Why would someone choose a Goldendoodle over a Thoroughbred?

• The most outstanding characteristic of the Goldendoodle is that they have the desire to please of the Golden Retriever, combined with the intelligence of the Standard Poodle. As a result, they quickly and happily learn what their owner wants from them.
• With any cross (including the Goldendoodle), you have the benefits of a more diverse gene pool, greatly reducing the chances of your dog suffering from a recessive disease. With a designer cross, this principle (called “hybrid vigor”) combined with the selection of healthy members of the parent breeds (Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles) produces the best of both worlds.
• As a result, a mongrel like the Goldendoodle is healthier than the average purebred dog. They are far less prone to weaknesses inherited from either parent race. Many of our clients have come to us for this reason, having experienced the heartbreak of losing a beloved purebred pet to cancer, hip dysplasia or another hereditary disease.

Isn’t a Goldendoodle just a stray dog?

• Of course not. A “pooch” is a term (whether used affectionately or pejoratively) that refers to mixed-breed dogs where the contributing breeds are unknown (or guessed at based on certain physical traits). Until the dog grows up, it is unknown what size, appearance, or personality traits he has inherited. There is nothing wrong with a stray dog, in fact we have had several rescue dogs in our home over the years.
• You will hear others denounce various intentional crossbreeds as strays, often making the emotional and uninformed statement that intentionally producing crossbreed puppies is “renegade”, claiming the results are “unpredictable” or “irresponsible” because there are so many strays. available in the pound. These claims are obviously made by those who are not informed about the goals of miscegenation.
• Some families (including us) love their adopted strays and enjoy the surprises that come with meeting them. We fully support all families who may make the decision to adopt an orphaned dog from the shelter. Doing so is clearly a blessing for the dog and, in most cases, a blessing for the family. We also understand that not all families are in a circumstance to adopt with no known history, as they are unable or choose not to take the risks associated with the unknown because they have young children, allergies, or a lifestyle that does not allow them the time needed to rehabilitate. to an animal with unknown antecedents.