Goldendoodle Information

How to find a reputable goldendoodle breeder

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Choosing a good goldendoodle breeder is hard to do. There are a lot of decisions to make when picking a breeder and a puppy. First you have to know if a goldendoodle is right for you. After deciding that you
want to get a goldendoodle puppy you should know how to find a good breeder. I already wrote about what to look out for when buying a goldendoodle, and hobby breeders so now I will tell you how to find the best goldendoodle breeder

If you are looking for a good goldendoodle breeder there are three things you should look for that will put you on the right track.

How to find a good Goldendoodle Breeder

Positive referrals on the website
If a breeder has been breeding for a long time then they should have a
list of referrals from their previous customers. If it appears that a breeder has been breeding for a long time but they don't have any referrals then ask them why. A good breeder cares about their customer and will usually offer a health guarantee and continue communication after selling the puppy.

Positive comments on other websites
Well known goldendoodle breeders will be talked about on other websites and forums.
Do a quick search on google for the kennel name and try to find comments left by others. Remember though, some people will be jealous of others success, so if you find mean comments about a breeder, be
sure to get them to clarify.

A clean kennel
The best goldendoodle breeders should care about their customers and their kennels. When buying from a kennel ask if you can see the kennel and the parents of the puppy.

If you follow these tips you should find a breeder who has positive referrals on their website, good things said about them on other sites, healthy happy dogs, and a clean well kept kennel. If you find all of those in a goldendoodle breeder then you can be sure that you have found a good breeder.

The hobby goldendoodle breeder

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After deciding if a goldendoodle is right for you, you will want to
find a good goldendoodle breeder that will provide you with a happy,
healthy goldendoodle puppy. Choosing a breeder can be difficult so in
this article I will tell you the pros and cons of buying from a hobby
breeder and buying from a well known goldendoodle. In a future post I
will explain how to tell if a goldendoodle breeder is reputable.

I have already written about how to spot a bad goldendoodle breeder,
so now I will tell the differences between a hobby breeder and a
breeder who breeds as a business.

Hobby dog breeders
These breeders love their dogs and they usually have them living in
the home with them. They may have a job and they breed their pet for
extra income. Hobby breeders are usually stay at home moms, or people
with part time jobs. The dogs will be cared for, looked after and
healthy.

These breeders will usually sell their goldendoodle breeders for a
decent price, somewhere between $600 and $1000. They can afford to do
this because they do not need a kennel for their dog, they only feed a
few dogs who are pets anyways, and they typicaly do not do health
tests on the breeding stock or puppies. When they have a litter they
raise them and sell them and that is it.

The downfalls of buying from hobby breeders.

Hobby breeders typically breed for some extra money. They don't put a
lot of money into their pets and usually will not doing any tests on
the parents. This means they could be unknowingly breeding dogs that
have known genetic problems like hip dysplasyia.

Another thing to look out for is the parents. Goldendoodles share the
personality of a poodle and golden retriever. Some breeders use dogs
that do not have their papers, so your doodle may be more than half
poodle and half golden retriever!

I hope these tips have helped, be sure to read my next article on how
to find a reputable goldendoodle breeder

Goldendoodle breeders - what to look out for

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When looking for goldendoodle puppies for sale it is important to look
for the best goldendoodle breeders. There are three common types of
breeders, puppy mills / backyard breeders ( a puppy mill in the
making), hobby breeders, and professional breeder who have a
registered kennel and run it as a business. Below I will explain how
to spot a backyard breeder or puppy mil

Backyard breeders / puppy mills - these goldendoodle breeders are
looking for a quick buck, they don't really care about the health of
the dogs or the state of the kennel. Their main purpose is to produce
goldendoodle puppies and sell them. They will typically not take their
dogs to the vet unless it is life or death. They will also feed the
cheapest dog food to their dogs, and not give them regular exercise.
Here are a few signs of backyard breeders, and things to loom out for
Lots of puppies for sale, they always have puppies available for sale.
This is because they have a lot of dogs and breed them in every heat
Many breeds of dogs for sale
Many goldendoodle breeders may offer doodles and mini doodles, but if
the also have schnoodles, pomipoos, chipoos, pugapoos, malipoos and
all kinds of other breeds, look out!
They want to meet you somewhere
Puppy mills don't want you to see their kennel, they will meet you
somewhere to sell you the puppy. Good breeders will allow you to see
their kennel.
Cheap puppies
If your are getting a cheap goldendoodle then you should be asking
questions. There are a lot of costs involved in breeding
goldendoodles. Vet bills, food bills, health tests, vaccinations,
advertising, electricity and more. Puppy mills will produce a lot of
puppies as cheap as they can and sell them for whatever they can get.
Most reputable breeders sell their puppies for $1000 - $2000. You may
be able to get a goldendoodle for cheaper from a hobby breeder, which
I will talk about in another article.

