Goldendoodle

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Goldendoodle
Common nicknamesDoodle
OriginAustralia &
United States
Foundation stockGolden Retriever & Poodle
Breed statusNot recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height Typically 17–24 in (43–61 cm)
Males 22 inches
Females 20 inches
Weight Typically 15–80 lb (6.8–36.3 kg)
Males 55–75 Lbs
Females 40–65 Lbs
Coat Long haired
Color Cream, red, black, gold, apricot, brown, white or a combination
Litter size 3–6
Dog (
domestic dog
)

The Goldendoodle is a designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. First widely bred in the 1990s, they are bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.

Goldendoodles often demonstrate Golden Retrievers' intuitive and human-oriented nature in addition to the intelligent personality and "allergy-friendly" coat of a Poodle.[1]

History

In the 1990s,

portmanteau of Labrador Retriever and a Poodle).[3][4] Deliberately breeding Poodles with Golden Retrievers actually preceded the 1990s. An example of this was done by Monica Dickens, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, who crossed the two breeds in 1969.[5] The cross can result in a healthier animal than either of the parent breeds.[6][1][7]

The original aim of the goldendoodle's breeders was to produce an alternative to the popular labradoodle.[3] Initially goldendoodles were only bred from standard-sized Poodles, but designer breeders also started using small varieties of Poodles to create a smaller crossbreed.[2] As they are a crossbreed, they are not recognized by the AKC, FCI or British Kennel Clubs. Goldendoodles have been developed beyond the F1 (Golden Retriever crossed with a Poodle) and are now available in deeper generations created by crossing two goldendoodles. These are called multigenerational or multigen goldendoodles.[citation needed]

Characteristics

Appearance

The appearance, size, and coat of goldendoodles can vary considerably according to their breeding generations and what type of Poodle parents they have.[1] While some goldendoodles share common traits, each goldendoodle might have its own unique appearance and temperament.[8]

Illustration detailing goldendoodles' physical appearance

In general, goldendoodles have round skulls, broad muzzles, heavily feathered tail, drop ears, and oval-shaped eyes.[2] Goldendoodles' retriever parentage makes their body long and muscular, and likely to have a deep chest and wide stance.[1]

The goldendoodle can be bred from any one of the Standard, Miniature or Toy-sized Poodles, the resultant offspring coming in several sizes: the standard, medium and miniature goldendoodles.[2] The standard goldendoodle typically stands 20 to 25 inches (51 to 64 cm) and weighs 51 to 80 pounds (23 to 36 kg), the medium goldendoodle typically stands 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) and weighs 36 to 50 pounds (16 to 23 kg), and the miniature goldendoodle typically stands up to 20 inches (51 cm) and weighs 15 to 35 pounds (6.8 to 15.9 kg)

The goldendoodle is a long-haired dog breed and their coat can vary considerably, there are three main coat types: straight, wavy and curly.[2] Wavy coated goldendoodles are a combination of the Poodle's curly coat and the Golden Retriever's straight coat. Their coat is wavy, with loose, shaggy curls. This type of coat is the most common amongst goldendoodles. Curly coated goldendoodles resemble the coat of a Poodle. Their coat is thick and curly.[2] Goldendoodle coats come in varying colors, with the most common colors being cream, red, black, gold, apricot, brown, or a combination (parti-colored).[1]

Goldendoodles are often claimed to be 'hypoallergenic' or 'non-shedding'.[2] However research has shown that hypoallergenicity can not be an official dog breed characteristic.[9] AKC also asserts that "there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog".[10]

It used to be thought that the higher the percentage of Poodle is in a goldendoodle's heritage, the less likely it is to shed.[1] It was also thought that curlier coated goldendoodles tend to shed lighter and produce less dander.[2]

  • Cream goldendoodle
    Cream goldendoodle
  • Apricot goldendoodle
    Apricot goldendoodle
  • Red goldendoodle
    Red goldendoodle
  • Silver goldendoodle
    Silver goldendoodle

Behavior

In general, goldendoodles tend to take on a Golden Retriever’s friendly, affectionate, trustworthy and enthusiastic nature,

gundog parent breeds,[11] which make them have an active mouth and high tendency to retrieve objects.[1]

A 2019 behavioural study compared goldendoodles to their parent breeds: on average, goldendoodles displayed greater dog-rivalry, dog-directed aggression and fear, and stranger-directed fear than purebred Golden Retrievers or Poodles.[6][contradictory]

Health

Goldendoodles may avoid inheriting disease or health issues from parents, but may alternatively be susceptible to more health issues if the parents are unhealthy to begin with.[7]

Goldendoodles are prone to megaesophagus.[12]

Popularity and uses

Primarily bred as

nut allergies,[13] and other forms of assistance dogs.[14]

In some regions of the United States it has become one of the most popular dog varieties.

AUD before the pandemic, to as much as $15,000 AUD by September 2020.[19]

In a 2012 charity auction, American musician Usher paid US$12,000 for a goldendoodle puppy.[2]

Despite their growing popularity, goldendoodles remain unrecognized by prominent canine organizations such as the American Kennel Club (AKC)[20] or British Kennel Clubs due to their hybrid status.

See also

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  14. ^ "Girl with Rett syndrome receives goldendoodle service dog from Make-A-Wish". KPTV.com. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  15. ^ DaRosa, Andrew (24 April 2019). "These are the top dog breeds in the New Haven area". New Haven Register. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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