The Facts On Mini Goldendoodles

By Margarita Joseph


Goldendoodles is a type of dog. These crossbreeds are made from the golden retriever and poodle. The name was first used in the early 1990s. It takes the word golden from the golden retriever and uses doodle to represent the poodle. Mini goldendoodles are a popular variation of this breed.

The 1990s is when breeders in both North America and Australia began to cross standard poodles with golden retrievers. This was done initially as a way to make guide dogs for visually impaired individuals who also had allergies. The breed is sometimes referred to as a designer dog, a term that goes back to the late twentieth century. This was when poodles that were purebred were being mixed with other purebreds to create dogs that had hypoallergenic coats and other desirable traits of the poodle.

This animal is typically bred to be a companion. It may be good for families that have bad allergies. Sometimes these are bred to serve as therapy, guide or other assistance dogs, especially for those who have extreme allergies to most dogs.

A person may choose this type of animal because he or she has a love for golden retrievers but prefers a dog that sheds less. Not all of these animals have non-shedding coats that are typical of a standard poodle. Still, these animals are known for having a low-shedding coat. There are some breeders who claim that these dogs are hypoallergenic, but there are no studies that prove this to be true. It may depend on which parent the dog takes after more.

Like most other mixes, these dogs have different appearances. They tend to have different sizes, colors and coat types. The main types of coat: straight, curly, wavy. The curly type is on those who take after poodles, straight is those who take after retrievers. Those with wavy coats take the curls characteristic of poodles and the straight coat of the retriever.

Typically the dogs are between the size of the standard retriever and poodle. They range between medium, miniature and standard. The mini ones are the result of a poodle parent that is miniature. Standard ones weigh 45 to 70 pounds on average, medium are 30 to 45 pounds, and the miniature dogs are usually only 15 to 30 pounds. Females typically stand as tall as 22 to 23 inches, while makes are a bit taller at 24 to 26 inches. Some dogs may be as tall as 28 inches.

Their coats may be gold, cream, apricot, red or white. Most have the bump on the head that is typical of retrievers. The dogs are smart and easily trainable. They tend to be affectionate to both people and other pets. In general, the animals are calm and have an easygoing nature to them. They require exercise and are quite active. Goldendoodles have good health, although both retrievers and poodles are susceptible to a condition known as hip dysplasia. Regular visits to the vet are recommended for good health.

Mini goldendoodles are a type of goldendoodle, a hybrid of a golden retriever and poodle. These animals come in a variety of colors and sizes. The miniature types are the result of having a miniature poodle parent. In general, these animals are active, easygoing, friendly and ideal for people with allergies.




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