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.
The hybrid cross between these two parent breeds are terrific family dogs, friendly, intelligent, affectionate and easy to train.
Characteristics
Their ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. The Retreiver in them allows them to enjoy games that involve retrieving. The physical appearance of the Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it falls somewhere in the middle. The color of the coat can be cream, gold, apricot, chocolate and black. Most Goldendoodles have a Standard Poodle as a parent, though a Miniature Poodle is possible and would produce a smaller dog.
They are medium-sized family dogs with easy dispositions. Like many poodle crosses, many Goldendoodles inherit the 'hair' not fur of the poodle. This means that many don't shed, or shed lightly, and could be hypo-allergenic.
Temperament
Goldendoodles are intelligent and obedient family companions. They are everybody's friend and devoted to their family. They are friendly towards children, other dogs and pets, and easy with strangers. Their intelligence, eagerness to please, and love of learning makes them very easy to train.
History
Two breeds make up the Goldendoodle; the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle.
Origin
The Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. As more and more people live in the city, needs have changed. Many are not looking for dogs that can hunt, but are looking for companions. The need for dogs who are playful, friendly towards people and pets, easy to train and easy to maintain has spurred breeders to cross breed two of the most intelligent and popular breeds of our time.
Utilization
The ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. Most are kept as family companions.
Classification
Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
Size
Medium
Height
Standard Goldendoodles are a medium sized dog about the size of a Standard Poodle, perhaps more robust. Females are 20-22.5". Males are 21-24".
Weight
Females weigh between 45-65 lb. Males weigh between 55-75 lb.
Grooming
Moderate
Excercise
Moderate
Activity
Medium
Locality
Town
Health
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.
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