Whenever people come across the topic about this Doodle breed, it isn’t easy to imagine Goldendoodle coats being anything else but curly. While Goldendoodle with curly coats is what many people recognize, other less common coats include wavy, straight, and flat. The two most common types of Goldendoodle coats are wavy and curly hair followed by straight and flat. Aside from the cuteness and appearance of these adorable dogs, there are benefits for people.
For instance – the curlier the coat, the less shedding occurs. Throughout the Doodle community, less shedding is generally described as “non-shedding.” Depending on the coat type, Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, meaning they’re less likely to cause allergic reactions around people.
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Goldendoodle Dog Breed Info
Mixed between the Poodle and the Golden Retriever, many family households worldwide love and appreciate the Goldendoodle. Aside from the fact that Goldendoodles are among the many designer breeds, they’re pretty intelligent and easy-to-train. The intelligence of a Goldendoodle comes from the Poodle, and its colorful size comes from the Golden Retriever. This Doodle breed can grow up to 20 inches in height and weigh between 40 to 50 lbs.
They have a reasonably long life expectancy ranging between 10 to 13 years. While they’re excellent family companion dogs, Goldendoodles are also great service dogs for therapy, nursing homes, hospitals, and providing comfort to traumatic situations. During your Doodle selection process, you should keep in mind that there are different Goldendoodle coat types. Many people go for the appearance but believe it or not – certain Goldendoodle coat types can affect certain situations negatively or positively. During your Doodle companion selection process, it’s best to understand the negative and positive impact certain coat types can have around your dog’s living environment.
Goldendoodle Coat Types
Goldendoodles come in different types of coat colors and hair. With various shades of brown, you can find this Doodle breed in brown, apricot, red, cream, black, grey, and many more. Since the Golden Retriever parent has three standard colors, mixing this breed with a Poodle result in countless color variations. With this Doodle breed’s colors aside, there are different Goldendoodle hair coats as well. These Goldendoodle coat types are:
- Curly Coat Goldendoodles
- Wavy Coat Goldendoodles
- Straight Coat Goldendoodles
- Flat Coat Goldendoodles
There are pros and cons to each type of Goldendoodle coat, such as reducing allergic reactions, reducing the amount of shedding, and grooming required.
Curly Coat Goldendoodles
This type of coat for Goldendoodles has an enormous demand and interest for many reasons. Aside from the adorable appearance of a teddybear, curly-coated Goldendoodles are perfect for people dealing with allergies. Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic dogs because of the curliness of their coat. Unlike straight hair dogs, curly coats reduce the amount of shedding, reducing the amount of hair around people dealing with allergies. Throughout the dog community, Goldendoodles are described as “non-shedding.” To clear all confusion, non-shedding coats don’t mean that there is no shedding but instead shed less compared to dogs with straighter hair.
As you can see, Goldendoodles with curly coats can be beneficial to specific living environments. However, raising a curly coat dog requires the owner to brush it regularly to prevent tangled hair and mats. Most people would advise daily brushing for your Goldendoodle companion.
Wavy Coat Goldendoodles
Between straight and curly coat dogs, wavy coat Goldendoodles are somewhere in between. Wavy coat Goldendoodles are more likely to shed than curly coat Goldendoodles and shed less than straight coat Goldendoodles. Since the wavy coat is in between the straight and curly coat, regular brushing requires less effort than curly coat dogs. If you live around people that aren’t dealing with allergies, then a wavy hair coat or a straight hair coat would be an additional option when choosing your companion. While curly coat Goldendoodles require daily brushing, a wavy coat Goldendoodle only requires a few times a week.
Straight Coat Goldendoodles
If you’ve ever visited a friend or family with a Chihuahua or any straight hair dog breeds, then you probably understand the amount of shedding after petting these dogs. If you’re planning to bring home a straight hair coat Goldendoodle, then you should expect to find hair around your living environment. Most of the time, a Goldendoodle with a straight coat doesn’t require brushing. Before you plan to bring home a straight hair coat dog, double-check to see if you have any housemates or family with allergies. You should always make sure that no one is allergic because straight hair dogs shed hair excessively.
If you ever come across the term “flat coat Goldendoodles” while doing your research, you should keep in mind that they fall under the same category. While it seems excellent not having to brush your Goldendoodle companion constantly, the amount of shedding requires more cleaning. Daily brushing is highly recommended for curly coat Goldendoodles and wavy coat Goldendoodles. Depending on the situation, straight coat Goldendoodles don’t need brushing most of the time.
When raising a Goldendoodle puppy to adulthood, you should bring them to a professional groomer at least once every several months, depending on the types of coats. You can bring your companion to PetSmart or any local dog groomers. The cost for the grooming service is generally less than $100. You never know what spots you miss when you’re grooming and cleaning your companion alone. By bringing your companion to a professional dog groomer, your Goldendoodle will get washed, nails clipped, and other necessary grooming things.
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Conclusion for “Types of Goldendoodle Coats”
Before you choose and bring home a Goldendoodle puppy, you should go over the scenarios and check to see if anyone (housemates, family members, etc.) around you are allergic to dogs. If you know someone dealing with allergies, your best bet is to go for a curly coat or wavy coat Goldendoodle puppy. If no one around your living environment has allergies, then you have more puppy coat options. Depending on the coat type, you should expect different responsibilities.
For instance, curly hair requires more brushing than straight hair Goldendoodles. Straight hair Goldendoodles requires more cleaning due to excessive shedding than curly and wavy Goldendoodles. Brushing might seem complicated and complex when you’re new; it’ll become easier over time. You should bring your Goldendoodle companion to a professional groomer at least once every several months because you’ll never know which spots you missed.
We also advise you to find a trustworthy and experienced breeder. Read reviews and do your research if you have to. There are numerous Goldendoodle puppy mills out there breeding unethically. By supporting a trustworthy Goldendoodle breeder, you won’t have to worry as much. If you find a breeder offering Goldendoodle puppies at a price that seems too good to be true, then it usually is.
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