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Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page Sunshine Acres specializes in hybrid crosses of Golden Retriever and Poodle, often called the Goldendoodle. There are so many breeding programs for doodles today that it can be confusing to the newcomer that is trying to educate themselves on what F1, F1B, F3, etc might mean. Most geneticists agree that hybrid vigor or heterosis occurs in the offspring of two genetically different parents of the same genus. When Gregory Mendel discovered this with peas, a Latin term for generation was created called F for filial (generation = filial). Thus, we get the term F1 which stands for a first generation cross between two different breeds of dog. Many years later, mid 1900's, corn geneticists discovered other types of first generation crosses that improved over the single crosses of hybrids of the day (only using two different parent lines). This 3 way cross, otherwise termed F1 Type 3, was found to improve the genetic performance of the corn lines. The corn geneticists would use a hybrid and cross it to another unlike parent line. This improved disease resistance, increased yields, and improved drought tolerance. However, these same geneticists will also tell you that you must start with at least one line with a desirable characteristic to achieve improvement. For example, one corn line must have higher yield performance to improve the offspring of a cross. The more desirable traits that a parent line starts with and the fewer undesirable traits they do not posess, the greater the chance for a successful cross. This advice is the same for dogs. Sunshine Acres has adapted this knowledge to our program and have now included the Irish Setter as one of the parent lines. This new type of hybrid is an F1 Type 3 and has a greater potential for better health and vigor than the traditional F1 (Golden x Poodle). We have searched far and wide for our genetics to create a firm foundation in our breeding program. Our Irish Goldendoodles puppies have a hybrid mother (Irish x Golden) and a purebred father (Poodle). Other breeds could have been selected, but Sunshine Acres' program is focused on devotion, intelligence, dark rich colors, silky, low to no shedding coats and high health in an attempt to have puppies who live long happy lives. Since this cross was instituted in 2008, Sunshine Acres now differentiates the two different types of puppies we raise: F1 Type 1 = Hybrid puppy from purebred parents (Golden and Poodle) F1 Type 3 = Hybrid puppy from one hybrid parent (f1 Type 1) and one purebred parent (Poodle) Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page Why Doesn't Sunshine Acres raise other generations? First of all let's define some of the other generations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_hybrid http://idog.biz/Doodle%20Articles/DoodleArticleHybridVigor.html http://www.creativegeneticsofca.com/documents/others/australian%20crossbreeding.pdf just search for 3-way cross and read :) Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page What kind of coats do your puppies have? My Goldendoodles have mostly wavy to slightly curly coats. My reds, golds, and creams shed very lightly to not at all. I have seen this in person by attending Doodle Romps where my puppies have grown into adults. You read and hear of so many classifications of coats, such as fleecy, flat, wavy, woolly. Generally, these terms fit the Labradoodle and not necessarily the Goldendoodle. For the most part, my Goldendoodles will be soft to the touch and wavy in appearance. I have found that the male Poodle contributes very much to traits and not all Poodles are cut out to be Doodle Dads. The Golden Retriever will play more of minor role in the determination of the coat, but generally I look for Doodle Moms who have a decent amount of feathering. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page What vaccinations, dewormers, etc do you give? Here is a link to our schedule, which will accompany your puppy. What is the process for purchasing a Sunshine Acres Puppy? See the steps to getting a puppy. Do you What Supplies do I need to have on hand when my Goldendoodle puppy comes home? Nutrisource Small Medium Breed Chicken and Rice for Puppies Food Find Nutrisource Retailers Treats-small soft ones work well. For an extra special treat, use cheese or small pieces of cooked ground beef or chicken. A copy of Jan Fennel's book or DVD of "The Dog Listener". This book is a must read/watch for any dog owner who wants willing cooperation from their pet. If you only read one thing-be sure this is it. Here is a link to Jan's site where you can learn about her methods. Buy her book on Amazon.
Stainless-steel
non-tipping food and water bowls I.D.
Tags with the contact information for yourself and your
veterinarian
A collar (8 to 12 inch
size) and a 6-foot leather or nylon leash A 42 inch wire crate with an adjustable divider in the center so you can grow the crate with your puppy.
