The Goldendoodle is a mongrel or hybrid that is between two breeds, the Golden retriever and the Poodle that is also known as the Poodle. This is a beautiful specimen that is characterized by being intelligent, helpful and very good-natured and although it is not accepted as a breed it is one of the most sought after hybrids.
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Goldendoodle are dogs that have been born from the cross between the golden retriever and a poodle. The rise of these specimens is given by the need that exists more and more with tendencies to be hypoallergenic, this being a virtue inherited from the poodle, because this is characterized by losing very little hair.
This is very favorable because the Golden Retriever is a dog that shed excessively. This breed of dogs is considered as guides and therapistsIn fact, these characteristics are inherited from the Golden Retriever.
The reason for this crossing is that there are probably many people who need guidance and the therapeutic effects of Golden but are intolerable to the hair loss that they shed. That is why they needed a specimen with these characteristics but that at the same time its fur is hypoallergenic.
Goldendoodle characteristics
The Goldendoodle can be found in three sizes, large if they weigh between 20 and 30 kilograms, medium if their weight is between 14 and 20 kilos and mini, which can weigh approximately 6 kilograms maximum. In each of these cases, sexual diformism is present, which is the variation between males and femalesIn this sense, the females tend to measure five centimeters less than the male specimens.
Similarly, it is estimated that this new breed of dog may have a life expectancy of between 12 and 15 years. On the other hand the Goldendoodle physically it's a stylized dog, with long and light limbs, its tail is short, its head is fine, its ears are large and it is observed drooping and elongated.
When this is still a puppy it is very different from how it is when it is an adult, in fact its coat at birth is smooth but over time it becomes curly, which if it is an extremely adorable and cuddly dog, as well as intelligent. As for the colors and as it is not called at all as race, then there is no talk about which colors are admitted.
In any case, there is an inclination for the colors of mixed breeds, for example the light tones that could be inherited from the Golden and the white, brown and gray that come from the poodles. Goldendoodle hair is characterized by being thick and dense in certain parts of their body and of course from six months of age their fur becomes curly in most cases.
Goldendoodle character
Goldendoodle are dogs that are characterized by being friendly and sociable, to the point that they can get along well with other animals such as cats and other dogs. It is ideal to accompany families, the elderly and children, but you necessarily need company, because It is not the type of dog that lives in solitude.
Other things that must be taken into account is that this is not a dog that is recommended as a guardian since, as it is so friendly, it tolerates strangers without problems.
Care
This type of dog needs certain care, so let's start with the diet, since to avoid obesity it is a priority to maintain a balanced diet because easily and if they eat excessively, they can gain a lot of weight. On the other hand, you must be aware of their hydration, so you must always have drinking water at a comfortable temperature.
The Goldendoodle is a very active dog, for this reason certain activities or daily routines must be planned for it to exercise. Among the recommended activities are walks, between 3 or 4 a day, sports such as swimming or running are also indicatedAs well as if there are children within the family nucleus, these could be in charge of playing with them.
Another specific care is that of your hair. It is advisable to brush its coat at least once a day, to prevent knots from forming and also to remove dirt that may have accumulated during the day. And finally, according to the levels of dirt that the specimen has, they can then be bathed in periods of one month to two months.
As for the habits they must also be taught when they are still puppies. To urinate they should be insisted that they do so on newspaper when they have not been vaccinated, after that if they should be taught what to do outside the home. When they have a little more time, then they must be taught to obey certain orders, even the Goldendoodle are animals that are characterized by having a very good sense of smell, so they can be trained to track odors.
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As for health, the Goldendoodle as they are the product of the mixture of two breeds, it is possible that they may develop some diseases that concern their parents, such as the hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand's disease, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, among others.
Before adopting them, you must be clear about the information regarding the crosses, being the first generation, which are the crosses between the poodles and the pure Golden. They are also the average crosses that are those that occur between a pure parent and a Goldendoodle and finally there are the second generation ones, which is when two Goldendoodles are crossed.
This information must be taken into consideration to be sure of their development, for example if you want more robust dogs then those of the first generation are recommended but if what you want is that these are with a coat guaranteed for allergy sufferers then the second generation are recommended.