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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.

Redbone Coonhounds are famously handsome hunting dogs who are known for their nose, their loud voice, and their love for their owners. They are a little more laid back than other hounds but will never pass up an opportunity to follow their nose after something furry or to sniff out their food supply! Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 21-27 inches tall.

Redbone Coonhounds are generally excellent with children of all ages. These dogs are excellent with children, but puppies may be a little too excitable around toddlers. Redbone Coonhounds get along with cats if they are raised together, but remember, it’s in their blood to chase anything that’s small and furry, so supervised play is best. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Redbone Coonhounds need vigorous exercise a few times a day. A long hike or run will help them get rid of some of their energy supply, but their favorite thing to do is follow their nose. Even if you don’t hunt, your Redbone Coonhound will appreciate the chance to run around off-leash somewhere that’s safe and full of interesting smells. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Redbone Coonhounds have a beautiful, short, dark-red coat. You’ll want to brush their hair at least once a week to keep their coat healthy and cut back on the hair you find around your house. Redbone Coonhounds do have a slight odor that is typical of hounds, but the odor can be managed with baths as needed. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Redbone Coonhounds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their loud voice and need for space, Redbone Coonhounds fit best in rural homes where they have room to roam and won’t wake up too many neighbors. They can adapt to living indoors or outdoors but should be able to hang out with their people as much as possible. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.