Meet Our Dogs and Puppies

We are often asked about the differences between males and females. 

We have had wonderful dogs of both genders. We don’t feel the gender itself is the biggest indicator, but rather the temperment of the individual dogs. In other words, rather than focusing on whether you want a male or a female, think about what your needs are and find out which pup might be the best fit. Do you want a more playful or active dog that can keep up with you on a hike or out running? Do you want a more chilled, laid back dog that loves snuggling and lounging around, getting dressed up by young kiddos and so on? 

Dogs of both sexes will need to be spayed or neutered to prevent males from lifting their leg and peeing and females from having messy heats, but our goldendoodles generally take about a year to a year and a half to mature to that point which gives you time to get them fixed before you need to worry about that.  

Goldendoodles are known for their beautiful, generally low-shed, coats. However, it takes some time for them to get their full-adult coat in and they go through two or three coat changes in the first couple years. Daily brushing with a steel 9″ comb that gets down to the skin can help prevent matting of puppy coat as the adult coat is growing in. 

The Goldendoodle type or generation can affect the type of coat you can expect as well. F1 Goldendoodles, the original retriver/poodle mix, can have coats that are shaggy wavy or curlier. F1b goldendoodles tend to be a little curlier since they are now 3/4 poodle. Both styles of coats need regular brushing, grooming and clipping. 

If you go too long between groomings or brushing, you run the risk of your goldendoodle developing mats, which, if bad enough, will require a closer trim or shave.  There are special brushes and mat rakers you can get that make it easier. Ask us about this when you pick up your puppy.