Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Everything You Need To Know About Goldendoodle Puppies

By Rena Hudson


When you're looking for a pet, there are a lot of factors to consider. You want to be sure this pet will fit in with your lifestyle, living situation, and schedule. Goldendoodle puppies have proven to be great pets for many people.

The Goldendoodle is a mixed breed. It is a mix between a Poodle and Golden Retriever. The size can vary greatly, some small enough to be considered toy dogs and some weighing in at over 100 lbs.

The smaller end of this breed is considered a toy dog. It weighs as little as 15 lbs. At the larger end you can find Goldendoodles weighing over 100 lbs. That being said, you must decide if you have room and time for a large dog. They need plenty of space to run around and would need to be taken out for at least an hour a day. On the other hand, the miniature can get plenty of exercise running around the house.

Goldendoodles have a wonderful coat that can vary in color and texture. Colors can range from cream, gold, brown, tan, black or a mixture of these colors. As far as texture, their coats can be silky and soft like that of a Golden Retriever or tightly curled like a Poodle. Of course, there can be a mix of these coats so some have a nice wavy texture.

Goldendoodle don't shed much if at all so they are excellent for those with allergies. They are also easier to clean after since they don't shed much. Goldendoodles are known for their high intelligence and friendliness.

A great thing about this breed is their temperament and high intelligence. These traits have shown to make Goldendoodles great guide dogs. Goldendoodles love their humans and are not suited to live outdoors.

Puppies are very social naturally and should be exposed to people and animals lovingly so they'll be comfortable in their new surroundings. Puppies that are overly shy or overly aggressive could be potential problem dogs so you may want to think twice when choosing a puppy with these characteristics. Overly shy puppies have been shown to have a higher chance of biting out of fear. Aggressive dogs can have problems with dominance which means they'll be hard to train since they'll think they are in charge.

Because this is a cross breed there may be health problem that can't be predicted. Of course, they may be susceptible to the health problems of Golden Retrievers and Poodles, but mixing breeds create a genetic diversity that may actually lower the chance of suffering from the health problems of their parents. Then again, they may pose new health problems.

Be sure to use a breeder that is careful and does genetic disease screening before breeding dogs. This will ensure the health of your puppy. There are health problems you can prevent. Obesity can cause many health issues so don't over or under feed your dog and make sure he gets plenty of exercise.

Goldendoodle puppies will be the best pet you have as long as you give him good nutrition, lots of love, plenty of training and proper socialization.




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