Golden Mountain Doodles in Cincinnati

Mountain Doodles can come in a wide variety of beautiful colors and patterns depending on the parent breeds and genetics involved. Common colors include black or black & white, cream, red or apricot, golden, Merle, phantom, parti, and classic tri-color markings. Every litter is unique, which is part of what makes Mountain Doodles so special.

Furnished Doodles are best known for their signature "teddy bear" appearance, including eyebrows, beards, fluffy facial furnishings, top-knots, and fur around the paws. Furnished Doodles are typically low-shedding and considered hypoallergenic, making them a popular choice for families with allergies.

Unfurnished Doodles - sometimes called flat-coated or improper-coated Doodles - usually have shorter facial hair, flatter muzzles, and a more traditional look similar to the Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, or Bernese Mountain Dog parent breeds. While unfurnished Doodles often shed much less than the parent breeds, they are generally not considered fully non-shedding or hypoallergenic. Many families love the flatter coat look and appreciate the lower grooming requirements.

Furnishings are determined completely by genetics and do not change with age. Coat texture and furnishings are separate traits, meaning a puppy can be straight-coated and furnished or curly-coated and unfurnished. Puppy coats also change as adult coats come in, often becoming wavier or curlier over time.

At Carrier Family Doodles, we help families choose the right puppy based on allergies, grooming preferences, coat type, and lifestyle. If allergies are a concern, we strongly recommend spending time around furnished Doodles before making a decision.

F1 means a first-generation cross between a purebred parent and a Poodle, such as a Bernese Mountain Dog, Golden Retriever, or Australian Shepherd crossed with a Poodle. F1B means an F1 Doodle bred back to a Poodle (giving the puppy a higher percentage of Poodle genetics).

At Carrier Family Doodles, our parent dogs are primarily F1 and F1B Bernedoodles, Goldendoodles, and Aussiedoodles. Because of this, our Mountain Doodle puppies are typically an F2 or F2b generation, which some may simply call "multi-generational." Some of our parent combos have a higher percentage of Poodle genetics, helping produce more consistent low-shedding, allergy-friendly coats while still preserving the color, temperament, and other desirable traits we love in the parent breeds.

Mountain Doodles are like Poodles in that they are single-coated, with hair, not fur. This means that they will require regular brushing to keep them free from matting. We generally recommend brushing 1-2 times per week for straight- and wavy-coated Mountain Doodles, and 2-3 times per week for curlier coats. Curly coats usually require a professional groom every 6-8 weeks, whereas wavier coats can usually stretch to 8-10 weeks. From the time they are puppies, it is a good idea to brush your dog's hair frequently to get them used to regular grooming. A high-quality wire slicker is the best option for brushing.

The frequency of grooming and style of grooming (more or less "floof") depend on your preferences and your dog's activities. An active outdoor doodle will enjoy a shorter cut more frequently. Beginning the grooming process as soon as you bring your puppy home will go a long way in ensuring that grooming becomes a wonderful bonding experience between you and your pet!

The curlier the coat, the more professional grooming they will need. Without grooming, the dog runs the risk of getting a matted coat and may need to be shaved to prevent further issues. A wavy or straight coat can be easily groomed by brushing when you bathe your dog (bi-weekly, monthly, etc). Regardless of coat type, a commercial de-tangler may help your puppy with the process and make it more manageable for you.

Carrier Family Doodles has come to specialize in the "mini" Mountain Doodle, although changing definitions may affect what people consider "mini." As such, we will generally provide a weight range for what you can expect for our puppies as they grow into adulthood. This derives from the parents' weights (and their Embark-identified "genetic weight"), as well as known adult sizes of previous puppies from our various parent combinations.

Our Mini Mountain Doodles are intentionally bred from smaller bloodlines, with parent dogs typically ranging from about 15-30 pounds. Most of our puppies mature between approximately 15-40 pounds (depending on the parent combo), with females usually being somewhat smaller than males.

Mountain Doodles are very social dogs and thrive on companionship and interaction with their families. However, most can adapt well to normal family work schedules when given proper exercise, attention, and routine. Young puppies will naturally require more frequent potty breaks and supervision.

If you expect to leave your puppy alone for longer periods of time (i.e., during a normal work day), we generally would not recommend crating for more than a couple hours. You could opt for a puppy "play yard" in a safe location (kitchen, laundry room, or living room, with a waterproof underpad if needed). Our puppies are well-trained to an Astroturf potty system, and many new owners have kept with this in a play yard to help make longer puppy alone times more manageable. An intentionally-designed play yard can include a crate, food and water, Astroturf, and regularly rotated toys to keep puppy's attention.

Yes. Mountain Doodles are typically intelligent, eager to please, and highly trainable. Because of their strong Poodle influence and family-oriented temperament, most families find them responsive to positive reinforcement and consistent training. Early socialization and routine training are always encouraged.

Mountain Doodles enjoy regular playtime, walks, and interaction with their families, but our mini lines are generally easier to manage than larger, high-energy working breeds. Most do very well with moderate daily exercise and enjoy both indoor family life and outdoor activities.

It is generally recommended to limit puppies to shorter, more frequent play sessions, and to be cautious of high-impact activities to protect growth plates before the adult size and conformity are reached.

Most Mountain Doodles are not excessive barkers. They may alert you when someone arrives or when something unusual catches their attention, but they are generally known for being friendly and people-oriented rather than highly territorial or aggressive. Proper training, socialization, and exercise also play an important role in behavior.

