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Goldendoodle Pedigree
Goldendoodle pedigree. That statement itself seems a bit like an oxymoron. Since goldendoodles are a hybrid breed, they do not qualify for registration with major kennel clubs such as AKC, which means they don’t technically have official, certified pedigrees. This doesn’t mean that their pedigrees aren’t incredibly important, especially for breeders. A goldendoodle’s pedigree is story of its family history, telling volumes about a dog and it’s heritage. Let’s examine Junie’s pedigree to see what all we can learn about her.
1. Titles – The CH in front of a dog’s name represents a confirmation championship title. A confirmation title indicates that the breeders invested time, money, and deliberation into improving their breeding stock. The titles behind a dog’s name (such as CGC, RL1, RATI, etc.) are working titles. They show that the dog is trainable in obedience, agility, and so forth and that the breeders invested time working with the dog for specific events. In Junie’s pedigree, her dad (Buckwheat) has earned a confirmation championship title as have many of her ancestors and Junie herself has earned a CGC (Canine Good Citizen title). Keep in mind that, being a hybrid breed, goldendoodles themselves do not qualify for participating in confirmation events since they are not a breed recognized by AKC.
2. Coefficient of inbreeding (COI) – Investigating a dog’s pedigree reveals the number of times that an ancestor is repeated in that dog’s line. In the case of Junie’s pedigree, no inbreeding occurs for at least 4 generations. Low inbreeding is a good thing! Research indicates that a low COI is related to a longer life expectancy (for more information, see John Armstrong’s research on poodle inbreeding).
3. Kennels of Origin – The kennel name usually appears in a dog’s registered name, either at the beginning (i.e. Timberidge’s Juniper Blue Star CGC) or at the end (i.e. CH Wavir Vivant of Versace). Knowing the kennel of origin for each dog allows you to delve further into the history. For instance Junie’s mom is named English Meadow’s Wish Upon A Star. A quick internet search of “English Meadow Golden Retrievers” pulls up their website, which allows further research into their breeding practices, values, and so forth.
4. Health Testing – Knowing the names on a pedigree allows you to search the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) database. This is not an exhaustive list as owners must pay extra for their dog to be listed and some health testing may be done elsewhere (i.e. the Penn hip or most DNA testing). OFA is nonetheless a valuable resource, especially for investigating the health testing results of extended relatives. Searching for “English Meadow Wish Upon A Star” in OFA’s database reveals not only her results but also those of her dam, daughter, and various half siblings enabling research of her relatives’ health both horizontally and vertically.
5. Registration – The registration number for at least the sire and dam appear on a pedigree. Only a purebred dog can receive a registration number, so seeing that provides confidence that no other breeds slipped into the heritage. Some ancestors may be listed in more than one registry (i.e. English Meadow Wish Upon A Star has both an AKC registration number as well as a CKC registration number).
6. Goldendoodle Generation – Junie’s dam (mom) is a golden retriever and her sire (dad) making her an F1 goldendoodle.
Poodle x Golden Retriever = F1 Goldendoodle Puppies
F1 Goldendoodle x Poodle = F1b Goldendoodle Puppies
F1 Goldendoodle x F1 Goldendoodle = F2 Goldendoodle Puppies
F1 Goldendoodle x F1b Goldendoodle = F2b Goldendoodle Puppies F1b Goldendoodle x F1b Goldendoodle = F3 Goldendoodle (multi gen)
7. Access to Further Information – Internet searches of the different ancestors often reveals additional information. For instance an internet search of “All My Dreams in Famous Family” reveals his pedigree as well as photographs.
8. A Few Last Tidbits – Pedigrees also supply information about the different ancestors’ coat colors and dates of birth.
A pedigree provides a wealth of knowledge, and it is vitally important that breeders research the ancestors of their parent dogs. Even if goldendoodles aren’t technically a breed, their pedigrees are still incredibly valuable.
Pets Welcome: Dog Friendly Stores in Cincinnati
Socialization is an important part of raising a well-rounded dog. Going to parks and training classes, for instance, help your goldendoodle become accustomed to being around other people and pets and also help learn to obey you in different settings. Another fun way to introduce your goldendoodle to new environments is to take her to the store with you. (Be sure your puppy has received all her vaccinations before you begin taking her places with you.)
- Hardware Stores – Lowes and Home Depot allow dogs, so next time you’re gathering supplies for a home improvement project, bring your favorite goldendoodle along. When she’s small, you can bring a mat with you to place in the bottom of a grocery cart and let your puppy ride through the store. She’ll be quite the popular sensation! (note: Menard’s is not pet friendly)
- Feed & Supply Stores – Tractor Supply Co. is another great store you can visit with your goldendoodle.
