| Goldendoodles of Bar C Kennels 803-955-4516 or 803-917-5199 Carolyn Shumpert, West Columbia, South Carolina |
| Where did the Goldendoodle come from? |
Origin
A Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. Goldendoodles, also called Golden Poos, Goldie Poos, or
Groodles, have been bred and Australia since the early 1980 and in North America about the mid-1990's. As the smaller
poodle hybrids had been such a success in filling the niche for small, allergy friendly family pets, Golden Retriever breeders
decided to try a breeding a Golden Retriever with a Standard Poodle for a larger family pet. The quick rise of the popularity
of Goldendoodles is due to the dogs themselves. They are a most marvelous hybrid.
Hybrid Vigour & Goldendoodles
Goldendoodles are a first generation cross, and as such they exhibit hybrid vigour. This is a phenomenon in animal
breeding referring to the fact that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than
either parent line. The hybrid cross between these two parent breeds are terrific family dogs, friendly, intelligent, affectionate
and easy to train.
Description
The Goldendoodle's ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. The physical appearance of the
Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it falls somewhere in
between. The length of the coat when left unclipped grows to about 4-8 inches. The color of the coat can be cream, gold,
apricot, chocolate, gray and black. Most Goldendoodles have a Standard Poodle as a parent, and are standard sized.
Those with a miniature Poodle as a parent, are about 25-50 pounds and are called miniature or medium Goldendoodles.
Like many poodle crosses, most Goldendoodles are light to non-shedding, and most live easily with families with MILD
allergies.
Temperament
Goldendoodles are an intelligent and obedient family companion. They are everybody's friend and devoted to their family.
They are friendly towards children, other dogs and pets, and easy with strangers. They are social dogs, happiest when with
people. Goldendoodles are likely to get into mischief and develop behavior problems if they spend most of their lives alone.
Their intelligence, eagerness to please, and love of learning make them very easy to train. They are medium-to large sized
family dogs with easy dispositions.
Height, Weight
Standard Goldendoodles are a medium to large sized dog about the size of a Golden Retriever or Standard Poodle,
perhaps more robust.
Height: Males 20-25 inches. Females 18-24 inches.
Weight: Males 55-70 pounds. Females 45-60 pounds.
Mini-Mediums may weight from 25 to 50 lbs
Health Concerns
As a hybrid cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line. The only genetic diseases they can be prone to
would be those shared by both the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle. No Major Concerns. Minor Concerns - CHD,
PRA, VonWillebrand's, Elbow and patella disorders.
Suggested tests - hip (OFA), heart (OFA), eye (CERF) and vWD.
Living Conditions & Exercise
Goldendoodles require a moderate amount of exercise and their coats are generally low maintenance. They can live in the
city or on a farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with people.
Life Expectancy
About 15 years
Grooming
As a hybrid cross, Goldendoodles will inherit fur that looks retriever-like, or poodle-like, but usually something in-between.
Unclipped Goldendoodles will have hair about 4-8 inches long, shorter on the face and longer on the body, tail and legs.
They require combing about 1 a week. Depending on how often the dog is groomed, clipped Goldendoodles are groomed
several times a year.
A Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. Goldendoodles, also called Golden Poos, Goldie Poos, or
Groodles, have been bred and Australia since the early 1980 and in North America about the mid-1990's. As the smaller
poodle hybrids had been such a success in filling the niche for small, allergy friendly family pets, Golden Retriever breeders
decided to try a breeding a Golden Retriever with a Standard Poodle for a larger family pet. The quick rise of the popularity
of Goldendoodles is due to the dogs themselves. They are a most marvelous hybrid.
Hybrid Vigour & Goldendoodles
Goldendoodles are a first generation cross, and as such they exhibit hybrid vigour. This is a phenomenon in animal
breeding referring to the fact that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than
either parent line. The hybrid cross between these two parent breeds are terrific family dogs, friendly, intelligent, affectionate
and easy to train.
Description
The Goldendoodle's ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. The physical appearance of the
Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it falls somewhere in
between. The length of the coat when left unclipped grows to about 4-8 inches. The color of the coat can be cream, gold,
apricot, chocolate, gray and black. Most Goldendoodles have a Standard Poodle as a parent, and are standard sized.
Those with a miniature Poodle as a parent, are about 25-50 pounds and are called miniature or medium Goldendoodles.
Like many poodle crosses, most Goldendoodles are light to non-shedding, and most live easily with families with MILD
allergies.
Temperament
Goldendoodles are an intelligent and obedient family companion. They are everybody's friend and devoted to their family.
They are friendly towards children, other dogs and pets, and easy with strangers. They are social dogs, happiest when with
people. Goldendoodles are likely to get into mischief and develop behavior problems if they spend most of their lives alone.
Their intelligence, eagerness to please, and love of learning make them very easy to train. They are medium-to large sized
family dogs with easy dispositions.
Height, Weight
Standard Goldendoodles are a medium to large sized dog about the size of a Golden Retriever or Standard Poodle,
perhaps more robust.
Height: Males 20-25 inches. Females 18-24 inches.
Weight: Males 55-70 pounds. Females 45-60 pounds.
Mini-Mediums may weight from 25 to 50 lbs
Health Concerns
As a hybrid cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line. The only genetic diseases they can be prone to
would be those shared by both the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle. No Major Concerns. Minor Concerns - CHD,
PRA, VonWillebrand's, Elbow and patella disorders.
Suggested tests - hip (OFA), heart (OFA), eye (CERF) and vWD.
Living Conditions & Exercise
Goldendoodles require a moderate amount of exercise and their coats are generally low maintenance. They can live in the
city or on a farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with people.
Life Expectancy
About 15 years
Grooming
As a hybrid cross, Goldendoodles will inherit fur that looks retriever-like, or poodle-like, but usually something in-between.
Unclipped Goldendoodles will have hair about 4-8 inches long, shorter on the face and longer on the body, tail and legs.
They require combing about 1 a week. Depending on how often the dog is groomed, clipped Goldendoodles are groomed
several times a year.