Goldendoodle Dogs Information

Written by: Debbie Moore

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Alternate Names: Golden Retriever-Poodle, Golden poo, Goldiepoo, Groodle

Common Misspellings:  Goldenoodles, Goldandoodles, Goldendoodles,Goldanpoo, Golden Doodles

Learn all about Goldendoodle Dogs and Puppies through our indepth guide to the Goldendoodle dog breed. You'll find solid information about Goldendoodle dog history, Goldendoodle life expectancy Goldendoodle dog appearance, Goldendoodle temperament and personality, Goldendoodle health problems, Goldendoodle puppy care, training Goldendoodle puppy dogs and more. Also includes important information about choosing a responsible Goldendoodle dog breeder.

This is a generalized description of the Goldendoodle, a cross (or hybrid) breed of Golden Retriever and Poodle parentage. Individual dogs may vary widely in appearance, behavior, and temperament.

A cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle, the Goldendoodle hybrid (also called Golden Poo, Goldiepoo, or Groodle) is credited to breeders in Australia who wanted to create an intelligent, people-loving, low-allergy dog similar to the Cockapoo but larger in size. The original intent was to develop a suitable service dog for disabled individuals with allergies.

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Goldendoodle Facts

The Goldendoodle Dog Breed In Brief

Country of Origin: United States of America

Goldendoodle Height: Standard Goldendoodles: 21 to 24 inches or more
Miniature Goldendoodles:
Toy Goldendoodles:

Goldendoodle Weight: Standard Goldendoodles:
Miniature Goldendoodles:
Toy Goldendoodles:

Goldendoodle Color Variations: Can be any color found in the Poodle or Golden Retriever dog breeds.

Goldendoodle Size Variations: Standard Goldendoodle
Miniature Goldendoodle
Toy Goldendoodle

Goldendoodle Exercise Needs: Moderate

Goldendoodle Grooming Demands: Moderate

Goldendoodle Trainability: Easy

Goldendoodle Life Expectancy: 10 to 15 years

Average Goldendoodle Prices: $750 to $2500, depending on Pedigree

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Other Pets: Yes

Breed Group:

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Goldendoodle Dog History

Deliberate breeding in North America began in the 1990's. The Goldendoodle combines the high intelligence and hypo-allergenic coat of the poodle with the characteristically affectionate, outgoing personality of the retriever. With their beautiful, soft coats and adorable faces, it’s no wonder these terrific dogs are becoming popular as family pets!

While most Goldendoodles being produced are first-generation crosses, breeders are beginning to breed Goldendoodle to Goldendoodle in an effort to create a breed standard. Some breeders prefer to breed Goldendoodle to Poodle in the second generation. Smaller Goldendoodles are usually the result of artificial or surgical insemination of a toy or miniature poodle dam, with hope that the resulting dogs will remain small, but the resulting puppies may be of any size between the sire and dam.

First generation crosses of two pure breed dogs are generally considered healthier than the parent lines (“hybrid vigor”) but the appearance and temperament of the resulting puppies is unpredictable. They may resemble one parent more than the other, or any combination in between. Careful breeding through many generations is necessary to produce a pure breed dog with generally predictable characteristics. Thus, the Goldendoodle is not an AKC recognized breed.

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Goldendoodle Dog Appearance

First-generation (F1) Goldendoodle puppies may be expected to grow to an average of their parents’ combined weights, although they may be any size in between. The coat may vary considerably. It may be smooth, shaggy, wavy or wiry, although a rough coat will feel softer than it appears. Goldendoodle hair grows 4 to 8 inches long on the body but is shorter on the face. The coat comes in a wide variety of colors and may be solid, brindle, or parti-color. Goldendoodles usually have floppy ears and a long tail.

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Goldendoodle Grooming

The Goldendoodles coat requires a moderate amount of grooming, and should be brushed often enough to keep it free from tangles. The longer hair on the body may be clipped short to make the coat easier to care for, especially if your Goldendoodle spends much time playing outdoors. Goldendoodles shed little, if any, and are considered hypo-allergenic dogs.

