What happens when you cross a golden retriever with a poodle [1]? You get a golden ball of curly fluff that wants to be your best friend. Though they've only been around since the 1990s [2], Goldendoodles have earned a reputation for being gentle, affectionate, and incredibly sociable (not to mention too cute for words). Goldendoodles make for the paw-fect pals [3], and you couldn't ask for a more fetching addition to your family [4]. Not convinced? We dare you to look into the eyes of these 40 darling doodles and tell us that you don't want to take one home with you.