Dog
shampoo
Brush and comb N ail clippers
Cleanup
supplies such as a stain remover, paper towels, deodorizing
and odor neutralizing spray
Chew
Toys This is a list of the basic necessities. Your trainer may have additional items. There are many other helpful and fun products available at pet supply stores. remove dew claws?hey are removed whs are only a few days old. No, I feel this is the barometer of what your dog is thinking and is too important to remove. Of course, you could have it removed at any time, but I would not encourage you to. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page What size will the puppies be? Royal Standards will range above 70. Standards will range from 40-65 pounds for most of my puppies. Minis will range from 25-40 pounds. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page What is your philosophy on breeding doodles? All of our Doodle puppies are first generation (F1) crosses. The F1 hybrid is the healthiest cross possible due to “hybrid vigor”. It is our desire to raise and promote this hybrid. We carefully select each purebred parent for the characteristics that would result in puppies with the most desirable pet qualities. Our goal in breeding F1 puppies is to breed a very healthy puppy with the desirable companion traits found in their purebred parents. We do not breed multigenerational Doodles as we have no desire to produce a “pure breed” Doodle and we don’t want to see the Doodle hybrid begin to have the inbred genetic problems found in the purebreds. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page Hips - Canine Hip Displasia (CHD) merits concern by all doodle breeders and its prevalence may be reduced with selective breeding. CHD is caused by a poorly formed ball-and-socket joint in the hip. The quality of this joint may be screened by x-ray and can then be certified by either the OFA or PennHip organizations. To select for new parents at Sunshine Acres, they are either OFA certified or have been screened by PennHip. We carefully select the parents for each litter of puppies to ensure their offspring will have healthy hips. Heart - A second health issue affecting doodles are heart murmurs. Heart murmurs come in two different forms. Many puppies, like human babies, can have heart murmurs that go away around 16 weeks of age. A more severe heart murmur may not go away and develop into an adult dog health issue. If adult parents have heart murmurs, there is a good chance that a percentage of their puppies may also have heart murmurs. All the parents at Sunshine Acres have had their hearts screened. Blood - von Willebrand is a bleeding disorder that is prevalent in the Poodles. If you are considering your puppy for breeding, it is important that the Poodle background is clear so you do not pass this down from one generation to another. All my Poodle parents have been tested for this disease. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page How are your puppies socialized? The training your puppy receives in its first 8 weeks can last a lifetime. Thus socialization is not taken lightly at Sunshine Acres. Following is a general schedule each litter follows while here:
Socialization never ends. As puppies join their new packs, they will instinctively seek their level in the family hierarchy. Although we love them dearly, they must be trained and taught that they are at the bottom of the family hierarchy. A very big help to learn how to communicate with your puppy is to enroll him or her in a puppy basic obedience course as early as allowed by the instructor. Classes are offered at most pet supply stores and canine schools in your area. This class not only teaches your puppy skills, but continues your puppy's socialization to you, other people, and other dogs. The importance of beginning to train your Goldendoodle as soon as he comes to your home cannot be over emphasized. Just a few minutes each day spent in fun interaction and training with your puppy will reap life long benefits. By learning how to interact with your puppy, and understanding how a dog's mind works, potential behavior problems will be avoided. Help your puppy understand what your expectations are through obedience training. A well mannered Goldendoodle puppy is one who will be loved by all and welcome everywhere!
Following is my recommended schedule for your Goldendoodle puppy once he/she is in your care:
My doodles have been involved in search and rescue, hunting, and therapy work. With their socialization skills and intelligence, they are the most suitable for therapy and companion-assistance type of work. I have personally seen lives touched by my doodles and it does make a difference. Mostly though, my doodles are acting silly, happy, loving and doing their best to make family ties stronger. Of course, they still need training. What do you mean __-Mart mentality? Be prepared! Our society has taught us that all we need to do is take our purchases out of the box, put in batteries, and away we go. Real live puppies p__p and pee where we do not want them to, chew on your belongings (especially through teething time), and require a part of your busy schedule. They in turn reward you with unconditional love, much happiness, and relief of stress. It is so so important to train them up in the way you want them to go or else they will be the biggest menace in your life! You must learn how to communicate with them. Read the books and attend a Basics class of your choice. I do recommend the formal class setting for at least the first part of training so your puppy may continue to socialize with other puppies and people. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page We are located in northwest Indiana, about halfway between Indianapolis and Chicago off I-65. Here is a link to driving directions. Take me back to the "Goldendoodle Puppies for Sale" page Where do you advertise? http://www.pets4you.com/dog_links.html -- A puppy classified page http://www.dogbreedinfo.com -- A puppy classified page www.doodlepuppy.com -- Our website |
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