What is a Golden Doodle?
What is a Golden Doodle?
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The name might sound a little silly, but the Golden Doodle is nothing to laugh about. A hybrid breed – part Golden Retriever, part Poodle – the Golden Doodle is an adorable, family-friendly dog.
In the mid-nineteen-nineties, the breed was intentionally developed in an attempt to create a light-shedding dog that would be good for families with mild allergies. The idea was to create a dog for people that love the personality and look of Golden Retrievers, but can't stand their shedding. Because they're a hybrid breed, Golden Doodles can inherit the fur qualities of either the curly-haired Poodle or the long-haired Golden Retriever. But most often, their fur has qualities from both breeds.
– Dr. Andrea Looney, DVM for the “Purina® Animal Instincts” Podcast Series