About Goldendoodles

Energetic and playful, Goldendoodles love to exercise. They’re happy to laze around on the sofa (and they make great cuddle buddies), but agility is where they shine. With a heritage of two retrieving breeds, Goldendoodles love to play fetch, accompany you on a jog, race around the dog park with the other pooches, or tussle with the kids. These dogs are great companions for active families.

There are several different sizes of Goldendoodles, depending on whether their poodle half was toy, miniature, or standard, and their weight and size can vary from 15 pounds up to 60 pounds depending on their parents. Most love going on long walks, runs, and hikes with their owners, but of course you’ll need to pace yourself if your Goldendoodle is on the small side. If you like bringing your pup along on outdoor adventures, consider the Goldendoodle for your next dog.

If you imagine playing fetch and frisbee with your dog, then the Goldendoodle is an ideal choice. This breed loves to socialize and be near their owners; marry that with a penchant for playfulness, and you will have a buddy to enjoy plenty of time together in the park.

They love to play with children as well, and a good romp in the backyard is a great way to burn off some energy from both your kids and your pet. And because this is an intelligent breed of dog, you can easily teach your Goldendoodle not just basic commands, such as sit, stay, and come, but also tricks like roll over, shake, and dance.
A mini- or tiny-size Bernedoodle can easily live in an apartment as long as they get frequent outdoor time and lots of attention. And no matter the size, this hybrid is especially gentle-natured and loves children. They’re so gentle, in fact, they don’t make good guard dogs: They bark infrequently and are more likely to befriend an intruder than scare them away.

While not all are this way, most Goldendoodles are known to become fast friends with children, cats, and other dog breeds, making them an ideal dog for a family pet. They also typically enjoy spending time interacting with other pooches at doggy daycamps or the local dog park.

But it doesn’t have to be all hustle and bustle with your pet. Those who prefer peace and quiet can still live very happily with a Goldendoodle; they often don’t even bark after a knock on the door. Although this doesn’t make them the best watchdogs, their calm demeanor is part of what makes this adorable canine so friendly.

Most Goldendoodles have an instinctive love-love relationship with swimming, whether in a lake, at the beach, or in your backyard swimming pool. That’s not surprising when you consider that both poodles and golden retrievers were originally bred to serve as retrievers for hunters shooting ducks.

Your Goldendoodle will be thrilled to join the whole family for summer fun at the beach, lake, or swimming pool, but be sure to provide your pooch with a doggy life vest in open waters, and teach him how to enter and exit a swimming pool by using the steps. But you’ll want to stand clear when your Goldendoodle decides to shake off all that water!

Goldendoodles also do well as medical alert dogs, which are service dogs specially trained to alert their owner or even call for help when the dog senses that their person is about to experience a seizure or that a diabetic is suffering from low blood sugar. Standard Goldendoodles can also work as mobility service dogs, which help people with mobility issues stand, walk, or balance better.

‍The poodle’s intelligence and golden retriever’s obedience make this breed wonderful service animals. If you’re in need of a guide dog or therapy dog, look no further. They’re also great companion pets for hospital patients or people in nursing homes. For anyone needing a little cheering up, their happy demeanor will bring an instant smile to anyone’s face.

• What does F1 and F1B Goldendoodle mean? 
  These codes refer to the genetic makeup of your dog. An F1 Goldendoodle is the offspring of a golden retriever and a poodle, making the puppy genetically 50/50 of each breed. An F1B Goldendoodle, however, is the offspring of a purebred poodle and a Goldendoodle, making the puppy 75% poodle and 25% golden retriever.
• How do you trim a Goldendoodle’s face?
  For around the eyes, start with blunt-tipped scissors, gently trimming away the hair above them. Cut at an angle, like a downward V. Since the cut line will be blunt, a pair of thinning shears will help it look shaggier. Next, tackle the beard by brushing your dog’s fur downward and creating an oval shape with the blunt-tipped scissors. (Again, fluff up anything too blunt with the thinning shears.) Then, brush the top upwards and trim away anything too long. Finally, brush her ears and trim away scraggly fur, finishing with the thinning shears.
• How long does a Goldendoodle live?
  Like their poodle parents, Goldendoodles are fairly long-lived dogs, with an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years.