A Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog, crossbred between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Poodle hybrids have become increasingly popular. Each goldendoodle is unique and their coats vary between the curly look of the poodle to a wavy, fluffy coat. What great variety in this wonderful new breed.

The Goldendoodle is a loving, loyal dog and has a keen sense of smell. They can be taught to enjoy swimming, as both the retriever and Poodle elements of their heritage normally enjoy water.

Goldendoodles are intelligent, friendly, and great with kids, just like their Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle parents. They are easily trained, highly social, and by nature are easy with strangers and other dogs. They love to play, and commonly retain the strong retrieving instincts of the Golden Retriever.

The Goldendoodle was bred to be a very low shedding assistance dog for individuals who need such a dog, but who suffer from allergies to shedding hair or have other problems with excessive shedding. However, not all Goldendoodles will exhibit the "hypoallergenic" coat style and saliva of the poodle since, as a mixed breed dog, its traits cannot be accurately predicted.

While some Goldendoodles are low-shedding, many others shed a small amount and still others more.

A standard male Goldendoodle can range in height from 21 to 24 inches, and weigh 55 to 75 pounds. A standard female Goldendoodle can range in height from 20 to 22.5 inches (51 to 58 cm), and weigh 45 to 65 pounds.

Abby, my light colored Standard poodle weighs 38 pounds. Chance, the Golden Retriever father weighs 65 pounds.

Excerpts from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.