Hobby Goldendoodle Breeders - Should you buy from them?

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After deciding if goldendoodles are right for you, you will want to
find a good goldendoodle breeder that will provide you with a happy,
healthy goldendoodle puppy. Choosing a breeder can be difficult so in
this article I will tell you the pros and cons of buying from a hobby
breeder and buying from a well known goldendoodle. In a future post I
will explain how to tell if a goldendoodle breeder is reputable.

I have already written about how to spot a bad goldendoodle breeder,
so now I will tell you about Hobby breeders

Hobby Goldendoodle breeders
These breeders love their dogs and they usually have them living in
the home with them. They may have a job and they breed their pet for
extra income. Hobby breeders are usually stay at home moms, or people
with part time jobs. The dogs will be cared for, looked after and
healthy.

These breeders will usually sell their goldendoodle breeders for a
decent price, somewhere between $600 and $1000. They can afford to do
this because they do not need a kennel for their dog, they only feed a
few dogs who are pets anyways, and they typicaly do not do health
tests on the breeding stock or puppies. When they have a litter they
raise them and sell them and that is it.

The downfalls of buying from hobby breeders.

Hobby breeders typically breed for some extra money. They don't put a
lot of money into their pets and usually will not doing any tests on
the parents. This means they could be unknowingly breeding dogs that
have known genetic problems like hip dysplasyia.

Another thing to look out for is the parents. Goldendoodles share the
personality of a poodle and golden retriever. Some breeders use dogs
that do not have their papers, so your doodle may be more than half
poodle and half golden retriever!

I hope these tips have helped, be sure to read my next article on how
to find a reputable goldendoodle breeder

Goldendoodle breeders - what to look out for

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Lots of puppies for sale, they always have puppies available for sale.
This is because they have a lot of dogs and breed them in every heat
Many breeds of dogs for sale
Many goldendoodle breeders may offer doodles and mini doodles, but if the also have schnoodles, pomipoos, chipoos, pugapoos, malipoos and all kinds of other breeds, look out!
They want to meet you somewhere. Puppy mills don't want you to see their kennel, they will meet you somewhere to sell you the puppy. Good breeders will allow you to see their kennel.
Cheap puppies - If your are getting a cheap goldendoodle then you should be asking questions. There are a lot of costs involved in breeding goldendoodles. Vet bills, food bills, health tests, vaccinations, advertising, electricity and more. Puppy mills will produce a lot of puppies as cheap as they can and sell them for whatever they can get. Most reputable breeders sell their puppies for $1000 - $2000. You may be able to get a goldendoodle for cheaper from a hobby breeder, which I will talk about in another article.

I hope these tips have helped you in finding a good goldendoodle breeder, and spot a bad one!

Goldendoodle Prices

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Prices of Goldendoodles

Goldendoodle

Goldendoodle prices vary depending on breeders. I will break down the basics in this post but for more information you can visit my pages How much is a Goldendoodle and Where to buy a Goldendoodle

Typical Goldendoodle prices from a breeder range from $500 - $1500 if you choose to buy your goldendoodle from a premium breeder you could pay upwards of $2000. The advantages of buying from a premium goldendoodle breeder is knowing that your puppy came from healthy parents, having a health guarantee with your puppy, having your puppy ready with shots, vaccinations and micro chipped. Premium goldendoodle breeders should be doing health checks on all of their breeding dogs and providing health guarantees for their puppies.

Be Careful If you choose to buy your goldendoodle puppy for cheap, or off of a classified site I recommend researching the breeder before buying. This way you are not supporting bad breeding practices and mistreatment of animals. If the breeder will not let you see the parents, or is hesitant to show you their kennel this should be a red flag. Breeders should not be ashamed of their breeding dogs or kennel.

