Your Goldendoodle's coat type depends on one specific gene. “Cu Locus,” a.k.a. KRT71, is what breeders refer to as the “curly coat gene.” It's inherited from the Poodle side and will result in puppies with curly or wavy hair. If your Goldendoodle doesn't have the Cu Locus gene, they'll have a flat coat.
Can Goldendoodles have straight hair?
Although breeders often prefer to produce curlier Goldendoodles, straight haired Goldendoodles can just as well happen. Of course, it all comes down to a dog's genetic makeup. Naturally, a Goldendoodle is more likely to have a straight coat if their lineage includes equal parts of the purebred parents.
Why is my Goldendoodles hair not curly?
Wavy coat Goldendoodles take one non-curl gene from one parent dog and one non-curl gene from the other, producing a wavy coat. A wavy or shaggy coat is the most common type of Goldendoodle coat type, and they are also sometimes called fleece coats.
What is a straight hair Goldendoodle?
Straight hair or flat-coated Goldendoodles have the body shape of the Poodle parent but lack the eyebrow, beard, and eyebrows, known as “furnishings” around their face. So, why do some Goldendoodles have a flat coat, and do they shed? Read this guide to learn all about the straight hair Goldendoodle.
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