Goldendoodle Breed Guide
Also known as: Groodle, Goldenpoo
Combining Golden Retriever friendliness with Poodle intelligence, Goldendoodles are popular crossbreeds whose low-shedding coats suit many modern households.
Quick facts about this breed
Size
Toy/small/medium/large
Weight
7-41 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Energy Level
High
Family Fit
Loves all ages
Shedding
Low
Size
Toy/small/medium/large
Weight
7-41 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Energy Level
High
Family Fit
Loves all ages
Shedding
Low
About Goldendoodles
The Goldendoodle is a crossbreed developed in the 1990s by combining Golden Retrievers with Poodles. This hybrid was created to produce a dog with the friendly temperament of the Golden Retriever and the low-shedding coat of the Poodle, making them popular family pets.
Available in various sizes depending on the Poodle parent (standard, miniature, or toy), their coats can be wavy to curly and come in various colours including cream, gold, red, and brown.
These dogs are intelligent, friendly, and make excellent family pets. They're generally good with children and other pets, requiring regular exercise and mental stimulation. Their coats need regular grooming to prevent matting and maintain their appearance. While generally healthy, they can inherit health issues from both parent breeds including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and certain eye conditions. Early socialisation helps ensure they develop into well-adjusted, confident adults.
Complete Care Guide for Goldendoodles
Expert advice on keeping your Goldendoodle healthy, happy, and thriving at every stage of life.
Establishing proper nutrition forms the foundation of a Goldendoodle's health and vitality. These intelligent, active dogs require a carefully balanced diet rich in high-quality proteins to support their energy levels and maintain strong muscles. Essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and omega-6, play a crucial role in keeping their distinctive coat healthy while supporting joint function.
When selecting food for a Goldendoodle, owners should prioritise easily digestible, whole-food ingredients. This breed can experience sensitive digestion, making food quality particularly important. Watch for signs of digestive discomfort such as bloating or excessive gas, which may indicate a need to adjust their diet.
Given their genetic predisposition to food allergies and skin sensitivities, many Goldendoodles benefit from limited-ingredient diets. These specialised formulations can help identify and eliminate potential trigger ingredients while ensuring complete nutrition. Regular monitoring of your dog's response to their food, including coat condition, energy levels, and digestive health, enables timely adjustments when needed.
Portion control remains essential, as maintaining a healthy weight directly impacts joint health and overall wellbeing. Adjust feeding amounts based on age, activity level, and weight goals, always following feeding guidelines while accounting for treats and training rewards in daily caloric intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Goldendoodles are known for their friendly, sociable, and affectionate temperament. They are typically gentle and patient, making them excellent companions for children. Goldendoodles are also intelligent and eager to please, which makes them relatively easy to train. While they are generally sociable with other pets and strangers, early socialisation is still important to ensure they grow up to be well-rounded dogs.
Dog Breeds Similar to Goldendoodle
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Labradoodle
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Poodle
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Golden Retriever
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