Goldendoodle Puppies

“Groodles”

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BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Height: Varies

• Weight: Varies

• Lifespan: 10-15 years (smaller sizes tend to live longer)

Toy – Height: below 10 inches from the withers to the ground, typically 8-12 lbs.

Petite – Height: over 10 inches but under 15 inches from the withers to the ground, typically 13-18 lbs.

Miniature - Height: over 15 inches but under 17 inches from the withers to the ground, typically 25-35 lbs.

Medium– Height: over 17 inches but under 20 inches from the withers to the ground, typically 35-50 lbs.

Standard – Height: over 20 inches from the withers to the ground, typically 50-90 lbs or more.

About goldendoodles

A Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog breed that is created by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle. Goldendoodles are known for their friendly and affectionate personalities, and they are often used as therapy dogs or service dogs due to their intelligence and trainability. They are also popular as family pets due to their good nature and ability to get along with children and other pets. Goldendoodles come in a variety of sizes and coat types, ranging from small to large and from wavy to curly. They are generally considered to be intelligent, social, and energetic dogs that require regular exercise and grooming.

The Goldendoodle is a friendly, intelligent, and confident breed with a happy expression that is engaging and welcoming to strangers. His loyalty and eagerness to please make him the perfect companion dog, the function for which he is purposely bred. Since this is not a conformation show breed, his health and calm temperament are equally top priorities; however, proper structure is also essential to overall health, well-being, and breed type. His temperament must be stable and sound under all possible situations while he continues to prove his suitability for service/therapy work. The breed was developed by crossing Poodles and the Golden Retriever, and therefore the physical appearance of this breed is a balanced mix of the traits common to those two founding breeds, which are the only two breeds that comprise the Goldendoodle. To ensure as much genetic diversity as possible, the studbook will remain open and the dogs may be bred from the founding breeds or from multigenerational stock. These founding breeds, when combined through multiple generations, present a well put together, agile, durable and athletic dog, whose light footedness results in a smooth, fluid gait. Goldendoodles possess a distinct diversity in coat types, colors, and sizes, which is inherited from the parent breeds.

The build of the Goldendoodle is consistent with that of the endurance trotter: slightly longer in back from the forechest to the point of rump than the height from the ground to the withers. The length of the leg is to be equal to his depth of body. The brisket is to extend down to the center of the back of the elbow.

Adequate bone and muscle are necessary for his active playstyle, energy level, and exercise endurance. His bone substance is moderate, neither too heavy nor too slightly boned. His weight is proportionate to his size, neither overweight nor underweight.

Goldendoodles must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy, and well-rounded. His stability in most situations and environments, particularly with children, the elderly, and the disabled, is consistent with that which is required to perform as a trained service and therapy dog. Unwarranted hostility, timidity, nervousness, and/or hyperactivity should never be seen in a Goldendoodle. Dogs that exhibit any of these temperament faults should not be bred, as temperament is paramount for this breed.

Our Mozzi is an F1 Red & White Goldendoodle. Cream Goldendoodles will often be mixed up with white Goldendoodles or a Labradoodle due to the light-colored coat.  We like to call them cream Goldendoodles because cream is an official color accepted by the AKC for Poodles.  When you look at Parti-Goldendoodles, merle Goldendoodles, or even phantom Goldendoodles, you will notice that the cream color is very commonly used to breed a multi-color coat.

Cream Goldendoodles are often unique because their physical attributes can vary widely. You will see some cream Goldendoodles with light brown noses, lighter shades of eyes, and lighter toenails. You will also notice that many cream Goldendoodles have pinkish skin underneath their coat. This color has the largest variation of physical attributes and it’s unlikely you’ll spot two of the same cream Goldendoodles with the exact same features.

Goldendoodles in Wisconsin

Goldendoodles were first developed in the United States in the 1990s as a designer breed, combining the traits of two popular breeds, the Golden Retriever and the Poodle. However, the history of Goldendoodles specifically in Wisconsin is unclear.

Wisconsin is known to have a strong tradition of dog breeding, with many reputable breeders throughout the state. It is possible that Goldendoodles were first introduced to Wisconsin by one of these breeders. Alternatively, some Goldendoodles may have been brought to Wisconsin from other states as the breed grew in popularity.

Today, Goldendoodles can be found throughout Wisconsin, with many breeders and owners enjoying their friendly personalities and hypoallergenic coats. The breed is also popular in neighboring states like Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan, and has a strong presence in the Midwest region of the United States.

The breed is relatively new, with the first litter of Goldendoodles being born in the United States in the 1990s.

The original purpose of the Goldendoodle was to create a dog with the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of the Poodle and the friendly, outgoing nature of the Golden Retriever. The breed was also intended to be a good fit for people with allergies, as many people with allergies are able to tolerate Poodles.

Goldendoodles quickly gained popularity as family pets due to their friendly, social nature and their intelligence. They are also often used as therapy dogs due to their calm and gentle demeanor.

The breed comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from miniature to standard. Their coats can be curly, wavy, or straight, and they come in a variety of colors, including gold, cream, apricot, red, and chocolate.

Goldendoodles: Qualities of a Great Therapy Dog

Goldendoodles are often used for therapy due to their friendly, social nature and their calm and gentle demeanor. They are a cross between two breeds, the Golden Retriever and the Poodle, both of which are known for their friendly and sociable personalities.

In addition to their friendly personalities, Goldendoodles are highly intelligent and easy to train, which makes them well-suited for therapy work. They are able to quickly learn and respond to commands, and they are generally very obedient and eager to please their owners.

Goldendoodles are also often used as therapy dogs because they are hypoallergenic. Many people with allergies are able to tolerate Goldendoodles because they have Poodle-like coats that shed very little and produce less dander than other breeds. This makes them a good fit for people with allergies who may not be able to be around other types of dogs.

Overall, Goldendoodles make excellent therapy dogs because of their friendly and calm personalities, their intelligence and trainability, and their hypoallergenic coats. They are able to provide comfort, companionship, and support to people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and disaster response situations.

• Intelligence

• Desire to please

• Easy to train

• Attentive

• Loyal

• Social

• Gentle nature

• Patience

• Great with kids and crowds

• Ability to focus in chaotic environments

Goldendoodles have both the personality and the behavior traits when it comes to selecting a breed that will be reliable for owners with special needs. Having a well-trained, confident and attentive dog by your side to help provide stability and security is essential for people of all ages with a myriad of health concerns. Choosing a breed that sheds less and triggers fewer allergic responses is a bonus for the dog owner and the people who are exposed to the dog everywhere the pair goes.

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