mercredi 5 février 2014

Choosing And Caring For Goldendoodle Puppies

By Jerri Perry


When a golden retriever and a poodle are bred, the result is a litter of goldendoodle puppies. A few variations also occur, such as the result of a goldendoodle and poodle. Choosing and raising these puppies can be confusing and difficult without the right tips. The following information can help.

Contrary to what many people think, buying your new puppy from a repeat breeder or pet shop is not always the best thing to do. Repeat breeders, also called puppy mills, mass produce litters for money and they are often the main suppliers for pet stores. Not all breeders, however, are bad. Look for the ones who put more into the litters, such as vet visits and interaction. Closely examine where the pups are kept.

The parents will play a huge role in the immediate and future health of your puppy. It is important to get as much information as you can about the parents, including major illnesses and diseases. This breed is known to be at risk for developing progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia. The puppy, however, has a lower risk than its parents.

There are different variations of this breed. The offspring of one parent from each original breed is known as an F1 class. If an F1 class breeds with a poodle, the offspring are known as an F1b class. When each parent is an F1 class, the offspring will be an F2 class. Variations are important because they determine which breed aspects the pups will have. For example, the F1b class has more of the poodle characteristics, including the shred-free coats.

After getting parental history, you can begin trying to choose a puppy. Use your instincts. Spend a little time with each one and get a sense of their personalities. Generally, those who are calm or overactive will maintain that in adulthood. Choose one that has the type of personality that best suits your family. Let the puppy choose you. Make it a point, when you have picked one, to make a vet appointment for a checkup.

In the beginning, caring for your new puppy may be tedious. The first week is usually the most difficult, particularly for the pup. They are in new surroundings without their litter mates and have to adjust. Although it will be difficult, this is the ideal time to begin crate training. The puppy should stay in the create for three hour periods, after which he or she can be taken outside to use the potty, brought back in for about an hour to play, and brushed every day.

Feeding and training often coincide with each other because you need to teach the pup that food will not be available all day and treats are only rewards. Initially, food should be offered four times a day for a two week period. For the next two weeks, omit the last feeding and then in two more weeks you can eliminate the afternoon feeding.

Like many other breeds, goldendoodle puppies have high levels of energy. Although they will calm down, training is important. If you allow bad behaviors now, it is likely you will not be able to break them when your puppy becomes an adult dog.




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