Ken and Stacy's Goldens

Goldens make JOYFUL companions!

 

The American Kennel Club describes the Golden Retriever breed as one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. of the top 50 pure breeds. It is inherently eager to please. It is a sturdy breed that enjoys water and outdoor activities. It is intelligent, quick to learn, and dedicated. Its working ability and personality makes it perfect as a guide, hunting companion, and assistance, search, and rescue dog. Some are chosen for show qualities and are trained for competitions. Most are chosen as family companions due to their playful, gentle, and patient nature.The breed originated in Scotland in the 1800's. It originally developed from crossing Yellow Retriever with Tweed Water Spaniel. Later integration of the Irish Setter and Bloodhound produced the retriever known today.  Coat colors vary from very light to dark golden.

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The Goldendoodle gets its name from its mixed heritage - golden retriever and poodle.  Goldendoodles are a hybrid dog, a first generation cross, and as such they exhibit "hybrid vigour". the term used to describe the burst of fertility, good health and growth that is seen in the progeny when two unrelated breeds are mated.  The first generation cross is healthier and grows better than either parent line.  With each successive generation (F2, F3, etc.) vigour is lost.Goldendoodles were first deliberately bred in North America as a larger version of the popular Cockapoo around the mid 1990s. Their non/light shedding coats and ability to live with families with allergies has made them very popular companions.The hybrid cross between these parent breeds are terrific family dogs, friendly, intelligent, affectionate and easy to train.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 may not produce an allergic reaction.