Sunday, November 27, 2016

Facts About Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale In Arizona

By Daniel Wood


A goldendoodle is usually one of the dogs that are classified as designer dogs. The species came up through crossbreeding golden retrievers and poodles. Because it the dogs resulted from crossbreeding other breeds of dogs, they are not considered to be a true breed. Other names used to refer to the breed are golden poos, Groodles, and Goldie Poos. For those searching for this dogs, there are many breeders with Goldendoodle puppies for sale in Arizona to consider.

Among the various mixes of poodles, goldenpoodle is the youngest of them all. The breed started to be bred in the 1990s by crossbreeding Labrador retrievers and poodles. At that time, the popularity of cockapoos and labradoodles had taken a holding. The breed was developed in order to produce a large form of a poodle that still maintained the same attractive qualities of poodles. Some of the qualities that were needed include intelligence, low-dander traits, and low-shedding coat.

Since the breed is still fairly young, most puppies result from the crossbreeding of Labrador retrievers and poodles. That means that they are first generation offsprings. Groodles are rarely interbred at the moment. The young age of the breed also means that there is no registry or club for it yet. However, many internet communities exist for owners and lovers. The popularity of the breed is rising at a very high rate worldwide today.

How big goldendoodles are is usually very variable. They vary a lot in size because of the lack of breed standards. Without breed standards in existence yet, breeders do not know what the dogs should look like. Everyone breeds according to their own preferences. Standard, miniature, and large are the three size categories of groodles that exist today.

Miniature groodles are a result of crossbreeding golden retrievers and toy poodles. They grow to attain a height of 13-20 inches at the shoulders when fully grown. They weigh between 15-35 pounds. The standard groodle weighs 40-50 pounds and attains 17-20 inches in height when they are fully grown. The large groodle reaches a height of 20-24 inches and weighs 50-90 pounds.

Comparatively, the popularity of the groodle has risen much faster. The reason for the fast popularity is the positive personality traits the breed commands. The dog is friendly, accepting, and intelligent in nature. It is very affectionate, which makes it a perfect companion as a family pet. They enjoy human company a lot and when trained properly, they are very loyal. When they are in the right mood, they can be very playful and mischievous.

Socialization, training, and heredity are some of the factors that affect temperament. They should not be left to spend most of their time alone because that may cause them to develop mischief. They do well with other breeds, children and other pets. They thrive in both the city and on farms. The coat is generally low-maintenance and they should be exercised moderately.

Generally, goldendoodles have good health. In comparison to their original parents, they live longer and are affected by less health problems. They are only affected by genetic health problems that also affect both the golden retriever and the poodle. Some of the health concerns to watch out for are HCD, patella and elbow disorder, and PRA.




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