Standard Poodles
Standard Poodles are a combination of intelligence, playfulness, personality, and stately appearance. They are the oldest of the poodles, and were originally used to retrieve birds from the water. Poodles have been water dogs, circus dogs and pampered pets. They have been used to create the Curly-coated Retriever, crossed with the English pointer to produce the Pudelpointer, and also played a part in the development of the Irish Water Spaniel. Standards are generally good natured dogs, highly intelligent and one of the most trainable breeds. Your Standard will enjoy doing something that makes you laugh, and they will continue doing it if they think that it amuses you. They are calmer than their smaller counterparts, and have a need to be with people. They are excellent with children and other pets, and usually a little shy with strangers. If left in the companionship of other dogs, they will begin to train their companions to be Poodle-like. They are able to adapt to just about any environment to live in, from a small apartment, to a large house and yard. As long as they receive daily exercise, they do well in either. Standard Poodles love the water and enjoy going for walks, and will be much happier if given the opportunity to go out and play. If left in the companionship of other dogs, they will begin to train their companions to be Poodle-like.
Poodles excel in the therapy dog area. They seem to realize who needs their attention, and who needs them to be gentle and quiet. They can also be trained as hearing-ear dogs, drug sniffing dogs and rescue dogs. These duties go right along with the hunting and retrieving that they are still used for. Because Poodles are amongst the smartest of the animals, they are good problem solvers and are excellent at creating entertainment for themselves and others.
If you are looking for a dog to do just about anything, a Poodle is for you. They enjoy Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Tracking, Field work, Therapy jobs, and anything else that you can dream up. All your Poodle wants to do is please you and excel at everything he does.
Standards are over 15 inches tall and weigh between 40-80 pounds. They are a long-lived breed, living to 12-15 years of age. There are some genetic diseases associated with them. Hip Dysplasia, ear infections, and some skin allergies are common. Also, PRA and Von Willebrand’s disease appear in them. Because of these issues, we believe in genetic testing of our breeding stock. There are times that no matter how much testing was done, and how wonderful the backgrounds are, you will have a puppy with a problem. This is something that can not be avoided. However, proper testing, and good breeding ethics, minimize this chance.
Grooming is a necessity for the Standard Poodle. {Many people have said that they are a non-shedding dog. In fact, they do shed, but what comes out gets caught up in the rest of the hair. Without regular brushing, this becomes a big mat in the hair.} They need to be bathed and clipped regularly. Ears need to have the hair pulled from inside to keep down infections. Brushing is required to keep tangles and knots from appearing in their coat. Clipping and bathing is easy to do at home with a few supplies. One of the wonderful things about the Poodle is that they can be cut and trimmed in any way that you want. Whatever will suit your lifestyle, is a great cut for your Poodle. Most family pets are kept cut in the sporting cut. That is, the face, feet, throat, and base of the tail are shaved, leaving a pompon at the end of the tail and a scissored cap at the top of the head. The rest of the body is clipped or scissored, leaving the hair less than an inch in length. To find a Groomer in your area try http://www.furminator.com/shedless.cfm
The poodle comes in many colors and with different markings. Blue, Grey, Silver, Cream, Chocolate, Café au Lait, White, Red, Black, and Apricot are the colors that may be in their coats. They can be a solid color, or a Parti (over 50% of the body is white with large blotched of another color) or they may be a Phantom (primarily one color, with markings similar to a Rottweiler in a different color.).
Poodles are wonderful dogs that will enrich your lives with its antics and love and loyalty.
GoldenDoodles
History
In the 1990s,[2] breeders in both North America and Australia began crossing golden retrievers with standard poodles.[1] The original purpose of the cross was to attempt to develop guide dogs suitable for visually impaired individuals with allergies.
The Goldendoodle is usually bred to be a family companion dog. It may suit families with mild dog allergies, if the puppy has inherited hair characteristics of its poodle parent. [1] Some are bred for careers in service to humans as guide dog, therapy dogs, or other types of assistance dogs, especially for people with allergies.[3]
A person may select a goldendoodle because he or she loves golden retrievers, but would prefer a dog that sheds less hair. Although not all goldendoodles exhibit the non-shedding coat type of the Standard Poodle, most goldendoodles do have a low shedding coat. The goldendoodle is is usually tollerable for people with allergies, especailly a goldendoodle with a completely non-shedding coat. The goldendoodle may shed less than a golden retriever, but the degree of shedding will vary from dog to dog. Grooming requirements are as varied as coat types. A dog with a coat that sheds less will require more grooming than one that sheds more often.[4] While some breeders claim that the goldendoodle is a hypoallergenic dog, no studies have proven that any canine is completely hypoallergenic.[citation needed] If they inherit the characteristics from the golden retriever parent, goldendoodles can make good bird dogs.
