A doodle is a doodle, right? Well, not exactly.
A doodle is a hybrid (cross-breed or mixed-breed) from intentionally breeding two purebred canine breeds where one breed is a Standard Poodle.
According to history, the first “doodle” was actually bred by the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens back in 1969! Monica Dickens bred a Golden Retriever with a Standard Poodle to highlight the best of both breeds. The gentleness of the Golden Retriever with the athletic intelligence of the Poodle (the Poodle is considered the 2nd most intelligent dog breed) while also eliminating the heavy shedding issues from Golden Retrievers.
By the 1990s, the Goldendoodle breed became a well-known and sought-after “designer breed” in Australia and the United States. They also became popular as therapy and guide dogs.
Today there are a variety of doodles to meet the growing demand for hypoallergenic dogs for those who suffer from allergies to other K9 breeds.
Here at Arkansas Bear Creek Goldens and Doodles, we breed high-quality, healthy and well-socialized doodles including the:
- Aussiedoodle: An Australian Shepherd and Standard Poodle.
- Goldendoodle: A Golden Retriever with Standard Poodle.
- Labradoodle: A Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle.
- Mini Labradoodle: A Labrador Retriever and Miniature Poodle; and
- Mini Aussiedoodle: An Australian Shepherd and Miniature Poodle.
Before you purchase a doodle, it is important to understand the
differences and characteristics of each doodle breed and then
choose the one that fits your family and lifestyle best!
Aussiedoodle
While a great family pet, it is important to remember these breeds live to herd and work on ranches. So, it is important to give this breed plenty of activity, exercise and mental stimulation to avoid their potential destructive behaviors when they become bored.
- Colors: merle, chocolate, red, black, phantom (meaning 2 different colors with the secondary color in specific locations; extremely rare) and parti-colored.
- Coat: Wavy to Curly.
- Personality: Energetic, affectionate, playful, obedient and possess leader traits.
- Characteristics: Intelligent, fast and agile, barkers and high maintenance.
Goldendoodle (or Groodle)
One of the two most popular doodle breeds.
- Colors: Merle, chocolate, red, black, phantom (meaning 2 different colors with the secondary color in specific locations; extremely rare) and parti-colored.
- Coat: Wavy to Curly, but sometimes straight.
- Personality: Extremely friendly and outgoing.
- Characteristics: Very social and affectionate.
Labradoodle
The other most popular doodle breed.
- Colors: Black, red, apricot, chocolate, cream, merle or parti-colored.
- Coat: Wavy and Curly.
- Personality: Friendly, affectionate, dependable and intuitive.
- Characteristics: Leadership qualities, serious and protective and love having a job.
How to Identify Doodle Generations
If you are looking to purchase a purebred doodle breed, you have probably noticed the classifications of P, F1, F2 and F3. What do these categories mean and how do they affect your purchasing decision?
First, these “F notations” indicate the generation of the puppies.
- It begins with the “P Generation” or the two purebred parents meaning 100% purebred.
- It begins with the “P Generation” or the two purebred parents meaning 100% purebred.
- From these two purebreds, their puppies are known as “F1 Generation” with 50% from each purebred parent.
- There’s also an “F1b Generation” which indicates an F1 doodle was bred to a Poodle, making the puppies three-fourths Poodle. These puppies are very popular because of their lack of shedding. They also tend to have a more curly coat like the poodle.
- Next, the “F2 Generation” indicates the parents are both F1 Generations; meaning two 50/50 hybrids or cross-breeds were bred.
- Similarly, the “F3 Generation” indicates both parents were F2 Generations where the parents and grandparents were both Goldendoodles.
ARKANSAS BEAR CREEK GOLDENS AND DOODLE
We are a small family breeder located in the heart of the Ozarks in Northern Arkansas.
We strive to raise healthy, happy, well-socialized, quality Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Mini Labradoodle, and Aussiedoodle puppies.
All our puppies come with a health guarantee for their first 12 months of age.
Please text or call us at 870-404-0127 or 870-404-1189 or use our Contact Form here for more information about upcoming litters.
