Sunday, February 1, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Food.
We feed them about 2 cups of food twice a day. If you notice extra food, do a little less. If you notice not enough food, give a little more. Let them eat until they stop and leave it alone. Then remove the bowl so that they don't graze. In about 20-40 minutes take them for a walk. Smaller puppies have smaller bladders so they may need to evacuate all in about that time.
If you let them eat all day, they will poop all day.
NO GRAZE EATING!!!
I feed them smart puppy iams to start. Then jump them up to adult iams.
There are many different opinions about dog foods and dog food companies.
Some facts include nutritional quality differences, teting and treatment of animals, and costs.
Iams is nutritious and good quality. The difference between it some other brands varies.
There are dog food brands that offer a much higher quality of meat and vegetables in it for alot more money.
They usually are carried in local stores and need to be shipped.
I don't personally eat exclusively organic foods so I don't consequently feed my dogs that way.
Acana, call of the wild and more are some brands for you to consider if you'd like to go that way.
Beneful, science diet, and iams are all about the same.
Stay away fom old roy and pedigree.
When you switch foods, mix half old food with half new food for about a week to ween them into it.
Canned food is usually tastier and less healthy. I avoid it unless they need it.
My vet suggested Iams. I trust my vet. Consult your vet.
http://www.darnfar.com/Dog%20Training/housebreaking_a_puppy.htm
If you let them eat all day, they will poop all day.
NO GRAZE EATING!!!
I feed them smart puppy iams to start. Then jump them up to adult iams.
There are many different opinions about dog foods and dog food companies.
Some facts include nutritional quality differences, teting and treatment of animals, and costs.
Iams is nutritious and good quality. The difference between it some other brands varies.
There are dog food brands that offer a much higher quality of meat and vegetables in it for alot more money.
They usually are carried in local stores and need to be shipped.
I don't personally eat exclusively organic foods so I don't consequently feed my dogs that way.
Acana, call of the wild and more are some brands for you to consider if you'd like to go that way.
Beneful, science diet, and iams are all about the same.
Stay away fom old roy and pedigree.
When you switch foods, mix half old food with half new food for about a week to ween them into it.
Canned food is usually tastier and less healthy. I avoid it unless they need it.
My vet suggested Iams. I trust my vet. Consult your vet.
http://www.darnfar.com/Dog%20Training/housebreaking_a_puppy.htm
Exercise
The Goldendoodle requires about 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
We like to play with them. It doesn't have to be super intense. They just need to get moving around.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
We like to play with them. It doesn't have to be super intense. They just need to get moving around.
Are they noisy?
The Goldendoodle is not a watch dog, and he's generally not known to be
noisy. He may not bark even if someone knocks on the door.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
(Ours bark when riled up byother dogs, they bark when someone new comes nearby. They stop quickly and easily. All puppies bark, but these guys aren't out of control. They're reasonable.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
(Ours bark when riled up byother dogs, they bark when someone new comes nearby. They stop quickly and easily. All puppies bark, but these guys aren't out of control. They're reasonable.
Hair maintenance
The Goldendoodle is considered to be a non- to light shedder, but he
requires regular grooming and clipping. If the coat is kept short, it
should be clipped every six to eight weeks and brushed every few weeks. If the coat is kept in its natural state, it should be brushed once every week or two.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
In our experience it depends on how you like the coat. We like it a little longer. We cut it every 12 weeks roughly. You can do it yourself or Petgroomers will charge you between 70 and 90 dollars to do it.
They'll usually clean out their ears, trim their nails and bath them at the same time.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/goldendoodle
In our experience it depends on how you like the coat. We like it a little longer. We cut it every 12 weeks roughly. You can do it yourself or Petgroomers will charge you between 70 and 90 dollars to do it.
They'll usually clean out their ears, trim their nails and bath them at the same time.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Wikipedia page - What is a Golden Doodle
A Goldendoodle is a cross-breed/hybrid dog obtained by breeding a golden retriever with a poodle. The name (which alters "poodle" to "doodle" in reference to the Labradoodle) was coined in 1992.
