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Characteristics and Traits of a Groodle
Groodles are a hugely popular breed due to their friendliness and eager-to-please nature of the golden retriever and the high intelligence and low-shedding coat of the poodle — making for a dog who's both easy to train and a sweet family pet. They are sociable, fun-loving, active dogs full of love and affection meaning they get along great with other pets, strangers and also tend to be patient and gentle with young children. Groodles need to be with their family and wouldn't do well as outside dogs or in homes where they'd be left alone for long periods of time.
Their appearance can vary widely depending on which parent possesses the more dominant genes, but more often than not they have the adorable 'teddy-bear' look.
Alternative Names
Goldendoodle
Origin
North America
Breed Group
Hybrid
Life Expectancy
12 - 15 years
Breed Size
Medium - Large
Weight Range
Medium: 15kg to 22kg
Standard: 23kg-40kg
Height Range
Medium: 45 - 52cm
Standard: 50 -70 cm
Energy Level
High
Coat Type
Wool or Fleece
It is possible to get the odd puppy with a hair/fur coat
Tendency to Shed
Low
Groodles with Wool and Fleece coats are more likely to be allergy-friendly
Tendency to Drool
Low
making them hypoallergenic for people alergic to dog saliver
Grooming Needs
High
require daily brushing and professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to prevent matting
Trainability
High
This intellegent breed needs mental stimulation
Tendency to Bark
Medium
Colour Range
Varied
Cream, Apricot, Caramel, Red, Black, Chocolate, Parti, Merle
Attention Needs
High
Groodles are social dogs and don't like being left alone for long periods
Coat Types
Curly
Flat-coat
Straight
Wavy
Fleece
Standard
Poodles
Poodles make excellent family dogs—they’re fun, energetic, intelligent, and easy to train. They thrive with plenty of mental and physical exercise and prefer to be around people most of the time. Poodles crave attention and, if ignored or left alone too often, may develop habits like nuisance barking.
Early socialisation is essential and should include exposure to different people, other pets, and a consistent grooming routine.
Grooming is an unavoidable part of life with a Poodle. They are a great choice for allergy sufferers, as their hair doesn’t shed in the traditional sense, minimizing dander in the air. However, Poodles do lose hair (similar to humans), but their curls trap it, preventing it from spreading. As a result, regular grooming is necessary to prevent painful matting.
Golden
Retrievers
The golden retriever is even-tempered, intelligent, and affectionate. Golden retrievers are playful, yet gentle with children, and they tend to get along well with other pets and strangers.
These dogs are eager to please, which probably explains why they respond so well to obedience training and are such popular service dogs. They also like to work, whether it involves hunting birds or fetching their owner's slippers.
Golden retrievers are not often barkers, and they lack guard instincts, so do not count on them to make good watchdogs. However, some golden retrievers will let you know when strangers are approaching.
Golden retrievers have a double coat and are known to shed year-round with seasonal heavier shedding. They are not recommended for people with allergies.