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Goldendoodle Hybrid Dogs ( Dood, Goldie Poo, Golden Poo, Groodle)

Posted on18 July 2010. Tags: Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, dog, dog breed, doggy, dood, golden, goldendoodle, goldie poo, goldiepoo, goldipoo, good dog, groodle, Ownership Advice, Tips and Advice

General Characteristics

This canine hybrid goes by many names including the Dood, Groodle, Golden and Goldie Poo and the Goldendoodle. They are a gentle, fun-loving and friendly hybrid dog that is a result of a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Golden Retriever. There are also Miniature Goldendoodles that are second generation cross between a Goldie Poo and a Miniature Poodle, resulting in a smaller overall dog.

Looking very much like a shaggy, curly to wavy coated retriever the Dood can be any color from chocolate through to a very light cream and all variations in between. They tend to have a squarer retriever face and the longer, turned over ears of both parents. Tails can be long and plumed like the retriever or more narrow like the Poodle. Eyes tend to be dark brown but hazel eyes may be noted in some of the lighter coated color variations. These dogs are medium to large in size, well build and very muscular and athletic.

In general the Goldendoodle is one of the hybrid breeds that needs to be around people to be happy. They are very well suited for families and get along well with kids, other pets and other dogs.

What You Need To Know About Owning A Golden Poo

For those that have mild allergies to dogs a first generation Goldendoodle may be an ideal pet, as will most dog types with Poodle in the lineage. People with more severe allergies may wish to consider an F2 or second generation cross with a Goldendoodle bred back to a Poodle. This tends to enhance the hypoallergenic issues with the Golden Poos coat, although each person needs to check their sensitivity to the dog before bringing it home.

While very intelligent and fun loving, the Goldendoodle still needs routine training and socialization. They love to be with people and seem to really enjoy pleasing their owners. As with any of the very intelligent hybrid breeds, they will also learn bad habits as quickly as they learn good behaviors and routine, consistent training is important from a young age.