Goldendoodle Dogs and Puppies Canada

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Goldendoodle Dog Breed Information Facts and Pictures

Alternate Names: Golden Retriever-Poodle, Golden poo, Goldiepoo, Groodle
Common Misspellings: Goldenoodles, Goldandoodles, Goldendoodles,Goldanpoo, Golden Doodles

Introducing the Goldendoodle Dog Breed

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.

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 Exercise Needs:	Moderate
Goldendoodle Grooming Demands:	Moderate
Goldendoodle Trainability:	Easy
Goldendoodle Life Expectancy:	10 to 15 years
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Other Pets:	Yes
Average Litter Size:	litter
CKC Breed Group:

Goldendoodle Breed 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, itâ€™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 (â€œhybrid vigorâ€) 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.

Goldendoodle Appearance:

First-generation (F1) Goldendoodle puppies may be expected to grow to an average of their parentsâ€™ 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.

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.

Goldendoodle Exercise Information:

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.

Goldendoodle Grooming Needs:

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.

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 canâ€™t compete in dog competitions which require AKC registry, they excel in dog activities such as obedience and agility trials.

Goldendoodle Health Information:

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.

Is the Goldendoodle The Right Breed 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!

Goldendoodle Puppies

Picture of Goldendoodle puppy Dog

If you are ready to make a lifelong commitment to that perfect Goldendoodle puppy, your next step is to locate the most responsible and reputable Goldendoodle dog breeder you can find. We sincerely hope that our Goldendoodle dog breed profile will assist you in your search for your new puppy, and help you avoid acquiring a puppy from any source other than a responsible Goldendoodle breeder.

A Responsible Goldendoodle Puppy Breeder:

Is a die-hard dog lover who breeds out of a sincere desire to perpetuate and improve upon the Goldendoodle dog breed.
Is very well educated about the breed(s) they offer and the breed's traits, both desirable and undesirable.
Adheres to a highly selective breeding program which focuses on health, temperament and conformation.
Breeds only healthy, conformationally correct dogs with sound temperaments that are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or, if from another country, with that country's authorative dog breed registry.
Treats the dogs in their breeding home as members of the family, and does not constantly confine these dogs to crates, kennels or other pens.
Has breeding dogs carefully screened for hereditary and other canine disorders prior to breeding.
Whelps puppies indoors and ensures that puppies are well socialized, given proper nutrition and receive plenty of love and play.
Offers and stands behind a reasonable health guarantee.
Has a spay or neuter requirement on all puppies placed in pet homes.
Is committed to each Goldendoodle puppy for life, and will re-home or take back a puppy if you cannot fulfill your commitment for any reason.
Is happy to answer any questions you may have about the Goldendoodle dog breed or their dogs and puppies.
Carefully screens potential puppy buyers to ensure that Goldendoodle puppies are placed only in loving, responsible forever homes.

A responsible dog breeder may seem like an over-anxious parent on their child's first day of school. They will demonstrate a strong bond with their dogs and puppies, and a desire to assist you and remain in contact with you as your puppy grows and thrives in your loving home. Don't settle for anything less than this. Buying your Goldendoodle puppy is an important decision that will affect you and your family for many years to come. Make sure you do not acquire a puppy in haste from a disreputable source! Do your homework and spend the time finding just the right puppy from a responsible Canadian Goldendoodle breeder.

Avoid Buying Your Goldendoodle Puppy From:

A Pet Store.
A Newspaper Ad.
An online classifieds site.
The side of the road.
A parking lot.
A friend or neighbour, unless they are an experienced and responsible Goldendoodle dog breeder.
Any breeder with whom you do not feel 100% comfortable; you will be in contact with this person for the life of your dog or puppy.

Canada, like the US and the UK, has more than it's share of puppy mills. If you do not know what a puppy mill is, then please click here to read about this inhumane industry where dogs are treated as livestock, and puppies as merchandise. In addition to supporting an industry that thrives on the cruel mistreatment of dogs and puppies, by buying a puppy from a pet store, newspaper ad or online classifieds site is setting yourself and your family up for a heap of heartache.

Puppy mill puppies are generally more expensive than puppies from a reputable breeder, and can have numerous health, temperament and behavioural problems as a result of the conditions in which they were conceived, born and raised. Usually this results in taking on a family member with health problems that will cause ongoing additional veterinary costs, behavioural problems that may pose a hazard to your family, friends and neighbours, and, at worst, you may fall in love with a sickly puppy that will eventually need to be humanely euthanized.

The Goldendoodle dog breeders that are showcased on Dogs and Puppies Canada have undergone our own screening process, in an effort to ensure that we promote only highly reputable breeders, and keep puppy mills and backyard breeders from advertising with us. These breeders share our philosophy on what is a responsible breeder, and have agreed to abide by these guidelines for conduct.

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Responsible Canadian Goldendoodle Dog Breeders