Groodle - The Finest Doodle Ever

Groodle aka Goldendoodle in many parts of the world is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle. As it is the product of two of the most intelligent and loving breeds, the end result is even cuter and smarter than the parents.

The Groodle dog would more likely to have a low-shedding coat that makes it an ideal breed for people who are allergic to dog hair. Along with that, it is a highly social, friendly, intelligent, and easy-to-train dog breed. At the moment, Groodle is clearly one of the top designer dogs in the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and other countries. The other popular designer breeds are Pomsky, Bernedoodle, Cockapoo, and Labradoodle.

When did it come into existence?

In 1969, Monica Dickens (the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens) crossbred the Golden Retriever and Poodle with the aim to develop a low-shedding dog with a greater lifetime and lovely personality of Golden Retriever. Luckily, the breeders kept breeding and improving this breed, and now, it is considered one of the healthiest breeds.

What's good about Groodles?

Their low-shedding coat, socio-friendly behavior with others especially kids and pets, trainability, and easy maintenance are some of the pros of having a Groodle dog. Plus, we can say that it is one of the best couch dogs that can spend hours with you sitting on the couch and watching television.

What's bad about Groodles?

There is nothing bad about any dog unless you don't train and socialize them properly. But there are some specifications that you should consider while getting a Groodle such as their slightly high exercise needs and separation anxiety.

What are the types of Groodles?

Well, Groodles come in several generations, sizes, and a plethora of colors. Given below are a quick intro to all of them.

F1 Groodle: The first-generation cross between the pure Golden Retriever and Poodle is called an F1. The tendency of both the parent breeds in this generation is 50-50.

F1b Groodle: A cross between an F1 Groodle and Poodle is called an F1b or First-generation Backcross.

F2 Groodle: A cross between the two similar generations of Groodle is called an F2 or Second-generation Groodle.

F2b Groodle: A mixture of different Groodle generations such as F1 x F2 or F1 x F1b is called an F2b or second-generation backcross Groodle.

So, these were the 4 generations of Groodle dogs but it is not over yet. These lovely dogs come in several sizes such as:

Standard Groodle: The cross between Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever is called a Standard Groodle which can weigh up to 51 pounds.

Mini Groodle: It is a Mini Poodle + Golden Retriever cross and weighs between 36 to 50 pounds.

Tiny Groodle: The Tiny Groodle is a product of the miniature or toy Poodle and Golden Retriever. It is also known as Petite Groodle.

Some Most Common Features of Groodle Dog

- It has an exceptional temperament and it's gentle, smart, and obedient.

- At least 30 minutes of daily exercise is needed or they may develop behavioral issues.

- They have a low-shedding coat which means you need to spend some extra time grooming them.

- Due to their friendly behavior, they are not considered an ideal guard dog.

- They are not supposed to leave alone for a long time or they may develop separation anxiety which further leads to other health and behavioral issues.

- Due to their adaptablity, affectionate behavior, and temperament, they are considered an ideal service and therapy dog.

What are the common health issues of a Groodle?

They may develop or inherit various diseases from their parent breeds such as hip and elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, von Willebrand's disease, and some heart conditions.

Bottom line:

Undoubtedly, Groodle is one of the best designer dogs that can even outclass pure breeds. If you can give enough time to your fur baby, Groodle is the ideal breed for you.