Mini Goldendoodle

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A Mini goldendoodle is a golden retriever bred with a mini or toy poodle. The breeding does not happen naturally, it must be done with artificial insemination. This is a picture of a Mini Goldendoodle Puppy

This mini goldendoodle picture was used from this Mini Goldendoodle site

Mini goldendoodles are usually about knee height, they are not lap dogs or toy dogs. If you get a miniature goldendoodle you should do a lot of research. Miniature goldendoodles can be high energy and like to have exercise. They are great with kids and other dogs and have awesome personalities. If you are looking for a breeder you can take a look at my breeder page or look up swissridgegoldendoodles

What is a mini goldendoodle

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First a goldendoodle is a standard poodle bred with a golden retriever. Poodles come in a few sizes, standard (big), mini or toy (small)

A Mini goldendoodle is a mini or toy poodle bred with a golden retriever. This means that the mini poodle is always the male and the golden retriever is always the female.

Mini goldendoodles are usually a medium to small sized dog (about knee height to most people)

What is an f1b goldendoodle?

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To start a goldendoodle is a golden retriever bred with a poodle to produce a Goldendoodle. Because this is the first mix this will be the first generation of goldendoodle, an F1

An F1B goldendoodle is produced when a goldendoodle is bred with a poodle. This means the puppies will have two parts poodle and one part golden retriever, making them lower shedding than your typical F1 (first generation) goldendoodle.

what is the difference between labradoodle and goldendoodle

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The difference between a labradoodle and a goldendoodle is one parent. Both breeds of designer dog are mixed with a poodle.

A Labradoodle is labrador retriever or lab, bred with a poodle to make a Labradoodle

A Goldendoodle is a golden retriever bred with a poodle to make a godlendoodle.

Where to buy a Goldendoodle

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Do you want to know where to buy a goldendoodle Goldendoodles are very popular and there are many breeders in the USA and Canada. If you are buying a goldendoodle then make sure you do a lot of research and also look into your breeder to make sure they are responsible.

Where to Buy a Goldendoodle

Local shelter or pound

This is the first place you should look for a designer dog. Look for a goldendoodle rescue near your town and then check the pound for any dogs you can resuce

A responsible Goldendoodle Breeder

This is the best place to look. I have some goldendoodle breeders advertised on this site. You can also try some of the sponsors of my site (to the left) and my personal favourite breeder is Sherry from Swissridge Goldendoodles

Kijiji

This site offers puppies for sale in your area, be careful when buying from this site you may be supporting puppy mills or irresponsible breeders. Make sure you do your research

Hoobly

Hoobly is similar to Kijiji you can find many puppies available, but be careful

Local papers

Check your local papers for goldendoodle puppies for sale

How big does a Tiny F1B Goldendoodle get?

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Size of a Tiny F1B Goldendoodle

Tiny f1b golden doodles- A mini golden doodle bred to a mini or toy poodle is used in this mix!

Weight of a tiny f1b goldendoodle - 10-30lbs

Height of a tiny f1b goldendoodle10-15”

How big does a Mini Goldendoodle get?

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Mini golden doodle size - Mini Goldendoodles are small to medium sized dogs. They are usually the size of a cocker spaniel. Mini Goldendoodles are made by breeding A mini or toy poodle is with a golden retriever to produce a mini goldendoodle.

Height of a Mini Goldendoodle: 13" - 21" tall

Weight of a Mini Goldendoodle: 25 - 50 lbs

How big is a goldendoodle?

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This information is from Sherry from Swissridge Goldendoodles

Goldendoodles come in three sizes standard goldendoodles, mini goldendoodles, and Tiny F1B Goldendoodles. This post tells you how big is a standard goldendoodle.

Standard goldendoodle size: Standard Goldendoodles are medium to large dogs. Standard goldendoodles are made by breeding a standard poodle with a golden retriever.

Height of a Goldendoodle: Males 21-29 inches. Females 20-25 inches.

Weight of a Goldendoodle: Males 55-90lbs Females 50-65lbs

How to Trim a Goldendoodle

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Do you want to know how to trim a goldendoodle? I recently posted this article how to groom a goldendoodle that will cover everything you need!

