09/01/2026
🐾WHAT IS AN ULTRA GROODLE?🐾
An Ultra Groodle is a specific type of Groodle (Golden Retriever/Poodle mix) bred to have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genetics (often 65-70%) to achieve a desirable, soft, shaggy, non shedding fleece coat while retaining the beloved gentle, intuitive, and people-focused temperament of the retriever, essentially blending the retriever's look and nature with reduced shedding. They’re not just random retriever/groodle crosses but are selectively bred for specific traits, often involving repeated back-crossing to retrievers with good coat traits.
Key Characteristics:
Genetics: Higher Golden Retriever DNA (e.g. 65-70%) than a Multi Gen or F1b Groodle.
Coat: Soft, shaggy fleece, often "double furnished" (meaning they have furnishings on the face/legs), leading to a non shedding coat.
Temperament: Emphasises the calm, affectionate, and intuitive nature of the Golden Retriever, making them deeply connected family pets.
Appearance: Aims for that classic Golden Retriever "teddy bear" look, blocky head with the furnished coat, with desirable coloring (creams, golds, reds).
Why "Ultra"?
Breeders use this term to distinguish these specific dogs from standard Groodles, highlighting their intentional breeding for a unique combination of low-shedding and classic Golden Retriever personality and look.
Photo of Freddie, one of our Ultra Groodle stud boys.
