Golden Mountain Doodle Dog Breed Pictures, Characteristics, and Facts

The Golden Mountain Doodle is a mixed breed, so they don’t have history as their own breed. All parent breeds, however, are well known and loved.

The Poodle is one of the oldest breeds developed specifically for hunting waterfowl. Most historians agree that the Poodle originated in Germany, but developed into their own breed in France. Many believe that the breed is the result of crosses between several European water dogs, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hungarian, and Russian water dogs. Some say that the Miniature and Toy Poodles emerged shortly after the Standard, but many believe it wasn’t until the 1400s that breeders began intentionally creating smaller versions of the Poodle — first the Miniature, then the Toy — to delight the Parisian bourgeoise. Although the Standard was used for duck hunting, the smaller varieties had use as well – while many kept them as lapdogs, they were also talented truffle hunters. It’s not known for sure when Poodles arrived in the U.S., but the American Kennel Club registered their first Poodle in 1886. The Poodle Club of America was founded in 1896, but disbanded shortly thereafter. Poodle enthusiasts reestablished the club in 1931.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a versatile working dog originating from the farmlands of Switzerland. They are one out of four breeds referred to as Swiss Mountain Dogs, however, they’re easily distinguished as the only one with long hair. While the breed is new to many after a surge in popularity, it’s likely that the Berner, as they’re affectionately known by fans, has been working on Swiss farms for more than 2,000 years.

During World War I, dog shows and breeding took a backseat to war efforts, where dogs were prioritized. But after the war, Bernese Mountain Dogs were exported, first to Holland, then to the United States—although the breed was not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club. The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America became a member club of the AKC in 1981. In 1990, the AKC adopted its current Bernese Mountain Dog standard.

The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. The breed was first developed in Scotland, despite their lasting popularity in America. They were bred to be talented duck-retrieving dogs, like their name implies. Today, the breed is not only used as a hunting dog, but just as frequently as a therapy or service dog. They’re even more common as a beloved family pet. The Kennel Club in England officially recognized the Golden Retriever as a distinct breed in 1911. At that time, they were classified as « Retriever — Yellow or Golden. » In 1920, the breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1932. Today, the Golden Retriever is the second most popular breed in the U.S.