Imagine the sweet, loyal temperament of a Golden Retriever; the intelligence and affection of a Standard Poodle; all combined into a package that personifies the best the dog world has to offer. Wrap this doggie package with the wavy, scattered fur of a Goldendoodle and you have the epitome of love. The outcome of this marriage, a Goldendoodle, is known as a "1st Generation" hybrid cross. A hybrid cross is achieved by mating two unrelated purebred breeds, in this case, the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle. Hybrid crosses as a general rule are considered by many vets and geneticists to live longer and have less health problems than either purebred parent line, displaying what is known a "hybrid vigor." We believe Goldendoodles exhibit the best traits of both breeds. "If
you're looking for a dog that has the easygoing, friendly nature of a Golden
Retriever
In his book "The Intelligence of Dogs" Stanley
Coren ranks dog breeds in order of intelligence. With Poodles ranked 2nd
and Golden Retrievers 4th, it's no wonder their Goldendoodle offspring
are intelligent, obedient, and easy to train.
Goldendoodles are terrific family dogs; friendly, intelligent, affectionate and easy to train. They are highly social, patient, and comfortable with strangers when properly socialized as puppies. They do love to play, and enjoy retrieving toys. It's no wonder Goldendoodles are in such high demand as companion dogs, service dogs, and agility competitors. |