Everything you need to know about the Goldendoodle breed!

What makes them the best family dogs?

All Doodle mixes have been becoming more popular in recent years because of the great intelligence and non-shedding factors of the Poodle. Goldendoodles though remain at the top because of the wonderful, loving nature of the Golden Retriever. It really is the best of both worlds! Poodles are loyal and love their families dearly. They love routine, are super smart, and easy to train. Poodles are also athletic and fun, too! For the busy family, you want a puppy who learns quickly, is eager to please, and can catch on your family's routine. Combine the playful, sweet, loving nature of a Golden who loves everyone they meet, and you now have a Goldendoodle puppy who is gentle with the kids, friendly with other animals, and does great with strangers. Goldendoodles are so in tune with their environment and love to be doing whatever their family is doing, whether that's running around outside or just relaxing on the couch watching a movie. We love raising our kids around all 3 of these breeds!

History & Info:

Goldendoodles are a cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle. They were first deliberately bred in North American in the 1990s. The original purpose of creating this new cross-breed, or hybrid, was to develop guide dogs suitable for visually impaired individuals with allergies. Since then, their non/light shedding coat and ability to live with people with allergies has made them extremely popular dogs. Their temperament and companionship has now made them extremely great family dogs for all families!

Since Goldendoodles are a first generation cross, they exhibit “hybrid vigor.” This is defined as the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines. Studies have shown that these crosses have proven to be healthier and stronger than either parent line. Basically, the puppies adapt the best traits from both breeds, making them the best of both worlds!

An F1 Goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle mated with a golden retriever. An F1B Goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle with an F1 Goldendoodle. An F2 Goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and another F1 Goldendoodle, and an F2B Goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and an F1B Goldendoodles.

Here at Triangle Goldendoodles, we breed F1 Goldendoodles to keep the Golden Retriever and the Poodle traits equally balanced in the offspring.

Appearance:

Like any other cross-breed, the appearance of Goldendoodles vary from individual to individual. Each dogs will display differences in size, coat type, and color. There are three main coat types. The straight coat is flat and resembles more of a golden retriever coat. The wavy coat type is a mixture of a poodle's curls and a golden retriever's straighter coat. The last coat type is curly, which tends to look more like the poodle coat. A Goldendoodle's size is generally somewhere between that of its poodle parent and golden retriever parent. The ranges of size include standard, medium, and miniature (if the poodle parent was miniature). Upon reaching adulthood, a standard Goldendoodle will often weigh 50 to 80 pounds.

Temperament:

Poodles and Golden Retrievers are both highly intelligent, lending to easily trainable Goldendoodle offspring. Goldendoodles are usually very affectionate and love companionship with people and other pets. They are very loyal to their owners and companions, yet good with strangers. Goldendoodles are social dogs and are happiest when around people. They are known to be especially good with children and are a wonderful, loving family pet. Most Goldendoodles are calm and easy going, but they are also active dogs that require exercise. The ancestry of both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs, so they love to be outdoors and being active. If you are looking for a good balance between a fun and playful dog, that is also relaxed and good with children, people, and other dogs, then the Goldendoodle is the right choice for you!

​Shedding:

Each Goldendoodle will vary in how much it sheds, but they will never shed as much as Golden Retrievers. Some may not shed at all, while others may shed twice a year. It is recommended that the more you bathe a dog, the less it will shed because it dries the skin and loosens the hair. People tend not to be allergic to Poodles because they are dander free. Each Goldendoodle will vary in coat look and texture, but all will be low to no-shed.

​Grooming:

Goldendoodles have unique fur. Although similar to its poodle roots, it is not quite the same, so the cut will be a bit different as well. A basic cut for a Goldendoodle could include trimming out the face, under the ears, rear end, base of the tail, feet, and brush out. Another option is to trim by the eyes a bit more along with the face, and trim the feet higher to keep them from tracking too much dirt into the house. With white ones, we recommend trimming the chin and muzzle to keep the face clean with eating and drinking.

A dog with a coat that sheds less will require more grooming than one that sheds more often. Each Goldendoodle will be slightly different in how much they shed, so it is good to keep this in mind when deciding how much your dog will need to be groomed. A non-shed coat means that it is a continuously growing coat, therefore the hair by the ears and rear end must be cut regularly. The hair by the ears can grow into the ear canal and the hair by their rear can close over and get in the way of them using the bathroom, so these two areas must be maintained for health reasons. It will also keep your dog looking sharp and feeling great!

Health:

As a hybrid, Goldendoodles tend to be healthier and live longer than purebred dogs because the only genetic diseases they are prone to are that of both parent lines. Between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, there are only minor concerns which include, CHD, PRA, VonWilabrands, elbow and patella disorders. Make sure to visit a vet regularly to get their hips and eyes checked out. Life expectancy is about 15 years.