The Goldendoodle gets its name from its mixed heritage of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Goldendoodles are a hybrid dog in which the first generation crosses exhibit a phenomenon commonly called “hybrid vigor,” or “out-breeding enhancement.” This is an animal breeding term referring to the fact that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines lives longer and grows healthier than either parent line. The puppies are said to take on the best traits of both parents breed. Today, though purebreds are still valued, crossbreeds are becoming increasingly popular. Goldendoodles are considered a hybrid crossbreed, which is a mix of two purebreds, not to be confused with mixed-breed dogs which have unknown heritage, multiple-breed lineage, and are commonly referred to as “mutts.”
   The Labradoodle (a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle cross) was thought to have begun in Australia in the 1970’s and was bred to produce a very low shedding and intelligent assistance dog for individuals who need such a dog, but who suffer from allergies. Soon to follow was the Goldendoodle. They were then first deliberately bred in North America as a larger version of the popular Cockapoo around the mid 1990’s.
   Goldendoodle hybrids are also categorized by their specific generational breeding. For example, a first generation Goldendoodle (from a purebred Golden Retriever and Poodle) is often referred to as an “F1” (50%-50%). An “F2” is a second generation cross bred between two Goldendoodles (F1 bred to an F1). Some Goldendoodles may also be “back-crossed” which means a Goldendoodle is then bred back to one of the original parent breeds which are usually Poodles. A “back-cross” is genetically denoted by a “B,” which means Goldendoodles can be an F1, F2, F1B, etc. Second generation Goldendoodles, or anything other than an F1, are most commonly thought to have lost the hybrid vigor because the gene pool has been drastically narrowed back down.
   Goldendoodles are very intelligent, friendly, and great with kids. They have a warm, loving personality and a happy temperament. They have an eagerness to please, just like their Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle parents. This affectionate breed is easily trained, highly social, and naturally accepting of strangers and other dogs. The Goldendoodle’s low shedding and hypoallergenic coats have made them popular as both indoor and outdoor companions. Goldendoodles have also inherited a love for water and strong swimming skills, along with a keen sense of smell, from both of their parent breeds.
   Goldendoodles typically have a “shaggy-dog” look and can vary in color, size and coat. The color will depend largely on the Poodle’s genes and could be anything from white, blonde, apricot, copper, champagne, gold, gray, brown, or even black Goldendoodles coat will inherit fur that looks retriever-like, or poodle-like, but usually something in between. They have wonderful coat texture which can be straight, wavy, or have a loose curl. Unclipped Goldendoodles will usually have hair about 4-8 inches long, shorter on the face and longer on the body, tail and legs. They require brushing twice a week, and grooming approximately four times a year, depending on the look or style you prefer.
   A “standard” Goldendoodle’s (the offspring from a Standard Poodle and a Golden Retriever) average height will range between 22 and 26 inches, weighing anywhere between 45-65 pounds, with females tending to be smaller than males. There are also smaller Goldendoodles that are considered “miniature,” however, they are a result from breeders artificially inseminating a Golden Retriever with a  miniature Poodle, which results in a smaller version of the Goldendoodle, which is not considered as healthy due to its unnatural nature of breeding and can result in undesirable effects.
   Our goal is to breed healthy puppies, free from inherited diseases, with a wonderful temperament that will make life-long companions. Our puppies are bred only from healthy, carefully selected parents with wonderful dispositions that are part of our family. We only breed standard sized, first generation Goldendoodles (F1), since we strongly believe in the strong genetic/health advantages of an F1 Goldendoodle.
   All of our parent dogs are dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Pet Registry (APR), and all of our puppies are registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC).

*We don’t sell our puppies to breeders, brokers, or pet stores. Our puppies are family pets only.

*We recommend that your puppy be spayed or neutered around the age of six months old.