What are the differences in the various size doodles?

The mini doodles will have a higher energy level than the larger doodles. The mini doodles will require more work initially but will calm as they mature. Medium/Standard doodles take longer to mature and are more expensive to maintain-grooming and food. Overall Goldendoodles are very social dogs and love people and other animals.

What is the difference in the generations of doodles you offer?

F1 is a first generation cross. The puppy is 50% English Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle. These are considered to be light shedders but are allergy friendly for most people. This cross is considered to be the healthiest.

F1B is a backcross of an English Goldendoodle and a Poodle. The puppies are most likely to be non-shedding and allergy friendly. This cross produces a mix of coat types-shaggy/wavy coats and curly coats. You can identify the coat type by puppy selection.

What is the difference between American and English Golden Retrievers?

The most obvious difference between the two retrievers is the color of their coats. The English cream golden retriever is what makes our teddy bear goldendoodles so irresistible.

American Golden Retriever: The AKC describes an American Golden Retriever’s color to be “rich, lustrous golden of various shades”. Extremely dark or extremely light colors are not accepted within the breeding standards. This would mean that judging of the acceptability of color is, to an extent, left to the judge’s discretion.

English Cream Golden Retriever: The AKC describes the English Cream Retriever to be of the shades of cream and to some extent gold. Mahogany and reds are not accepted.

There are certain health differences between the American Goldens and the English Cream. American Goldens have a significantly higher chance of getting cancer as compared to English Creams. This is based on research and statistics done. The median age of American Goldens is 10 years and 8 months, while the median age for English Creams is 12 years and 3 months.

English Creams are bigger boned, bulkier and also have blockier heads as compared to American Goldens.

These are just a few examples of the differences in the American and English golden retriever.

What is the difference in male and female doodles?

There is not a major difference in male and female doodles. Males tend to be larger. They act much like humans-females like to be loved and males like to love! Both are family friendly and make amazing pets.

How often will I have to groom my doodle?

Doodles have hair, not fur, so shedding is minimal or non-existent. They need to be brushed regularly and groomed every 2-3 months. This depends on your activities and preference.