Trimming a goldendoodle can be hard. If your groomer does not know how to trim a goldendoodle then your goldendoodle will end up looking like a poodle! ewww, goldendoodles are supposed to look cute, not prim and proper. If you are going to get a groomer to trim your goldendoodle then print off a few pictures of some goldendoodles that you like and ask them to groom your goldendoodle like that.

Hypoallergenic Goldendoodle

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Are Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

Many goldendoodle breeders will sell there goldendoodles as a hypoallergenic Goldendoodle. While this is a great selling point, the truth is Goldendoodles are NOT hypoallergenic!

Goldendoodles are low shedding dogs and they are great for people who are allergic to pet hair, however they are not truly hypoallergenic, do not get duped into buying a goldendoodle by a breeder that tries to tell you they are hypoallergenic. If a breeder does say this to you than you should be wary, most breeders who claim goldendoodles are hypoallergenic either do not know enough about the breed (so you should stay away) or they are just trying to make a sale. Look for a good breeder before you buy a goldendoodle. I think Sherry from swissridge goldendoodles is a great breeder, but look around and do a lot of research before buying. Try visiting some breeders websites and look for customer reviews about them. Good luck!

How much is a Goldendoodle?

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Many people that are looking to buy a goldendoodle want to know how much is a goldendoodle? or how much does a goldendoodle cost

Goldendoodles can range in price from $300 - $3500 and if you are luck you may even find a goldendoodle for free!

The best place to look for a goldendoodle is your local pound, if there are none available look for a responsible breeder. I have been in the goldendoodle community for a very long time and I feel that Sherry from Swissridge goldendoodles is one of the best goldendoodle breeders out there!

What is the difference between an expensive goldendoodle and a cheap goldendoodle?

The difference in price comes with the quality of the breeder and the care taken in breeding. Cheap goldendoodles can usually be found on kijiji or other classified websites and typicaly do not come with any guarantees or care. These cheap goldendoodles may have been bred by accident or the breeder may produce a lot of puppies so they sell them cheap so they can get rid of them.

The more expensive goldendoodles usualy are more expensive because it costs more to make a puppy. This is because the breeder will run many tests on all of the parents, they will check for any health problems in the parents and not breed if the parents are not healthy (helping you get a healthy puppy)

The puppies should come with a health guarantee, vaccinated and de-wormed and microchipped.

If you are going to buy a goldendoodle from a breeder than do a lot of research into the breeder before you buy, this way you will not support puppy mills or bad breeders.

How to Groom a Goldendoodle

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The following advice is from a very well known Goldendoodle breeder

The curlier your goldendoodles coat is the harder it will be to groom. If your goldendoodle is very low to non-shedding you will need to brush it at least every 2 days to prevent them from matting and take your golden doodle to the groomer every 4-5 months. Make sure to be very specific with the groomer as to how you want your goldendoodle groomed because I’ve seen some groomers groom goldendoodles like poodles or totally shave them and owners have been horrified. Be specific and bring a picture in to show the groomer how you want your goldendoodle groomed.

The first time your pup is at the groomer (at 6 month or so) just get the groomer to give them a bath, clean the ears and cut the nails. You don’t want them to do the whole 9 yards/clip them as it might scare you goldendoodle pup. The next time your goldendoodle pup is at the groomer you can get the groomer to clip them (so around 9 months).

You should only bath your goldendoodle every 3-4 months as this strips all the essential oils out of the fur and isn’t good for them

Goldendoodle Breeder Seattle Washington

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I have added a goldendoodle breeder from Seattle Washington to our goldendoodle breeder website. If you would like to visit the breeders website you can click on the breeder link to the left and then click on washington goldendoodle breeders. If you would like to be listed on this website than all you have to do is contact me.

The best dry dog food

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Quality dry dog food

Many people are searching for the best dog food kibble. Dry dog food is good for your dog because it helps clean their teeth and also forces them to chew! Many dogs will not even chew if the food is moist enough. If you are looking for the best dry dog foods then you should check out this link I found. The article has a list of the best dog food and also the best dog food ingredients. The article goes over every dog food and the ingredients used. Have a look and let me know what you think. The best dry dog food the article on includes quality dry dog food

Goldendoodle Breeder Michigan

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Goldendoodle Breeder Michigan

Hello I have just added a Goldendoodle breeder from Grand Rapids Michigan. Their website is really cool and easy to navigate. They also breed poodles! If you visit their website they have reviews from past buyers and some nice pictures of their poodles and goldendoodles. If you are looking for a Goldendoodle Breeder in Michigan then check these guys out!

