Groodles

The Groodle is a gentle, friendly dog with intelligence and a level disposition and because of this is an ideal dog to have as part of the family. They adore children and love to be involved in all family matters, whether indoors or outdoors. As they are a cross, the retriever part may encourage them to attempt to drag, pull, or carry anything they can fit into their mouths. They may also love water, and care should be taken to ensure their safety when any form of water is nearby. The Poodle part of them will make them loyal and intelligent so training should be a fun experience.

Your puppy is fully weaned and has been fed a diet of Fresh Puppy Mince Meat, cut up Chicken Necks and Purina Supercoat Puppy Pellet. 

Always make sure your puppy can access clean fresh water. (He does not need puppy milk)

It is important that the puppy is not allowed to become overweight for general health reasons and to avoid strain on their hips and joints. Ignore the big brown pleading eyes and only give the recommended amount given by the manufacturer of the quality dog food of your choice. Give table scraps very sparingly, especially avoiding cooked bones and foods with high fat content. Always keep food well out of his reach as he will seek it out.

Your puppy has been given a full health examination by a registered Veterinarian and was given their first Vaccination. Your puppy is due for the next vaccination at 10 weeks of age.

Your puppy has been wormed fortnightly from birth (2, 4, 6, 8 weeks of age)

It is recommended to then worm at 10 weeks (ask your vet when getting your puppies next vaccination) then every month until 6 months of age (12, 16, 20, 24 weeks) then every 3 months for life

The Golden is known for its lustrous golden coat and the Poodle has a soft curly coat that needs to be groomed and trimmed. The puppies coat can be a mix of the two or be more dominant to one breed, however it is usually the poodle. Keep the hair near his eyes and tail area shorter as a maintenance between grooms. The puppy needs to be familiar with been bathed and brushed so making grooming easier when older. (Use a specialised Pet Shampoo not Human Shampoo) 

Both breeds enjoy playing in the water and mud, this is easily cleaned off once the coat has dried.

The puppies can grow very quickly so keep exercise to age appropriate and allow the puppy time to sleep in between plays. 

Adult Groodles require exercise of moderate length every day to stay fit, this includes walks and physical activity such as water play, balls, soft toys where possible.   

Goldens are intelligent dogs however can sometimes also be worriers. Poodles are intelligent dogs, and their enthusiasm and energy should complement the quietness of the Golden to be a perfect blend and make training easier and enjoyable for everyone. Never treat them harshly and great care should be taken during training, ensuring sensitivity is always maintained. They love to give and receive affection and do best with positive, reward-based training. 

Goldens and Poodles are generally healthy breeds so the puppy can be expected to live 12 to 16 years with proper care. 

Keep them on a good diet and provide enough exercise to maintain good muscle tone, be vigilant about keeping him from becoming overweight, and monitoring his activities to prevent injury. 

Your Puppy comes with Insurance with Knose Insurance. Please consider continuing this/ or with another company for peace of mind. Pet Insurance is a competitive market so check with providers to find a cover that best suits, but we do recommend keeping your pet insured.