In the 1990s,[1] breeders in both North America and Australia began crossing golden retrievers with standard poodles.[2]
The original purpose of the cross was to attempt to develop guide dogs
suitable for visually impaired individuals with allergies. The
goldendoodle is sometimes called a designer dog. The Encyclopedia Britannica traces the term "designer dog" to the late 20th century, when breeders began to cross purebred poodles
with other purebred breeds in order to obtain a dog with the poodle's
non-shedding coat, along with various desirable characteristics from
other breeds.[3]
The goldendoodle is usually bred to be a family companion dog. It may
suit families with dog allergies, if the puppy has inherited hair
characteristics of its poodle parent.[2]
A person may select a goldendoodle because he or she loves the golden retriever temperament, but would prefer a dog that sheds less hair. Although not all goldendoodles exhibit the non-shedding coat type of the standard poodle, most goldendoodles do have a low to non-shedding coat. The goldendoodle is usually tolerable for people with allergies, especially a goldendoodle with a completely non-shedding coat. The goldendoodle may shed less than a golden retriever, but the degree of shedding will vary from dog to dog. Grooming requirements are as varied as coat types. A dog with a coat that sheds less will require more grooming than one that sheds more often.[4] While some breeders claim that the goldendoodle is a hypoallergenic dog, no studies have proven that any canine is completely hypoallergenic.[5] If they inherit the characteristics from the golden retriever parent, goldendoodles can make good bird dogs.
Like any other cross-breed, the appearance of goldendoodles vary from
individual to individual. Different dogs will display differences in
size, coat type, and color. There are three main coat types. There is
the straight coat, which is flat and resembles more of a golden
retriever coat. The wavy coat type is a mixture of a poodle's curls, and
a golden retriever's straighter coat. The last coat type is curly,
which tends to look more like the poodle coat. A goldendoodle's size is
generally somewhere between that of its poodle parent and golden
retriever parent. The ranges of size include standard, medium, and
miniature (if the poodle parent was miniature).Upon reaching adulthood, a
standard goldendoodle will often weigh 45 to 70 pounds. A medium
goldendoodle will weigh between 30 to 45 pounds and a miniature
goldendoodle will weigh approximately 15 to 30 pounds. The standard in
height at the shoulder for a male goldendoodle is about 24-26 inches.
For females, it is 22-23 inches. Often, taller goldendoodles inherit
more from the golden retriever and will weigh substantially more. It is
very common for the goldendoodle to inherit the "golden retriever bump"
on top of his/her head.[2][6]
Common coat colors include white, cream, apricot, gold, red, and
sometimes gray and black (also called phantom). Goldendoodles may also
be black or a light sandy brown.[7]
They are classified into types according to the breed of its parents.
An F1 goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle mated with a golden
retriever. An F1B goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle with an F1
goldendoodle.[8]
An F2 goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and another F1
goldendoodle, and an F2B goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and an
F1B goldendoodles. Many doodle owners with allergies have seen better
results for their allergies from the F1B goldendoodles rather than an F1
goldendoodle.
Some breeders prefer to restrict breeding to the first generation (F1) and first generation cross-back (F1B).[4]
This is done in an attempt to maximize genetic diversity and avoid the
inherited health problems that have plagued many dog breeds.[8]
Established breed associations such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize this hybrid, or any other designer cross, as a breed. However, some major kennel clubs do accept registration of crossbreed and mixed-breed dogs for performance events such as agility and obedience such as the Continental Kennel Club. The Continental Kennel Club will accept and grant a pedigree on a goldendoodle as long as the parents have registration.
Both breeds can also suffer from a number of inheritable eye
disorders, so it is important that annual CERF (Canine Eye Registration
Foundation) exams are performed before breeding.[citation needed]
The goldendoodle inherits the ears of golden retrievers; because their
ears hang and don't allow the water to drain, they are prone to ear
infections (and yeast infections in the ears) from swimming. Von
Willebrands disease (vWD), a bleeding disorder can also be found in the
poodle and should be screened through DNA tests before breeding.
