Do Goldendoodles Get Big?
When going into the decision of which pet to get, there are a lot of factors to consider, the size being a huge one. You want to ensure you have the lifestyle and means to care for a dog of a certain size. What is the size of a Goldendoodle?
Fully-grown standard Goldendoodles reach a mature height of around 20 to 26 inches. This height is often accompanied by a weight ranging between 50 to 90 pounds, depending on how active the dog is. Due to their genes from the golden retriever side, a Goldendoodle is considered to be a large breed.
What size do other breeds of Goldendoodles typically get to? Continue reading to learn more about Goldendoodles and their sizes.
What To Understand About Goldendoodle Sizes
One thing to consider when purchasing a Goldendoodle is the size your dog will grow to be. Goldendoodles are hybrid mixed dogs, which means they are the result of two different gene pools. Goldendoodles are a mix between Golden retrievers and poodles. The different size ranges come into play when mixing golden retrievers with different-sized poodles, like miniatures and toy poodles.
Due to the wide variety that Goldendoodles could fall between, it can be difficult to know for sure the size that your dog will be once fully grown. For those who are looking for a dog breed they can know for sure what size their dog will be, Goldendoodles are not the choice for you.
While it may be difficult to plan for the future for a dog whose size is unpredictable, there are resources available to find an average size for your specific breed of Goldendoodle at various stages.
Below is a section for each breed of Goldendoodle and tips for those breeds and the stages of growth your pup will go through during their developmental stages.
Toy Goldendoodles
The smallest breed of Goldendoodle. These puppies are known for their small size which makes them so adorable! Toy Goldendoodles are a mix between a golden retriever and a toy poodle.
While golden retrievers reach a mature height of 20-24 inches, toy poodles stand at no more than 10 tiny inches! The mix between a 2 feet tall dog and a tiny dog breeds the Toy Goldendoodle which stands at a height around 15 inches, only a little over a foot in height.
A Toy Goldendoodle reaches their mature 15 inches in height before their first birthday, typically between months 7-11. This is also when they will reach their mature weight around 10-25 pounds.
On a forum discussing Toy Goldendoodles and how they react to life and other dogs, one toy Goldendoodle owner shares how their little dog is very fun and loves cuddles.
They also mentioned how despite his small size, he loves to play and fetch like a big dog. They also mentioned how he is very small in size, only about 6 pounds. To read more about Toy Goldendoodles on the forum, click here to be redirected.
Miniature Goldendoodles
Miniature Goldendoodle’s size is between Toy and Standard Goldendoodles, weighing more on the poodle side, which makes them smaller. The size of this breed is a result of the mix between a Toy Poodle or a Miniature Poodle and a Golden Retriever. Miniature and medium Goldendoodles are very similar in size and even their mature stages.
The miniature Goldendoodles can reach a mature height of around 15-17 inches tall and weigh about 25-35 pounds. They will reach this mature size around their first birthday. This typically happens between months 11-13.
These dogs are known for their mini size and adorable features. These are very social and friendly dogs, making them great family pets. They also have a very low shedding amount, which is always great for a pet, especially for a dog with a fur coat this curly and fluffy.
On a forum discussing miniature Goldendoodles and some of their characteristics and attributes, one comment mentions how they will be hyper up until about year three. This is something to keep in mind when considering adopting a new family member, as while hyper dogs can be a lot of fun, they can also be a lot of work. Click here to read through the forum.
Medium Goldendoodles
This is the second-largest breed of Goldendoodle dogs. The size of a medium Goldendoodle is between a Toy Goldendoodle and a Standard Goldendoodle, leaning closer to the Standard Goldendoodle’s size.
A medium Goldendoodle is a mix between a miniature poodle or a standard poodle and a golden retriever. The only downside of this mix is the mix of the different personality traits that may come from the breed.
This dog breed will reach a mature height just under the mature height of a standard Goldendoodle, 17-20 inches. Medium Goldendoodles will hit a weight range between 35-50 pounds.
These mature developmental ranges will be met around the same time that Miniature Goldendoodle’s reach their mature state, which is around the dog’s first birthday. This will be around months 11-13.
Standard Goldendoodles
The largest breed of Goldendoodle. These dogs receive their height from their golden retriever side. This a great breed for those who are very active and have the lifestyle to fit the active needs of a full-grown standard breed Goldendoodle.
These dogs will need to walk about twice a day. Depending on the activity level of your dog, these walks will range between 20 minutes to an hour. On a forum of people talking about their Goldendoodle’s activity level, people share their dog’s activity level. Comments typically stayed between these parameters, depending on the dog and the age of the dog.
These large Goldendoodles reach a mature height of 20-26 inches tall and weigh between 50-90 pounds. This is the typical size of a golden retriever, for reference. These dogs will reach their mature developmental size between their first and second birthday. This typically happens between months 12-16.