Isnt a Goldendoodle just a mutt?
• You will hear others denounce various cross-breeds as mutts, usually making the emotional and uninformed statement that intentionally producing mixed-breed puppies is renegade because the results are unpredictable. Sometimes it is referred to as irresponsible to breed doodles when there are many mutts at the pound.These statements are obviously made by those who are uninformed about the goals of cross breeding. • With any cross-breed (including the Goldendoodle), you have the benefits of a more diverse gene pool, greatly reducing the chances that your dog will suffer from a recessive illness. With a designer cross-breed, this principle (called “hybrid vigour”) combined with the selection of excellent examples of the parent breeds (Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles) produces the best of both worlds without the uncertainty of not knowing what traits yourpuppy might inherit from an unknown parent.
• Of course not. A “mutt” is a term (whether used affectionately or pejoratively) referring to a dogs of mixed-breed heritage where the contributing breeds are unknown (or guessed at based on certain physical traits). Until the dog is grown, it remains unknown what size, look, or personality traits it has inherited. There is nothing wrong with a mutt, in fact we have had several rescue mutts in our home over the years. . • You will hear others denounce various intentional cross-breeds as mutts, usually making the emotional and uninformed statement that intentionally producing mixed-breed puppies is renegade, claiming that the results are “unpredictable” or or “irresponsible” because there are many mutts available at the pound. These statements are obviously made by those who are uninformed about the goals of cross-breeding. • Some families (including us) adore their adopted mutts and enjoy the surprises that come with getting to know them. We fully support all families that are able to
