Keeping your Goldendoodle safe around the house

Sometimes Goldendoodles are too smart for their own good! They are not only cute, but curious!
They are the spice of life! But even too much spice can cause us harm.

Over the holidays, I realized how easy it was for my dogs to grab little things such as the exchange christmas light bulbs that come in the plastic bag wrappers we usually find in the boxes of light ornaments for our Christmas trees. I had been taking down the holiday tree and a packet had come out of the box and fallen onto the floor.

I thought I had picked up all of the tiny bulbs that had spilled out of the little plastic wrap. On to pulling off the other ornaments and so on.

About fifteen minutes later I noticed my dog laying under the living room table munching away on something he really seem to be far too quiet. I asked my husband to find out what he was up to. Upon checking, we discovered he had already eaten half an exchange Christmas light bulb. It is just that fast and just that easy for your Goldendoodle to ingest something sharp that can cut into his or her digestive system which can unfortunately turn fatal. Thankfully, we were able to catch our dog in the process and collect all of the pieces so that none were ingested.


We like to think that our Goldendoodles have common sense....but they do not. They are animals who have small brains and they can not think with reason, like us human beings. What our Goldendoodle lacks in brain power, they make up for in beauty. But still, we must do all that we can to keep them safe. Especially when it comes to objects that are small enough to fit into their mouths.

A Goldendoodle can change your life forever. They are just that good of a dog. It would be a tragedy to lose them over something that can be prevented. When we are in a rush, we tend to just sit our small items to the side and in my case, I have a tendency to believe that my dogs can't reach a certain point on my counter. I have been proven wrong time and time again. They are just that smart! So taking the time to ensure that you place your small items in a safe location and out of reach is very important.

Make it a routine and a habit when it comes to putting away small toys, if you have children. If you can help your children understand that your Goldendoodle can become seriously harmed if he or she swallows one of your children's small toys, your child is more apt at putting away their toys after playing with them. Rule of thumb for your Goldendoodle and toys that belong to your children. If the toy is small enough to fit into the mouth of your Goldendoodle....then it is possible for your Goldendoodle to swallow the toy.

Certain foods can be toxic to your Goldendoodle around the holidays and so can certain plants. Especially Pointsettas. Garland as well as Tinsel can be deadly. Taking out the trash is a necessary habit especially if your Goldendoodle is snoopy.... like my dogs! We have to constantly tell our dog to get out of the kitchen!

She will deliberately go into the kitchen and open the trash can .... looking for some table scraps! Her nose leads her the way. We have now resorted to using a baby gate that separates the living room and our dining area. Better to be safe than sorry!

You will be surprised at the dexterity and acrobatics that your Goldendoodle has when it comes to reaching a scrumptious treat. If you have left treats on the kitchen counter, you may want to ensure that the container is made of plastic. Should your Goldendoodle jump off and knock the container to the floor, there won't be broken glass all over the floor to clean up afterward.

In order to keep your Goldendoodle safe.......you will need to think ahead. Safe proof your home for your Goldendoodle, just as you would for your young child. Since 1999, I have been inordinately fortunate to have been given the all to rare experience of unconditional love, by my Goldendoodles. I want them around for as long as possible.

Goldendoodle Puppies and Young Adults

In October and November 2010, Goldendoodle World had beautiful puppies born! One of them had gorgeous blue eyes!

Three brown eyed pups are available for sale out of the October 2010 litter. One light apricot, brown eyed male; one apricot with black tips, smooth coat feamale and one shaggy coat, silver frost female. The male is the smallest of the the three remaining pups for that litter. All three are very outgoing puppies who would make superb family pets!


The November 2010 litter offers three smooth coat Goldendoodles with the remainder being shaggy coats. All are light apricot in color with the exception of one male who has blue eyes and is shaggy coat and is cream in color. Sizes of the pups in the November litter vary.

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Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale

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New litter of first generation Goldendoodles born Oct. 16th, 2010. Five females; One male. We believe this litter will all have a shaggy coat. Sizes will range from mid 30s to mid 40s. Will be ready second week of December.

Temperament expectancy: Similar to the Golden Retriever

Colors available: Apricot w/black tips; Silver Frost; Light Apricot; Cream; Black w/white markings.


Price: $1500 each with half for deposit. Price includes Goldendoodle; health certificate; fecal direct; vaccines; Limited 1 yr genetic health warranty;

*Shipping is available but not included in price*


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Your Goldendoodle, the hunter

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Goldendoodles are highly intelligent with an even, friendly temperament. Their agile, alert and have a beautiful appearance. But can they hunt ?

