Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Double Doodle	Golden Retriever
Origins	United States	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	518	3
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Other Names	North American Retriever, Golden Labradoodle	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	600-800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	30-70 pounds (14-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	50 pounds (23 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	20-24 inches (50-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Wiry Curly	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Black Brown Golden White Tan Cream Silver	Golden Light
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Double Doodles shed moderately.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Social Alert Gentle Loving	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Double Doodle's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Double Doodles are very easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Double Doodle is a highly playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Double Doodles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Double Doodles are highly affectionate dogs.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Double Doodles are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Double Doodle barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Double Doodles are average watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Double Doodles are average defenders.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Double Doodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Double Doodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Double Doodles have average wanderlust potential.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Double Doodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Double Doodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Double Doodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Double Doodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Double Doodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Double Doodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Double Doodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Double Doodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Double Doodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Double Doodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Double Doodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Double Doodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Double Doodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	The Double Doodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Double Doodles are high energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Double Doodles need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Double Doodles sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Double Doodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Double Doodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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