Goldendoodle Medium

Origin

United States

Attractive to:

Someone that wants a (slightly) less manic Cockapoo.

Not the best for:

Someone that wants a fully hypoallergenic dog. If you get the coat right, it should be non-shedding - but first-crosses are unpredictable, and some people are allergic to a dog's shed skin or saliva on the coat rather than the coat itself.

Aliases:

Groodle

Cross between:

Golden Retriever ✕ Poodle (Miniature)

Size:

Medium
A bit smaller than a Labrador.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

variable (progroom, smooth, jacket)

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes