English Goldendoodle 101: All You Need To Know About English Goldendoodles

The Moyen English Goldendoodle or English Cream Goldendoodle is a wonderful variety of Goldendoodle that sadly not everyone is aware of. And that’s what this article hopes to fix.

Join us as we go a little deeper into this fascinating Goldendoodle species. We provide information on its history, temperament or personality, appearance, and a lot more. So do ensure you read on till the end.

What is an English Teddybear Goldendoodle?

For those who don’t already know, the English Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog that is obtained from breeding a standard Poodle with an English Golden Retriever. Like the regular Goldendoodle, English Goldendoodles became popular in the mid-’90s when they gained popularity for their beautiful teddy bear coats which people seemed to love so much. 

Asides from their teddy bear appearance. The English Goldendoodle is also loved for its politeness and overall gentle disposition. They are arguably the most mellow and chill Goldendodoles you can find.

They are used as work, service, and therapy dogs due to their high intelligence which makes them relatively easy to train. All in all, the English Goldendoodle is a great family dog that is sweet and versatile.

Popularity Of The English Goldendoodle

When it comes to popularity the English Cream Goldendoodle has enjoyed increased popularity over the years, with more and more people slowly falling in love with the Goldendoodle variety.

However, when compared to its cousin (The American Goldendoodle), the English Cream Goldendoodle happens to be the less popular of the two. This is because most Goldendoodle varieties being sold in the United States are American Goldendoodles.

Still, the English Cream Goldendoodle does have an ever-increasing popularity growth with more and more breeders in the United States opting for the more polite and gentle Goldendoodle sibling.

What Are The Popular English Goldendoodle Coat Colors?

Both the English Goldendoodle and the American Goldendoodles possess the same number of coat colors and patterns. Some of these coat colors are more popular than others, here are some of the most popular English Goldendoodle varieties in existence based on their coat colors.

• Apricot English Goldendoodle
• Champagne English Goldendoodle
• English Cream Goldendoodle
• English Red Goldendoodle
• Tan English Goldendoodle

English Goldendoodle Vs. American Goldendoodle

Contrary to what a lot of people might think, the English Cream Goldendoodle isn’t really that different from the American Goldendoodle. First off, they are both hybrid dog breeds that are obtained from breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle.

So what is the difference between English and American Goldendoodles?  Well, the only difference would be that you would need to breed an English Cream Golden Retriever with a Poodle to produce an English Goldendoodle, whereas, for the American Goldendoodle, you would need to breed the American Golden Retriever with the Poodle.     

Aside from this, there are some slight differences between the English Goldendoodle and the American Goldendoodle, most of these differences having to do with its appearance and health.

Recognizing An English Goldendoodle

Like the American Goldendoodle, the English Goldendoodle comes in a variety of colors and sizes like the mini English Goldendoodle, the standard and medium sizes. They also come in smaller sizes like the Petite and teacup English Goldendoodle sizes.

A major way to identify an English Goldendoodle is by the teddy bear look it gives off. The English Goldendoodle is generally known to have sturdier bodies, a rounder face, and well-placed eyes which further improve the teddy bear look.

Although their coat type can differ, all English Goldendoodles generally have a fluffy coat that is mostly shaggy or wavy and adorable.

English Goldendoodle Temperament and Personality

One special factor that distinguishes the English Goldendoodle from its American cousin, would be its easygoing disposition and temperament. English Goldendoodles are incredibly mellow and chill Goldendoodles.

This wonderful and playful character or personality of the English Goldendoodle makes it a wonderful breed for families. The English Goldendoodle is happiest when around people they love. They are also more protective and loyal.

To get the best of your English Goldendoodle, you would need to ensure it is properly socialized from an early age. This can be achieved by a reputable breeder who takes out time to expose their puppies to various experiences, sights, people pets, sounds, and textures.

A well-socialized English Goldendoodle should be confident, comfortable, and well-behaved wherever it is placed.

You can go a step further by enrolling your Goldendoodle puppy in a training school or puppy kindergarten to further improve their overall socialization.

English Goldendoodle Appearance

Many have described the English Goldendoodle as one of the most stunning dog breeds to ever exist. And who can blame them, the adorable yet royal look that the English Goldendoodle possesses is quite unique?

As stated earlier, the English Goldendoodle is easily identified for its teddy bear look. This is amplified by the gorgeous coat that the Goldendoodle possesses and a perfectly structured body that is quite sturdy.

English Goldendoodles also possess kind and sweet eyes that are soulful. These eyes are perfectly aligned with its face, just like their ears.

The English Goldendoodle could come in one of any 5 size groups, these are the standard, miniature, medium, petite and teacup sizes which would be discussed next.  

English Goldendoodle Sizes

Just like the American Goldendoodle, the English Goldendoodle comes in a variety of 5 different size groups. These are the Standard size English Goldendoodle, the medium-sized English Goldendoodle, the miniature-size English Goldendoodle, the petite-size English Goldendoodle,  and the teacup-size English Goldendoodle.

