The Groodle is a very friendly, confident and intelligent dog that is known for its easy going and calm nature. The placid and care-free temperament of the Golden Retriever, paired with the energetic and playful character of the Poodle makes for an enthusiastic and joyful companion who loves to be involved in games and family events.
Groodles are best suited to living indoors with a family who will shower them with attention. They are very human-orientated, love being involved with their family and need regular human contact to remain happy. They thrive on being included in all your daily activities – even if it means taking them with you when you go out for a coffee or watch the kids play sport.
Groodles are very social animals who will welcome strangers, greet friends with affection and their family with steadfast loyalty. They require a good deal of interaction with, and devotion and care from, their humans. They don’t enjoy being left behind and can develop separation anxiety if left to their own devices for any extended period of time, which can result in behavioural problems.
Groodles are fairly energetic dogs who need room to romp and play. As such, they may not be a good choice for apartments but would do well in a home with a fenced-in yard. They need lots of daily play, mental stimulation and exercise to stay fit and entertained.
With their high intelligence, they can get bored easily and need activities to keep them out of trouble, but they can also be content curling up on the couch for cuddles. If you're leaving them alone, it's best to provide toys to keep them entertained and to turn on the TV or radio when leaving, so they won't get distressed while they're alone.
Training isn’t a challenge with this intelligent breed; the Groodle is eager to please its master and will respond well to reward-based instruction and firm, clear and consistent discipline. With the right training, your Groodle will become a very well behaved family companion that obeys your commands.
Groodles more typically don't shed a lot. They don't need to be bathed more often than every couple of months unless they get dirty, but they do need to be brushed daily to keep their coats from matting however, if their coat is clipped fairly short, they will only need to be brushed once or twice a week.
As cute as they are sweet and loving, groodles are also energetic and playful, making them an excellent match for active families who like to include their dogs in all of their adventures.
