Here you find a variety of purebred, super healthy, fantastic personality With over 19 years of VERY selectively breeding, we are producing and striving to breed better with each generation. Goldendoodles are the ideal family dog, combining the clever, yet silly side of the poodle with the placid, loyal, and loving nature of the golden retriever. Goldendoodles are low- to non-shedding, making them
a popular choice for people with allergies. Since I began breeding Goldendoodles in 1998, I have seen the breed go from almost nonexistent to one of the most popular family dogs in North America. Often described as “people in fur coats,” goldendoodles are full of charisma and thrive with human companionship. They are affectionate, playful, fun-loving, and intelligent dogs. Because they are so smart, they are easier to train than most breeds. They follow commands quickly and always want to please their owners. I’ve heard time and time again that our goldendoodles graduate top of their classes!. Whether this is your first dog, or you simply want an easygoing, playful dog, a goldendoodle would be an ideal choice.
•SIZE
Depending on the parents and their genetics, you can find goldendoodles in a wide range of sizes. Females are usually smaller than males. A Standard Goldendoodle results from crossing a standard poodle with a golden retriever. They will generally be 50 lbs. and up, and around 23 to 29 inches at the shoulder. Most standards are in the 70 to 90 lb. A Mini Goldendoodle results from crossing a miniature poodle with a golden retriever. They generally range from 25 to 49 lbs. and are 18 to 22 inches at the shoulder. A Tiny Goldendoodle results from crossing a toy poodle with a mini goldendoodle. They range from 10 to 24 lbs. and are about 12 to 17 inches at the shoulder.
•APPEARANCE & COAT
Most people think of goldendoodles as being golden in color, but they can come in a variety of different colors. Their overall appearance combines a beautiful balance of the golden retriever and the poodle. Well-chosen parents tend to blend the traits of the poodle and the golden in a consistent way. Although some pups may lean more toward either the poodle’s slighter build or the golden retriever’s bulk, there is a common “look,” and a breeder can, to some extent, control that by studying the results of matching various pairs. In short, goldendoodles tend to look like shaggy teddy bears! Breeders tend to develop their own style and look of dogs. A SwissRidge goldendoodle can easily be picked out of a crowd as there is a very distinct look and temperament to our dogs. The appearance of a SwissRidge goldendoodle is usually stocky with a well-built frame, beautiful head, and silky, soft, wavy coat.
•GENERATION
F1 is a first generation cross in which the puppy is 50 percent golden retriever and 50 percent poodle. The F1 cross is considered the healthiest, as the parents are unlikely to contribute genes for common inheritable diseases. F1b is a backcross in which a goldendoodle is bred with a poodle. The puppy is 25 percent golden and 75 percent poodle. F1b puppies are the most likely to be non-shedding and allergy-friendly. Some breeders have backcrossed a goldendoodle with a golden, which results in a dog with more of the golden retriever traits. I prefer not to breed this backcross as there is a greater likelihood of shedding.