Appearance
Like any other cross-breed, the appearance of goldendoodles vary from individual to individual. Different dogs will display differences in size, coat type, and color. There are three main coat types. There is the straight coat, which is flat and resmbles more of a golden retreiver coat. The wavy coat type is a mixture of a poodle's curls, and a golden retreiver's straighter coat. The last coat type is curly, which tends to look more like the poodle coat. A goldendoodle's size is generally somewhere between that of a poodle and the golden retriever parents. The ranges include standard, medium, and miniature(if the poodle parent was miniature).Upon reaching adulthood, a standard goldendoodle will often weigh 45 to 70 pounds. A medium goldendoodle will weigh between 30 to 45 pounds and a miniature goldendoodle will weigh approximately 15 to 30 pounds. The standard in height at the shoulder for a male goldendoodle is about 24-26 inches. For females, it is 22-23 inches. Some goldendoodles can reach heights of about 28 inches. Often, taller goldendoodles that inherit more from the golden retriever will be stockier and weigh substantially more. A stocky goldendoodle of said description may weigh more than the average golden doodle. It is very common for the golden doodle to inherit the "golden retriever bump" on top of his/her head. [1][citation needed][5] Common coat colors include white, cream, apricot, gold, and red. Goldendoodles may also be black or a light sandy brown.[6] Goldendoodles are classified into types according to the breed of the Goldendoodle's parents. An F1 goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle mated with a golden retriever. An F1B goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle or golden retriever with an F1 goldendoodle. An F2 Goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and another F1 Goldendoodl,e and an F2B goldendoodle is the offspring of two F1B Goldendoodles. Many doodle owners with allergies have seen better results for their allergies from the F1B goldendoodle instead of an F1goldendoodle.Temperament
Because poodles and golden retrievers are both highly intelligent, golden doodles too, are very trainable. Golden doodles are usually very affectionate with people and other pets. They are human-oriented dogs, and tend to develop a strong bond with their owners and companions. Most golden doodles are calm and easy going, but they are active dogs that do require exercise. Golden doodles tend to be great family pets and are known to be especially good with children.
See also: Selective breeding Some breeders prefer to restrict breeding to the first generation (F1) and first generation cross-back (F1B).[4] This is done in an attempt to maximize genetic diversity and avoid the inherited health problems that have plagued many dog breeds.[7]
Established breed associations such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize this hybrid, or any other designer cross, as a breed. However, some major kennel clubs do accept registration of crossbreed and mixed-breed dogs for performance events such as agility and obedience such as the Continental Kennel Club. The Continental Kennel Club will accept and grant a pedigree on a Goldendoodle as long as the parents have registration.
HealthWith knowledgable breeding, the goldendoodle tends to be a rather healthy dog, but poodles and golden retrievers are both susceptible to hip dysplasia. Therefore, an OFA or PennHIP exam is required to check for this problem before dogs are bred. Both breeds can also suffer from a number of inheritable eye disorders, so it is important that annual CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) exams are performed before breeding.[citation needed]They are also prone to ear infections(and or yeast infections in the ears) from swimming. Because their ears hang and don't allow the water to drain this may result in ear infections. Von Willebrands disease (vWD), a bleeding disorder can also be found in the poodle and should be screened through DNA tests before breeding.
A better understanding of the different terms
of breeding:
F1 = Golden Retriever x Poodle
F1B = F1 Goldendoodle x Poodle
F2 = F1 Goldendoodle x F1 Goldendoodle
F2B = F1 Goldendoodle x F1B Goldendoodle
F3 = F1B Goldendoodle x F1B Goldendoodle OR
F3 = F1B Goldendoodle x F2B Goldendoodle OR
F3 = F2 Goldendoodle x F2 Goldendoodle OR
F3 = F2B Goldendoodle x F2B Goldendoodle
Multigen = any pairing of F3 x F3 or above
Many poodle crosses inherit the fur qualities
of the poodle, but not the texture. This means that most don't shed, or
shed lightly, and generally do not produce an allergic reaction.
Size Chart:
Standard - a Doodle that is predicted to be 45 lbs or more at adulthood.
Medium - predicted to be 30-45 lbs at adulthood.
Miniature - predicted to be 15-30 lbs at adulthood
