps more robust. Height: Males 21-24 inches - Females 20-22˝ inches 51-58 cm.) Weight: Males 55-75 pounds - Females 45-65 pounds (21-29 kg.)
Teddybears are a larger sized dog, more the size of the retriever. Weight: Males 65-75 pounds - Females 55-60 pounds While the average Goldendoodle seems to be in the range of the above sizes, some have been known to grow to over 100 pounds. Miniature Goldendoodles are a small to medium sized dog, depending on the Poodle used to sire the litters. Toy Poodles will produce smaller litters than Miniature Poodle studs. There can be a large difference in size of the pups. Height: 13" - 21" tall Weight: 25 - 45 lbs Goldendoodles are an intelligent and obedient family companion. They are everybody's friend and devoted to their family. They are friendly towards children, other dogs and pets, and easy with strangers. They are social dogs, happiest when with people. Their intelligence, eagerness to please, and love of learning make them very easy to train. They are medium-to large sized family dogs with easy disposition. Their coats are low maintenance, wash and wear. They can live in the city or country. They are very social dogs and are happiest with their people. Their life expectancy is about 15 years.
Breeders: It is important that breeders test for genetic diseases in their breeding dogs. Ask questions, and request paperwork on vaccinations, and treatments on puppies. Ask for to see genetic test results on the parents. If a breeder is reluctant to provide this information, look for another breeder.
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