Englishdoodles

The Englishdoodle is a breed that combines the steady, gentle nature of the English Cream Golden Retriever with the intelligence and improved longevity of the Poodle. This pairing is intentionally focused on producing a dog with exceptional temperament, emotional stability, and family compatibility. A safe choice for temperament and out top recommendation if you have been searching for a therapy or service dog.

Rather than being driven by color trends or popularity, the Englishdoodle is bred with purpose: to create a calm, intuitive, and deeply loyal companion. These puppies are often described as exceptionally polite, steady in temperament, and highly attuned to human emotion. Their natural composure makes them especially well-suited for working dogs, emotional support roles, and households seeking a balanced, easygoing family pets. Englishdoodles are our quietest puppies with respectful polite demeanors.

Several of our Englishdoodles have successfully participated in therapy training programs, including placements through organizations such as Domesti-PUPS, and many have gone on to achieve Therapy Dog certification.

When selecting a dog based on appearance or color preference, families may gravitate toward Bernedoodles. However, for those prioritizing temperament, stability, and trainability above all else, the Englishdoodle represents one of the most consistently reliable choices within our program.

Size & Structure

The Englishdoodle is offered in both standard and miniature sizes, with structure influenced by both parent breeds. Englishdoodles are known to be real life "Teddy Bears" due to their shorter build, square structure, and blocky head.

Standard Englishdoodle:

Typically 65+ pounds
Strong, dense, and often stocky in build
Broad chest with a sturdy, retriever-style frame
F1 litters only

Miniature Englishdoodle:

Typically 28–35+ pounds
More compact and refined structure
(F1b's) Often leaner with slightly longer limbs depending on genetics
(F1's) Blocky, thick, and shorter in build.

Health & Longevity

The English Cream Golden Retriever, while known for its exceptional temperament, is also associated with a shorter average lifespan and certain hereditary health concerns, including cancer predisposition, hip dysplasia, and Ichthyosis. By thoughtfully incorporating the Poodle into this cross, we aim to introduce hybrid vigor, improved genetic diversity, and enhanced overall longevity.

As a result, the Englishdoodle is typically expected to live 12+ years with proper care.

Our breeding program prioritizes health through:

Careful selection of genetically tested parent dogs
Strong emphasis on structure, mobility, and soundness
Ethical pairing from established European English Cream lines
Ongoing focus on longevity and quality of life

We are intentional in our foundation lines, including respected European pedigrees such as Dewmist Silk Screen and other world-class English Cream lineage programs known for producing stable, well-tempered dogs.

Intelligence & Trainability

Englishdoodles are highly intelligent and eager to engage with their families. Their natural desire to please, combined with strong cognitive ability inherited from the Poodle, makes them highly responsive to training.

Key traits include:

Strong problem-solving ability
High food and praise motivation
Excellent responsiveness to basic obedience training
Natural inclination toward potty training success, including early housebreaking tendencies

Their retriever heritage also contributes to intuitive outdoor habits, which can support early training consistency when properly guided.

Temperament

Temperament is the defining hallmark of the Englishdoodle and the foundation of our breeding program.

These puppies are known for:

Exceptionally calm and composed behavior
Strong human focus and deep loyalty
Polite, gentle, and socially stable temperament
High emotional intelligence and sensitivity to tone and environment
Balanced energy suitable for both active and quiet households

The influence of the English Cream Golden Retriever contributes a naturally relaxed and steady disposition, while the Poodle adds intelligence, responsiveness, and adaptability. The result is a highly trainable companion that thrives in structured environments and forms strong bonds with its family.

Englishdoodles are often especially well-suited for therapy work, emotional support roles, and families with children, including those with additional emotional or developmental needs.

Coat Type, Color, & Grooming

Englishdoodles may present in either F1 or F1b coat types, each offering different coat characteristics and maintenance levels.

F1 Englishdoodle (50/50 cross):