Types	Height	Weight
Standard English Goldendoodle	22 to 24 inches	50 to 80 pounds
Medium English Goldendoodle	19 to 22 inches	35 to 50 pounds
Mini English Goldendoodle	17 to 20 inches	24 to 45 pounds
Petite English Goldendoodle	14 to 17 inches	15 to 24 pounds
Teacup Goldendoodle	Less than 14 inches	7 to 15 pounds

Standard English Goldendoodle (measures between  50 to 80 pounds and 22 to 24 inches in height). You can get a standard-sized English Goldendoodle by breeding an English Cream Golden Retriever with a Standard Poodle.

Medium or Moyen English Goldendoodle (measures between 35 to 50 pounds, and 19 to 22 inches in height). You can get a medium-sized English Goldendoodle by breeding an English Cream Golden Retriever with a medium-sized or Moyen poodle.

Mini English Goldendoodle (measures between 24 to 45 pounds and 17 to 20 inches in height). To achieve a mini English Goldendoodle, you can breed an English Cream Golden Retriever with a miniature poodle. Or you can breed two miniature English Goldendoodles, or you can breed a miniature poodle with a mini English Goldendoodle.

Petite English Goldendoodle (measures between 14 to 17 inches and weighs between 15 to 24 pounds). You can get a petite English Goldendoodle by breeding a mini English Goldendoodle with a mini poodle.

Teacup English Goldendoodle (measures between 7 to 15 pounds and less than 14 inches in height). Teacup English Goldendoodles are obtained from breeding a petite English Goldendoodle with a toy poodle.

English Goldendoodle Coats

Just like the American Goldendoodle, English Goldendoodles come in 3 coat types. These are the flat or straight coat, the shaggy or wavy coat, and the curly coat.

The Straight or Flat Coat English Goldendoodle

Because English Goldendoodles are obtained from breeding an English Cream Golden Retriever with a Poodle, the Goldendoodle child can pick up either one of its parent’s coat types. For an English Goldendoodle to inherit a straight or flat coat, it requires two non-curly traits from its parents.

This is usually more present in the Golden Retriever parent. The English Goldendoodle would look more like a Golden Retriever, possessing short or long straight fur coats and furnishings on its face.

It still gives off a teddy bear look but the look is more subtle than the other coat types. When it comes to shedding, the straight or flat coat sheds a lot more than the other coat types of the English Goldendoodle. Making them not suitable for people with dog allergies.

The straight coat is often attributed to English Goldendoodles from the F1 generation. The higher the Goldendoodle generation, the less likely the possibility.

The Wavy or Shaggy Coat English Goldendoodle

For an English Goldendoodle to have a wavy or shaggy coat, it would need to inherit one curly trait and one non-curly trait from its Golden Retriever and Poodle parents. With the presence of these traits, the Goldendoodle develops a coat that is neither straight nor curly.

When looking for a Goldendoodle with a teddy bear look, the wavy or shaggy coat should produce the best effects as English Goldendoodles with shaggy or wavy coats look bigger and more snuggly, just like a teddy bear.

Wavy or shaggy coats are more hypoallergenic than the flat or straight Goldendoodle coat. This is because the coat doesn’t hang freely which can cause lots of hair loss during brushing.

The Curly Coat English Goldendoodle

English Goldendoodles with curly coats are quite popular but not as popular as saggy or wavy coats. For a Goldendoodle to have a curly coat type, it usually inherits two curly traits from the Golden Retriever and Poodle parents.

The poodle parent is more likely to own these traits which definitely makes it the more dominating parent trait for the curly coat English Goldendoodle.

When it comes to shedding, the curly coat remains the least shedding Goldendoodle coat of the three Goldendoodle coat types. It is often regarded as a non-shedding coat. Goldendoodles with curly coats are hypoallergenic in nature. And this is because the fur on the curly coat is tangled making it hard for the hair to shed.

English Goldendoodle Generations

The generation grouping of the English Goldendoodle is quite similar to that of the American Goldendoodle. There are 5 English Goldendoodle generations in existence, These are:

English Goldendoodle Generations	% Gene of Parent 1	% Gene of Parent 2
F1 English Goldendoodle	50% English Cream Golden Retriever	50% Poodle
F1b English Goldendoodle	25% English Cream Golden Retriever	75% Poodle
F2 English Goldendoodle	50% F1 English Goldendoodle	50% F1 English Goldendoodle
F2b English Goldendoodle	F1 English Goldendoodle	F1b English Goldendoodle
F3 English Goldendoodle	F1b English Goldendoodle	F1b English Goldendoodle

Each generation offers a unique trait or feature to the Goldendoodle being produced. Features like hybrid vigor and hypoallergenic ability.

How Long Do English Goldendoodles Live?

The English Cream Golden Retriever, which is a parent of the English Goldendoodle is known to have a slightly longer lifespan than the American Golden Retriever. This slight trait does not transfer to the English Goldendoodle as they share the same lifespan as the American Goldendoodle.