Given the fact that both the Standard Poodle and the Golden Retriever were used many years ago for hunting and retrieving, the answer is, more than likely.

The Goldendoodle has a great nose for scent and they have a love for water providing they have a history of the right ancestors. With my own Goldendoodles, I noticed their lineage has a very long history of Master Hunters; Utility dogs as well as multiple certified companion dogs. It was very easy to see that my Goldendoodles had a fondness for the water since as very young puppies, they'd splash and play in the water we set out for them to drink. Having to constantly refill water bowls is a daily ritual for young pups due to their tipping the bowls over from trying to sit or stand or splash in them.

Starting your Goldendoodle early with a kiddie pool is all that is needed to jump start your doodle where swimming is concerned. Pups are not born knowing how to swim and of course, the kiddie pool is the safest for a beginner. Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles were used as working dogs on a variety of terrain. Their agility made them especially great over steep, rocky ground or even in the countryside. They worked from swamps to mountains to plains. They were also known as very good water dogs. Their breed was a natural when it came to hunting.

It would only make common sense that if your Goldendoodle came from a strong line of Master Hunters and Utility dogs, that you could easily train your doodle to become a fine hunting dog. Goldendoodles with long legs might even make for being a good trail dog. Hunters may perceive the long legged Goldendoodle with a love for water sports and fetching, as superior above all other Goldendoodles. There is a huge misconception that the Goldendoodle dog is nothing more than a designer mutt, but let the naysayers say NAY. The Goldendoodle dog has turned the laughter into serious business. This hybrid is still going strong since it became known in the United States back in 1997.

The classic colors for a Goldendoodle is apricot and cream. But the Goldendoodle comes from a wide variety of colors as well as markings. There are only three coat types for the Goldendoodle dog. Curly; smooth and shaggy. The characteristics for a shaggy coat Goldendoodle is a full facial beard of straight hairs that spout outward; Plume tail and a thick body coat with or without some curling. The smooth coat Goldendoodle's appearance is the closest resemblance as that of the Golden Retriever. The smooth coat Goldendoodle will have some fluff about its head, neck, legs, underbelly and sometimes on the body...but it is completely void of the facial beard. The curly coat Goldendoodle is the closest in resemblance to the purebred Poodle. While they also sport a facial beard, it is difficult to notice due to all the curling about the face, head, body, tail and legs. Some breeders dock the tail, but it is usually left intact.

Goldendoodles can have long legs like the Standard Poodle or short legs like the Golden Retriever. It does not matter whom the parents are or whether they came out of a Poodle/Golden Retriever mix; Two Goldendoodles; a Goldendoodle/Poodle mix or a Goldendoodle/Golden Retriever mix.....Goldendoodles can still have either long or short legs.
The doodles who resemble the Poodle most (the curly coat) almost always has the longer legs; longer muzzle and petite body structure. The doodles that resemble the Golden Retriever the most can have also a petite body structure, long muzzle and longer legs but the temperament of the Golden Retriever. Some can be stocky dogs ....but most are somewhere in between.


With my own Goldendoodles, I try to concentrate on producing dogs that become better companions generation after generation and allow the coloring and markings fall where it may. It is not, however, uncommon to see doodle after doodle after doodle pick up a fondness for fetching, retrieving and a love for water. It is much easier to train our Goldendoodles for water sports or retrieving since they do have a little extra between the ears! A few serious breeders selectively breed their Goldendoodles for coloration. Mostly apricot or white. But I enjoy the variety since the Goldendoodle is beautiful no matter what color they are. I do have a fondness, however, for our blue eyed Goldendoodles because they are very unique and so far, we have been able to keep the blue eyes for ourselves. It won't be long, however, before other breeders offer them.

Although many Goldendoodles provide comic relief and are very laid back, the curly coat Goldendoodle does require a bit more exercise to run off extra energy. Being able to run and let off some steam will make the curly coat Goldendoodle very happy. The very nice trait of the majority of Goldendoodles is that they don't stray too far from the side of their owner or handler.
They are personable dogs who enjoy the company of their human companions but they do also like to get out and let loose every once in awhile.

