THE GOLDENDOODLE
All information below is taken directly from the Goldendoodle Association of North America's (GANA) website. For everything you want to know about the Goldendoodle, visit: www.goldendoodleassociation.com.
WHY A GOLDENDOODLE?
Goldendoodles are an exceptional crossbreed that bring so much joy to many people. They have several qualities that make them an ideal companion breed due to their temperament, versatility, hypoallergenic quality, and excellent health outcomes. To explore these characteristics as well as GANA’s commitment to the breed, visit: https://www.goldendoodleassociation.com/why-own-a-goldendoodle/
BREED STANDARD
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Goldendoodle is a friendly, intelligent, and confident breed with a happy expression that is engaging and welcoming to strangers. His loyalty and eagerness to please make him the perfect companion dog, the function for which he is purposely bred. Since this is not a conformation show breed, his health and calm temperament are equally top priorities; however, proper structure is also essential to overall health, well-being, and breed type. His temperament must be stable and sound under all possible situations while he continues to prove his suitability for service/therapy work. The breed was developed by crossing Poodles and the Golden Retriever, and therefore the physical appearance of this breed is a balanced mix of the traits common to those two founding breeds, which are the only two breeds that comprise the Goldendoodle. To ensure as much genetic diversity as possible, the stud book will remain open and the dogs may be bred from the founding breeds or from multigenerational stock. These founding breeds, when combined through multiple generations, present a well put together, agile, durable and athletic dog, whose light footedness results in a smooth, fluid gait. Goldendoodles possess a distinct diversity in coat types, colors, and sizes, which is inherited from the parent breeds.
SIZES
Petite: Height: below 14 inches, typically 25 lbs. or less
Miniature: Height: over 14 inches but under 17 inches (35cm to 42cm) at the withers, typically 26-35 lbs.
Medium: Height: over 17 inches but under 21 inches (43cm to 52cm) at the withers, typically 36-50 lbs.
Standard: Height: over 21 inches (53cm to 63cm) at the withers, typically 51 or more lbs.
PROPORTION
The build of the Goldendoodle is consistent with that of the endurance trotter: slightly longer in back from the forechest to the point of rump than the height from the ground to the withers. His length of leg is to be equal to his depth of body. The brisket is to extend down to the center of the back of the elbow.
SUBSTANCE
Adequate bone and muscle are necessary for his active play style, energy level, and exercise endurance. His bone substance is moderate, neither too heavily nor too slightly boned. His weight is proportionate to his size, neither overweight nor underweight.
For additional information on Breed Standard, visit: https://www.goldendoodleassociation.com/about-the-breed/goldendoodle-breed-standard/
GOLDENDOODLE GENERATIONS
F1 - Golden Retriever x Poodle: 50% Retriever & 50% Poodle
F1b - Poodle x F1 Goldendoodle: 75% Poodle & 25% Retriever
F2 - F1 Goldendoodle x F1 Goldendoodle: 50% Retriever & 50% Poodle
F1bb/F2b/Multigen - (> or = Third Generation): < or = 25% Retriever & > or = 75% Poodle
The Goldendoodle is a friendly, intelligent, and confident breed with a happy expression that is engaging and welcoming to strangers. His loyalty and eagerness to please make him the perfect companion dog, the function for which he is purposely bred. Since this is not a conformation show breed, his health and calm temperament are equally top priorities; however, proper structure is also essential to overall health, well-being, and breed type. His temperament must be stable and sound under all possible situations while he continues to prove his suitability for service/therapy work. The breed was developed by crossing Poodles and the Golden Retriever, and therefore the physical appearance of this breed is a balanced mix of the traits common to those two founding breeds, which are the only two breeds that comprise the Goldendoodle. To ensure as much genetic diversity as possible, the stud book will remain open and the dogs may be bred from the founding breeds or from multigenerational stock. These founding breeds, when combined through multiple generations, present a well put together, agile, durable and athletic dog, whose light footedness results in a smooth, fluid gait. Goldendoodles possess a distinct diversity in coat types, colors, and sizes, which is inherited from the parent breeds.
SIZES
Petite: Height: below 14 inches, typically 25 lbs. or less
Miniature: Height: over 14 inches but under 17 inches (35cm to 42cm) at the withers, typically 26-35 lbs.
Medium: Height: over 17 inches but under 21 inches (43cm to 52cm) at the withers, typically 36-50 lbs.
Standard: Height: over 21 inches (53cm to 63cm) at the withers, typically 51 or more lbs.
PROPORTION
The build of the Goldendoodle is consistent with that of the endurance trotter: slightly longer in back from the forechest to the point of rump than the height from the ground to the withers. His length of leg is to be equal to his depth of body. The brisket is to extend down to the center of the back of the elbow.
SUBSTANCE
Adequate bone and muscle are necessary for his active play style, energy level, and exercise endurance. His bone substance is moderate, neither too heavily nor too slightly boned. His weight is proportionate to his size, neither overweight nor underweight.
For additional information on Breed Standard, visit: https://www.goldendoodleassociation.com/about-the-breed/goldendoodle-breed-standard/
GOLDENDOODLE GENERATIONS
F1 - Golden Retriever x Poodle: 50% Retriever & 50% Poodle
F1b - Poodle x F1 Goldendoodle: 75% Poodle & 25% Retriever
F2 - F1 Goldendoodle x F1 Goldendoodle: 50% Retriever & 50% Poodle
F1bb/F2b/Multigen - (> or = Third Generation): < or = 25% Retriever & > or = 75% Poodle
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