- Home Goods Stores – Bed, Bath & Beyond is pet-friendly, as are some other home goods stores that do not sell food products. You can find some additional options in this detailed guide to dog-friendly national chains.
- Party Stores – Party City and many halloween stores welcome pets, so bring your dog to try on those different doggie costumes so she’ll have just the right look for the upcoming holiday.
- Craft Stores – Joann Fabrics is happy for your goldendoodle to come visit.
- Restaurants – A number of eateries welcome dogs to join their owners on the patio for dinner. Take your goldendoodle for a stroll along the Little Miami Bike Trail and then enjoy dinner on the patio at Paxton’s Bar & Grill or Tano’s Bistro with your furry friend (once she’s learned some basic obedience, of course!). We all know dessert naturally follows any good walk. Loveland Sweets sells doggie baked good and has a patio where you & your dog can enjoy dessert together. The first Thursday evening of each month during the summer, Graeter’s hosts Dogs’ Night Out, which our dogs LOVE. Aglamesis Brothers in Oakley & Montgomery periodically hosts Woofie Wednesday where dogs receive a free ice cream when their owners spend $3.
- Plant Nurseries – Many nurseries allow four-legged customers. Our dogs enjoy visiting Natorps Nursery Outlet in Mason, OH.
- Farmers Markets – Pick up some fresh fruits & veggies with your favorite goldendoodle at your local farmer’s market. Loveland Farmer’s Market even hands out dog biscuits! You may even find a tasty treat or unique pet accessory at one of the local vendors such as Krafty Kritters Pet Bakery & Boutique or Pet Wants. Cincinnati’s City Flea is another outdoor event you & your dog may enjoy attending together.
- Outfitters – Next time you find yourself venturing to Cabelas, be sure to bring your dog along. You may find that she’s fascinated by the fish swimming in the large tanks or curious about the display of taxidermy animals. Vertical Drop is another dog-friendly outfitter.
- Farms & Orchards – A&M Farm Orchard in Midland, OH invites apple pickers to bring their favorite set of furry feet to help them select choice fruit from the orchards each fall. Although A&M Farm doesn’t allow pets inside their small store, apple picking is still a fun activity in which to include your dog. Big Tree Plantation welcomes dogs, so pick out your Christmas tree with your pup at your side.
- Other Dog Friendly Activities – Cheer on the Cincinnati Reds with your goldendoodle at the event Bark at the Park. Morgan’s Canoe Livery in Fort Ancient allows dogs to ride in their boats (our dogs think canoeing is a blast!), and some 5K events welcome canine participants.
Shedding
Shedding. Usually that word refers to dogs loosing their hair. At Timberidge Goldendoodles our dogs don’t shed quite like that. Around here, “shedding” has a totally different meaning. Moses, Abria & Junie hopped in the car this afternoon and drove down to New Richmond with us to some family land in search of whitetail deer antlers. Each winter male deer (bucks) shed their antlers in preparation for growing a new larger set in the spring. They leave their old rack lying in the woods, waiting for a lucky person (or dog) to happen upon them. We enjoy traversing through the woods, relishing in the beauty of nature and enjoying the treasure hunt activity of seeking sheds. Today we found both antlers from a 7 point buck! At the end of deer hunting season a lot of hunters walk through the woods very slowly looking for where their elusive bucks lost their antlers that year. Finding shedded antlers gives hunters information about the type and number of bucks traveling through the area. For dog owners like us, shed hunting is great because it provides our dogs with an all-natural, preservative-free chew toy. Our dogs love chewing on deer antlers! Like bones, antlers are high in certain minerals like calcium. Since they are very hard (hard enough for bucks to use when fighting each other), they last a long time and the chances of one splitting are slim. The points of the antlers are sharp though so blunting them is beneficial. Like any bone, there is always the chance of a dog injuring a tooth while chewing on an antler and the ends can become sharp as a dog gnaws on it. Because of this, we only allow our dogs to chew on them while we’re home and keeping an eye on them. Chewing on an antler is always an exciting treat for them.
Canoeing Is For The Dogs
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a family canoe trip down the Little Miami River! Here at Timberidge Goldendoodles, the dogs are a part of the family so naturally they came too. Abria (our English cream goldendoodle puppy) took to the water like a fish! She’s a natural swimmer and thought it was great fun to jump out of our canoe and swim to another to hitch a ride. Moses (our apricot poodle puppy) didn’t think jumping out of a moving canoe into the river was such a great idea but he was all for getting into the water from the shoreline. When we stopped for a picnic lunch, Moses & Abria both had a blast retrieving sticks from the water and splashing around with everyone. We have two natural water dogs! I see many more canoe trips in our future!