Just like people, Goldendoodles can have varying personalities. Many are outgoing but some can be reserved around strangers. Many are overly friendly but some tend to be more protective and stick close to their owner or handler. Goldendoodles can not be pigeonholed. Too many people want to lump all Goldendoodles into a group when that is just not possible. There are too many different bloodlines and so many different breeders using many different
breeding methods. So much so that there is a tremendous variety in how the Goldendoodle looks, behaves and how they think. Goldendoodles are going to behave differently according to who raises them and the things they have been exposed to. In general, however, Goldendoodles are highly intelligent, outgoing, happy dogs.

Those who purchase the Goldendoodle need to understand that the Goldendoodle dog must be thought of as a 2 year old child. They can come up with the darnedest things; get into the biggest messes and then stand there looking at you with those beautiful, innocent eyes as if to say, "Did I do that" ??

If you are a laid back person, do not consider purchasing a young Goldendoodle. All Goldendoodles are rambunctious as puppies and full of playful energy. Of course the excess energy will go in spurts just like a toddler. They eventually lay down and take a nap just to wake up and start all over again. Their happy tail never stops wagging. Goldendoodles are usually great with kids because of their energetic nature but we do recommend that those with babies or toddlers either purchase an adult Goldendoodle or wait until their children get a little older. Young puppies have sharp teeth and very sharp nails even if their nails are clipped. Young puppies can accidentally knock over a toddler and some feelings are going to be hurt if that happens. Some people with toddlers or babies over extend themselves. They think they are ready for a puppy, when they don't realize having a puppy AND a toddler or baby can be very complicated with the juggling of much needed attention. Even the calmest dog will get tired of the antics of a baby or toddler and will react with a nip if their ears or tail is being pulled one too many times.

What is the best thing about living with a Goldendoodle ? I think the best thing about owning a Goldendoodle is the fact they shed very little and many people who have allergies find they can handle the coat of a Goldendoodle better than any other type of dog they have been around. Also the Goldendoodle tends to be a great companion. They can cheer me up when I'm sad. They will act out when I need some distraction and they offer me more love than I could ever ask for. If I could find a human companion who was a good looking, intelligent, sensitive and who loved me as much as my Goldendoodles......I'd be set for life.



About the author: Dee Gerrish of Goldendoodle World has been writing about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. Dee Gerrish was the first breeder to register the Goldendoodle dog with a ligitimate kennel club. Dee is one of the original founders for the Goldendoodle dog for all of the southern region of the United States. Dee is a self proclaimed Goldendoodle expert who can tell you just about anything you ever wanted to know about the Goldendoodle dog. Find out more at http://www.goldendoodleworld.com/ .

The difficulty of being a Goldendoodle

Blogs about Goldendoodles by breeders and owners will vary between personal, the philosophical, the literary and the absurd. They can be whimsical, bracing as well as thought provoking. Blogs about Goldendoodles from the naysayers will always be negative and many are written by those who don't know the first thing about these beautiful hybrids. The blogs written by naysayers are just guessing at best.

Goldendoodles are very French, English, Swedish as well as German when you get right down to it. Even though it is said that the Australians were the first to deliberately coin the term "Goldendoodle", the truth of the matter is, the Poodle is thought to have originated from Germany and that the breed came out of a cross with a Water Retriever of some sort.

The breed name "Poodle" is german and is actually spelled "Pudel" or "Pudelin" by german nationals. Pudel means "Splash in the water". Some believe that the "Pudel" is a direct descendant of a Water retriever and Irish Water Spaniel combined with a few other mixes. For those naysayers and purebred dog fanatics who call Goldendoodles names simply because they come from the mixture of Golden Retriever and Poodle, they have alot of nerve. Both the Poodle as well as the Golden Retriever were the direct result of mixing and combining many breeds together.

Because of the intelligence of both the Golden Retriever and the "Pudel" , both breeds excel in hunting as well as water sports. The Goldendoodle is now slowly being introduced as therapy dogs as well as assistants to the physically challenged. The Standard Poodle is one of the longest lived dogs of all the breeds and has been around the longest when it comes to the different sizes a Pudel comes in.

Goldendoodles never go beserk like some breeds can. A well trained Goldendoodle can come nose level with your food and not once touch it. They may look at your food with longing as though to say..."Please offer me a bite"....but they will not jump up to your plate and snatch the food like some dogs will. Many will not even so much as beg. Interspersed with thoughts on how others portray the Goldendoodle dog in their writing, it leaves me wondering where some articles come from. How did the author come to their conclusions ?

