Types of Goldendoodle Coats

The goldendoodle is a relatively new breed of dog designed as a low-shedding companion animal. They date to the late 1990s in the United States. Goldendoodles are the hybrid offspring of golden retrievers and poodles. Goldiepoos, as they are also called, have become exceedingly popular and come in a range of colors because both parents have coats that can run the gamut from pale white to jet black.

  1. Unpredictable Coat

    • Goldendoodle coats are not standard. They are very unpredictable although most tend to be curly, somewhat like the poodle half of the parent, although the curls are not quite as tight. Goldendoodle coats, however, can range from a shaggy retriever-style to a loose curl and everything in-between. The coat is usually soft and can range from short to about 8 inches in length. Longer-coated dogs need to be trimmed regularly.

    Most Popular Coat Color

    • Cream and apricot appear to be the most popular shades for goldendoodle coats. Black is common, and chocolate is another fairly common color, often accompanied by green or amber eyes. Because the goldendoodle breed was very recently created, coat colors have not been standardized and dogs can also be found with tan, gray and even black-and-white coats.

    Markings on Coats

    • Most goldendoodle coats are uniform in color, whether cream, apricot, chocolate or white, but some coats have different markings. This is because the poodle part of the mix has a variety of color genes in its genetic code and golden retrievers, as well, can range in color from white to dark red. Many goldendoodle coats have white, black or tan splotches and some can even be tri-colored.

    Low-Shedding Coats

    • Poodles generally don't shed a lot of hair and this quality is transferred to the goldendoodle hybrid. This low-shedding coat gives them a definite thumbs-up for families with allergies or sensitivities. Because goldendoodles with longer coats are usually clipped every four to six weeks, shedding is kept to a minimum.