I 💜 Goldendoodles
Especially MY Goldendoodle
A Goldendoodle is a dog crossbreed bred from a Golden Retriever and a
Poodle. Whilst primarily bred as companion dogs, Goldendoodles have been
successfully trained as therapy dogs, guide dogs and other forms of
assistance dogs. Goldendoodles were first widely bred by designer dog
breeders in the 1990s in Australia and the United States, in some
regions of the United States it has become one of the most popular dog
varieties. Deliberately breeding poodles with golden retrievers preceded
this, an example is Monica Dickens who crossed the two breeds in
1969.[8] The original aim of the Goldendoodle’s breeders was to produce
an alternative to the popular Labradoodle from which the cross takes
part of its name, the cross can result in a healthier animal than both
parent breeds, hybrid vigour reducing genetic issues found in both.
Often claimed to be 'hypoallergenic' or 'non-shedding', Goldendoodles do
shed hair although often in lesser quantities than many other dogs, as a
crossbreed dog there is no consistency in shedding between animals.
Usually first or second generation crosses, Goldendoodle vary
considerably in appearance, they can be bred from any one of the Toy,
Miniature or Standard sized Poodles, the resultant offspring coming in
several sizes. The miniature Goldendoodle typically stands up to 20
inches (51 cm) and weighs 15 to 35 pounds (6.8 to 15.9 kg), the medium
Goldendoodle typically stands 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) and weighs
40 to 50 pounds (18 to 23 kg) and the large Goldendoodle typically
stands 20 to 24 inches (51 to 61 cm) and weighs 50 to 80 pounds (23 to
36 kg). The Goldendoodle's long coat can vary considerably, from very
curly like that of a Poodle's to almost straight like a Golden
Retriever's.
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