California Goldendoodle Breeder

2009-08-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

Hey I have added a Goldendoodle Breeder from California. They breed English Goldendoodles and they are located in Sacramento, California and have some really cool looking goldendoodles on their site. The site has some good goldendoodle information on it and it seems like they would be a great kennel to buy from so if you are in California and looking for a goldendoodle then visit my website and check out their page!

Texas Goldendoodle Breeders

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Texas Goldendoodle Breeders

Hello I have just added a goldendoodle breeder from Texas. Their website has a lot of information about goldendoodles and is very useful. If you live in Texas and are looking for a Goldendoodle then visit our Texas Goldendoodle breeders page

Alberta Goldendoodle Breeder

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Alberta Goldendoodle Breeder

Hello, I have just added a goldendoodle breeder from Wetaskiwin, Alberta. They have a really easy to navigate website with amazing looking goldendoodles. If you live in Alberta and are looking for a Goldendoodle Breeder then visit our Alberta Goldendoodle page.

Free advertising for Goldendoodle Breeders

2008-12-17T03:08:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, if you are a goldendoodle breeder and would like to advertise for free you can do so on my goldendoodle website. I just decided to allow people to advertise for free and start a directory of breeders, so take advantage of it while i am still in a good mood :P If you are looking to buy some goldendoodles you can do so we offer mini goldendoodles and goldendoodles

If you would like to advertise your goldendoodles for free check out my goldendoodle breeders site. In order to be listed all I ask is for a link back.

Goldendoodle Puppies Coming Soon

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Is this not the cutest Mini Goldendoodle you've ever seen. Our next litter will be of Goldendoodles! read on

Hello everyone we just had a very succesful litter of mini goldendoodles. They were so adorable, if you dont believe me just look at the pic I attatched. This time though we are going to have a litter of Goldendoodles, not mini goldendoodles. These guys are going to be so cute becuase the mother and father are gorgeous! Take a look at our Goldendoodles site and see for yourself

morkies

2008-10-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

Hey, while I am on the topic of designer breeds I figured I would mention the morkies. If you havent heard of them this is a cross of a maltese and a yorkie. I think they look pretty close to a yorkie but you can decide for yourself. Here is site about Morkies, and they have a good morkie information page

PUGGLE

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So I just heard about a new type of cross dog, a puggle which is a mix of a pug and a beagle. Who makes these names though, it sounds so funny.

Australian Labradoodles and labradoodles

2008-08-04T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hey I am working on two new websites. One is for Australian Labradoodles, and the other is just for labradoodles. There is a difference between the two! I am not to sure what that is, but if you go to my australian labradoodle site and go to one of the australian labradoodle breeders website then you could find out! Here are some of the sites I am working on

Australian Labradoodles

Labradoodles

Morkies

Boxer Puppies

PUPPIES

2008-08-03T17:22:00.000-07:00

Hey this blog post is all about puppies. I know puppies are cute and everyone loves puppies, but where do you find a puppy in your area? well i have the answer. I have created a new website that is all about puppies. Well not really, it is all about breeders. This site gives free advertising to breeders, which in turn helps you find a puppy in your area. Cool eh! well here is the link Puppies

New Goldendoodle Video

2008-06-21T06:51:00.001-07:00

So I just uploaded a new goldendoodle video on youtube, I have to say it is pretty adorable!

Golden Retriever Puppies in Ontario

2008-05-14T14:43:00.001-07:00

Hey, we have some Golden Retriever Puppies available in Ontario. Actually we ship them all over the world but the point is the puppies were just born and I will be adding pictures to our website soon. Click one of the links above to see the site

Golden Retriever Puppies Ontario

MINI GOLDENDOODLES SOLD OUT

2008-04-02T22:35:00.001-07:00

We just sold all of our Mini Goldendoodles. They sold quicky and went to great people. We are taking reservations for our next litter, which will be in a couple of months.

