Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Some Interesting Facts On The Goldendoodle

By Thelma Kent


Goldendoodle New England kennels are proud of this hybrid dog breed resulting from crossing Golden Retrievers and Poodles. Retrievers have long been regarded as a most devoted and reliable breed as a pet, and are intelligent and have made good guide dogs. 20 years or so ago, breeders planned this cross with the aim of producing a dog for blind people who also suffered with allergies.

Standard Poodles are of a similar size, but the miniature versions were popular pets many years ago because their woolly coat did not shed and only needed clipping. These were ideal pets for those allergic to dog hair. The Goldendoodle sheds hair in varying degrees, but far less than its Retriever parent.

These are attractive dogs, although varying a bit in looks, depending on how much poodle or retriever blood they have. They may have flat coats or ones with waves or even very curly coats, they do need regular grooming but far less than their Retriever ancestor would require. Colours are mainly the same as for poodles; cream, gold, white and sometimes darker forms like grey, tan or even black.

As with Golden Retrievers, Goldendoodles make great family companion dogs. These dogs are very human oriented and being intelligent too, means that training is easy. These characteristics also mean they make excellent guide dogs. They are easy going and mix well with other dogs.

Their use as service dogs is ever widening. The brains and high learning ability of the Poodle combined with the devoted placid Retriever temperament results in a perfect assistance dog. So many people throughout the world benefit from a life made easier and happier with the help of these dogs.

It is very common to see Goldendoodle New England breeders selling puppies as future guide and assistance dogs to people with mobility, hearing and psychiatric disabilities. They have worked with autistic and abused children in homes and hospitals all over the world. Now-days these dogs are being trained in the field of search and rescue too. Their popularity is increasing as are the range of duties of which these wonderful pets are capable.




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