What you need to know about Goldendoodles
Precious Angels
Temperament
A Brothers Love
Big Brother Tewksbury making sure no ones gonna hurt his little sister Moriarty.
As with their appearance, goldendoodles’ temperament might take after one parent more than the other. But more often, they’re intelligent, obedient and extremely loving dogs. Due to their bright, loving temperament and outgoing personality, they are excellent companions for people with disabilities and make wonderful service dogs.
They are cheerful, trustworthy, loving, gentle, smart, who tend to be patient and gentle with young children — making them a fantastic choice for families.
This breed does not have a strong prey drive and can be surprisingly friendly towards cats and smaller dogs when introduced.
They are far too friendly to make good guard dogs or watchdogs and would more likely try to lick a stranger to death than warn them off.
As highly social dogs, they need to be with their family and wouldn’t do well as outside dogs or in homes where they’d be left alone for long periods of time, which could cause them to develop separation anxiety.
Sisters for life
Size/Body Type
Our parents are smaller about medium size weighing between 40-50lbs
They stand between 13-18 inches
But generally speaking,
Standards size is anything over 40pounds. Once fully grown, the standard goldendoodle size is usually between 50-60 pounds and stands 22+ inches tall.
Medium goldendoodles usually weigh between 35 and 45 pounds once fully grown. They also stand anywhere from 16 to 20 inches in height.
Whereas the smallest of these beautiful dogs, the mini goldendoodles weigh in around 15-35 pounds. They stand tall at around 13-17 inches in height
Age
Life expectancy: ranges between 10-15 years
Lil Rimee
Rimee at 5 days old, drunk on lunch with Momma Nala's milk.
Health
All hybrid dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as
purebred dogs can and just as all people have the potential to inherit a
particular disease. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health
problems in the Goldendoodle and the incidence with which they occur in her
lines.
Goldendoodles may develop health
conditions common to both Golden Retrievers and Poodles, especially if you
aren’t cautious about whom you buy from. Such as a skin disease called sebaceous adenitis, a heart condition called subvalvular aortic stenosis, Addison’s disease
In later years possibly hip dysplasia, and eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma.
That is not to say that they will or won’t have problems but as a general rule they are a healthy breed.
Ear infections can be a problem in
Goldendoodles. But can be avoided, just be sure to keep the ears dry and clean especially after the dog has had a bath or gone swimming.
Fall Creek Walks
Rimee 6 months old on her first walk at fall creek
Grooming
Because they have the Poodle in their heritage, Goldendoodles are sometimes promoted as being hypoallergenic. But allergies are caused not by a particular dog coat type but by dander, the dead skin cells that are shed by all dogs. Some people with mild allergies react less severely to particular dogs, but no reputable breeder will guarantee that her dogs are hypoallergenic.
Goldendoodles can have different types of fur. Some look like shaggy retrievers, others resemble a Poodle with loose curls and some fall somewhere in the middle. They are not low-maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming.
Plan to brush the Goldendoodle at least every other day, using a slicker brush, and have them clipped every eight to 12 weeks.
Training
Public Training
Queen Nala chilling next to us while we are eating at a cookout
Goldendoodles are almost always very easy to train. They’re intelligent and pick up on commands very quickly. If you begin socialization and training early and use positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, play and food rewards, you will be rewarded with a wonderful companion.
While, all dogs are unique, so there is no one size fits all approach in training. However, there are a few training methods that most dog owners find useful when training a Doodle puppy. So, let’s discuss everything you should keep in mind about training your new companion! Naturally, the sooner your start with training, the easier it will be. We recommend that you start training your Doodle pup as soon as you’ve taken them home.
First you should build a relationship and bond with your pup. It’s easier for them to understand what you want and expect. Stay calm and positive; intimidation and scolding won’t do any good.
Be sure to establish a proper routine for your pup. This includes every aspect of their life’s. Keep in mind that consistency is key in training. A structured routine gives dogs a sense of security.
All dogs, and especially Doodles, are social creatures. They enjoy spending time with their families and meeting other dogs at dog parks. Early socialization is important for your Goldendoodle pup to get used to new people, pets and situations.
To help with leash training I personally recommend using a Halti, and if started from a young age they do great as they grow. It even makes walking multiple dogs mush easier.
Goldendoodles have a moderate activity level. Larger Goldendoodles may be more active than their smaller counterparts. They need a good walk or active playtime each day, and if you’re interested, they are athletic enough to participate in such dog sports as agility, flyball, obedience and rally. They can also be excellent therapy and service dogs.
They are deeply devoted, lovable, and playful companions who crave attention from their person. If you put the time and effort into these dogs, they will make loyal companions for years to come!