Selecting and taking care of any puppy is a lot of work and can often get quite confusing. The same is true for goldendoodle puppies. If you have decided that this mix of poodle and golden retriever is what you want, there are a few things to consider along the way. To help minimize the guess work and confusion, try to keep the following things in mind.
Purchasing your new puppy has a big impact on the overall health and happiness of your dog when you bring it home and as it grows into adulthood. A common misconception is that pet stores and puppy mill breeders are safe. In fact, most pet stores get their litters from puppy mills and these breeders do not invest in the puppies to nurture them and provide them with attention or human interaction.
Ask the breeder about the history of the parents, including the health. More specifically, you want to know if either of the parents has a history of serious illnesses or diseases. Progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia are two common conditions this breed is at risk for developing. Unless the parents have developed problems, the offspring are less prone to experiencing issues.
There are different variations of this breed. The offspring of one parent from each original breed is known as an F1 class. If an F1 class breeds with a poodle, the offspring are known as an F1b class. When each parent is an F1 class, the offspring will be an F2 class. Variations are important because they determine which breed aspects the pups will have. For example, the F1b class has more of the poodle characteristics, including the shred-free coats.
When you have done your research, you are finally ready to pick out a puppy from the litter you have chosen. This is where your own instincts come into the mix. Look for the one that shows the type of personality you are looking for. Even at a young age, the personalities they have now will be the ones that they have in their adult years. Calmer ones tend to remain calm, while the overly hyper ones tend to remain that way as well.
The amount of care your puppy will need may be overwhelming at first. Goldendoodles tend to require just a little more care than other breeds. It will be the hardest during the first week as your puppy gets used to its new family and surroundings. Your puppy should be in a crate for periods of three hours. When that time is up, take it outside for a bathroom break, and then back inside for playtime and a small amount of brushing.
Establishing a feeding routine will need to be done as well. During a six week period, you should have your puppy going from four meals to two meals. For the initial two weeks, provide four feedings. After the first two weeks, stop providing the last meal. In another two weeks, remove the lunchtime meal.
Like many other breeds, goldendoodle puppies have high levels of energy. Although they will calm down, training is important. If you allow bad behaviors now, it is likely you will not be able to break them when your puppy becomes an adult dog.
Purchasing your new puppy has a big impact on the overall health and happiness of your dog when you bring it home and as it grows into adulthood. A common misconception is that pet stores and puppy mill breeders are safe. In fact, most pet stores get their litters from puppy mills and these breeders do not invest in the puppies to nurture them and provide them with attention or human interaction.
Ask the breeder about the history of the parents, including the health. More specifically, you want to know if either of the parents has a history of serious illnesses or diseases. Progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia are two common conditions this breed is at risk for developing. Unless the parents have developed problems, the offspring are less prone to experiencing issues.
There are different variations of this breed. The offspring of one parent from each original breed is known as an F1 class. If an F1 class breeds with a poodle, the offspring are known as an F1b class. When each parent is an F1 class, the offspring will be an F2 class. Variations are important because they determine which breed aspects the pups will have. For example, the F1b class has more of the poodle characteristics, including the shred-free coats.
When you have done your research, you are finally ready to pick out a puppy from the litter you have chosen. This is where your own instincts come into the mix. Look for the one that shows the type of personality you are looking for. Even at a young age, the personalities they have now will be the ones that they have in their adult years. Calmer ones tend to remain calm, while the overly hyper ones tend to remain that way as well.
The amount of care your puppy will need may be overwhelming at first. Goldendoodles tend to require just a little more care than other breeds. It will be the hardest during the first week as your puppy gets used to its new family and surroundings. Your puppy should be in a crate for periods of three hours. When that time is up, take it outside for a bathroom break, and then back inside for playtime and a small amount of brushing.
Establishing a feeding routine will need to be done as well. During a six week period, you should have your puppy going from four meals to two meals. For the initial two weeks, provide four feedings. After the first two weeks, stop providing the last meal. In another two weeks, remove the lunchtime meal.
Like many other breeds, goldendoodle puppies have high levels of energy. Although they will calm down, training is important. If you allow bad behaviors now, it is likely you will not be able to break them when your puppy becomes an adult dog.
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