Goldendoodles are becoming more and more popular!! When we first got ours 10+ years ago, they were very rare and some people didn’t know what they even were. In this post we hope to educate you on what is a Goldendoodle, fun facts about them, sizing, and the different generations. 

What is a Goldendoodle?

Goldendoodles are one of the most popular “designer dogs” and are a cross between two of the top five smartest dogs in the world—a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Both Golden Retrievers and Poodles are known for their sweet and intelligent personalities. Dogs that are hybrid get the best of both worlds and inherit the best qualities of the two breeds. By combining the Poodle and Retriever you get an incredibly smart dog that is easy to train, always aiming to please, and the best all-around family-friendly dog.

Fun Facts about Goldendoodles:

• They are athletic: Energetic and playful, Goldendoodles love to exercise. They’re happy to laze around (they make great cuddle buddies), but activities is where they excel. These dogs are great companions for active families. They love hiking, going for car rides, walks, and going to the park.

• They are very friendly: Anyone who’s met a Goldendoodle can attest to their friendliness. They’re known to become fast friends with children, cats, and other dog breeds.

• They love water: Most Goldendoodles have a strong love for swimming. It is important to start them young so they enjoy it more and more as they get older.

• They make great service dogs: As previously mentioned, Goldendoodles get the best characteristics of their parents. They have Poodles’ brains and the loyalty and obedience of the Golden Retriever. Goldendoodles make wonderful guide or therapy dogs.

• They are eager to learn: Goldendoodles catch on quick and love learning new tricks and commands. They aim to please and want to make their owners proud.

Goldendoodle Generations

F1 = Golden Retriever X Poodle (50% Poodle X 50% Golden Retriever)

F1b = F1 Goldendoodle X Poodle (75% Poodle X 25% Golden Retriever)

F1bb = F1b Goldendoodle X Poodle (12.5% Golden Retriever X 87.5% Poodle)

F2 = F1 Goldendoodle X F1 Goldendoodle (50% Golden X 50% Poodle) 

F2b = F1 Goldendoodle X F1B Goldendoodle (62.5% Poodle X 37.5% Golden Retriever)

F3 = Goldendoodle X F1B Goldendoodle (75% Poodle X 25% Golden Retriever)

Multigen = F2B Goldendoodle X F2B Goldendoodles (62.5% Poodle X 37.5% Golden Retriever)

Goldendoodle Sizing

How do breeders know how much they will weigh full grown? It is very simple! All you need to know is the weight of the Goldendoodle’s parents. Add the two weights together and divide by two. Below is the Goldendoodle Sizing Chart.

Micro Goldendoodle 3-10 lbs 

Teacup/Toy Goldendoodle 7-17 lbs

Mini Goldendoodle 15-30 lbs

Medium Goldendoodle 30-45 lbs

Standard Golendoodle 45-90 lbs

Do Goldendoodles Shed?

Goldendoodles are known as being hypoallergenic dogs. They have hair, not fur. Just like how we occasionally have hair that falls out they are very similar. However, depending on which generation you get, you may see less shedding if they have been bred with proper genetics.

We might be a little biased but Goldendoodles are the best all around family dog! Fill out an application to apply for our upcoming litters.

Have you ever wondered how we prepare for a litter of puppies? We spend a significant amount of time planning and preparing each of our litters so that we can provide you a dream puppy! 

1.    Choosing The Right Stud. A lot of time and research goes into find the perfect stud so we can product the best puppy possible in terms of health, temperament, and physical strength. 

2.    Switch Over To Puppy Food. Once our dog has seen the stud we switch her over to puppy food. Puppy food has high calcium/protein. We recommend Taste of the Wild grain-free puppy formula. It is easy to digest and excellent source of nutrition.

3.    Exercise And Healthy Treats. We make sure our dogs have plenty of exercise so they maintain good health. For treats, we feed our dogs carrots and celery. They are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins. It is also great for their teeth! 

4. Confirm Pregnancy. When the dog is around 25-30 days pregnant we take her in to get an ultrasound. This is always an exciting day as they can confirm her pregnancy and tell us how many puppies are in there.

5.    Whelping Boxes. We start to setup the whelping box and get all the whelping supplies ready. What is a whelping box? It is a nesting box designed for the mother to birth and care for her pups during their early stages of life. 

6.    The Waiting Game. Did you know that dogs are pregnant for approximately 63 days?! If a dog has a bigger litter than the puppies typically come a day or two early.

7.    Go Time. One of the first signs of labor is a drop in the dogs body temperature from 99F. This means she will be giving birth in 12-24 hours. More signs to watch for is heavy panting and nesting. This is when we know we will probably be up for the next 24 hours. We make sure we are stocked up on RedBull and have some good company to pull an all-nighter with. 

Puppy litter products that we love:

Puppy Litter Bowls | Litter ID Tags | EZ Whelp Pads

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Our last litter of dogs celebrated their birthday over the weekend! Can’t believe it has been a year since they were born. It’s been so fun getting updated pictures of them and watching them grow. Their parents S P O I L E D them. We truly have the best puppy parents EVER!

Maple posing for the camera!

Harper waiting patiently to dig into her birthday cake! Her party bows are my FAV!

Gwen smiling for the camera!

Nessie celebrating with all of her BFF’s!

Once it warms up we plan on hosting a puppy get together and inviting all of our pups from last litter—crossing our fingers that the construction at the farm will be done right in time! It is always fun watching them interact with their siblings and their mama. — MLF