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Goldendoodle
puppies
make great companions
...and First Family pets?
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President-elect
Barack
Obama in his acceptance speech in November 2008 promised his
young daughters that "you have earned the new puppy that's
coming with us to the White House!"
Soon after,
speculation buzzed about just what pet Malia and Sasha would choose
to occupy the White House for then next four years.
The Labradoodle,
a cross between a Labrador
retriever and a poodle
was first reported as the Obama girls' dog of choice.
However, it
was soon apparent that the Goldendoodle - or the or a cross between
a golden
retriever and a poodle
- was another of the FIrst Kids' favorites and definitely in the
running for the title of First Dog.
Along with
another popular reported Presidential pick, the Portuguese
Water Dog, these dog breeds are all hypoallergenic, an important
factor considering daughter Malia's allergies. They are also highly
trainable as America's First dog diplomats.
"If you
want a friend in Washington, get a dog" once said an embattled
President Harry Truman and today a dog will no doubt lend a warm
and fuzzy feeling to the nation's capital. (Meanwhile, Vice President
Joe Biden has chosen a german
shepherd puppy to accompany his family to the White House.)
Goldendoodle
Behavior & Personality
Well known
for their fun-loving temperaments, Goldendoodles are happiest
around a large group of people. Despite the fact that they usually
don't make the best guard dogs, their eagerness to please makes
them highly trainable.
Loyal, and
intelligent, Goldendoodles have a favorable mix in their genetic
makeup that appears to add a calmness to their personality. Like
the Golden retriever, they are generally well-behaved though exuberant,
and love to swim and retrieve.
Care & Health
Because of their tight, curly coat, the breed only lightly sheds
and usually needs little grooming. Due
to their energetic nature, Goldendoodles are best suited to younger
households with a commitment to providing the companionship and
regular exercise that this breed requires to stay happy and healthy,
especially as it ages.
A variety of diseases and conditions have been known to plague
the breed, most commonly hip dysplasia. Cataracts and other eye
ailments are also typical. As with all domestic pets, proper feeding
and exercise becomes all-important in advanced years to ward off
a marked tendency toward obesity.
More about
Goldendoodles around the Web:
goldendoodles.com
- Information central for the breed including facts on their behavior,
choosing a Goldendoodle puppy, health, diet & exercise guides,
related resources.
Goldendoodle
Puppy - Goldendoodle Breed Information
- Good fact sheet on their behavior and temperament, training
and appearance with related resources and photos.
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