| Dogs today are very much a part of a family setting. | | | | Doodles also come in many different generations and |
| They keep us entertained, put smiles on our faces, | | | | depending on what you are looking for one generation |
| they are our children's best friends, they are there for | | | | may be better then another. F1's are a purebred |
| us to talk to when we are lonely and have no one | | | | golden mixed with a purebred poodle. This generation |
| else! They love us unconditionally and bring an | | | | is usually the healthiest and posses the greatest |
| abundance of joy and love into a family. There is no | | | | amount of the "hybrid vigor" traits. F1b is a backcross |
| question in my mind that since the beginning of time | | | | and is a goldendoodle bred back to a poodle. These |
| dogs have been know as mans best friend! | | | | types of goldendoodles are usually best for people |
| Goldendoodles are no exception. A golden doodle is a | | | | with severe allergies since the f1b usually has a curlier |
| mix between a golden retriever and a poodle. | | | | coat then an f1 (please note this isn't always the case |
| Breeders is Australia started breeding this cross in the | | | | and your breeder will be able to help you with this). F2 |
| mid 1980's and breeders in north America have been | | | | is a goldendoodle bred back to a goldendoodle. Pups in |
| breeding them since the mid 1990's. They where first | | | | a litter of f2's tend to not sway as much in one |
| bred in Australia as guide dogs for people needing a | | | | direction or another. They seem to be a good mix |
| larger, allergy friendly dog! | | | | between both the golden and the poodle (sometimes |
| Goldendoodles are amazing, healthy, family dogs for | | | | but not always in a f1 litter some pups will sway more |
| so many reasons! | | | | towards a golden, some more towards a poodle and |
| First of all the mix between a poodle and retriever | | | | some will be inbetween), f3 (f3 and higher is also |
| gives the doodle a quality known as "hybrid vigor" (the | | | | known as multi generation) is and f2 golden doodle |
| offspring of genetically dissimilar parents) which means | | | | bred back to an f2 golden doodle and f4 is a f3 golden |
| mix breed dogs are usually healthier and live longer | | | | doodle bred back to an f3 golden doodle. The more |
| then purebreds. This is because most genetic traits are | | | | you breed them back to one another the more you |
| recessive. Golden's and poodles don't have a lot of | | | | miss out on the hybrid vigor trait. A 7th generations (f7) |
| diseases in common so if both parents don't carry a | | | | goldendoodle is eligible for registration as a purebred |
| particular trait for a certain disease the pups can't get | | | | (this hasn't been done as far as I know). |
| it. This is the reason many mix breed dogs including the | | | | As I mentioned before goldendoodles are healthier |
| goldendoodle are healthier then purebreds. You still | | | | then most purebred dogs but breeders should still be |
| have to choose your breeder carefully and make sure | | | | performing all the testing on the parents. It's better to |
| they are performing all the required health testing, | | | | wait for a good quality pup from a great breeder then |
| temperament testing and researching the lines | | | | to support careless breeders who are just out to |
| thoroughly before they are breeding their dogs but in | | | | breed as many pups as possible without caring about |
| general mix breeds are genetically more sound! | | | | the breed as a whole. |
| Goldendoodles also possess many qualities of both the | | | | If you buy your golden doodle puppy from an |
| poodle and golden. Most goldendoodles are friendly, | | | | unrepeatable breeder you may end up with many |
| highly intelligent, goofy dogs who love to be part of the | | | | health problems and expensive vet bills. |
| family. They love to swim, play fetch and interact with | | | | Tests required for Breeding of Golden Retrievers |
| people. They are very social dogs and love to be | | | | 1. Hips (HD) OFA or Pennhip or OVC |
| active and have fun. I have donated dogs as therapy | | | | 2. eyes (CERF) Required Yearly |
| and service dogs and the doodle excels at this type of | | | | 3. Hearts......tested and certified by OFA |
| work! As a breeder I hear 100's of stories about how | | | | 4. Elbows (OFA) |
| smart these dogs are and how they are at the top of | | | | Tests required for the Breeding of Standard Poodles |
| their puppy class and how they are the best dogs my | | | | 1. Hips (HD) OFA or Pennhip or OVC |
| clients have every owned | | | | 2. elbows OFA |
| Most doodles have a very low to non-shedding coat. | | | | 3. Eyes (CERF) Required Yearly |
| This depends on the dog and what type of coat they | | | | 4. Von Willebrands (vWd) (bleeding disorder) DNA or |
| have. There are 3 different coat types, wool (which is | | | | Blood screen |
| a tight curl and the most hypoallergenic), fleece (which | | | | 5. Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) Skin Disorder |
| is a wavy and usually still very low shedding and | | | | * Thyroid malfunctions - Not Required but a highly |
| hypoallergenic) and hair (which is straighter and usually | | | | recommended test for all breeding dogs. |
| sheds the most). An experienced breeder can usually | | | | Tests required for breeding of Miniature and Toy |
| tell when the pups is 6-7 weeks old what type of coat | | | | Poodles. |
| it will have as an adult and the breeder will help you | | | | 1. Hips for HD and Legg-Perves Disease OFA, Penn |
| find the right puppy for your needs . Goldendoodles | | | | hip or OVC |
| coat will continue to grow and can be between 3-8 | | | | 2. Stifles for Luxating Patella's |
| inches if not clipped. A doodle requires regular brushing | | | | 3. Eyes (CERF) Required Yearly |
| or they will mat and should go to the groomer for a clip | | | | 4. Von Willebrands Disease (vWd) DNA or Blood |
| every 4 months or so! | | | | screen |
| Goldendoodles also come in many colors and sizes | | | | * Thyroid malfunctions - Not Required but a highly |
| depending on the poodle used. At our kennel we breed | | | | recommended test for all breeding dogs |
| blonde, golden, apricot, red, black, silver and phantom | | | | I have given you a brief description of the doodle. If |
| doodles. We also have 3 different sizes, standards | | | | you have more questions about this breed you are |
| (any thing above 21" and 50lbs and up), mini's (13" to | | | | more then welcome to visit my website. These dogs |
| 20" and 25-49lbs) and tiny's (12" or less 10-24lbs). | | | | are becoming very popular and there is no question in |
| Their life expectancy is usually about 12-15 years for | | | | my mind why this is. They are amazing with kids and |
| the standards and 14-17 years for mini's. | | | | can live in almost any type of environment. |