Are doodles "insane?"

[Oliver]

After telling a few of my friends that we plan on adopting a goldendoodle, 2 of them completely turned up their nose and told us that goldendoodles were "crazy and insane" dogs. While I've heard that goldendoodles sometimes mouth more than other puppies, I'm under the impression that a large breed puppy...is, well...a puppy!- No matter the breed, they need lots of exercise: a happy puppy is a tired puppy. I'm assuming the crazed-puppy-hyperness will probably last for approximately 2-3 years at which point they will calm down a bit. It's not like we are getting this dog and will not work on training him- in fact, we're planning on training him to become a Delta Society Therapy dog and I've done tons of research over the past 2 months on basic and advanced puppy training.

Anyway, I've always only heard that goldendoodles were extremely intelligent and willing to please. But the way these people talk about goldendoodles....it's horrible! The only thing I can think is that they've come across goldendoodles who had either a) bad owners (i.e. little exercise/no obedience training), and/or b) were not bred well (perhaps inbred, etc). What do you guys think? Has anyone ever told you things like this about doodles? Are there any MAJOR differences between goldendoodle puppies and golden retriever puppies (or other breeds for that matter)? Am I missing something?

[fergie11]

You truly have to chalk these people up as being uninformed. Doodles are the best - best - best.
They all need exercise and training. Like all breeds some are more hyper than others - and some people are more hyper than other people and some people are idiots and some aren't but I don't think there are any doodle idiots. Pass this website onto those people and ask them if we are all wrong? Are theyere websites like this for other breeds? I haven't looked but I think doodle owners are a little more crazy about their dogs than other breed owners and there is a good reason for that.

[Joe R.]

Did they say where they got that impression? I would love to hear. I don't know about crazy and insane. Gus is kinda "goofy" at times. But that just him.

[Oliver]

just two people who have had encounters with doodles...I'm assuming the owners had absolute no control of them and they were doing things a million miles per hour.

[Jackie]

I had a golden retriever puppy years ago. Now I have a mini goldendoodle puppy. I loved my golden but I find my doodle much less "hyper". Don't know if it has anything to to with, size,breeder, etc. but I find him to be much easier than the golden pup. In many respects they were the same, easy to housebreak, smart, etc. But Beckett is calmer than my golden was. I also agree.. think the people you know came across doodles that weren't trained by their owners.

[Eva (Lilo and Rocky)]

To label a particular breed - any breed - "crazy and insane" is, in my opinion, CRAZY and INSANE. Different breeds obviously have their own advantages and disadvantages, so continue to do your own research, talk to responsible owners and reputable breeders, and make your decision based on facts and your personal circumstances rather than believing ignorant people, who have NO CLUE what they're talking about!!!

[Tamara & Giada]

Well, any dog can be insane if not trained!! Whoever you talked to unfourtunatwely met a dog that was not trained properly, and that is NOT the dogs fault. Sounds like you have done your homework and will have a very well behaved dog. It takes a lot of time and you need to be persistant and consistant, but in the end it is worth it. My dog is well behaved and quite mellow, and she's only 9 months old, so I am so anxiuos to see how she'll be at 2 years old :)

[Melissa, Samson & Shelby]

I've never heard that complaint before! I do talk to a lot of people when we go for walks. Samson seems to draw people to us like flies. As with any breed, you need to research carefully the breeder that you select. The temperament of any puppy is influenced largely by the parent dogs. Samson is a very laid back 13 month old. He was always a calm puppy, except when playing. He was eating at outdoor restaurants and traveling with us at a young age, about 7 months when the weather warmed up. People were constantly amazed when we told them how young he was. Any breed dog that has good temperament parents, is well socialized and receives training, will be a terrific dog to take out in public. Chalk those comments up to ignorance!

[Joy Originator of GiantSchnoodles]

I agree with everyone else that a lot has to do with training. It may also have to do with breeding, genetics and early puppy stimulation as to how early the puppy matures. However it would be crazy to tag a whole breed as wonderful as doodles as "crazy".

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[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

puppies will be puppies and it's how much time you put into training. I've always been told what well behaved dogs we have......Scrappy is already a year and 1/2 but has never been hyper and Grover is almost 5 months and even more mellow that she is.

[35iu2pambz419]

My doodle is almost 6 months old. Where ever I take him people flock to him and LOVE him. they are very surprised to hear how young he is. they all assume he is a couple of years old. We did obedience classes and I do expect him to behave. I have a friend who has a golden retriever pup 1 month older, and it is to the point where I don't even want to visit because he is so out of control, jumping, nipping, barking etc. I believe it is all in the training. PS I took Dexter on the run for the cure last weekend a 5 KM walk with 3 000 people and he was amazing. He was photographed at least 30 times (he wore my pick breast cancer tshirt instead of me). People loved him almost as much as me

[Joannie]

That's crazy talk! Pardon the pun.

It all depends on the doodle's individual character, like any other breed. They do tend to like people more than other breeds which makes them more likely to jump up on people, but that can be trained away. A lot of doodles are service dogs, so it wouldn't make sense that they would be insane.

[Adina P]

Your original instinct "I'm under the impression that a large breed puppy...is, well...a puppy!- No matter the breed, they need lots of exercise: a happy puppy is a tired puppy" is RIGHT ON =)

I've seen hyperactive, 'wild' behavior in many breeds. When I was thinking about getting a dog originally I was attracted to weimaraners, pointers, and other sporting breeds. I had a friend who would tell me "oh they're nuts!" about pretty much every breed I liked! So the 'wild' thing is relative. I often think that of Jack Russels...LOL.

In my opinion ALL dogs are a little 'wild' on their own without a leader who will train them to act civilized. Some are more energetic and need more guidance/exercise than others. And some people get super lucky with a dog that barely needs training to be a good citizen. But MOST need training and exercise and a committed to consistency handler.

Doodles are not a low energy breed, but with the right breeder and good communication between the two of you you can PICK the mellow one of the litter and raise your pup with good manners.

Don't listen to 'em ...they are basing their judgment of all doodles on a few poorly trained ones (and emphasis on FEW) that they have seen.