Mini Goldendoodle

With some of the friendliest and most affectionate dog breeds as parents, it’s no wonder that the Mini Goldendoodle tends to be a sweet, loving, intelligent, cheerful, and playful dog that bonds closely with their families.

As long as they are well-socialized, Miniature Goldendoodles tend to make excellent family companions. They tend to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. Although they will alert you of strangers at the door, they tend to warm up quickly as they are more interested in making friends and receiving attention.

Mini Goldendoodles are highly adaptable dogs. Their smaller size makes them a great fit for apartment living or for bigger homes with yards where they can run. As long as they get enough daily exercise, mental stimulation, and attention, they can adapt well.

These little dogs tend to do well in just about any climate. However, like any dog, they are sensitive to heat. Due to their smaller size, you may need to gear up with some dog-friendly winter gear when temperatures start falling.

Reputable breeders will screen their dogs to avoid passing preventable issues to puppies. Make sure you are asking about the health and genetic history of the parents. You can also ask about any health tests and clearances that have been done.

The Mini Goldendoodles is a highly intelligent dog that picks up on things quickly and is eager to please. They tend to be sensitive to tone of voice as well. As long as training is consistent and focused on positive praise and reward, a Mini Goldendoodle will strive to be obedient and impress you and tends to excel at almost any task.

Although a Mini Goldendoodle tends to inherit the low/non-shedding Poodle coat, they still need some regular grooming and maintenance to keep their coat healthy and looking great. Daily brushing is recommended to remove tangles and prevent mats. Bathing is occasional and can often be relegated to the dog groomer that is recommended you visit every 6-8 weeks.

In addition to coat care, you will also need to take care of your Miniature Goldendoodle’s nails, ears, and teeth. The groomer can help handle some of this during visits, but you will still need to do some maintenance at home between visits.

Although the parents of this breed have a lot of energy, a Mini Goldendoodle tends to sit in a more moderate activity range. Daily walks plus some playtime and time to run are usually enough for them. But, they are also likely to match their energy level to yours, so be prepared for some bursts of energy as well as plenty of cuddling on the couch.

Fully-grown Mini Goldendoodles usually stand 13-20 inches tall at the shoulder. A Miniature Goldendoodle puppy can vary in size based on the generation of the dog.

An F1, or 1st generation cross, would be 50% Miniature Poodle and 50% Golden Retriever. The result is generally a dog that will range from 30-40 pounds. When a Mini Goldendoodle is crossed with a Mini Poodle, the result is an F1-B or 2nd generation cross.

This hybrid dog breed would be smaller in size, around 15-30 pounds, and would be more likely to inherit the low/non-shedding coat properties based on the fact that it is 75% Poodle. Looking at the size of the parents for an F1 or F1-B puppy can be a good indication of what size to expect in a fully-grown Miniature Goldendoodle.

Mini Goldendoodles generally live for 10-15 years on average.

Miniature Goldendoodles are also sometimes referred to as Miniature Groodles or Mini Groodles.