Goldendoodle

The Goldendoodle is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Golden Retriever and the < a href="http://www.dogalot.netfirms.com/standard_poodle.html"> Poodle . The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. This hybrid cross is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.

The Goldendoodle is a loving, loyal dog and has a keen sense of smell. They generally enjoy swimming, like both their parent breeds. Goldendoodles are usually intelligent, friendly, and great with kids, just like their Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle parents. They are generally easy to train, highly social, and by nature are easy with strangers and other dogs. They often love to play, and commonly retain the strong retrieving instincts of the Golden Retriever. Goldendoodles should not be trained as watchdogs as it is highly unlikely that he will respond correctly in an aggressive situation. Goldendoodle puppies love to pay and are very enthusiastic dogs, but also are content just curling up in your lap and taking a nap. This breed is a great family dog but is also good for someone that lives alone, as they make great companions. Some are bred and selected for careers in service to humans as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs and other types of assistance dogs.

Many people select a Goldendoodle because they love Golden Retrievers, but would prefer a dog that shed less hair. Some have lost their Golden Retrievers or Poodle to cancer or inherited disease, and hope that the hybrid cross will give their new pet a better chance of avoiding those risks. Others may desire a dog that doesn’t affect their allergies. Whatever the reason Goldendooles are quickly becoming one of the more popular breeds.