Info about Goldendoodles
About Goldendoodles
We want to start off by saying that goldendoodles are one of the most ideal types of dogs for young families, first time dog owners, or people who want true companions. They are a mixture of two breeds, the poodle and golden retriever. Poodles are thought to be one of the most intelligent breeds, so therefore are very trainable, as well as being fun and playful. Golden Retrievers are also known for their intelligence, also easily trainable, but are also extremely loyal, calm, and true companions. The mixture of the two can create very intelligent, trainable, loyal, playful companions. Their coats are also low to non-shedding so they can be great options for families with that have some allergies.
Goldendoodle Generation Info
F1 | Golden Retriever x Poodle | 50% Retriever x 50% Poodle
F1b | F1 Goldendoodle x Poodle | ~25% Retriever x ~75% Poodle
F2 | F1 Goldendoodle x F1 Goldendoodle | ~50% Retriever x ~50% Poodle
F2b | F1 Goldendoodle x F1b Goldendoodle | ~37.5% Retriever x ~62.5% Poodle
F3 | F1b Goldendoodle x F1b Goldendoodle |~25% Retriever x ~75% Poodle
Multigen | Any Goldendoodle F3 or higher | ~ 25% Retriever x ~ 75% Poodle | Essentially both parents and grandparents need to be Goldendoodles
Coat Info | Wavy vs Curly | Low Shedding vs Non-Shedding | Furnishings
Wavy vs Curly: There are a couple of genes that determine if a Goldendoodles will have a wavy coat or curly coat. A wavy coat consists of the +/- or -/- curl gene, and a curly coat will have a +/+ gene. Typically 100% F1 goldendoodles, 50% of F1b goldendoodles, and some multigen goldendoodles (depending on the genetics sought out in responsible breeding) will have a wavy coat. 50% of F1b goldendoodles, most F2b and F1bb, and some multigen goldendoodles (depending on the genetics sought out in responsible breeding) will have a more curly coat.
Low shedding vs non-shedding: There are also a couple different genes that will determine this. There is a shedding gene, but the furnishing genes play almost a larger part in this (furnishing genes create the teddy bear look through longer hair around the eyebrows, beard, and mustache). First, there is no such thing as any goldendoodle who is 100% non-shedding, so beware of any breeder that will tell you this. Typically a F1 goldendoodle will be low shedding, and could be good with families that only have mild allergies, if allergies are a concern. Once you get to an F1b, or a generation that has more percentage of a poodle, they are likely to be closer to minimally shedding and are better for families with moderate allergies.
Furnishings; F1 vs F1b; Furnished vs Improper Coat: The ‘teddy bear look’ of a doodle comes from the furnishing genes. A doodle can either have 2 furnished genes (FF) or 1 furnished gene/1 improper coat (Ff) to get furnishings (it is dominant and only needs 1 to present). A doodle who does not have a furnishing gene (ff) is called flat coated or improper coated and will have a retriever looking face. Our doodles will always be furnished with either FF or Ff. One note about furnishings is that they can sometimes be delayed (weak) and not fully come in until their adult hair comes in around 7-9 months. This can present more with F1 doodles.
Quick comments on coat maintenance: There will be many benefits to having a goldendoodle with their coat; as mentioned above, they shed extremely minimally and are great options for people with mild to moderate allergies. But also, it is very important to learn how to maintain their coat. If not properly maintained, their coat will get matted and could cause pain or health issues to the dog. For maintenance, please brush and comb your dog at home a couple times a week, and visit a professional groomer every 6-8 weeks.
Sizing | Mini vs Standard
Mini Goldendoodles: Weight will range from 18 - 35lbs | Height at the shoulders will typically be 14 - 17 inches
Medium Goldendoodles: Weight will range from 35 - 50lbs | Height at the shoulders will typically be 17 - 21 inches
Standard Goldendoodles: Weight will range from 50+ lbs | Height at the shoulders are 21 - 26+ inches
Quick comments on sizing: Breeders will be able to give you educated predications on a puppy’s full size, but as we know from many places in nature, there could be exceptions based on some nature and nurture factors. So sizing predications will be to our best knowledge, but there could be pups that are smaller or larger than predicted.
Colors & Markings | Solid vs Abstract vs Parti
Colors: Our goldendoodle colors will range from cream, to apricot, to red. Poodles color genetics are more complex and they have some genes that are still untestable in current genetic testing - genes that cause the coat to lighten (fade) with age, or darken with age called (this is typically called a rufus gene). Because of this, our goldendoodle’s coats may change a bit from birth to ‘gotcha’ day, and sometimes even after that.
Solid: This doodle’s coat has one solid color throughout their whole body. In genetic terms, this doodle would not have the sp locus or parti gene.
Abstract: This doodle’s coat has over 50% of a color throughout their body, but they do have some white markings on their body. This is typically in the chest, top of the head, nose, feet, or tip of the tail area. If a dog has a white chest and feet, typically these are considered ‘tuxedo’ markings. In genetic terms, this doodle will have one sp locus, or parti gene (although you can have a doodle with one sp-locus that does not present any white markings but could pass them down to offspring if bred).
Parti: This doodle’s coat has over 50% of their body as white, but will still show some color, typically on or around their head, and then in patches on their backs. In genetic terms, this doodle has double sp/sp loci or two parti genes.