The breeder who came up with the first goldendoodle was a genius.

Goldendoodle photography in Northwest Arkansas is an interesting and exciting venture. They are friendly and gentle, yet when the lights are on, oh how they can play. They are energetic and love to run, run, run. Also, Goldendoodles are excellent service dogs. We also had the privilege of photographing Milo, a sparky goldendoodle in Kirkwood, Missouri.

And, drum roll please, they don’t shed as much as other breeds!

Our favorite goldendoodle, Becca, lives in Rogers, Arkansas and is a rescue dog. While Becca was never abused, she was neglected. Her new home makes up for that in spades with multiple walks daily. And there is always time for play in the large back yard. She’s in hog heaven (Razorback fans will know what we mean)!

Experts Agree: the goldendoodle experiment is a success

Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about Goldendoodles:

“In the 1990s, designer dog breeders in Australia and the United States started widely crossing Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adopted the term goldendoodle to describe the cross. The name goldendoodle is derived from “golden” (from Golden Retriever) and “Labradoodle.” Deliberately breeding Poodles with Golden Retrievers actually preceded the 1990s. An example of this was done by Monica Dickens, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens. She crossed the two breeds in 1969. The cross can result in a healthier animal than both parent breeds.

“The original aim of the goldendoodle’s breeders was to produce an alternative to the popular labradoodle. Initially goldendoodles were only bred from standard-sized Poodles. Designer breeders also started using small varieties of Poodles to create a smaller crossbreed. As they are a crossbreed, they are not recognized by the AKC, FCI or British Kennel Clubs.”

See our other favorite dog portfolios: black Lab photos and Weimaraner photos. For our photography with wildlife, check out these wild horses from Shannon County, Missouri. Not quite pets but pretty amazing. Here are the other galleries at gurleyphotography.net.