Met my first Goldendoodle
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That is the reaction I get with Molly. Glad you had a chance to observe one of these mixes. Molly is only 5 1/2 months old and people are surprised how well behaved she is for such a young pup and has such a great personality. I feel I also have the best of both breeds with her. The only negative so far is trying to stop her from jumping up on people when she first meets them - it's a work in progress 
. Please keep us informed as to how your daughter's pup progresses and your observations - could be very informative.
. Please keep us informed as to how your daughter's pup progresses and your observations - could be very informative.Aww that's nice Grammy I'm glad your first experience was a positive one!
I'm still waiting to be impressed by a doodle. Even meeting a well TRAINED doodle at this point would impress me. It seems like around here not only are they all the same oversized (bigger than both parents), overenthusiastic, thickheaded, goofballs; but they all seem to be owned by the same kind of people (those who put no effort into training, or understanding what their dog needs from them).
I'm glad your first experience was a positive one!I'm still waiting to be impressed by a doodle. Even meeting a well TRAINED doodle at this point would impress me. It seems like around here not only are they all the same oversized (bigger than both parents), overenthusiastic, thickheaded, goofballs; but they all seem to be owned by the same kind of people (those who put no effort into training, or understanding what their dog needs from them).
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That's too bad - I've had the exact opposite experience. So far, I've only met wonderful well trained ones probably because I've only met ones at the obedience and the trick classes I've been attending with Molly. While walking Molly I've met all kinds of dogs who have owners as you say "who put no effort into training or understanding what their dog needs from them." Obviously, not the dogs fault. Don't understand why people don't see the need to train their dogs - no matter what the breed or mix!!
Oh I know it's not the dogs fault they're not trained, I'm just used to experiencing a more balanced mix in individual breeds/mixes. I work in a pet supply store, so I see a LOT of dogs, and it frustrates me that the same kind of people seem to be attracted to this particular mix, and it's the exact OPPOSITE kind of person than should have them
This might just be a local thing. I hear our other store has some lovely doodles that come in for daycare (I just havn't met them).
This might just be a local thing. I hear our other store has some lovely doodles that come in for daycare (I just havn't met them).
I'll have to stand by the fact that all the doodles I've met have been amazing dogs.
Then again, the only ones I met were guide dogs in training, but they've all been really great, friendly, well trained dogs.
The one thing I do notice like someone else said is that they're all HUGE. Much bigger than both labs and standard poodles. I wonder why that is....
Then again, the only ones I met were guide dogs in training, but they've all been really great, friendly, well trained dogs.
The one thing I do notice like someone else said is that they're all HUGE. Much bigger than both labs and standard poodles. I wonder why that is....
I've always wondered the same thing...def. more than the sum of their parts in that respect.
I've met doodles that make me think "that's why they're so popular" and some that make me think "who in their right mind came up with this cross??" Despite my dislike for the purposeful breeding of them, I think I prefer Goldendoodles over Labradoodles...though that opinion isn't solid. I've met too many of each who I know where just people with horrible petstore Goldens and Poodles going "let's breed!" and these puppies reflected that. Then I've met some that I'm sure weren't the best stock, but the pups came out with good qualities from each.
If people would put their foot down and attempt to go about this the right way, I could possibly be ok with it. But until then, I just can't approve, though I wouldn't turn down a shelter doodle if it came along.
I've met doodles that make me think "that's why they're so popular" and some that make me think "who in their right mind came up with this cross??" Despite my dislike for the purposeful breeding of them, I think I prefer Goldendoodles over Labradoodles...though that opinion isn't solid. I've met too many of each who I know where just people with horrible petstore Goldens and Poodles going "let's breed!" and these puppies reflected that. Then I've met some that I'm sure weren't the best stock, but the pups came out with good qualities from each.
If people would put their foot down and attempt to go about this the right way, I could possibly be ok with it. But until then, I just can't approve, though I wouldn't turn down a shelter doodle if it came along.
My brother's Labradoodle is 90lbs and the sweetest dog in the world. They leave him with free roam of the house and he just hangs out and waits for them to come back. He doesn't touch my nephews toys or destroy anything at all. Amazing dog, but I don't think it has anything to do with the mixing of two breeds. Rather, I think it has a lot to do with the fact that my sister-in-law was home while he was a puppy so she watched him constantly. (By the way, they feed him Science Diet Large Breed and his stool size is worthy of a horse...a very large horse)
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Your comment regarding your sister-in-law makes a lot of sense. I have had Molly since she was 8 weeks old and am lucky enough to be able to spend every day with her. The only time she's in her crate is when I go somewhere I can't take her and at night (although the crate door is left open - I close the bedroom door).
Knowing this will be our last dog I am determined to give her a great life - going to obedience & trick classes etc., lots of exercise, just making sure she will have the happiest life possible for her.
I am wondering now that it's been mentioned regarding their size. Molly was 37.5 lbs last week. She will be 6 months next week. Her mother is 55 lbs and her father 60 lbs. I thought she might top out at the mom's weight - it hadn't occurred to me that she might be larger than her parents. I wonder who got the large male of the litter as he was huge. I'm also surprised at their physical strength - or maybe I'm getting older
Molly eats Orijen Large Puppy Breed - stools presently what I would expect from her - hoping we don't reach "stool size is worthy of a horse...a very large horse".:yikes:
Knowing this will be our last dog I am determined to give her a great life - going to obedience & trick classes etc., lots of exercise, just making sure she will have the happiest life possible for her.
I am wondering now that it's been mentioned regarding their size. Molly was 37.5 lbs last week. She will be 6 months next week. Her mother is 55 lbs and her father 60 lbs. I thought she might top out at the mom's weight - it hadn't occurred to me that she might be larger than her parents. I wonder who got the large male of the litter as he was huge. I'm also surprised at their physical strength - or maybe I'm getting older
Molly eats Orijen Large Puppy Breed - stools presently what I would expect from her - hoping we don't reach "stool size is worthy of a horse...a very large horse".:yikes:
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I think having the time to spend with the dog is very important but I really was shocked at how easy Molly has been to raise from a puppy. I expected it to be hard work for many months and it has been incredibly easy. Anyone who has come into contact with her is so impressed how good she is for a pup her age. That's what keeps hitting home with me - so many people make these comments so I know she is amazing. I believe it's the mix - but of course I don't this for a fact.
It might be part mix, but having constant contact with your puppy and being able to direct their behavior into what you would like to see day in and day out has a HUGE difference on how a pup grows up, versus one who is alone most of the day and only gets a little bit of training time in the evenings. (not a judgement call on anyone here, just stated observation from experience)