Goldendoodle Health Concerns
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Being a crossbreed,
Goldendoodles exhibit something known as “hybrid vigor.” Hybrid vigor
refers to how, when two unrelated purebred lines are crossed with one
another, the offspring of this cross tends to be healthier and have a
better success rate than either of their purebred parents. While there
are purebred dog breeders who will argue that hybrid vigor does not
exist and that, by crossing the two breeds, one is simply creating
puppies that will have the flaws of both breeds - many people have
favored the hybrid over pedigreed dogs for centuries. Whether one
believes in hybrid vigor or not, there is something to be said about the
loveable “mutt” or “Heinz-57,” as they are affectionately nicknamed.
The Goldendoodle’s health risks
are minor when compared to many other breeds:
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Progressive Retinal
Atrophy (PRA)
- VonWillebrand’s Disease
