Guide To Picking And Raising Goldendoodle Puppies

By Jerri Perry


When a golden retriever and a poodle are bred, the result is a litter of goldendoodle puppies. A few variations also occur, such as the result of a goldendoodle and poodle. Choosing and raising these puppies can be confusing and difficult without the right tips. The following information can help.

One of the most important factors to consider when you are seeking to buy one of these dogs is where you will purchase it. Pet stores often get them from mass produced litters. Individuals who run puppy mills are generally only involved in breeding for the money. Both of these should be avoided because they are not ideal circumstances to keep litters and foster their personality growth.

The parents will play a huge role in the immediate and future health of your puppy. It is important to get as much information as you can about the parents, including major illnesses and diseases. This breed is known to be at risk for developing progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia. The puppy, however, has a lower risk than its parents.

Goldendoodles have different variations in the breed. Parents that are poodle and golden retriever produce offspring that are classified as an F1. An F1b variation comes from breeding an F1 with a poodle. Two F1 parents produce F2 variations. Although it may be confusing, the different variations determine the types of characteristics the puppy has based on whether there is more poodle or more retriever. Many people are looking for the variations that favor more poodle, mainly because poodles have hypoallergenic fur that does not shed with season changes.

Your next step is to choose your puppy. Spend time with the whole litter and learn about each puppy's personality. Ultimately, the ideal one will gave the personality that best suits your family, but will pick you instead of you picking it. After you choose the newest member of your family, make it a priority to go to the vet and have the pup checked.

In the beginning, caring for your new puppy may be tedious. The first week is usually the most difficult, particularly for the pup. They are in new surroundings without their litter mates and have to adjust. Although it will be difficult, this is the ideal time to begin crate training. The puppy should stay in the create for three hour periods, after which he or she can be taken outside to use the potty, brought back in for about an hour to play, and brushed every day.

Training and feeding will go hand in hand. You will need to gradually get the puppy into the habit of eating only twice a day and only getting treats as a reward for good behavior. Over the course of six weeks you reduce feedings. In the beginning, offer four meals. In two weeks, reduce it to three. Two weeks later, begin offering two meals a day, in the morning and evening.

Goldendoodle puppies have high energy levels. It is important to start training your puppy as soon as you bring it home. Allowing undesirable behaviors to continue will make the puppy believe it is in control and it can do what it wants. Be prepared to have an average of fifteen years with the new furry family member.




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