Goldendoodle

What is a Goldendoodle?
​A Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Standard Poodle.  To find out what a Goldendoodle will be like, lets look at the history of the parents.

 The Golden Retriever...came from Scotland in the nineteenth century. A man named Sir Dudley Majoribanks bred crossed with a Flat-coated Retriever and Tweed Water Spaniels along with a few different British breeds. The result was the beautiful, golden-coated dog we call the Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever is a very popular companion dog and is almost always in the top 10 dogs in America.  The Golen Retriever is also used as a great hunting dog. Mostly used for land-based retrieving (e.g. grouse and partridge) but can be used for waterfowl as well.

   Personality... The Golden Retriever is a very healthy breed of dog.  They are extremely friendly and loyal. Because of their gentle nature, the Golden Retriever makes an amazing therapy and guide dogs. The lifespan of a Golden Retriever is 12-13 years.

The Standard Poodle...originally comes from Germany. He was mostly bred as a duck hunting dog. The funny thing is that the Poodle’s famous haircut is actually a carry-over from his duck hunting days. Poodles were bred to swim in very cold water to retrieve ducks for their owners. The thick curly hair was grown out in areas that would protect their bodies when swimming in the water. ​While shaved in certain areas so that it would not get in the way. Later, this haircut became popular with the Poodle show-dog look. ​

​Personality...The Poodle is very well known for his intelligence; Loves to prance and show off. He does very well in a family and seems to enjoy other dogs. He does have a hunting background, so people who have smaller pets should not leave their Poodle alone with them (such as cats!) The Poodle, unlike the Dalmatian, requires much more upkeep. He has a very thick and curly coat and needs to be kept brushed and groomed to keep his thick, curly hair from matting. The Poodle does not shed. He has a life span of 12-15 years.

The Goldendoodle..
was first bred in 1969. However, they weren't as popular in the U.S. until the 1990s. Goldendoodles are extremely intelligent.  They have been trained and used as Therapy Dogs, Guide Dogs, and even Search and Rescue Dogs! Since they are crossed with a Poodle, Goldendoodles do not shed much.  They do require grooming. There are lots of hairstyles you can do with your Goldendoodle.  Their lifespan is 10-15 years.