Goldendoodle owners call their fur-babies “little Einsteins” for a reason. As a crossbreed, a Goldendoodle is the gift that keeps on giving. You’ll be surprised at their abilities, intelligence, and genetic makeup that contribute to their unique potential. Overall, they combine good looks, intelligence, wits and a playful personality.
When trained, some Golden Doodles can be guide dogs, too. Well-bred Golden Doodles often have an uncanny ability to communicate with people. So, how smart are Golden Doodles? Below, we’ve summed up some interesting facts and characteristics of this special breed.
Unique and Humanlike
Golden Doodles have a unique combination of a poodle’s clever characteristics and a golden retriever’s loyal and friendly disposition. They often appear to have human-like expressions, and you shouldn’t have any trouble getting them to learn a variety of tricks.
According to studies, a Golden Doodle is classified as a “hybrid breed” which has the increased health benefits of two unrelated breeds. This allows the Golden Doodle to outlive both their parent breeds. They can live for an average of 10-14 years, and note that the smaller the Goldendoodle is, the longer its lifespan.
As family dogs, Golden Doodles also love to be included in all activities and enjoy feeling a sense of belonging within the family dynamic. It puts them in the working dog category, making them excellent service or therapy dogs. They constantly need to be with their family members or owners to prevent them from developing anxiety.
Athletic
If you’re up for an adventure, bring your Goldendoodle outdoors. They are great cuddle buddies, but agility is their stronger suit. As energetic and playful breeds, these dogs are the perfect companions for active families.
They love activities such as long walks, runs and hikes with their owners. Golden Doodle puppies are famous for their teddy bear-look but that doesn’t mean they’ll always be content sitting still, so don’t be surprised when they enjoy running long and short distances!
Intelligence
Golden Doodles are known to be intelligent companions. It will probably be far easier to train your Golden Doodle puppies over other breeds as they obey commands consistently and pick up lessons quickly. They are known for their high emotional intelligence, which makes them more attuned to their owners’ needs. Whether you’re having a great day or a bad day, they will approach you accordingly.
They are also great communicators. For example, they will grab your attention and slowly lead you to their food storage container if they want to be fed or want a treat. Of course, these signals are different from one dog to another, but if you teach them several commands, it will be easier for them to communicate more effectively.
Childlike
According to an article in Live Science, average dogs have the intelligence equivalence of a 2-year-old child. However, regarding social skills, Golden Retrievers go far beyond a 2-year-old and rank with the level of teenagers. Since Golden Doodles carry some of the genetic make up of Golden Retrievers, this applies to them too!
Comfort & Safety
If you’ve ever owned one or many Golden Doodles puppies, you’ll know they are gentle, calm and energetic. Their affectionate nature and easy-going personality makes them the perfect companions.
According to the Goldendoodle Association of North America, they score in the top 4 of the 150 most intelligent breeds. So, aside from having a cuddle buddy, you will also enjoy training them and playing sports with them.
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