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A Goldendoodle is not a purebred dog but rather a mixed breed dog, a hybrid cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The name Goldendoodle was created in 2000 by combining the “Golden” from Golden Retriever and the “oodle” from Poodle.

Since Goldendoodles are not purebred, they are not eligible for registration by the popular registries like the American Kennel Club.

Poodle hybrids have become increasingly popular as pet owners seek to take advantage of the Poodle characteristic intelligence, friendly demeanor and lack of a shedding coat.

The first Goldendoodlees were likely due to accidental breeding between Golden Retrievers and Poodles. Later, in the 1990s, intentional crossing of Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles was done in both North America and Australia.

Step One - How to find a Reputable Goldendoodle Breeder:
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Check out these respected resources before embarking on your journey.
1) http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/p...
2) http://www.buzzle.com/articles/5-tips...
3) http://www.bcrescue.org/breeder.html

Step Two - See if you can Rescue a Goldendoodle Puppy?
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1) http://www.pgaa.com/newhampshire.html
2) http://www.rescueleague.org/

Step Three - Some NH Options:
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Note: It's hard to judge breeder quality without an in-person visit, so keep that in mind when browsing these links.

1) http://www.newhampshiregoldendoodlebr...
2) http://breederinfocenter.com/index.ph...