Both Goldendoodle siblings are known to have an average lifespan that ranges from 10 to 15 years. However, this can be affected by a few factors like puppy lifestyle,  health problems, and some other conditions.

Is It Easy to Train English Goldendoodles?

Goldendoodles in general are known to possess a high level of intelligence. This makes training them a lot easier as they are prone to understand basic instructions a lot faster than other dog breeds. The English Goldendoodle also loves to please its owners, and as such would make an extra effort to learn new tricks and instructions fast.

When teaching the English Goldendoodle, it is recommended that you employ the positive reinforcement training method. This involves formulating a suitable reward system for your puppy when it does well and a less harsh punishment system when it does wrong.

You can reward the puppies’ good behavior with puppy treats and toys, but be careful not to spoil the puppy while doing so by over-rewarding it. And when the puppy does wrong, you can correct it with a gentle tap on its nose or a light flick on its head.

Keep its training session short, so the dog doesn’t lose interest in future training sessions, and always give your puppy enough time to rest between training sessions.

Asides from regular training, the English Goldendoodle also requires regular exercise. Not just to help it keep fit, but to also dispel some of that negative energy that might be building up. All Goldendoodles are highly energetic and as such, they require regular exercise to tire them out.

They should be taken on regular walks and runs and partake in general exercises to keep them well-exercised and tired. If left unexercised, the English Goldendoodle can become a little too hyper indoors, jumping from furniture to furniture and causing damage to them.

This is why the English Goldendoodle might not be the best dog breed to leave in the house unsupervised. Still, these angels are a lot more mellow than the American Goldendoodle.

Make out time to exercise your English Goldendoodle. If you can’t do this then consider hiring someone to exercise your Goldendoodle for you. Do not over-exercise your Goldendoodle, as you can risk exposing them to certain harmful defects.

Common English Goldendoodle Health Problems

Just like the American Goldendoodle, English Goldendoodles are prone to certain health problems inherited from the Golden Retriever and Poodle parents. These health problems can be quite life-threatening to the affected Goldendoodle puppy.

Luckily a lot of these health problems can be avoided by careful, intentional, and planned breeding. And there are certain organizations like the Canine Eye Registry Foundation and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that exist to checkmate these health problems. With that being said, here are a few health conditions prone to the English Goldendoodle;

• Dysplasia (hip and elbow)
• Ear Infections
• Progressive Renal Atrophy
• Exercised induced collapse
• Hypothyroidism
• Von Willebrand’s Disease
• Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, and a lot more.

Do English Goldendoodles Shed A Lot?

The short answer is no. English Goldendoodles do share the low to the non-shedding coat of the Poodle and as such are known to shed very little or not at all. But this also depends on the generation of the Goldendoodle and the overall Goldendoodle coat type.

Goldendoodles with flat or straight Coat types are generally known to shed a lot more than the Goldendoodle with Curly or wavy coats.

When compared with the wavy coat, the Curly coat of the Goldendoodle is known to shed even less, being almost non-shedding and the most hypoallergenic coat type of the Goldendoodle.

For Goldendoodles with flat or straight coats, you would need to groom them less as they could shed lots of fur with regular grooming. However, wavy and curly coats require a lot more grooming than usual to avoid the fur getting tangled.

Are English Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

Well, Goldendoodles with wavy and curly coat types are known to be hypoallergenic, however, the Goldendoodles with flat or straight coats aren’t, because they shed a lot.

How Much Are English Goldendoodles?

If you are wondering how much English Goldendoodles cost, just know that  English Goldendoodles can be a bit expensive. This is because of the teddy bear look that is highly sought after. They can range anywhere from $1500 to $5000 or even more depending on the breeder. Check out our article on Goldendoodle price, for more information.

English Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale

Getting a reputable breeder for English Goldendoodles can be a bit tough, this is because there are a lot of puppy mills and bad breeders looking to make a profit from the rarity of the English Goldendoodle breed.

This is why you must make the extra effort to find a good and reputable Goldendoodle breeder in your environment. If you’re wondering how to do this, don’t worry, simply check out our article on picking a good breeder.

We also do our best in providing you with a list of the best or most reputable English Goldendoodoodle breeders residing in the United States of America. This should serve as a guide when searching for the closest breeders near you.  

Is The English Goldendoodle Right For You?

A lot has been said about the English Goldendoodle, but is it the dog for you?  That would be a hard yes. The English Goldendoodle is one of those dog breeds that seem to be versatile, fitting different family types.

If you’re an active person, searching for a companion to make your activities a lot more fun, then the English Goldendoodle’s playful energy is what you need. Its calm nature also makes the English Goldendoodle a lovely family dog.

And if you’re generally in love with the Goldendoodle, but can’t seem to handle the excess energy of the American Goldendoodle, the English Goldendoodle has the right kind of energy that might be more your style.

But if you’re searching for a guard or protective dog, this is one area the English Goldendoodle might be lacking. Their playful, gentle nature might see them becoming friends with all strangers that might come visiting.