Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Why is a Goldendoodle right for you?
Goldendoodles
Goldendoodle FAQs
An Educational Guide on Coat Types, Genetics, Temperament & Health
By Bren’s Doodles – BC’s Leading Ethical Goldendoodle Breeder
What Is a Goldendoodle?
A Goldendoodle is a hybrid cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. This intentional pairing combines the Golden’s sweet, easygoing temperament with the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle. The result? A smart, affectionate, and allergy-friendly family companion.
Why Choose a Goldendoodle?
Goldendoodles are a popular breed choice for many reasons:
- Calm, family-friendly temperaments
- Low to non-shedding coats
- High intelligence and trainability
- Hybrid vigor – the increased health benefits that come from crossing two unrelated breeds
Hybrid vigor often results in a stronger immune system, fewer inherited conditions, and a longer lifespan than that of either parent breed.
What Is a Goldendoodle’s Temperament Like?
Goldendoodles are:
- Social and people-oriented
- Non-aggressive and gentle
- Highly intelligent and eager to please
Golden Retrievers and Poodles both rank in the top 4 of 150+ dog breeds for intelligence. Their offspring, the Goldendoodle, is ideal for families, first-time dog owners, therapy work, and emotional support.
Coat Types: Curly, Wavy, or Straight
Goldendoodle coats can be curly, wavy, or straight depending on their KRT71 (curl) gene makeup:
- +/+ (homozygous curl) – Curly coat
- +/– (heterozygous) – Wavy or loose curl
- –/– (no curl) – Straight coat
Two wavy-coated Goldendoodles can produce all three coat types. At Bren’s Doodles, I prefer breeding wavy coats for their soft texture, ease of grooming, and family-friendly appearance.
Coat Colours and Patterns
Goldendoodles come in a wide variety of colours and patterns.
Solid Colours Include:
- White
- Cream to apricot to deep red (red spectrum)
- Café au lait to chocolate (brown spectrum)
- Black
- Silver (also called blue)
Common Coat Patterns Include:
- Parti – At least 50% white with solid patches of colour
- Abstract/Mismark/Chrome – Less than 50% white on a solid coat
- Phantom – Markings on the eyebrows, chest, muzzle, legs, and under the tail
- Brindle – Subtle or bold stripes, unique to each dog
- Sable – Puppies are born dark and gradually “clear out” to a lighter shade over the first two years
Furnishings: What They Are and Why They Matter
Furnishings refer to the signature facial features of a Goldendoodle—eyebrows, mustache, and beard—and are determined by the RSPO2 gene.
Furnishings are the strongest predictor of shedding in Goldendoodles:
- Furnished (+/+ or +/–) dogs have the classic “Doodle” look and typically shed very little
- Unfurnished (–/–) dogs have a flat coat and shed like a Golden Retriever
Flat-coated Goldendoodles are not allergy-friendly and often lack the look or coat texture families expect. Responsible breeders test for RSPO2 and avoid pairing two carriers (+/–) to prevent unfurnished offspring.
Do Goldendoodles Shed?
Yes—but the amount depends primarily on furnishings.
- Furnished Goldendoodles usually shed very little and are often well tolerated by allergy-sensitive families
- Flat-coated Goldendoodles (unfurnished) will shed significantly
Even with a low-shedding coat, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic. Allergies can be triggered by dander, saliva, or proteins on the dog’s skin and coat. It’s important to spend time with a puppy before deciding if they’re right for your household.
Inherited Genetic Diseases & DNA Testing
Inherited diseases are caused by mutations in genes passed from parent to offspring. Every dog inherits two copies of each gene—one from each parent.
DNA testing determines whether a dog is:
- Clear (–/–) – No mutation detected
- Carrier (+/–) – One mutated gene; not affected but can pass it to offspring
- At-Risk/Affected (+/+) – Two mutated genes; at risk of developing the disease
At Bren’s Doodles, all of our breeding dogs are DNA-tested for a comprehensive panel of conditions. Dogs are carefully paired to avoid producing at-risk puppies. Testing allows us to breed for health, longevity, and confidence in your future puppy’s well-being.
Why Choose a GANA™-Certified Breeder?
The Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA™) is the first and only breed club dedicated to the ethical development of the Goldendoodle.
GANA sets strict standards for:
- Health testing
- Ethical breeding practices
- Genetic transparency
- Breed education
I’m proud to be the first GANA-certified breeder in British Columbia and a Gold-Level Member—meaning I exceed all minimum health testing requirements and uphold GANA’s breeder code of ethics.
Want to Learn More or Apply for a Puppy?
At Bren’s Doodles, we raise 2–3 litters per year using advanced socialization protocols like Puppy Culture and AviDog, early neurological stimulation, and two temperament evaluations: Volhard and AviDog.
Puppies are matched with families based on lifestyle, needs, and energy levels—not on colour or coat alone.
Bren's Doodles is Accepting Applications
We are accepting limited applications
for our 2026 planned litters.
If you don't want to miss an opportunity
of owning a Bren's Goldendoodle this coming spring...
Please send an application today
www.brensdoodles.ca/puppy-application
There is no "Last Pick Puppy"
Puppies are placed where they are suited best.
We have guardian home opportunities.
Ethical Leading Gold Level Goldendoodle Breeder in North America.
Please reach out to brenadtruson@gmail.com
or TEXT Brenda at
250-305-4875