Goldendoodle Facts

The Goldendoodle gets its name from its mixture of Golden Retriever and Poodle. There are arguments as to whom created the first Goldendoodle, but this lovely hybrid is thought to have been first created in Australia as an assistant dog for those who have issues with shedding or allergies to shedding in a dog. The Goldendoodle dog is very low shedding and makes a terrific family pet. More can be learned about the Goldendoodle on our extensive website. The best mixture of Goldendoodle is a first generation. Many breeders are creating Goldendoodles improperly by inbreeding and backbreeding which will lead the Goldendoodle dog down the same path as that of the purebred dog. The more inbreeding and backbreeding within the Goldendoodle lineage, the narrower the gene pool from which the breeder has to pull from and the more likely genetic flaws and/or ailments will present themselves either immediately or sometime later down the road.

Facts can be located on the OFFICIAL GOLDENDOODLE WEBSITE PRESENTED BY GOLDENDOODLE WORLD who has spent the last 8 years researching and studying the Goldendoodle dog. Being a breeder for nearly 11 years, much research has gone into the Goldendoodle to prove and disprove statements posted via the internet with regards to this terrific Poodle hybrid. Despite those claiming the Goldendoodle does not shed, this hybrid does shed but very lightly and they do work out very well for many who have mild allergies. Those who suffer from severe allergies would need to consult with their allergist or physician before purchasing any canine. Because the Goldendoodle does shed in stages and phases the first year of its life, there is no 100 percent way of knowing whether or not one would be allergic to the coat of a Goldendoodle. Dogs in general can bring outside allergens indoors on their coat, so owning a completely allergy free dog would be quite impossible. The Goldendoodle also goes through 10-15 different coat phases and changes from birth until the day it turns a year old. The Goldendoodle can be a variety of sizes. The parents weight and height does not play a direct role with regards to the Goldendoodle offspring. Goldendoodles can be a variety of sizes and heights within any given litter regardless of the size of their parents.

Some Goldendoodle creators/breeders make claim as to ‘refining’ the doodle coat and this is their basis for inbreeding or backbreeding. We dare to differ. Regardless of how much Poodle is inherited in the Goldendoodle offspring, the shedding of the coat is still minimal. There are no laboratories to date that can provide a DNA analysis as to the amount of shedding that will occur with regards to the Goldendoodle coat or whether or not the Goldendoodle is a hypo-allergenic dog. The Goldendoodle hybrid can have skin or food allergies like that of the Golden Retriever but it can also become a fan of sports or water play like that of the Standard Poodle. Some Goldendoodles can have ear issues if the owner does not pay attention to moisture or water in the ears.

The Goldendoodle dog does not fall into size categories like that of their purebred counterparts. The Goldendoodle can be of any size, but is not listed in size categories with any Kennel Club such as “Toy”, “Miniature”, “Standard” or “Giant”. The Goldendoodle dog is a registered hybrid but is not a recognized breed by the American Kennel Club. This in no way reduces the Goldendoodle’s allure or status. Many purebred dogs are not recognized by the AKC just like some “rare” breeds are not recognized by the AKC. The American Kennel Club is just a registrant service like hundreds of other Kennel Clubs around the world. The focus with AKC is mainly for show owners and breeders. While the Goldendoodle may NOT be able to perform in AKC shows, don’t think for one minute that reduces their popularity! The Goldendoodle is a celebrity in its own right and will hold a crowd for a long time! Their popularity has soared since hitting the United States in 1997. The Goldendoodle dog is extremely friendly, loving, jovial, cordial and people fall in love with this dog where ever it goes. The Goldendoodle has loving almond shaped eyes and can sport very long or short ears that tip over at the tops. Every GOldendoodle will sport a facial beard and Every Goldendoodle has a plume type tail that it displays proudly over the top of its back. The Goldendoodle has a very nice stride and enjoys to prance as if to say “look at me”. Their face always appears to be smiling.

There are no rare colors where the Goldendoodle is concerned and Goldendoodles can have a very large array of markings. Some will sport eye color of blue, green, amber or brown or a combination of brown/blue, brown/green or blue/green. Every Goldendoodle is very fluffy and can sport loose curls in the coat. They do have a single coat and when they do shed, their hair will come out in strands. The Goldendoodle is a terrific family dog for kids of all ages.