Citations
Bibliography
Wheeler 2008, p. 11
"FAQ: Goldendoodles". The Goldendoodle and Labradoodle website. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
Encyclopædia Britannica (online), designer dog
"Doods & Generations". The Goldendoodle and Labradoodle Website. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
"Hypoallergenic Dogs Not Allergy-Proof, Study Finds | Hypoallergenic Dogs, Pet Dander & Pet Hair Allergies". LiveScience. 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
MacKenzie, Edie (2009). Goldendoodles: Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series, Inc. ISBN 0-7641-4290-9.
"Dood Coat Colours". The Goldendoodle & Labradoodle Website. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
John Armstrong (2001). "The Poodle and the Chocolate Cake". The Canine Diversity Project. Archived from the original on 5 January 2011. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
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History
This is a 6 month old F1 Goldendoodle.
Purpose
Golden Retriever nursing 13 Goldendoodle puppies
A Goldendoodle tracking a rabbit.
A person may select a goldendoodle because he or she loves the golden retriever temperament, but would prefer a dog that sheds less hair. Although not all goldendoodles exhibit the non-shedding coat type of the standard poodle, most goldendoodles do have a low to non-shedding coat. The goldendoodle is usually tolerable for people with allergies, especially a goldendoodle with a completely non-shedding coat. The goldendoodle may shed less than a golden retriever, but the degree of shedding will vary from dog to dog. Grooming requirements are as varied as coat types. A dog with a coat that sheds less will require more grooming than one that sheds more often.[4] While some breeders claim that the goldendoodle is a hypoallergenic dog, no studies have proven that any canine is completely hypoallergenic.[5] If they inherit the characteristics from the golden retriever parent, goldendoodles can make good bird dogs.
Appearance
Goldendoodle puppy at 6 weeks old--the coat starts out quite flat and becomes more curly as the puppy grows older
Three and a half year old Golden Doodle.
1 year-old Goldendoodle
Temperament
Because poodles and golden retrievers are both highly intelligent, golden doodles are also very trainable. Goldendoodles are usually very affectionate with people and other pets. They are human-oriented dogs, and tend to develop a strong bond with their owners and companions. Most goldendoodles are calm and easy going, but they are active dogs that do require exercise. Some goldendoodles like to swim, but not all. They tend to be great family pets and are known to be especially good with children.Breed status
See also: Selective breeding
Twelve-week old Goldendoodle puppy
5-month-old Miniature Goldendoodle.
Established breed associations such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize this hybrid, or any other designer cross, as a breed. However, some major kennel clubs do accept registration of crossbreed and mixed-breed dogs for performance events such as agility and obedience such as the Continental Kennel Club. The Continental Kennel Club will accept and grant a pedigree on a goldendoodle as long as the parents have registration.
Health
With knowledgeable breeding, the goldendoodle tends to be a rather healthy dog, but poodles and golden retrievers are both susceptible to hip dysplasia. Therefore, an OFA or PennHIP exam is required to check for this problem before dogs are bred.
Golden Doodle hip xray side view
Usage
Since 2005, Goldendoodles have been moderately used as guide dogs, therapy dogs, and search and rescue dogs, as they have inherited the poodle's intelligence and the golden retriever's ease of training.[9]See also
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Goldendoodle. |
- "Service dogs". Goldendoodle Association of North America. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- Hoc, Ilene (2007), Dogs by Design: How to Find the Right Mixed Breed for You, Sterling Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4027-4354-2
- Wheeler, Jill (2008), Goldendoodles, Checkerboard Books, ISBN 978-1-59928-963-2
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Introduction
We decided to breed these dogs because they were both smart and hypoallergenic. John has allergies to dogs and cats and yet we still wanted to have a dog. Unmedicated from this allergy John loves the dogs and has no problems with them. This collection of information will be for people to benefit from what these dogs are and why we love them. Hopefully you feel the same way!
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