Years of cross breeding with different dogs provided humans many options when it comes to designer dogs with great mentalities.
The Golden Mountain Doodle is one example of a cross-bred dog, it comes with an adorable size and a friendly attitude. In this article, we talk about the breeds used to make this dog, places where they are popular, their mentality and attitude, and everything else there is to know about these puppies.
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6 Things to Know about the Golden Mountain Doodle
1. Origin
The Golden Mountain Doodle is an amazing hybrid made of three different parent breeds, which allow them to attain its signature fluffy coat and size.
It is a mix between a Bernese Mountain Dog, a Golden Retriever, and a Poodle. This is also where it gets its name from.
Since three breeds cannot be mixed at the same time, they are bred together in pairs of two before turning into the Golden Mountain Doodle. A Bernese Mountain Dog bred with a Poodle would become a Bernedoodle, and the combination of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle is known as a Goldendoodle.
The subsequent mixes of the Bernedoodle and the Goldendoodle are then bred together to give you the Golden Mountain Doodle. With this amazing combination of dogs, it has a lot of qualities that are well sought after as family dogs.
Every Golden Mountain Doodle inherits its unique characteristics and genes from the original dog breeds, which we will mention in this article. Trainers and breeders must ensure they breed it right to avoid any cases of genetic diseases.
The Golden Mountain Doodle is bred in a way that makes it one-part Bernese Mountain Dog, one-part Golden Retriever, and two-parts standard Poodle. This means that 50% of the dog’s genes should come from a standard Poodle, while 25% should come from a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Golden Retriever.
2. Attitude and Training
The friendly attitude of the Golden Mountain Doodle comes from having a lineage of these friendly dogs. Some aspects of the attitudes from all three of the original breeds spills into the Golden Mountain Doodle, making it an extremely popular family breed of dog.
Golden Mountain Doodles get their friendly, fun, and submissive personality from the Golden Retriever puppies they’re mixed with.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are mild and easy to get along with. They make great friends with not only humans, but with other animals as well. This means that you can get a Golden Mountain Doodle at home and it will get along well with every member of the family and any other dog you already have at home.
Poodles are some of the most intelligent family dogs, and this characteristic also lends itself to the Golden Mountain Doodle. They are extremely easy to train, very smart, and get along well with children. This is another aspect that makes the Golden Mountain Doodle popular with families with kids.
If you go for a Golden Mountain Doodle, it will mean that training will be an easy task for you. Compared to other dogs, Golden Mountain Doodles are extremely intelligent, and they will learn basic commands easily and will respond well to stimulation training.
Their loving personality and ease when it comes to picking up new habits will make potty training and learning tricks a walk in the park.
3. Appearance
The Golden Mountain Doodle comes in multiple sizes, but the standard size of the dog is quite large. They can be as tall as 25 inches and more, and adult Golden Mountain Doodles can weigh more than 70 pounds.
The large size comes from the large sizes of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Retriever.
There is also another version of Golden Mountain Doodles that come in a slightly smaller size called the mini versions, but relatively speaking, even these are medium-sized dogs.
The Mini Golden Mountain Doodle can weigh anywhere from 35 to more than 45 pounds and can grow to a height of around 16 to 26 inches on average. The mini-Golden Mountain Doodles are not small dogs by any means.
The fur of Golden Mountain Doodles is something that makes them very special. They can have a wavy or curly coat depending on their original breeds, but all of these dogs do not shed and have hypoallergenic fur. These factors make them popular dog breeds for people who do not want to clean up a lot or have allergies.
The coat type comes in a variety of colors, giving you several options for looks to choose from based on the hybrid. It is common to see these dogs in a tri-color coat, which does not shed at all or sheds very little and comes in colors like shades of browns, blacks, and whites.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are used to the cold, which means this breed will have a thick, soft, and fluffy coat. When it comes to facial features, the Golden Mountain Doodle most resembles a standard Poodle.
For first-time dog owners, this dog is like having a larger size of the standard Poodle at home.
4. Popularity
Golden Mountain Doodles are extremely popular because of their intelligence, loyalty, ease when training, looks, and its hypoallergenic fur. They are known as “designer dogs” because of their size, look, and fur.
Because of their popularity and the effort that goes into mixing the original breeds, Golden Mountain Doodles can be very expensive. If you’re not looking to adopt a Golden Mountain Doodle, you will be looking at prices that will be well above a thousand dollars.
5. Physical Health
If you’re worried about genetic health issues that may affect the dog’s life, you do not have to worry too much about the Golden Mountain Doodle. This is a problem with purebred animals, as they are more prone to these disorders.
As the Golden Mountain Doodle is a mix of three different breeds, they can only suffer from health problems that are common to all three breeds. This phenomenon is known as Hybrid Vigor, where mixed breeds of dogs have much better immunity than purebred ones.
Since there are not a lot of ailments that are common to the Golden Retriever, the Poodle, and the Bernese Mountain Dog, Golden Mountain Doodles are usually rugged despite their soft looks.
Poodles consist of at least 50 percent of the genes that make this breed, prospective owners need to look out for some of the health conditions faced by the standard Poodle. Below are some health conditions to pay attention to:
Addison’s Disease
Some Poodles can be deficient in the hormones produced by the adrenal gland. This can cause symptoms like fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain.
Hip Dysplasia
The joints around the hips of Poodles are quite weak and might cause some limping and pain if it is not treated properly.
Thyroid Issues
Over functioning or under functioning of the Thyroid gland is common in Poodle puppies and can be a problem with Doodles as well. This could cause issues in metabolism.
A breeder cannot guarantee you a healthy dog, but these are some health issues that Poodles (and hence, Golden Mountain Doodles) can be exposed to. First-time dog owners should keep this in mind and determine their level of vigilance accordingly.
6. Activity Level
The dog that you get might reflect the level of exercise you get yourself. This is because they have a wide range of activity requirements, and you should know what you’re getting into before you choose to get a new dog for your family.
For example, English Bulldogs are some of the laziest dogs in the world. They are short and stocky, which means that they get tired easily. They are the perfect dog to keep in an apartment as they do not need a lot of exercise.
On the other hand, Pitbulls are extremely active animals that need regular exercise to ensure that there are no behavioral issues. Their energy levels need to be constantly put through stimulation training, so they settle in the home well.
When it comes to activity level, you can rest easy knowing that Golden Mountain Doodles need a medium level of physical activity. Their gentle, loving, and desire-to-please nature will not cause any issues with their behavior.
Ensuring that the dog has access to a moderate level of physical activity will keep these beautiful Doodles happy.
The Bottom Line
The Golden Mountain Doodle is a hot, new designer dog breed that is a mix of three of the most intelligent dogs known to man. Their fluffy and hypoallergenic coats will not affect people with allergies, making these dogs incredible family pets because of their laid-back, loving, and loyal nature.
These wonderful family dogs are also the ideal size for people, and their sweet nature and dense coat will make them a great addition to any family, especially if there are any family members with allergies.
This article covered everything you need to know about these Doodles, including their appearance, common fur colors, health issues, popularity, and origin.
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