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Goldendoodles are a mix of two of the most affectionate, friendly breeds: Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adore being around people and crave companionship. Their personalities and coats range depending on their genes, but you can count on these cute canines to be your best friend to the end. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Goldendoodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Goldendoodles are the quintessential family dog. They’re eager to please and get along well with children, other animals, and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Goldendoodle requires an average amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming, daily walks, and playtime. With Golden Retriever in their genes, these dogs do well at games that involve retrieving, like fetch and Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Goldendoodle’s coat is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle coat, having fine hair that can be curly or straight. Depending on the Poodle influence, Goldendoodles can come in a wide variety of colors, including white, tan, chocolate, black, red, silver, or a mix. They may shed very little or a bit more based on whether their Poodle side or Golden Retriever side is stronger. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Goldendoodles are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. These pups are social and love being around people, so they do best with families that are home a lot. Because of their craving for companionship, Goldendoodles should always live inside and never been banned to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.

Alaskan Klee Kais were bred to be a smaller, companion version of the Alaskan Husky. They are extremely loving and loyal, but they are also independent thinkers. Their high level of intelligence may cause them to question your motives and behave stubbornly. Full-grown, they typically weigh 6-25 pounds and stand 12-17 inches tall.

Alaskan Klee Kais are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They are very loving toward children, but cats are a different story. They have lots of energy, so a home with a safe, protected yard for a dog to romp around and and play makes the best environment for this breed. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Alaskan Klee Kais have lots of energy and are extremely smart. Even though they can sometimes be independent thinkers, you can teach them to excel in obedience and other doggie sports. Of course, a good game of fetch, a strenuous walk, or some backyard playtime are also good ways to help you keep your Alaskan Klee Kai happy and out of trouble. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Alaskan Klee Kais have a thick double coat that looks very much like that of the Alaskan Husky. They do not require extensive grooming and will be fine with a weekly brushing to remove any dead hair thistles they brought in from their latest outdoor adventure. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Alaskan Klee Kais are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They have lots of energy, so a home with a safe, protected yard for a dog to romp around and and play makes the best environment for this breed. Although Alaskan Klee Kais should have access to a place where they can play, they love to be around their owners and should be encouraged to spend most of their time inside with their family. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.