These are dogs with a rather cute and even plush appearance that touches the hearts of many people. Goldendoodles can be of different sizes. Their legs are straight and quite strong. The head of these dogs is of medium size with an elongated muzzle. From under the fur, beautiful oval eyes are visible, usually, they are dark, almost black in color. Ears are set high enough and should hang down and taper to the quill. The tail is quite long and a little thick, when it is at rest it hangs down, and when excited it rises (but not on the back). Dogs of this breed can have straight, wavy, and curly coats. The most common colors are cream, red, black, gold, apricot, brown, or a combination (parti-colored)
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Goldendoodle
Other names:
Doodle
Representatives of this breed are decoratively bred dogs, so like most such breeds, Goldendoodles still remain unrecognised by any kennel club. Despite this, people love them for their good, cute appearance and mischievous cheerful nature. By the way, Goldendoodles come from Australia and the United States of America.
Parent breeds:
Withers height
43-61
16.9-24
cminch
cm inch 
weight
6-36
13.2-79.2
kglbs
kg lbs 
life span
10-14 years
Appearance
Eye colour
Fur colour
Ears
Eyes shape
Fur length
Fur type
Head shape
Tail
Gallery
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Origin
Dogs of this breed are quite modern and are considered a newly bred hybrid breed. It is a mixture of a golden retriever and a poodle and it is very rare that goldendoodles are crossed with each other. Despite the fact that Goldendoodles are not recognized by any kennel club, there are many online chats with lovers of this breed. Their breeding began in the 1990s and continues to this day. Although they are not a recognized breed, Goldendoodles are very popular in Austria and Europe.
Temperament
The nature of Goldendoodles is very cheerful, active, and kind, especially when the dog is in the circle of its family. They are very attached to their owner and always remain loyal to them, so if you are often absent from home and are not ready to pay attention to the dog, it is better to look at other breed options. Since Goldendoodles are ideal dogs for the family, Goldendoodles are very good with children of any age, especially when you can play with them and spend active time together. Also, these dogs will not show unprovoked aggression towards a stranger or another pet, even if it is a cat or a larger dog.
Activity Level:
Active
Training
Representatives of this breed are very intelligent dogs that are easy to train and teach Goldendoodles various commands or tricks, but usually, such small breeds do not need it. For them, it will be enough to study basic commands, necessarily flexibility. It is always necessary to accustom a dog to its rules in the house from an early age and never behave aggressively or cruelly in the process of education. It is better to let the dog know that you do not like what it is doing.
Activity Level:
Active
Interesting facts
- Representatives of this breed bark very little and usually only when necessary.
- Goldendoodles can have a different type of coat, straight wavy, or curly, depending on the breeder's bow. Therefore, it can be difficult to take care of them.
- Goldendoodles adore water and everything related to it, especially swimming with their owner.
- These dogs are ideal companions for the elderly, so Goldendoodles are often seen in nursing homes.
Keeping conditions
Diet preferences
Grooming
Common health issues
The diet of Goldendoodles should be balanced and correspond to their age, enriched with special vitamins and minerals. If you want to feed your pet with dry food, choose them no lower than the premium class, and also in no case do not mix with natural products, as this can create an excessive load on the liver. A dog's natural diet should include meat, meat offal, vegetables, fruits, fermented milk products, and porridge. Add a vitamin-mineral complex to the natural diet. Always make sure the Goldendoodles have water.
These dogs may require some frequent grooming, so keep that in mind before getting one. It is better to trim their long hair regularly, not too short, but so that the pet is comfortable. It is not necessary to bathe them often, only when the dog is heavily soiled. Comb the coat several times a week. Also, Goldendoodles need weekly brushing, at least two to three times a week. Also, do not forget to clean their eyes and ears. Eyes need to be cleaned in the dark with ordinary water, ears need to be cleaned with a special lotion.
Grooming intencity:
Requires lots of grooming
In general, these are very healthy dogs with strong immunity, but like all other breeds, Goldendoodles can have some diseases, especially since it is a hybrid dog:
Dislocation of the patella.
Ear infections.
Hip dysplasia.
Dysplasia of the elbow joint.
Progressive retinal atrophy.
Von Willebrand's disease.
Allergies.
Volvulus, or flatulence.
Always monitor your dog's well-being, never miss visits to the vet, and ask him for advice.
References
- Goldendoodle Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldendoodle
- Goldendoodle Wikipedia article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldendoodle
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