Where is the Golden in my golden doodle?

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

Had to add this one!!! I see so many that are concerned about their open faced doodles. I have just the opposite - I have a golden doodle that could easily pass for 100% poodle.  Mind you - I am NOT complaining - just stating a fact. I understand genetics and know that since he is 75% poodle, with his mom carrying the poodle genes, it is entirely possible that he is carrying all poodle genes.  His litter mate brother looks like a "typical" doodle, while Cody looks like a kinky headed poodle. They are both the most wonderful things on 4 legs, but Cody HATES to be brushed and without daily brushing, he mats like crazy.  Sigh!!  Casey, on the other hand, loves to be brushed and he could easily go for a week between brushings. His coat is wavy and course. They are SO funny, and SUCH joys to have in our lives.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I would love to see some more photos! Its kind of hard to see the black one in your profile pic.

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

Here is another picture of Cody.

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

I didn't mean it to sound like I am complaining. We love them both dearly and wouldn't change a thing about either. Here is a photo of Cody. This picture was taken shortly after he was clipped and brushed out. I'll try to find one of him with his more "typical" look.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh he is beautiful!

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

Thank you. We think so, too

[Ginny Nightingale]

Cute!! That is more of a poodle cut that adds to the poodle look--I was dog sitting a mini-poodle all day today--same haircut, but much tighter curls--so there is some doodle in your poodle! :)

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Cute as can be!

[Nancy]

Hi Joyce....Cody is absolutely beautiful!!!  I just wanted to add that I agree that his cut is more of a poodle cut.  I have a wooly ALD and he would look more like a poodle if he had a poodle cut.  It took awhile for the groomer to get it right but she finally did.  I do his face, nose and eyes because if not, she would shave him.  Here is a pic of my Oliver 

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

Nancy - Oliver is adorable. He looks so aristocratic in that pose. :)  Just makes me want to give him a big hug and kiss on that sweet nose.  

Here are a couple of photos of Cody without the face being so short.  I do tend to keep his face shorter because otherwise his beard and face stays wet all the time. One of the photos has him and Casey together.

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

I love this look. He's got such a curly tail! I think Jade's tail is more on the retriever side. Of course she has more retriever qualities it seems.

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

He normally carries his tail a bit higher over his back, but when really relaxed it is lower like in this picture.