After the labradoodle began to gain in popularity, breeders saw the benefit of crossing other pups with a standard poodle. Through this process, we’ve been given the gift of new mixed breeds like the berndoodle, cavipoo, maltipoo, and even the goldendoodle. So, what happens when you cross two of the smartest and friendliest dog breeds? We learned all about the goldendoodle and what kind of family would be ideal for one.
About the goldendoodle
The breed emerged in the late 1990’s but no one is sure of the exact date of the first pups. The Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA) says goldendoodles are extremely social, outgoing, non-aggressive dogs that thrive on human companionship. They have a great desire to please and to learn.”
The club’s information goes on to explain that, “Each individual breed (the Poodle and the golden retriever) score in the top 4 of the 150 smartest dog breeds.” This makes these dogs extremely intelligent and they have a strong desire to please their handlers. Because of their temperaments and overall health not only can these pups make great pets, but they are also good candidates for therapy dogs and service dogs.
The average goldendoodle weighs in at over 50 pounds and stands about 21 inches tall. In recent years breeders have begun to work to accommodate the demand for different-sized pups. There are now four categories for sizes – petite, mini, medium, and standard. So, even if a 51-pound pup is too big for…
