Goldendoodles

Have you ever thought of the "perfect dog" but couldn't find an existing combination of all of the traits you would like? The combination of smart, happy, adorable, trainable, social, and affectionate already exists. Now, add the bonus of mostly hypo-allergenic and light to non-shedding!!!! What do we call this creature...a GOLDENDOODLE!!! A Goldendoodle is an F1 hybrid cross between a Standard Poodle and a Golden Retriever. They are a first generation cross thus, they exhibit "hybrid vigor" meaning that the health should be much improved from the Standard Poodle and the Golden Retriever purebreds. The puppies take on the best traits of both breeds.

We also breed F1B's which is a first generation backcross between a goldendoodle and a standard poodle. The pups are 75% poodle & 25% Golden. They are very hypo-allergenic and non-shedding The F1B's are just as incredible as the F1's.

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The physical appearance of the Goldendoodle runs anywhere from a shaggy-looking retriever to a curly-relaxed poodle. The color of the coat can be cream, gold, red, chocolate, or black. Like many poodle crosses, most Goldendoodles are list to non-shedding to light shedding and can be hypoallergenic. "Doodles" are classified as a medium sized dog. The average weight is 45-75 pounds and have a height of 20-26 inches depending on the size of the parents.

Goldendoodles are intelligent and obedient family companions. They are great with children of all ages and other pets. Their intelligence and love of learning makes them easy to train. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years

As recommended breeders, we have worked very hard to maintain a superior quality pup. We breed specifically stressing health, temperament, and structure.

 

Tidewater K-9 Academy Proudly Announces

Shenleigh O' Doodle..."half golden, half poodle"

Shenleigh is our personal F1 goldendoodle from our first breeding. She is was born in October 2004. She weighs 65 pounds and is a true athlete and friend.
She has been on TV on 3 different occasions and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles. Shenleigh has been a paid actress in a movie!!!!

Click on the exciting news release on the home page to read more about her exciting life as an ambassador for Goldendoodles!!!!!!!!

We breed Goldendoodles. Our litters are home raised around family and children. We do extensive genetic testing with our dogs, which are the Standard Poodles. The Golden Retriever stud that we use also has extensive testing. We screen for hip dysplasia, eye, and blood disorders. All of our pups are sold with a contract and health guarantee.

Birth Announcement of past litters

We breed happy, healthy, confident pups. We breed for temperament, health,and structure. We typically have pups that are cream, red, gold, and black in color. When they leave our home, they are confident, stable, healthy and ready to enhance your family with their love!

Many of the pups can be seen in the picture galleries below. We have been breeding since 2004. Our goldendoodle, Shenleigh O'Doodle, is from our breeding.

Please contact us for more information as we actively breed Goldendoodles.

We only breed "our girls" once a year to ensure maximum health for all.

WE ARE ACCEPTING DEPOSITS NOW!!!!!!

Some photos of our puppies from past litters, courtesy of their new families!!!

Click on the picture galleries below to see some more photos of our past beautiful puppies!

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One of our pups has been trained to be a service dog. Please read the following story about how goldendoodles can truly enhance your life!

Her name is Babe, and what a babe she is!!!!!  She is a gorgeous F1 Black Goldendoodle bred by Mark and Annesley Hackathorn in Virginia Beach, VA.  Babe was purchased by the McCoy family for their handicapped daughter, Jenny.  They wanted Jenny to have a friend and companion who could be with her 24/7.  Babe was such a sweet pup!!!!  She was selected by Mark Hackathorn who is a master dog trainer and owner of Tidewater K9 Academy as well as a Goldendoodle breeder. 

Mark selected Babe for the McCoys based on her temperament, intelligence, and size.  When Jenny and Babe first met, Jen squealed with excitement!!!!  Their relationship had begun!  Mark trained Babe with much help from the McCoys.  They started with on leash training followed by off leash training.  Finally, Babe was trained to be a service dog!  Once Babe’s service dog vest is on and her lead is attached to Jen’s chair, Babe is all business!!  She goes to malls and restaurants.  Babe has traveled from Virginia to Texas and has plans for a summer trip to Alaska!!

Jenny and Babe are inseparable.  Babe is a 50 pound lap dog!  She sleeps in Jenny’s room and has even “learned” to help Jenny get a shower!!  In spite of her Goldendoodle love for the water, Babe knows that only Jenny gets into the tub!!!  It is heartwarming to see the mutual love that exists between Babe and the McCoy’s.  It is awesome to see Jenny and Babe together.  It is inspiring to watch Babe doing what Goldendoodles were bred to do…..being of service to their owners!!!