We come in all shapes and sizes
and we are all cute in our own way
GOLDENDOODLE
ORIGIN
Goldendoodles came along during the 1990’s. With Labradoodle breeding on the rise, the Goldendoodle was bred to see if the gentle nature of the Golden Retriever and the allergy friendly coat of the Poodle would produce a good genetic combination. This cross results in “hybrid vigor” which is the phenomenon that the first cross between two unrelated purebred lines is healthier and grows better than either parent line. The Goldendoodle is a good-natured family pet and they tend to be allergy friendly and have low to non-shedding coats.
CHARACTERISTICS
Goldendoodles are very similar to labradoodles. All of the characteristics of labradoodles apply. Coloring is slightly different- goldendoodles are typically Red, Apricot, or Cream (sometimes with white markings).
Height: 22 inches or more at the tallest point of the shoulder; Weight: generally 50+ pounds.
Standard
Medium
Height: 18-21 inches to the shoulder; Weight: usually 35-50 lbs.
Miniature
Height: under 18 inches to the shoulder; Weight: generally under 35 lbs
Mico Mini
Height: under 15 inches to the shoulder; Weight: generally under 20 lbs.
BERNEDOODLE
Standard
Height: 25 inches or more at the tallest point of the shoulder; Weight: generally 60+ pounds.
Medium
Height: 19-25 inches to the shoulder; Weight: usually 35-60 lbs.
Miniature:
Height: Under 18 inches to the shoulder; Weight: generally under 35 lbs.
CHARICTERISTICS
Much like labradoodles and goldendoodles, bernedoodles are desirable because they tend to develop the strengths from both Berners and Poodles. Bernedoodles are generally low or non-shedding and incredibly smart like the Poodle, while also having an easy going temperament and friendly demeanor like the Berner. Bernedoodles are usually black and white, black and rust, or tri-color, meaning black, rust and brilliant white. The overall look combines traits of the Poodle and the Berner. Some puppies in a particular litter may have the overall bulk of the Bernese while others may lean more towards the Poodle with a slighter build.
ORIGIN
Due to the rising popularity of the “doodle” breeds, bernedoodles have burst onto the scene in the past 5-10 years. They have become exceedingly popular for many of the same reasons as labradoodles and goldendoodles. Bernese Mountain Dogs, also referred to as “Berners”, are traced back to Switzerland and became popular as early as the 1900s. Berners are exceptionally strong dogs, which made them good working dogs for farmers. Their sunny disposition and mellow demeanor have made them increasingly popular family dogs. More recently, bernedoodles have become popular.
“ULTRA” Doodles
What is an Ultra Bernedoodle or Ultra Goldendoodle? Doodle owners love their dogs! And many of them made the transition to owning a doodle after first having a purebred Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog. An “ultra” goldenoodle/bernedoodle is a doodle mix that has a higher percentage of Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog, as opposed to a doodle mix that has a higher Poodle percentage. There are many benefits of an “Ultra Doodle”, including:
A chunky and dense body structure like a Golden/BMD
Fun loving, outgoing, calm and happy-go-lucky temperament
A gorgeous wavy and soft coat more similar to the pure bred Golden/BMD
More traditional golden and tri color markings coloring
Do Ultra Doodles shed? Ultra Doodles will have some light shedding, as they are a higher percentage of the shedding breed. However, it is hard to know exactly how much the shedding will be, as that will vary from puppy to puppy. We like to say that ultra doodles have “reduced shedding, with the possibility of being low to very low shedding, and occasionally will be non shedding”. Oftentimes, shedding amount will be similar to an F1 doodle.
Why do we breed Ultra Doodles? Before Gail bred for her first litter of Australian Labradoodles, she was a hobby breeder of pure bred Labrador Retrievers. There is just something special about those Retrievers and Berners. The Ultra Doodle combines the things we all love about Retrievers and Berners (great family dog, loyal, gentle, affectionate, faithful companions) with the wonderful traits of the Poodle (non-shedding, intelligent, regal, emotional intelligence). We like to say that the Ultra Doodle is the ultimate dog for the person who isn’t sure they want to make the switch to a “doodle”, but who also wouldn’t mind a dog that is highly intelligent and sheds less (and often significantly less) than they’re accustomed to from their purebred breed.
Fancy Terminology
Golden Retriever/ Labradoodle bred to a Poodle (50% Golden/Lab, 50% Poodle)
F1’s have straight, borderline way, or wavy coats. They vary widely as to shedding and allergy friendliness.
F1 (1st Generation)
F1 bred to a Poodle (75% Poodle, 25% Golden/Lab)
F1B’s have wavy, curly, or wooly coats and are low to non-shed and are allergy friendly.
F1B (2nd Generation)
F1B bred to an F1B / Multi-Gen to Multi-Gen
Multi-Gens also have a fleece, curly fleece or wool coat and are low to non-shed and allergy friendly.