GOLDEN DOODLES

The Golden doodle is rapidly gaining popularity here in the United States. With our environment being what it is today, many children are born with allergies! Many people also love the temperament of the Golden Retriever, but don't want all that shedding hair! This combination is also quite impressive looking, so don't be surprised if others fall in love with your golden doodle! Many people have never seen one and have NO CLUE what a Golden doodle is or looks like; Once they see one....it's instant LOVE!

The photo on the right is of Barkley, an adult Golden Doodle-owned by Toni Steffen and Bred at Timshell Farms.

Coat Colors
White, cream, gold. Most have white feathering. Sometimes ears are a shade darker than the rest of the coat!

Coat Types
Soft curl, medium curls, or the wavy/shaggy look!

The Golden doodle gets its name from it's mixed heritage - golden retriever and poodle. My Golden doodles are a first generation cross. the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than either parent line. The puppies take on the best traits of both breeds.

The AKC has ranked dogs according to popularity in North America. The Golden Retriever ranked 4th and the Poodle ranked 5th, out of 148 breeds. In his book "The Intelligence of Dogs" Stanley Coren ranks 79 dog breeds in order of intelligence. Poodles scored 2nd and Golden Retrievers were 4th.

Goldendoodles will usually lighten in color as they age. As the Golden doodle puppies get closer to their 7th week of life, their coat begins to have a "two-toned" effect in the coloring....meaning that those who are red or apricot will have lighter shades of cream about the eyes, under-belly and about the legs and chest. By age 7.5 weeks of age, their coat is much thicker and little waves begin to appear. The doodles' coat will go through "phases". Many people are confused (when they purchase their doodle from a breeder who claims their dogs will not shed) when they see their doodle "blowing their coat". This is just a phase the doodle goes through. They are losing their baby coat to allow the adult coat to come in. We see this phase begin to take affect starting at the age of 9-10 weeks of age. This phase will continue up until the puppy is 16 weeks of age.

Golden Retrievers as well as standard poodles are basic field dogs. They have active minds and active bodies. They are at their best when allowed room to run & play. Our dogs simply love the water! It's never a surprise to see this trait come out in our golden doodles! Playful, robust and always looking for new things to do would describe our doodles! They are real attention getters, that's for sure.

DAD- Name: OSO (1 1/2 years old) Bred at Sensational Companions, Owned by Heidi

Palmer. OSO's parents are from champion bloodlines, with certified clear eyes and hips. Bred for size and temperament. Very smart, loves to please, affectionate.

MOM- Name: Sadie (2 years old) bred at Cedar Grove Kennels. Parents have some champion bloodlines, bred for boxy head, temperament, Nice Coat. Excellent in Obedience, comes every time you call without fail. Loves Kids, and little dogs. Best dog I have ever had. Excellent mother to the pups. Energetic, fun, happy, affectionate, lives to please, very family orientated. Loyal and Loving, I can't say enough about this dog.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Puppies are home raised with kids, dogs, cats, very socialized and loved. They have had their dew claws removed, first shots, Wormed, and come with a 2 year Genetic Guarantee, and a Health Guarantee.