Goldendoodles were one of the first dogs my then-girlfriend, now my wife, had.
She named her little buddy Aries.
Aries was a gorgeous, charming, intelligent, and energetic Goldendoodle with all of the desirable characteristics of her parent breed.
While she was with us, we learnt new and amazing things about her daily.
She was the perfect dog for us when we were living in an apartment.
When indoors, she was comfortable snuggling and lazing around on the sofas, and when we were ready for a walk out in the evening, she was super energetic.
Her trait was contagious, and she made us love the Goldendoodle breed.
Here are all the amazing facts about Goldendoodles you never knew that we learned.
1. Goldendoodles Are a Designer Breed:
Just like every other designer mix is a cross between two pure breeds resulting in a unique hybrid, a Goldendoodle is a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle; hence, they are called a designer breed.
The characteristics of an individual Goldendoodle are a combination of the parent breed.
2. Got Allergies? Don’t Worry, Get a Goldendoodle!
Though there are no breeds of dog that do not shed, Goldendoodles are the closest any breed of dog has to no shedding.
Goldendoodles are low-shedders, and they don’t drool, which is suitable for individuals with allergies.
Read here to discover more about their hypoallergenic trait.
3. Goldendoodles Are a New Breed:
While different mixes of poodles have led to various other hybrids, Goldendoodles, which are a mix of a poodle and a golden retriever, are a new breed.
They were officially first introduced several decades ago in the year 1992, making them newbies.
4. Goldendoodles Love to Play in the Water:
I am sure you must have seen thousands of pictures of a particular dog in the water!
Wondering what dog that could be? It is most probably a Goldendoodle.
Goldendoodles love to bathe, split, splash, and play in the water.
There is a popular saying that they were bred for the water.
There is a high chance when you can find them and there’s a swimming pool in your yard, you know where they will be, especially during the summer.
Well, it is not so common for pet animals, dogs, and cats to love water.
5. Goldendoodles are in Different Sizes:
Unlike purebreds of dogs whose sizes are known, a mixed breed such as a Goldendoodle comes in different sizes.
The different sizes are a result of the parent poodle being crossed.
Poodles come in different sizes, such as toys, miniature, and standard.
Their size range is from 15 to 60 pounds, which is dependent on the parent dog.
6. Goldendoodles are the Best Playmate:
Goldendoodles are the perfect dog that will be on the couch lazing around with you watching movies.
If you want them on the bed cuddling all day or night, they are going to be better than any pillow or Teddy Bear.
Do you need someone to dive into the pool with you during the hot summer? Again, Goldendoodles are right there for you!
Goldendoodles are your perfect buddy for almost anything you need; if you need a walk in the park, a sprint, or a marathon, call a Goldendoodle 911.
7. Goldendoodles are Great Natural Athletes:
Is this surprising? Not because one of the parent breeds is a golden retriever!
Golden retrievers are the best breed to play fetch games, frisbee, and disc.
They are very swift and intelligent enough to catch and fetch a thrown or loose ball and return it to the owners.
This is a great indication of their high energy and athletic skills.
Goldendoodles have this gene in them, making them great athletic dogs that are suitable to play with kids, other dogs, and pets.
8. Goldendoodles are the Best Family Dog:
Goldendoodles are social butterflies.
They love to interact and can easily bond with and be fond of children, their owners, and even other pet animals in the household.
They are not like the regular dog that will bark at every knock or stranger at the door.
Goldendoodles are usually calm and will intelligently assess situations better before reacting.
Their demeanor is quite contagious and loving, making them the best addition to a family.
9. Goldendoodles are Easy to Train:
Goldendoodles are one of the easiest dogs to train because of their intelligence and eagerness to please and impress, loyalty, and versatility, which are traits mostly inherited from the golden retriever parent breed.
They require consistency, early socialization, and training with positive reinforcement using treats, praises, and affection, as well as patience from their trainers.
To start any training, the use of basic commands such as sit, stay, come, eat, stop, and walk is vital in the learning phase before processing to agility and trick training.
They can be easily distracted and sometimes exhibit stubbornness and independence.
To solve this, patience is a key factor
1o. Goldendoodles are Therapy Dogs:
The calm, affectionate, and demeanor nature of Goldendoodles makes them one of the best breeds to act as therapy dogs.
Their hypoallergenic nature reduces concerns for diverse patients with allergies. Read here to learn more
This has made them play some roles in hospital and nursing home visits, disaster response, school programs, and community events as therapy dogs.
They have provided great emotional, physical, social, and therapeutic support to families.
11. Goldendoodles Have Different Coat:
Goldendoodles have different coat types, lengths, and textures due to their parent breeds.
Their coat types are F1, F1B, and F2.
Their coat length is short, medium, and long and their coat texture is straight, curly, wavy, and tight wavy.
Goldendoodles with more poodle-like coats shed less compared to the ones with more golden retriever-like coats.
However, regular brushing, bathing, and trimming are needed to prevent matting and promote healthier coats.
Read here to learn more about why some are more fluffy than others.
12. Goldendoodles Have Different Colours:
Goldendoodles are not always golden.
They can come in different fascinating colors such as Apricot, red, black, white, part, and phantom.
When they age, their color seems to fade beautifully and fascinatingly.
13. Goldendoodles are not Recognized by AKC:
The American Kennel Club (AKC) only recognizes pure breeds.
Goldendoodle is a mixed breed of golden retrievers and poodles.
As a result of their cross, there is no recognized breed standard, coupled with inconsistency in their traits and characters.