Temperament

Your lifestyle plays a huge role in the type of dog that would be best suited for you.  Your personality and their temperament need to compliment each other.  Are you a get up and go kind of person who loves activity?  Do you like to go for long walks and enjoy the outdoors?  Do you prefer a quiet lifestyle and the companionship of a dog at your feet?

Different breeds are known for displaying different temperaments.  For example, Labrador Retrievers are known to be patient and gentle with children, crave attention and need to feel as though they are a part of the family.  Beagles are strong-willed and not always easy to train.  Some breeds are nervous, some are mellow, some require a lot of exercise, others prefer a more sedentary life.   

Within breeds different dogs will display different temperaments.  We suggest that you carefully research different breeds to determine which breed best fits your lifestyle.  Then find a breeder you can trust, and work with them to select a puppy that has the personality you desire.  Goldendoodles are renowned for their gentle, playful temperaments and intelligence. See our goldendoodle picture gallery for images of a goldendoodle puppy.

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