GoldenDoodle Puppies

Goldendoodle puppies are the quintessential 'Teddy Bear' dog.  Goldendoodles are not a 'registered' breed according to AKC, but a hybrid dog breed.  Some refer to them as a designer dog, as they are breed for specific traits. Here are a few normal characteristics of Goldendoodles:

• Minimal to no shedding
• Minimal to no drooling
• High potential for playfulness
• Not overly intense
• Good energy level
• High potential for family, kid and other pet friendliness
• Good in snow or the heat (depends how how you keep their hair trimmed)
• Very intelligent an easy to train
• Very healthy adults, with minimal expected issues through-out their lives

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F1 - First Generation

A F1 or first generation Goldendoodle is a full blood Golden Retriever mixed with a full blood Poodle. This represents a 50/50 split puppy with generally equal traits from both parents. F1 Goldendoodles can sometimes shed, but it is generally a small amount if at all. This generation has a tendency to exhibit very wavy to curly hair.

F1b - First Gen Bred Back

 A F1b or first generation back breed is a F1 Goldendoodle mixed with a full blood poodle.  This represents a 25/75 split puppy with more poodle characteristics.  It is generally accepted that F1b Goldendoodles have almost no shedding. This generation has a tendency to exhibit curly to very kinky hair.

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Additional Breed Highlights

• The Goldendoodle is considered to be a non- to light shedder, but they require regular grooming and clipping.
• The Goldendoodle is not generally a watch dog, and they generally are not known to be noisy.
• Although they have an average energy level, the Goldendoodle is not recommended for apartments. They do  much better in a home with a fenced yard.
• The Goldendoodle requires about 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise.
• Being a wonderful family companion, the Goldendoodle generally gets along well with children and does well with other dogs and family pets.
• The Goldendoodle is a very social dog who should not live away from his family. He's not suited to living in a kennel or outside; he wants to be in the house with his humans.
• The Goldendoodle may make an excellent companion to people with allergies.

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