Posted by Having a black Goldendoodle may be fun. You may have imagined for having this dog for a long time. If you want to keep this dog, you need to know about the cost so that you will know how much money that you need to prepare for this dog.
The Cost of Black Goldendoodle
If you ask about the cost of a black Goldendoodle, then the answer can vary. The various prices are affected by the size, the coat and the color of the Goldendoodle. If you want to get a black Goldendoodle, the price is about $1500 to $2000. The black color of Goldendoodle is one of the most sought after. Nevertheless, if we talk about the price, a black Goldendoodle is cheaper than a golden Goldendoodle.
Is a black Goldendoodle rare? Black Goldendoodles are unique. However, even though they are unique and one of the most sought after, they are not as desired by a lot of buyers as other light and bright colored coats. It is not right if we say that a black Goldendoodle is rare. It may be more suitable if we say that black Goldendoodles are uncommon.
The Coat Types of Black Goldendoodle
Black Goldendoodles come at a variety of coats. It depends on which character is more dominant. Each type of coats needs specific grooming needs. However, if your black Goldendoodle is still puppy, it is hard to check the type of coat that they have.
Below, we have some explanation about the coat types of black Goldendoodles.
1. Straight Coat
Straight coat is one of the coat types of black Goldendoodles. This type of coat is more mundane. However, it is actually rarer than the curly or the shaggy versions. If a black Goldendoodle has predominantly Golden Retriever genes, he will get this coat. A black Goldendoodle with straight coat does not have the famous teddy bear looks like the other coat types. This type of coat needs less maintenance. If your black Goldendoodle has this type of coat, usually you just have to brush it weekly.
2. Shaggy or Wavy Coat
Shaggy coat or Wavy coat is the most common coat among black Goldendoodles. This type of coat is one of the easiest coat to maintain. If you have a black Goldendoodle with this shaggy coat, you just have to brush it weekly. Are you worried of shedding? Well, you do not have to be since shedding is not existent for this type of coat.
3. Curly Coat
Curly coat is a coat where it is signed by the curls. Each curl is different on tightness and length. This difference depends on their lineage. There is a loose barrel curl or even the ones that you could see from the purebred Standard Poodle. If you have a black Goldendoodle with this kind of coat, you have to brush it daily so you will not get matting. However, if you do not have time for always brushing the coat everyday, you can decide to keep the fur short.
The Origin of Black Color of a Black Goldendoodles
When we talk about the black color of a black Goldendoodle, you may wonder where the black color comes from. Well, the black color of a black Goldendoodle comes from the Poodle side of the family. The Poodle bloodline also generates more muted colors such as dark brown or chocolate and grey or silver. If you have black Goldendoodle or even dark brown or grey Goldendooldle, it seems that these colors are inherited from Poodle than Golden Retriever.
It is important for you to know that if you have a black Goldendoodle puppy, sometimes the black coat will fade and then turn grey when they are fully grown. So, it is better for you not to expect much that a black Goldendoodle puppy will always be black forever. It is because you may be a little bit disappointed when you find that they turn grey after they becomes adult.
Grooming of Black Goldendoodle
As we have explained earlier that the grooming needs for a goldendoodle depends on the type of coat that they have. Some coats need constant brushing. However, some coats may not. As also we explained above in the type of coat section that the straight and shaggy coats will need only to be brushed weekly. However, if your black goldendoodle has curly coat, then he needs a good brushing every day.
If you are worried about shedding, you do not have to. It is because all Goldendoodles almost never shed their fur. However, if you find that your black goldendoodle sheds, you have to keep their fur nice and short. By doing it, you are able to manage their shedding.
It is also important for you to know that some types of the Goldendoodles have hypoallergic hair. It means that this kind of Goldendoodle will have less chance to give allergy for people who have allergy.
The Other Popular Colors of Goldendoodle
Black Goldendoodles are one of the most sought after. Besides, this goldendoodle is also unique. Then, what are the other colors which are also popular? As you know that Goldendoodles do not come only in black color. However, there are a number of other colors of Goldendoodles. Even some colors of Goldendoodles are exclusive to certain genes.
The gene of Golden Retriever inherits on shades of apricot, red and cream. Meanwhile, the gene of Poodle inherits the same colors as the Golden Retriever, the colors black, dark brown and gray is exclusive only to the gene of Poodle.
You may more often see goldendoodle is a solid color. However, it is possible to have multi-colored Goldendoodle. The multi-colored Goldendoodles are born with a combination of at least two colors. Or, they can have the same colors with different shades.
So, which color of Goldendoodle do you prefer? Whatever color that you choose, you have to make sure that you are able to take care of them well. Also, you have to prepare for the cost not only to buy them, but also to buy their needs such as food, vet check and some more.
