Datasheet Goldendoodle
Size:
30-70 cm height at the withers
Life expectancy:
11-15 years
fur length:
longhair
coat structure:
wavy to curly
Suitable as:
family and companion dog
Behave:
intelligent, willing to learn, affectionate, active
Child friendly:
yes AgBank, MiltonHighRes-5, CC BY-SA 3.0
The typical appearance
A hybrid of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle combines the characteristics of both. The Categorization between standard doodle and mini as well as midi version arises through the varying crossbreeding with miniature, miniature or king poodles.
While the mini and midi animals reach a height of between 30 and 50 cm at the withers, the standard Goldendoodle grows to a height of up to 70 cm. The body weight of the medium-sized dog varies between 10 and 45 kg.
The wavy to curly coat can vary from creamy white to the typical golden blond to black.
As a so-called “designer dog” the variation of the fur look is correspondingly wide. As a rule, however, the medium-length coat is similar to that of the poodle and has no special odor of its own.
Trusting and active – the character image
The half-breed combines the poodle’s eagerness to learn and the retriever’s social skills. Since he is loving and calm with both other dogs and children, he is a ideal family dog.
His love of learning combined with his patience also make the Goldendoodle an ideal breed Beginner and therapy dog.
Due to the background of his ancestors as specialized water hunting dogs, the Doodle also has a high urge to move and a high level of intelligence.
Without activity, the dog quickly gets bored, which is why regular exercise and mental challenges are all the more important.
Possible activities and sports include:
- DogDancing
- dummy training
- fetch
- To swim
- trick dogging
- agility
- tracking work
Shadowmeld Photography, Goldendoodle Falling Asleep ADGS-GD-5, CC BY-SA 4.0
The origin of the designer dog
In response to a request for a guide dog suitable for people with allergies, breed director Wally Conron crossed a poodle with a golden retriever in 1988 to create the effect of heterosis to use.
Two populations are crossed in order to combine their best characteristics and to have a longer life expectancy. The prerequisite for this effect is the Purebred of both parents as well as a similar physique and character.
With similar builds and historical origins, the breeds were ideally suited and resulted in the Labradoodle as one of the first successful designer dogs.
Due to the emerging media attention began late 1990s Breeders in the US and Canada crossbreed Poodles and Golden Retrievers.
The resulting Goldendoodle, with its positive characteristics and the successful Hereosis effect, quickly became very popular and is now bred worldwide.
What diet for the Doodle?
The Goldendoodle does not make any special demands on the composition of the food and makes it just as suitable for BARF.
The daily amount of food should be adjusted to the size, age and activity level of the Doodle. While puppies need three to four small portions a day for their growth, adults are enough two feedings a day.
When choosing food, a balanced diet with a high meat content should be chosen. This should free from the addition of grain or sugar be, as they damage health, especially dental health.
As a descendant of the retriever, the Goldendoodle also tends to be overweight, which is particularly noticeable in the mini and midi versions. Therefore, only a small amount of treats should be fed. With these, it is best to use meat-based, healthy alternatives:
- dried meat
- Dental care snacks
- Homemade dog biscuits
- Feeding tubes with, for example, liver sausage
- fruits or vegetables
The right care routine
As the heir to the Poodle, the breed shares the trait, hardly any change of fur to have. It is therefore all the more important to brush it weekly and prevent matting.
In addition, regular trimming and clipping of the woolly coat is essential. Particular attention should be paid to the fur on the eyes, as this can protrude into the eyes and cause eye irritation.
The regular Control and care of the ears of the Goldendoodle is also part of the grooming routine to prevent ear infections. As with other breeds, the hanging position of the dog’s ears favors infections or mite infestation.
For this reason, the ears should be cleaned regularly and checked for signs of illness such as redness or swelling.
The health picture of the Goldendoodle
As a hybrid that has not been bred for a long time, there are no known diseases typical of the breed. As it is said to combine the best traits of its parent breeds, the Doodle counts as a very robust and healthy dog.
The prerequisite for this are healthy parent animals without previous hereditary diseases.
Based on the crossed pedigree animals, the following are among the possible breed-typical diseases:
- eye diseases
- elbow dysplasia
- hip dysplasia
In addition to the possibility of such hereditary diseases, as with every designer dog, there is a risk of newly developing clinical pictures that arise as a result of crossing. So far, however, little is known about such new clinical pictures.
Gullpavon, Golden Doodle Standing (HD), CC BY-SA 4.0
Further questions
Is the Goldendoodle suitable for allergy sufferers?
Due to his pedigree, scientific studies show that the breed has a high potential as a Allergy Dog holds. As a designer dog whose characteristics vary depending on the breed, this potential is individual.
Parent animals that already have a slight loss of fur are correspondingly promising. It is recommended to get to know the dog intensively before adopting it, in order to determine whether allergic reactions occur.
Is the breed recognized by the FCI?
Designer dogs are not considered a normal dog breed and are therefore not recognized by the FCI or any other well-known dog association.