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First a ONE-MINUTE HISTORY LESSON
It isn't as though the first dogs started out as fancy purebreds and everything that isn't pure is some degenerate form of these purebreds.

On the contrary. The first dogs were what we might call original village dogs. They roamed the edges of early villages and reproduced randomly. The purebreds that came along much later (mostly in the 1800s) were developed from these village dogs.

But the original dogs have gone right along reproducing themselves, as well, and we still see the results of their random breedings today.

So unless you know FOR SURE that a puppy had purebred parents, trying to guess "what breeds are in him" may be a waste of time. Because the truth may be, "No breeds at all. He comes from a long line of original village dogs."

We in the GoldenDoodle community seem to get a lot of slack abt breeding "mutts" and such.  Our response to them is to investigate the breed they are working with and I can guarantee they'll be surprised!  ""In developing the Terriers, we know today breeders crossed ancient Dachshunds, the English Hound, and later the Foxhound and Beagle. One of the oldest Terriers, the Fox Terrier was used in the 18th century to hunt foxes in England.""

So that "real" dog was once a crossing of different dogs whose characterics they wanted in one dog.  That's why we're breeding the GoldenDoodle!  It is our hope that it will one day be recognized as a breed in itself.

by Michele Welton
General The Goldendoodle gets its name from it's mixed heritage - golden retriever and poodle. Goldendoodles are a hybrid dog, a first generation cross, and as such they exhibit "hybrid vigor". This is a phenomenon in animal breeding referring to the fact that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than either parent line. The puppies take on the best traits of both breeds. The hybrid cross between these two parent breeds are terrific family dogs, friendly, intelligent, affectionate and easy to train.
 
Characteristics Their ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. The Retriever in them allows them to enjoy games that involve retrieving. The physical appearance of the Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curl-relaxed poodle, but usually it falls somewhere in the middle. The color of the coat can be cream, gold, apricot, chocolate and black. Most Goldendoodles have a Standard Poodle as a parent, though a Miniature Poodle is possible and would produce a smaller dog. They are medium-sized family dogs with easy dispositions. Like many poodle crosses, Goldendoodles inherit the 'fur' not the hair of the Retriever. This means that many don't shed, or shed lightly, and could be hypo-allergenic.
 
Temperament Goldendoodles are intelligent and obedient family companions. They are everybody's friend and devoted to their family. They are friendly towards children, other dogs and pets, and easy with strangers. Their intelligence, eagerness to please, and love of learning makes them very easy to train.
 
History Two breeds make up the Goldendoodle; the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle.
 
Origin The Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. As more and more people live in the city, needs have changed. Many are not looking for dogs that can hunt, but are looking for companions. The need for dogs who are playful, friendly towards people and pets, easy to train and easy to maintain has spurred breeders to cross breed two of the most intelligent and popular breeds of our time.
 
Utilization The ancestry along both parent lines is as hunters and water dogs. Most are kept as family companions.
 

 

Classification Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
 
Size Medium
 
Height Standard Goldendoodles are a medium sized dog about the size of a Standard Poodle, perhaps more robust. Females are 20-22.5". Males are 21-24".
 
Weight Females weigh between 45-65 lb. Males weigh between 55-75 lb.
 
Grooming Moderate
 
Exercise Moderate
 
Activity Medium
 
Health As a hybrid cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line. The only genetic diseases they can be prone to would be those shared by both the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle, No Major Concerns.
 
Life span 15 years
 
Litter size six to eight puppies
 
Good with children Yes
 
Good with dogs Yes
 
Good with other pets Yes

Above Info From DogMania

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