Monday, October 22, 2012

Find The Respectable Goldendoodle Breeder

By Tameka Mangini


Goldendoodles are a mix breed of the golden retriever and the poodle. Golden retrievers are considered to be maybe the most intelligent of all dogs, also very loyal, friendly and beautiful. Poodles are also highly appreciated species, and their mixture is quite adorable. You will certainly find at least one Goldendoodle breeder in your area, considering the growing popularity of this species.

One specialty line called English Goldendoodle is especially popular. It is a cross breed between English golden retriever and the poodle. They have boxy heads and shed very lightly. They are well tempered, smart and gentle. One of them could become a perfect family dog for you, especially if you have children.

They can be large, above 55 pounds, or medium sized. Medium sized dogs weight maybe 35 to 50 pounds. Their lovely, cream colored coats can be wavy, curly or loose, depending on characteristics they have inherited. They are also known as F1, or the first variety or the first generation.

In another generation, also called F1B, the first generation is mating with poodles. Resulting Goldendoodle puppies have three parts of a poodle, and only one of golden retriever. That's why they can be smaller, somewhere around 15 to 30 pounds, but not always. They come in beautiful colors like cream, apricot and champagne, for example.

If you mate two first generation dogs, you will get F2 goldendoodle puppies for sale. Of course, you can also make different varieties, with different percentages of original species. This is usually done to achieve some appealing characteristics of particular species. Poodles don't shed, and more poodle blood in this particular species means lighter shed.

Puppies look pretty much the same, and you need an experienced breeder to tell you how will they look like as grown dogs. Some might inherit loss hair, some will be shaggy or very curly, or maybe with fully straight hair. Good breeder will know how to recognize that very early.

It is well known that hybrid dogs are healthier and stronger, especially in the first generation. They possess some sort of hybrid vigor, as a result of two unrelated breeds mating, but only in the beginning of breed. In later generations this will fade. In any case, they will have good fertility and grow very fast.

Each Goldendoodle breeder has to test his breeding dogs for genetic diseases. Hips are especially sensitive area. Respectable breeder will check everything and sell you perfectly healthy, happy dog. He will also provide two year health warranty. Learn how to be a responsible dog owner and enjoy the time spent with your new furry friend.




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