Some of our Mountain Doodles will bark more than others, but it is usually a really cute vocalization to accompany play, to show excitement, or to invite engagement, rather than a breed characteristic.

Yes. Mountain Doodles are typically wonderful family dogs and are known for being affectionate, social, playful, and people-oriented. Our puppies are raised in a busy family environment around children and regular household activity, helping them develop into well-socialized companions. As with any dog, children should always be taught how to interact gently and respectfully with puppies.

The Golden Mountain Doodle was first developed around 2013, and the Aussie Mountain Doodle followed several years later. Because these are newer, designer breeds, long-term lifespan data is still limited. However, the life expectancy of their parent and related breeds gives a good general estimate.

Typical lifespan ranges include:

• Mini Goldendoodles: approximately 12-16 years
• Mini Aussiedoodles: approximately 12-15 years

Based on these averages, Golden Mountain Doodles and Aussie Mountain Doodles are generally expected to fall within similar lifespan ranges, depending on genetics, size, diet, exercise, and overall care.

At Carrier Family Doodles, all parent dogs are health tested prior to breeding to help produce healthy, long-lived puppies with excellent temperaments. We proudly back our puppies with a 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee for added peace of mind.

To learn more about our health testing and puppy health guarantee, please visit our Health Guarantee page.

While both breeds share many wonderful Mountain Doodle qualities, they do have some slight temperament differences. Both breeds are intelligent, loving, family-friendly, and highly people-oriented. Golden Mountain Doodles are typically a little calmer and more relaxed, often excelling as affectionate family companions and emotional support or therapy-oriented dogs. Aussie Mountain Doodles, with a working-dog background, can be more active and alert, and do best when they have "purpose." We like to say they make a loyal companion with a farm dog soul. They are excellent family dogs and adventure companions.

Mountain Doodles can have several different coat types, depending on genetics. Mountain Doodle hair styles are influenced by what percentage of Poodle they are, as the other parent's heritage are less curly varieties. The coats primarily fall into three categories.

The Three Different Mountain Doodle Coat Types:

Curly Coat: This coat type sheds the least and is considered the most hypoallergenic. It can feature tight or loose curls with a soft texture, although usually not as tight as a poodle. If they shed, the hair tends to get trapped within the curls, requiring brushing and frequent trimming to prevent matting. This is often the best choice for owners with dog dander allergies.

Wavy Coat: The free-flowing, wavy coat is typically no-to-low shedding. You may see occasional "flyaway" with rough petting or if grooming and brushing routines are not kept up with. However, you will not typically see active "shedding" on clothes or furniture. Most individuals with dog dander allergies tolerate this coat type well.

Straight Coat: The least common, straight-haired Mountain Doodles are the most likely to put off fur into the environment, although they are usually still considered no-to-low shedding. Despite the name, straight coats can have a slight wave.

Unfurnished: Because our Mountain Doodles are an F2 generation cross (both parents being F1 or F1b Goldendoodles, Aussiedoodles, or Bernedoodles), some parent combinations produce a small number of "unfurnished" puppies.

The unfurnished will have a flat muzzle, rather than the typical "bearded" Doodle look, and they should be expected to shed some. Just how much is anyone's guess, unfortunately, but it's usually a lot less than the parent breeds in the lineage. This lower-level of shedding, and the fact that there are no high-intensity grooming requirements (as with furnished Doodles), makes the unfurnished attractive to those who prefer the classic look of the parent breeds.

It is worthy to note that furnishings and coat type are controlled by different genes, so an unfurnished Mountain Doodle can have a curly or wavy coat, but will have a flat muzzle and no "brows." We have noticed that curlier-coated, unfurnished Mountain Doodles typically shed "less" than the straight-coated, although this is not universally true.

For a more in-depth look at Mountain Doodle hair styles, check out our page with photos and more details on each coat type.

Truthfully, there is no such thing as a non-shedding dog. Because of the Poodle in the mix, our furnished Mountain Doodles are single-coated rather than double-coated. With single-coated dogs (Poodles or Doodles), the fur falls off their coat towards the coat/skin and gets trapped in the fur, rather than being shed off into the environment.

Theoretically (although we have not found any official sources to confirm this), a curly coat may trap more of the fur than a straighter, or even wavy, coat. We have had many adult Doodles of different kinds and can't say that we have noticed more or less shedding between the various coat types, although the one or two where we notice "fly-away" with aggressive petting are those with straighter coats.

Regardless of coat type, regular grooming is vital for Doodles, as the fur that gets trapped in the coat can cause matting if not regularly brushed out.

The Poodle in the mix is known to release less dander than other breeds, which is why they are known as "hypoallergenic." Our fully furnished Mountain Doodles are generally considered as hypoallergenic as well.

While our fully furnished Mountain Doodles (whether straight- or wavy-coated) can be considered hypo-allergenic and non-shedding, we do recommend that those with more serious allergy concerns opt for a curlier-coated puppy if possible. We also always recommend those with more serious allergy concerns to find Doodles locally to interact with, or to visit us personally for puppy selection, before going home with one of our puppies.

Even a fully furnished Mountain Doodle that does not typically "shed" may release fur if regular brushing and grooming routines are neglected. Another key time when you may notice some fur is in the transition from puppy to adult coat (usually 6-ish months).