The Goldendoodle is a hybrid that has had a surge in popularity in the last ten years or so. First bred systematically in the 1990s, it is a cross between pedigree Golden Retriever and Poodle parents.

A quick lesson on the generations of Goldendoodles and Labradoodles.

The Goldendoodle breed originated in Australia and North America during the 1990s. Goldendoodles were bred in hopes of creating a guide dog that was suitable for people with allergies by combining the gentleness and trainability of a golden retriever with the low-shedding, hypoallergenic coat of the standard poodle.

Labradoodles are a relatively new breed of dogs that were first bred by Wally Cochran in 1988. Wally Cochran, of The Royal Guide Dogs in Victoria Australia, was prompted to breed the Labradoodle after receiving a request from a blind woman living in Hawaii.

We’ll take you through the basics, below, but please add to our list as you go. Every living situation is unique. And remember, anything you’d take away from a toddler, you should make out of reach from your new baby dog, too.

I love seeing families come over (some 3-4 times a week) to pick out a puppy, name him or her, love the puppy and make the puppy a key part of their family culture.