She looks like a golden retriver...

[Lexi]

Do I was walking Rey today and a olden women asked if she was a golden retriver, (she hasn't been the first). I told her she was a golden doodle. She said, "she looks like a golden retriver." Just like most others I have told that she's a goldendoodle. So what do you say then people ask about your doodle?

[Heather Chambliss]

When I say what kind Gracie is, I usually say she is an un-doodly goldendoodle from the start :)  

Or, I say flat-coated goldendoodle

[Jeri]

I say my Penny is a goldendoodle that has more GR qualities. On days that I don't feel like getting into it I just agree Thay she is a GR because she is actually 3/4 GR anyway.

[Lexi]

I have replied that she's a 50/50 mix but she seemed to have gotten more of the Golden retriever genes. But they just look at me weird....

[Erin and Wrigley]

Rey like Penny, Gracie, my Wrigley are are gorgeous, smooth / flat coated dogs! I think when people hear the word doodle they think of curls & a ton of hair, & it's made for plenty of conversation on my end given that mine has a smooth coat & an open face (no beard either)  People look at me like I'm delusional until I let them know I've had the DNA done & more Lab came through for Wrigs...I personally like the look so I've often said, "Brawn on the outside, brains on the inside." - Since you asked, I'll tell you about the rudest comment ever.  One woman said, "Well, you know you could never show him.  His eyes are the same color as his fur too & that's considered a flaw." I was pretty taken back considering that we think of him as the supermodel of the family but I looked at her & said, "Well, he doesn't have a job to do.  Maybe he can be just ours to love." - Yep, that was the end of the conversation / inquisition. - LOL   

[Lexi]

Yeah, I've definitely had some delusional looks. I'm still hoping she will get wavy and I think she will.

[Racie Jettie]

I tell people mine is a long haired golden doodle. Everyone I meet still disagree with me and say he is a golden collie or a golden shepherd. But I know what I got. Most people don't realize that when you breed two dogs they may take more of one side. Who cares! I love my long coated shedding doodle! ❤️

[Lexi]

Yeah, I was really hoping for a low shedding dog, as shedding and pet hair irratates my anxiety. So I'm still hoping ad Reys puppy hair all gets out she will shed less. But she's still not has bad as my mother inlaws cat or my sister's dog so I'm dealing with it. I think there are definitely alot of misconceptions about doodles.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

He is gorgeous!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Melinda, I think your puppy actually will get more of the traditional Doodle look. I can see the wispy fur on her face. Sometimes they just take a little longer to get "Doodly". She does appear to be more straight coated than wavy but that could also change. Unfortunately, the straighter their hair is the more likely they will shed. But you will love her anyway!

[Lexi]

I have seen some that look exactly the same as Rey and end up really wavey which is encouraging. She does shed though quite a bit right now, more then I was hoping for. But my fingers are crossed that that gets better as well.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I get the opposite question.  Most people think Ned is a poodle - I sometimes correct them and say that he is a poodle mix or that he is a labradoodle.  They are usually asking from their own frame of reference as to what THEY think the dog looks like and don't mean to insult the dog or you.