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Goldendoodle Exercise Needs

Larger Goldendoodles will do better in homes with some yard to romp in, but will do fine in smaller homes if they are taken on one brisk daily walk. Toy or miniature Goldendoodles will do fine in an apartment, and may even be paper-trained for convenience.

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Goldendoodle Temperament

A well-bred Goldendoodle will combine the best traits of both parent breeds: The gentle, affectionate nature of the Golden Retriever with the high intelligence and easy trainability of the Poodle. They are energetic dogs and moderately active indoors. Well-socialized Goldendoodles are affectionate with their family, friendly with strangers, and get along well with other dogs and household pets.

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Goldendoodle Training

Typical of their sporting dog ancestry, Goldendoodles love playing outdoors and usually enjoy swimming. They are easily trained to many activities, and although they can’t compete in dog competitions which require AKC registry, they excel in dog activities such as obedience and agility trials.

Goldendoodle Health

Goldendoodles are generally healthy, but may suffer from inheritable hip or eye disorders. Reputable breeders will take care to produce Goldendoodle puppies free from genetic disorders. Buy your Goldendoodle from an experienced breeder who breeds for sound temperament and good health as well as an attractive appearance. The breeder should be able to verify that both parents are AKC registered and have had DNA testing to rule out inheritable genetic conditions characteristic to those breeds. CERF and OFA testing and certification in the parent dogs is recommended.

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Is the Goldendoodle Right For You?

The Goldendoodle may be the ideal companion dog for families with active children. Goldendoodles need lots of attention from the family, and plenty of opportunities for playtime. They will not be content to be left alone all day, and may get into mischief to relieve their boredom!

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Goldendoodle Prices

Average Goldendoodle Price: $750 - $1000

Price always varies when it comes to the purchase of a quality, home-raised healthy Goldendoodle dog or puppy. It's of utmost importance that you place the most weight on acquiring a great Goldendoodle puppy from a highly responsible, reputable breeder, and put the price as a secondary concern in making your decision.

Buying a Goldendoodle dog or puppy at a cheap price from a breeder of questionable reputation can be a one-way ticket to heartbreak and great additional expense throughout the dog's life, should your Goldendoodle puppy have hereditary health problems or behavior and temperament issues (which very often is the case with cheap-priced puppies). Buying from a highly reputable Goldendoodle breeder is your best insurance for acquiring a well socialized, healthy puppy of stable temperament.

Goldendoodle prices also will vary according to the puppy's conformation; puppies placed as pets and companions will generally be less expensive as show-quality Goldendoodle puppies intended to be shown in conformation.

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Finding Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale By Reputable Breeders

If you are ready to add an adorable Goldendoodle puppy to your family, be sure to check out Dogs and Puppies Central's directory of Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale, where you will find photos and information posted by reputable Goldendoodle breeders. We actively screen Goldendoodle breeders who wish to advertise on our service by asking that they meet and follow our Guidelines For Responsible Dog Breeders. We also ask for - and check - three references from each breeder.

By performing an initial dog breeder screening, it is our hope that we can help put you in touch with a caring, responsible Goldendoodle breeder near you. We cannot physically inspect the premises and dogs owned by breeders advertising with us, so you need to be responsible for doing the final inspection and interview.

Let's stop the cruelty of puppy mills. Please help us keep money out of the hands of puppy mills, back yard breeders and pet stores. Buy your Goldendoodle puppy only from a responsible, caring hobby breeder that raises their dogs and puppies in a loving home environment.

When you locate that perfect Goldendoodle puppy - please be sure to send us some photos to be included in our growing gallery of Goldendoodle dog and puppy pictures!

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Additional Goldendoodle Resources:

• Goldendoodle Wikipedia Profile
• AKC Goldendoodle Breed Profile
• Goldendoodle Pictures
• Goldendoodle Videos

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