Can anyone tell me any thing about Goldendoodles....Good or bad. Do they shed?

Question

How about health problems?Are they as good a temperment as Goldens?Thanks...

I will be checking these out very carefully if and when I decided to purchase one. I also support the shelter in our area. I will check out a Goldendoodle rescue first... :)

Answer 1

They are mutts. You never know for sure what you'll be getting.

Please don't support the breeding of these mutts by paying someone thousands of dollars for a mutt. Especially when the same mixes are in shelters everywhere, and many are put to sleep daily.

Go to your local shelter and adopt a mutt.

Answer 2

I have an 11 month old Goldendoodle who has been such a good dog, honestly the best dog I've had.

He has a fluffy wavy coat and the only shedding that he does is right after being brushed (loosened hairs) other than that I don't find his hair around the house or on clothes.

As far as health problems, the only thing we've encountered is a couple of ear infections, which is the poodle in him, but since we started trimming his ear hear, we haven't had any problems.

Temperment-wise, he is great and he is actually totally mellow. I've met several other goldendoodles who are not as mellow as mine so I can only speak for mine.

Regarding getting a "designer dog" rather than rescuing one, we went for a "doodle" variety due to the lack of shedding, not all shelter dogs have the greatest personalities and when you are having it in your house with your kids you have to trust the dog, I have more trust in a dog I've raised from a puppy rather than one that I don't have all the information on. But obviously the choice is yours.

Lastly as for grooming, our doodle requires some brushing, but not a lot, maybe 1x a week, really!

After having a wide variety of dogs in my lifetime and a dad as a vet, I can probably say I'll never get another kind of dog except a goldendoodle.

Answer 3

Goldendoodles will vary, because it's quite unpredictable whenever two breeds are crossed. Both breeds are intelligent, especially the Poodle, and quite amenable dogs. As with any mating, provided the parents are sound the offspring should be too.

As for shedding, this is a complex issue and there's no guarrantee. There's some awesome information about exactly this issue on this page: http://www.whosyadoggy.com/dogbreedandbreedinginformation.html - Look down the left under "Exceptional Breed Sites" and click "Goldendoodle coats..." (also "Labradoodles"). Read that - very interesting!

Answer 4

Goldendoodles are a mix...a mutt..they are not a breed. Since they are a cross between a high shedding breed and a low shedding breed there is no way of knowing if they will be high shedders, low shedders or something in between. As far as temperament is concerned..it depends on parents temepraments, socialization & training. (Not all Goldens have good temeraments, because of so many BYB bred dogs out there many Goldens have bad temeraments now).

Goldendoodles are not bred by responsible breeders..responsible breeders do not delibrately breed mixes.

Health problems: Hip dysplasia, eye issues, seizures,von wildebrands disease..in other words the same issues that can appear in the purebred breeds they are made up of can occur in these mixes. It is more likely to appear in these mixes since most of the parents have not had health testing before being used for breeding so the parents could be carrying for these issues and the breeder not know.

Answer 5

Personally, I've met some really nice goldendoodles and I've met some really nasty ones.
I work at the humane society and we see them in from time to time. Some I can recognize as a goldendoodle, others resemble something else completely!
They are a mixed breed like someone else mentioned. Ideally, you are trying to get a dog that is the size of a lab with the hair of a poodle- minimal shedding. That being said, they all turn out different- temperament and appearance.

There are a handful of goldendoodle clients at my vet clinic and the majority of them are there for allergies, chronic ear infections, etc.

The one thing I cannot justify is paying the prices that some people sell these mixed breed dogs for. You might as well adopt a mixed breed dog or even a purebred for that matter from your local humane society.

Answer 6

Some goldendoodles do shed...they are a mixed breed of golden retriever and giant poodle. There temperament are as good as the retriever and the giant poodle. The mixed breed is a very loyal dog and needs grooming and a lot of exercise.. So if you decide to purchase this particular dog, I just hope you enjoy all the great moments together.

Answer 7

They are a terrible choice in a dog. They are a designer dog, and if you buy one, you are only contributing to the problem of America's overcrowded shelters. Plus, you are basically asking the breeders to continue their selfish ways. These dogs can and will turn out in any shape and/or form.
If you ask me, they are actually quite ugly! Huge, lanky dogs with messy fur.

YES THEY DO SHED!!!
They have fur, dander, saliva, and will lose that hair, thus, shedding!!
You are basically mixing the genetic diseases which can come with a Poodle to a Golden Retriever, and that can cause major problems for the dog, both in puppyhood and adulthood.

As for temperament, they are usualy boisterous, highly-energetic, and clumsy. But again, you can never tell when you are mixing two TOTALLY different dogs!!!
Here are some great articles on the issue, from the GRCA and the PCA:

http://grca.org/pec/goldendoodle_response.html

http://grca.org/pec/goldendoodles.html

http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/labradoodle.htm

If these are NOT enough to convince you against a doodle mutt, then I am very sorry for your choice.

Answer 8

I am a groomer and have worked on several goldendoodles. They have all been very friendly and very intelligent. They do require a lot of brushing and combing to keep there hair from matting. My one client brings his goldendoodle in every two weeks to keep his coat in good shape because he likes to keep his dogs hair long. If you choose to take your dog to a groomer and have his hair cut to a shorter length (like you would for a poodle), you can probably get away with a groom every 4-6 weeks. As far as health problems, I would make sure both parents hips have been OFA cleared.

Answer 9

No one needs to RESCUE a Goldendoodle. They are being overbred already as it is. Millions of dogs are dying each year in Humane Society and SPCA shelters every year. PLEASE adopt from one of these organizations, these animals desperately need homes, and I cry just thinking about it. I have powerful and strong beliefs in adoption from shelters. Dying for the mere reason that you have been abandoned with nowhere to go... it isn't the way to die. We have to be coldblooded killers.... all a dog has to do is be homeless.... and they're gone. Sorry, I get so passionate about my campaign to end euthanasia. PLEASE, adopt a mutt from a shelter. They really know how to love and appreciate a good home, they live cold andtrapped in a wire confinement with concrete floors. When you adopt a mutt, most of them live very long lives, nd have excellent temperments. Believe me, you'll be glad you did.

Answer 10

They don't shed very much and they are very friendly. As for health problems you have to find a very good breeder, so their will be few to no problems. But just in case, look at poodle and golden health problems for an idea.

Here is some sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldendoodle
http://www.goldendoodles.com/home.htm