Friendly, fun, filled with life and energy, all these and more are just some of the terms that can describe the Goldendoodle breed.
For many people who aren’t aware, the Goldendoodle was gotten when a poodle was crossed with a golden retriever to give the ultimate fetch player.
If you’re new to the dog community, you might be shocked that there’s actually a difference between the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear golden doodle.
Well, this article is here to clear up the air and give you a clear guide to tell the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear Goldendoodle apart.
Let’s get started.
The difference between the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear Goldendoodle
The main biological difference between the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear Goldendoodle is this;
The Goldendoodle was gotten when a golden retriever was crossed with a poodle.
Now, this poodle could be of any kind; miniature, standard, or toy.
On the other hand, the teddy bear Goldendoodle was gotten from breeding a poodle specifically with the English cream golden retriever.
The golden retriever and the English cream golden retriever’s main difference is that the English cream golden retriever has a much lighter fur color than its American counterparts.
They are also stockier and surprisingly smaller than the American golden retriever.
With that being said, of course, their descendants would bear a similar variation with that of the American golden retriever.
Regarding the difference between the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear, Goldendoodle would be looked at under the following subtopics:
- Size
- Color
- Maintenance
- Dietary requirements
- Health issues
- Price
Size
Regardless of their golden retriever parentage, the Goldendoodle size is determined by its poodle ancestry, as the size of the Goldendoodle is determined by the exact kind of poodle it was crossed with.
That means that the Goldendoodle comes in three different sizes.
And even though the teddy bear Goldendoodle was mixed with the English cream golden retriever, thus making it smaller, this variation in size also applies to them:
1. Miniature size
The miniature golden doodle is considered a toy dog in its own right.
It is gotten when you cross a golden retriever (whether American or English cream golden retriever) with a miniature poodle.
They are about 13″-20″ from paw to shoulder and weigh anywhere between 15-35lbs.
2. Standard size
The standard or small standard Variant of the Goldendoodle is about the same size as the miniature, only that it weighs significantly more than its miniature counterpart.
Weighing at about 40lbs – 50lbs.
3. Large size
The large size or large standard golden doodle can reach a height of up to 24″.
And it can weigh 50-90lbs as adults.
Color
The same thing with the size of golden poodles tends to take a look, i.e., the color of the crossed poodle.
However, the teddy bear Goldendoodle tends to take the appearance and softness of a child’s stuffed animal.
Maintenance
One of the reasons the golden retriever was crossed with the poodle was to produce a descendant that is hypoallergenic and has a lesser chance of shedding.
And for the most part, it worked.
However, both the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear Goldendoodle have the same basic needs regarding maintenance; brushing their fur with a pin brush to prevent knots and tangles.
The same thing with exercise, this dog would need enough physical and mental exercise regardless of what kind of golden retriever was crossed.
Dietary requirements
There is a wide selection of what it’s acceptable to feed your canine friend with.
However, some doodles are known to have allergies and sensitive stomachs, so the same could apply to your Goldendoodle friend.
The best option for you would be to watch out for foods that they adversely react to.
There’s no definitive dietary-related distinction between the Goldendoodle and the teddy bear Goldendoodle asides from the slight food allergies.
Health issues
All golden retrievers, both the American golden retriever and the English cream golden retriever, are susceptible to a selection of illnesses and health issues.
Although cross-breeding should lower the chances of their offsprings having these health issues, there are still some occurrences when that’s not the case.
Some examples are:
- Cataracts
- Cancer
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Cardiomyopathy
Price
If you are based in America, then finding an English cream golden retriever to get your precious teddy bear Goldendoodle might be a feat.
This is because they are hard to get outside of their country of origin
And as a result, you might find yourself spending a handsome sum of money.
But as long as you get a reputable breeder, then it’s definitely worth the price.
Conclusion
The teddy bear Goldendoodle and the golden doodle have similar grooming requirements and the ability to train.
The only difference is the teddy bear Goldendoodle’s distinctive plush toy-like features, but a professional dog groomer can easily replicate this.
So the decision is yours on whether you want a golden doodle or teddy bear Goldendoodle as they’ll both make excellent pets.
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