Goldendoodle Puppies

2008-04-02T22:31:00.001-07:00

Hey If you are interested in getting some goldendoodle puppies then you should visit this site goldendoodle puppies it's got some great links and some beautiful pictures of goldendoodles. Check the links on the side for breeders, or the ones on the main page for recomended breeders. There is also a cool poodle breeders site that is trying to make a poodle breeder directory so that's worth a gander too

Poodle

2008-02-05T06:30:00.001-08:00

Hey if you are looking for Poodle Puppies or a Poodle then you can check out that link. We dont sell poodles, I am just linking to the site to help spread the word.

NEW MINI GOLDENDOODLES

2008-02-05T06:27:00.000-08:00

We have a new little of mini goldendoodles. You can go to our mini goldendoodle website and see the pictures, I will also add a picture to this blog. They are so cute. The mini goldendoodles are a dark red colour, I bet they will grow up to be gorgeous dogs. I mean...look at that cute little mini goldendoodle. We have 3 puppies left so if you want one give us a call!

Another Mini Goldendoodle site

2007-10-30T05:24:00.000-07:00

Hello

I have just put up another site devoted to Mini Goldendoodles and Mini Goldendoodle Puppies. This one is for my mom, it seems that everyone wants me to design websites for them now. Anyways the site is done for the most part. So far I have designed this Mini Goldendoodle one and this Bernese Mountain dog puppies website. I have a blog specifically for the bernese mountain dogs though so you can check that out if you would like. I will probably add some more pictures to the blog later on. I will also let you know when our first Mini Goldendoodle puppies are born, right now Angel is in heat so she will be bred soon.

Mini Goldendoodles

2007-10-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

Hey we have some minigoldendoodles available now to see mini goldendoodle puppies visit our page mini goldendoodles

Here is a great picture of a mini goldendoodle

Information about goldendoodles

2007-10-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hello, here is some very useful information about goldendoodles.

The information was taken from our website
Goldendoodle information

What is a "goldendoodle" ?

A goldendoodle is a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle. A golden doodle is not a purebred and they are not a registered breed.

Goldendoodles make amazing pets and they are great family dogs. Mix breed dogs are known to be healthier and more genetically sound then purebreds. Goldendoodles are fun, goofy, family dogs that are great with kids and love to participate in family activities. The best way to describe a goldendoodle is “little people in fur coats!!!”

What are the goldendoodles temperament’s like?

Goldendoodles are very intelligent family dogs. Retrievers and poodles are ranked in the top 5 smartest dogs in the world. Goldendoodles love everyone and are very in tune and loyal family dogs! They are great with children, other animals and all people in general. They love being with the family and aren’t a dog to be left on a chain all day outside by themselves. They need human companionship. When golden doodles are taken to obedience class and trained properly they learn very fast and I’ve heard time and time again that they are always in the top of the class. They are such goofy, fun loving, clown like dogs that make everyone laugh. They are so full of Carisma and character.

They will bark to warn you that someone is at the door but they are NOT excessive barkers.

If you are a goofy person that loves to have fun and be able to look at your dog and laugh then the goldendoodle is the dog for you!

What are the different generations of goldendoodles?

There are different generations of goldendoodles and terms used to describe these

F1 golden doodle- golden retriever crossed with a poodle (50:50)

F1b golden doodle- golden doodle bred back to a poodle (25:75)

F2 golden doodle- golden doodle bred to a golden doodle

F3 golden doodle - F2 golden doodle bred to a F2 golden doodle

In order to make the goldendoodle into a purebred dog you would have to breed goldendoodles together for 7 generations so an (F7) goldendoodle.

The f1 goldendoodles is the healthiest because they display what is known as a Hybrid vigour. The more you inbreed and more gene’s goldendoodles will have in common and the more health issues they will be prone to. This is why mix breed dogs are healthier and prone to less health issues then purebred dogs. Traits that both parents don’t have in common the puppies can’t get as the puppies get one gene from each parents and genetic traits are recessive so the puppies might carry the trait but will not display certain disease if they only carry one gene for that disease.

This being said there are many diseases that poodles and retrievers DON’T have in common but also many they do and this is why it is so important to find a breed who is doing all the health testing!!!!!

