English Goldendoodle Coats:
English Goldendoodle coats will change as the puppy matures. Most will grow longer and many will fill out and become very plush and full.
* As an experienced breeder, we are very knowledgeable and capable of determining what type of coat a puppy will have as an adult from a very young age.
How to tell the difference in the coats
Loose Wavy and Straight coated puppies will not show any signs of “Crimping” or Curl on the forehead or back at birth, see photo below (click to enlarge):
Curly coats can be easily identified by the “crimping” or beginning of a curly on the forehead, ears or back of a new born puppy. See photo below (click image to enlarge):
Loose Wavy / Shaggy:
This is the most common coat found in the English Goldendoodle breed. It can be produced in any of the English Goldendoodle generations and is easy to maintain. It will require brushing once a day to every other day in areas that experience heavy friction such as behind the ears, under the neck, the base of the tail and underneath the limbs. Full body brushing should be done at least once a week. This coat type in F1, F2 and F2B breedings are usually low to non-shedding. (F1B's and F3's will not shed regardless of coat type)
Here are examples of the Loose Wavy/ Shaggy coat (click to enlarge):
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Curly:
Curly coats are seen more frequently in F1B and F3 breedings, but can occasionally be produced in other generations. They require daily full body brushing, focusing in areas that experience heavy friction such as behind the ears, under the neck, the base of the tail and underneath the limbs. Curly coated English Goldendoodles in F1, F2 and F2B generations are considered to be the most non-shedding of these generations. (F1B's and F3's will not shed regardless of coat type)
Curly coats can be anywhere from a loose barrel curl to a tight kinky curl, similar to a Poodle.
Here are examples of the Curly coat (click to enlarge):
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Flat / Straight:
Also known as the "Sporty" or "Golden Retriever like coat, this coat type is not considered to be the "Teddy Bear" look. It is very easy to maintain and requires very minimal brushing. Once a week is usually sufficient in all areas of the body. This coat type is seen more frequently is F2 and F2B breedings, although can occasionally be produced in other generations. This look in a F1, F2 or F2B breeding will likely shed low to moderate. (F1B's and F3's will not shed regardless of coat type)
Here are examples of the Flat / Straight coat:
