Why Are Goldendoodles So Hyper?

  Part of the reason Goldendoodles are hyper is because of their parents. A Goldendoodle is a crossing between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. According to the American Kennel Club, the   Poodle is part   of the Non-Sporting Group while the Golden Retriever is part of the Sporting Group. These are important distinctions because it demonstrates what the dogs were originally bred for. Poodles were primarily used for waterfowl hunting before they became more popular with sedentary pet owners. They would run after ducks, geese, and other fowl that fell in the water. Then they’d return the quarry to their owner. Golden Retrievers have a similar history. They were also used in hunting. They would retrieve whatever quarry their owner was hunting that day. Both breeds required speed that could be unleashed in a moment. They needed to be able to spring after the quarry as soon as it fell out of the sky before other animals could get to it. Breeders, thus, required energetic dogs to handle the