What genetic diseases should goldendoodle breeders be testing for in the parents?

Goldendoodles are such a popular breed that there are many careless breeders out there who are doing little to no testing. Please do your research and make sure breeders are performing the testing below. It’s better to wait for a good quality pup from a great breeder then to support careless breeders who are just out to breed as many pups as possible without caring about the breed as a whole.

If you buy your golden doodle puppy from an unrepeatable breeder you may end up with many health problems and expensive vet bills.

The website www.goldendoodle-labradoodle.org has some of the top goldendoodle breeders in the world.

Tests required for Breeding of Golden Retrievers

1. Hips (HD) OFA or Pennhip or OVC

2. eyes (CERF) Required Yearly

3. Hearts......tested and certified by OFA

4. Elbows (OFA)

Elbows have become a recent problem in the breed. Due to this, you may find many of the older tested dogs will not have elbow clearances. In order to continue to keep up with the research and the recommendations of the breed Assoc. we will require elbows on all Golden Retrievers to be cleared on all new certifications. WE will not require elbows on the older certifications.

Tests required for the Breeding of Standard Poodles

1. Hips (HD) OFA or Pennhip or OVC

2. elbows OFA

3. Eyes (CERF) Required Yearly

4. Von Willebrands (vWd) (bleeding disorder) DNA or Blood screen

5. Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) Skin Disorder

* Thyroid malfunctions - Not Required but a highly recommended test for all breeding dogs.

Tests required for breeding of Miniature and Toy Poodles.

1. Hips for HD and Legg-Perves Disease OFA, Penn hip or OVC

2. Stifles for Luxating Patella's

3. Eyes (CERF) Required Yearly

4. Von Willebrands Disease (vWd) DNA or Blood screen

* Thyroid malfunctions - Not Required but a highly recommended test for all breeding dogs.

How should I choose a goldendoodle breeder and what should I look for?

- a good breeder will perform all clearances listed above and will share with potential clients all health certificates. If a breeder says they give a health guarantee and they say they know there dogs are healthy but are unwilling to chow you health clearances of the parents then this is a red flag!!! Ask to see the certificates!!!

I’ve had dogs with grade 4 dysplasia who are healthy, happy and jumping around. There is no way I would’ve known they had HD if I didn’t get them tested. Imagine if I was a unreputable breeder and didn’t get these dogs tested and sold you a pup out of one of these parents!!!! ASK TO SEE CERTIFICATIONS!!!!!

- a responsible breeder will be able to provide you with references

- a responsible breeder will be honest with you and have high moral standards and integrity to provide their clients with a quality puppy.

They should be willing to work with you even after your pup goes home and should want to be kept up to date on how the pup is growing and maturing and their temperament. This is how a responsible breeder helps improve there breeding program. By knowing what there breeding stock and certain parents produce I’m better able to breed the best goldendoodles out there and pair my breeding stock appropriately!

- a reasonable breeder will provide you with a health guarantee, make sure the pups are vaccinated, micro chipped and dewormed!

- a responsible breeder will have some type of adoption form!

-a responsible breeder will ask you questions about what you are looking for in a dog to determine if this is the right dog for you and this will also help the breeder place the right pup with you that suits what your family is looking for temperament and coat type wise!

- a responsible breeder will allow clients to visit their

kennel. But remember pups are very prone to many disease so each breeder has different rules when it comes to visiting. At Swiss ridge kennels we only allow people who have purchased a pup to view the kennel at the time of pickup and this cuts down on traffic and reduces the chance of many different disease like parvo, canine distemper, canine herpes, kennel cough, canine flu ect being spread to out dogs.

- a responsible breeder will provide you with references from clients, other breeders, veterinarians, ect.

- a responsible breeder will ask questions to help determine if you will provide a great home to there pups. They will care about there pups and care about where they are going!

Coat type of goldendoodles?

Remember every goldendoodle has a different coat type! There is NO guarantee this will be a hypoallergenic or non-shedding dog although I’ve sold many goldendoodles to people with allergies with much success.

If you have allergies then it’s best to get a goldendoodle with a wavy to curly coat. The curlier the coat the less you goldendoodle will shed. The straighter the coat the more your goldendoodle will shed

We can tell coat type when they are 6-7 weeks old and will help put the right goldendoodle puppy with you!

