Breed Stats

The Groodle is a “designer dog,” a hybrid dog breed resulting from mixing the Poodle with the Golden Retriever. Like all other designer “breeds,” this Groodle is growing in popularity.

 

Affectionate, intelligent, and low-shedding, these dogs inherited some of the best traits from their parent breeds, along with good health.  Good for novice dog parents and experienced canine families alike, you’d have a hard time finding a more loving companion.

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Also known as the Goldendoodle, the Groodle ranges in size from small to large, depending on the variant of Poodle that the Golden Retriever is crossed with. The Goldendoodle has proven to be an excellent family dog.

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They're also versatile working dogs. Groodles have achieved success as guide dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, and sniffer dogs (one study tested their success at sniffing out peanuts in foods for owners with nut allergies). Groodles have also done well in agility.

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The Groodle is an affectionate and gentle dog that has gained popularity since he was first developed in 1990s. He's still a young cross compared to other designer breeds, and many of today's litters are the results of first-generation breedings between Poodles and Golden Retrievers.

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Groodles are usually highly social and get along well with everyone. They don't do well in any type of guarding or watchdog role and should not be used in that capacity. They can thrive in both city and country settings, but they're not well suited to apartment living, since they do better with the space provided by a fenced yard. 

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Groodles can be very easy to train and are a good match for first-time or timid owners. They're not known to have any aggressive traits, but they do need proper socialization to avoid any shyness or fearfulness. 

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Groodles are considered to be non-shedders and may be a good match for people with allergies. They do require  brushing, and many owners opt to have them clipped.

Although Groodles are a young designer breed, that hasn't stopped people from understanding their worth. They have become popular quickly, and their star is still rising. They make excellent family dogs and provide gentle, intelligent companionship throughout their lifetimes.

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