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Ponsonby’s Teeva is a great example of a classic, wavy-coat F1 Goldendoodle
GOLDENDOODLES
Lovable, beautiful and playful, the wavy good looks of the Goldendoodle have become a frequent sighting in neighbourhood parks and trails in recent years. A truly versatile dog, they offer endless good nature, striking intelligence, and an easy going disposition.
Goldendoodles were first bred in the 1960s, but became popular in the 1990s. They are a cross between a Poodle and a Golden Retriever. Renowned for their Hypo-Allergenic coats, some Goldendoodles do not shed, and offer a wonderful option for families who experience dog-related allergies. Other Goldendoodles take on more of the characteristics of their Golden Retriever heritage and shed a whole lot. Shedding Goldendoodles are usually not allergy-friendly. If allergies are a concern for you, its really important that you educate yourself about the variety of Goldendoodles available.
Because doodles are a hybrid of 2 distinct dog breeds, when considering the first generation; F1 Variety, the coat quality and size of each puppy can vary within each litter. F1 generation Goldendoodle puppies can and do shed.
When bred for F1B (second generation), Ponsonby’s Goldendoodles have more predictable coats. They can be wavy or curly, are virtually non shedding, and are usually allergy friendly.
Poodles have a long and lean in build. The build of a Golden Retriever is sturdy and more compact. Ponsonby’s Standard Goldendoodles (45-75 lbs) will be fluffy, light blonde to dark apricot in colour, with an even bone structure and a smooth and steady gait. They are highly trainable, gentle, and don’t bark very much at all. Goldendoodles need plenty of time outdoors every single day. They thrive with families that enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.
Ponsonby’s miniature Goldendoodles are bred for the same beautiful colour and good nature, but they grow to be smaller (35 lbs and under) and require more time and attention than their Standard sized cousins. They too enjoy walks and outdoor activity, but don’t require quite as much as a Standard sized doodle.
As puppies, all doodles with be more energetic during their first 18-24 months of life. As with most dogs they will settle into routine as they age and after they are spayed or neutered. Love, time, patience and puppy school is always recommended!
ABOUT THE GOLDEN RETREIVER
The Golden Retriever grows a thick, beautiful Golden coat to match its name. According to the American Kennel Club, they are North America’s third favorite breed and are described as “friendly, intelligent and devoted.” Its no wonder they are so beloved to families far and wide.
Golden Retriever’s originated in Scotland in the 1800s, and were bred for duck tolling, like so many of their retriever cousins. While they were bred for hunting, it was for retrieving only and not to damage what they retrieve. This makes them a soft-mouthed breed and their gentleness is why they make such loving dogs that are suitable for families.
Ethical breeding practices and genetic screening, are enabling breeders to create Golden Retrievers with improved health and wellness.
The challenge with the Golden Retriever is that they do shed a whole lot, which can be a deterrent for dog loving allergy sufferers.
Golden Retrievers are a sturdy and muscular, standard sized dog growing between 45-75 lbs on average and stand between 21-24 inches high at the shoulder. They can vary in colour from the light white of the English Cream variety, to the deep red of the field hunters.
Still used to this day for hunting and retrieving, their gentle characters and sweet nature make their looks and breed traits a welcome addition to the world of Doodles.
ABOUT THE POODLE
The regal Poodle has been misunderstood. All the fur and pom-poms has caused them to sometimes be considered frou-frou. But in reality just a few hours on the trail with a poodle will convince you otherwise. Poodles were the first Gun-Dogs, or Retrievers, bred as long as 400 years ago, and are the great-grandparent to all retrievers since.
They originated in Europe and are known in France today as Caniche or Duck Dogs. Those frou-frou poms actually had a very practical purpose; Poodle “poms” were left to grow on the joints for insulation as they swam into cold water to retrieve birds, and was cut away on the limbs and body as not to weigh the dog down as they swam.
Standard Poodles are inherently healthy dogs. They are athletic, energetic, playful, good natured, very intelligent, non-shedding and eager to learn. They love the whole family and are exceptionally great with children.
Their miniature Poodle cousins were bred as companion or lap dogs for the privileged of Europe in times past. While the the Miniature Poodle maintains the intelligence, lovable nature and looks of their larger Standard cousins, they also possess the temperament of a miniature dog in that they require significantly more time and attention from their humans.
Poodles, whether standard, miniature or moyen are wonderful dogs and contribute so much to the desirable characteristics of all doodles.