There are 2 different types of allergies. Most people are allergic to canine dander and are fine with poodles BUT if you’re allergic to saliva (if you break out in hives and can’t be around poodles) then you will be allergic to doodles as well.

Different sizes of doodles?

We breed 3 different sizes:

Standard goldendoodles: These are medium to large dogs and a standard poodle and a golden retriever is used in this mix.

Height: Males 21-29 inches. Females 20-25 inches.

Weight: Males 55-90lbs Females 50-65lbs

Mini golden doodles: these are small to medium sized dogs. They are usually the size of a cocker spaniel. A mini or toy poodle is mixed with a golden retriever to produce a mini goldendoodle

Height: 13" - 21" tall

Weight: 25 - 50 lbs

Tiny f1b golden doodles- A mini golden doodle bred to a mini or toy poodle is used in this mix!

Weight 10-30lbs

Height 10-15”

Temperament between mini and standard goldendoodles?

Many people ask me what the temperament differences between the mini and standard goldendoodles.

I find as pups mini’s are more outgoing and take a little more work but as adults they seem to calm down. The nice thing about the mini’s is they are a great size and you can take them almost anywhere. They are great city/condo dogs.

Other then that both mini and standard golden doodles love to play fetch, love to swim and are great family dogs and awesome with kids……………. I hear it time and time again my doodle owners couldn’t be happier with there dogs (see my references to see rave reviews)!!!! Goldendoodles are one of a kind!!!

How much exercise does my goldendoodle need?

Goldendoodles require a moderate amount of exercise. Taken for at least 3 walks a day for 15-30mins is best. They love being with people and if you’re active they will participate and if you’re chilling just lying on the couch so will they. They are happiest being with people! They love to fetch and swim and will go for run ect. You can take these dogs almost anywhere and they acclimatize great to all situations!

How do I groom my goldendoodle?

The curlier your goldendoodles coat the harder it is to take care of. If your goldendoodle is very low to non-shedding you will need to brush it at least every 2 days to prevent them from matting and take your golden doodle to the groomer every 4-5 months. Make sure to be very specific with the groomer as to how you want your goldendoodle groomed because I’ve seen some groomers groom goldendoodles like poodles or totally shave them and owners have been horrified. Be specific and bring a picture in to show the groomer how you want your goldendoodle groomed.

The first time your pup is at the groomer (at 6 month or so) just get the groomer to give them a bath, clean the ears and cut the nails. You don’t want them to do the whole 9 yards/clip them as it might scare you goldendoodle pup. The next time your goldendoodle pup is at the groomer you can get the groomer to clip them (so around 9 months).

You should only bath your goldendoodle every 3-4 months as this strips all the essential oils out of the fur and isn’t good for them.

What is the life expectancy of a goldendoodle?

About 15 years!

What colors do goldendoodles come in?

Goldendoodles come in many colors including apricot, golden, red, black, silver, party (2 colors), blue, chocolate, white and blonde (see my gallery and reference page for many different golden doodles in many different colors).

What is an English goldendoodle?

Our English or European goldendoodles are a cross between an English/European golden retriever and a poodle. We import all our English style retrievers straight from Europe. English retrievers tend to be stockier, more laid back and lighter in color. We see these characteristics displayed in the English goldendoodles as well.

Goldendoodles

2007-10-28T18:33:00.000-07:00

Hello, if you are looking to buy a Goldendoodle then head on over to http://www.swissridgegoldendoodles.com also we have some great information about goldendoodles. I will post it in the next post

New Goldendoodle puppies!

2007-10-28T18:29:00.000-07:00

hey we have just added some new goldendoodle puppies to our goldendoodle website. Have a look at this picture

We also have mini goldendoodles I will put some pictures up of the mini goldendoodles soon.

goldendoodle pictures

2007-04-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

I guess I should add some goldendoodle pictures to this site soon. They are on the way. I will shoot for early may to have the Goldendoodle pictures uploaded.

My first post in the goldendoodle blog

2007-04-17T20:42:00.000-07:00

Hello, I have just created a new goldendoodle website. It is a homepage for Swissridge Kennels. I will update this blog with pictures of goldendoodles and information about goldendoodles.