The Goldendoodle dog has developed a reputation for being easy with people; low shedding; family oriented and great with children. They are the most versatile of all hybrids. It is not true, however, that the Goldendoodle doesn't shed. The truth is, they DO shed. They just shed very little. Even the smooth coat Goldendoodle, which has a near identical appearance as that of a purebred Golden Retriever, sheds very little. Some will claim that the Poodle is a non-shedding dog when that is not true at all. Poodles DO shed. But they shed very little.

Poodle and Golden Retriever ancestors have been known to be working class dogs. They were very hard working water dogs who retrieved and accompanied their hunter masters in the field. Both breeds were superb in what they did as working class dogs. Now, very few are used as working dogs and have instead, become known as wonderful companions.

Although kennel standards have not been set by any kennel club regarding the Goldendoodle dog, many breeders have set what they believe as a "standard" even though all have been made up specifically by the breeder who have coined them. Some even have the audacity to claim to know what percentage of Poodle as well as Golden Retriever is within the Goldendoodle's genetic structure even though none have conducted a single DNA test to provide them with this information. What I have come to realize is that breeders who post inaccurate Goldendoodle information within their blogs or on their personal websites seem to have other breeders piggy back off of the inaccurate information. It reminds me of someone telling another individual something untruthful and then others will pick up the "rumor" and spread it around like an infectious disease out of control. For some reason, those breeders are always eager to take the same walk. The less the information changes, the happier they are.

Goldendoodles have a wonderful alert expression and they can be very elegant in their appearance. My personal opinion is that the Goldendoodle is entirely more beautiful than the Labradoodle and more well behaved. Golden Retrievers in general are not as "crazy" as the Labrador. Although it is difficult to trace the exact origins of the Goldendoodle, this hybrid will continue to climb in popularity. When the Goldendoodle first appeared to the general public, it was at first believed that this hybrid was a one night wonder....a fad..a designer dog. The truth is, once the Goldendoodle appeared in the general public, their popularity burst like radiant sunshine. They are a welcome answer to many who suffer from chronic respiratory problems as well as to those who can not tolerate many dog hairs all over their home.

For those who purchased their first Goldendoodle and came to love him or her, they have said that they can't even imagine what it would be like without one. With lots of encouragement and training, the Goldendoodle is the perfect dog. As a breeder of fourteen years and having began my Goldendoodle breeding program back in 1999, I have always concentrated on the light apricot Goldendoodle with a shaggy coat. I do admit that I have a soft spot for Goldendoodles with blue eyes. The blue eyed Goldendoodle is the most difficult doodle to achieve simply because the eye color has to come somewhere down through the lineage of either the Golden Retriever or the Poodle. I was very fortunate to have had one blue eyed Goldendoodle born to me back in 2005 and I have worked diligently to attempt further blue eyed doodles ever since. To date, we are the only known Goldendoodle breeder to achieve the blue eyed Goldendoodle. It is a unique appearance in which I am highly drawn to.

Since 1999, we have only had approx. 10-15 blue eyed Goldendoodles born to us simply because the brown eyed gene is extremely strong in both the Poodle and the Golden Retriever.
Although I have never owned a parti colored Standard Poodle, I find them the most fascinating of all the colors. With a strong genetic background of parti colors, it is possible to achieve a parti colored Goldendoodle. I have given quite a bit of thought to pairing my German Shorthaired Pointer who has amber colored eyes, with my blue eyed curly coat Goldendoodle sire. While this may seem repulsive to the purebred fanatics and naysayers, it is my opinion that the pairing will produce at least one shaggy coat, parti colored puppy with either blue or green eyes. When and if that happens, I will then introduce that mixture back into our Goldendoodle breeding program as a means of producing unique doodles. It is because of the breeders who were visionaries when it came to creating unique dogs in the first place, that we have so many wonderful selections of canine around the world. When I first began my Goldendoodle breeding program back in 1999, we received many hateful telephone messages as well as email but look what has happened since then! The Goldendoodle has risen above the hateful words of the naysayers and they have far outpaced the popularity of the Golden Retriever. It is only natural that the Goldendoodle who is unique, will further outpace the Goldendoodle that is the most common. The future holds quite a bit of promises for the Goldendoodle. Look out world...here they come.


*About the author: Dee Gerrish of Goldendoodle World has written about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. Looking for more information ? Visit http://www.goldendoodleworld.com/

*This article is copyright protected Aug. 28, 2010.