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Puppy Questions

We’re so happy you’re here! Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Great Danoodles, their generations, and what to expect when you welcome a Southland Danoodle puppy into your home.

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  • A Great Danoodle is a Great Dane and Poodle mix known for affectionate personalities, intelligence, playful charm, and a large loving presence.

  • Size varies, but they are typically a large breed with a strong, athletic build.

  • Great Danoodles are usually loving, loyal, social, and family-oriented, with a gentle but playful nature.

  • Coats can vary, and while many doodle coats shed less, no dog is completely non-shedding.

  • Regular brushing and routine grooming are very important, especially for curlier coats.

  • They are intelligent and eager to please, and do best with early socialization and positive training.

  • They need daily activity, play, and companionship, and are wonderful family dogs.

Diagram illustrating the generations of Great Doodles, a mixed breed dog. The first generation shows a purebred Poodle cross with a purebred Great Dane, labeled F1. The second generation shows an F1 Great Dane bred back to a Poodle, labeled F1b. The third generation shows two F1 Great Danoodle parents bred together, labeled F2. A multigenerational diagram explains that Great Doodles are bred from established doodle lines across multiple generations. The bottom note states that the current mom and dad are both multigenerational. Decorative floral accents are in the corners.
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An informational graphic about grooming needs for puppies, featuring an illustration of a brush and decorative floral accents.
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