Goldendoodle Puppies for sale from Sunshine Acres           

Do you doodle when you dream?

Putting thoughts into words can some time prove challenging.  We might feel a passion about something and try to convey that thought to another individual only to find they embrace it is as a good idea, maybe a passing thought and miss the whole notion of why you might feel so strongly about your thought.

However, when it comes to canine genetics, there is much excitement in the world today.  Combinations of different genetics and measuring the output as traits that humans desire in a companion animal have obviously proven to attract the attention of all dog lovers.  To think, putting two breeds such as  the Golden Retriever and the Poodle together and calling it a Goldendoodle was at first laughable.  In less than 6 years, this mating has gone from a passing joke to serious contemplation as families or individuals seek a pet, companion and friend.

Hybridization is not a new concept and has actually been used for centuries to make plants and animals healthier and increase their vigor.  Sometimes, we may hear that we are getting the best of both worlds through hybridization.  Although this is an attempt to simplify this term, it is not entirely true.

The more unrelated the parents are, the less likely that bad genetics will be passed down to the offspring.  When we think of hybrids, a mule, a coydog (Coyote + Dog), a wolf hybrid, or Sorghum/Sudan Grass come to mind as the result of mating different species that can produce offspring.  This is the best form of hybridization there is for genetic health.

We have attempted to come close to this by mating dogs of different breeds.  Thankfully, for the Goldendoodle, the parents do not share many common weaknesses which helps this cross.  However, by bringing a third parent into the mix, this proves to be even more helpful in reducing genetic disease.  This is especially the case if the original parents are not effected or carriers of a debilitating or undesirable genetic trait themselves.  Although it is not a perfect science, Sunshine Acres has been critical of what parent lines have been used to make this cross.  We have not only relied upon test data, but also genetic history and proven sires and dams who have not had unhealthy puppies.  

Anyway, now that I have built you up for conveying my latest and greatest dream, I will get to the point.  My program has been founded upon genetic health, conformation, great looks, and adaptable personalities with a focus on dark gold to red hair color.

With these parameters in mind, I have selected the Irish Setter as my third breed of choice along with the loveable Golden Retriever and Poodle.  The puppies that I will raise will be 1/2 Poodle, 1/4 Golden and 1/4 Irish.

• The Poodle brings the desirable coat and intelligence to the mix

• The Golden brings a docile personality, intelligence, and the velvet-soft coat to the mix

• The Irish brings the deep dark red, loyal devotion, and playfulness to the mix

Since beginning the preparation of this cross a couple years ago, I have been amazed at the number of people who have contacted me saying how one of the best pets they ever had was a Golden/Irish mix.  Like the Golden, they were great in all ways except shedding, hence the Poodle.

First puppies -- My first puppies of this new cross will be ready to go home toward the end of December, 2008.  If you would like to be one of the first to own a first of its kind, please send me an application.  I plan to review the applications and work on placement starting the last week of December with all my puppies in their new homes by the 2nd week of January.

"OK, So I know I am cute.  I am also happy, healthy, loved, and am studying Physics"

2² Meals x Care = Energy 

(something like that)