Apricot Goldendoodle Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Apricot Goldendoodles (AKA Apricot Groodles) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle. Apricot is one of the most popular Goldendoodle coat colors as it so pretty. Also considering their easy going and affectionate nature it’s no surprise that they are so popular!

If you are interested in Apricot Goldendoodles keep reading this article to find out all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Does An Apricot Goldendoodle Look Like?

Apricot Goldendoodles have very light red coats with a peachy tone. They are somewhere between a light red and a cream. Only the Poodle carries the genes for an apricot coat so Apricot Goldendoodles are usually created by breeding an Apricot or Red Poodle with a light Golden Retriever. They are one of the most sought after Goldendoodle coat colors.

Red vs Apricot Goldendoodle

The main difference between an Apricot and a Red Goldendoodle is the intensity of the red color of their coat. “Red” is usually used as a blanket term to describe every shade of red coat from light to dark while “Apricot” is specifically used for Goldendoodles that have a very light red coat. Apricot Goldendoodles often have peachy undertones in their coat and sometimes they are so light that they are nearly cream in color.

Apricot Goldendoodle Characteristics

Apricot Goldendoodle Characteristics
Size	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini, Medium or Standard Goldendoodle).
Weight	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini, Medium or Standard Goldendoodle).
Temperament	Easy going, calm, friendly.
Activity Levels	High.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	12 to 16 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single apricot coat.
Eyes	Dark.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Depends on size.
Good with Children	Yes

Coat Types

There are three main coat types Apricot Goldendoodles can have: wavy, curly or straight hair. Wavy and curly coats are the most common. Straight coats are pretty rare for Apricot Goldendoodles as they are usually seen in reverse Goldendoodle generations where the Goldendoodle has been bred back to a Golden Retriever instead of a Poodle. Reverse Goldendoodles are hardly ever Apricot as they have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genes than Poodle genes.

Apricot Curly Goldendoodle

Most Apricot Goldendoodles have curly coats. They are much denser and thicker than wavy coats and more closely resemble the coat of a Poodle. Curly coats are one of the most common coat types as most Apricot Goldendoodles are from cross-back generations where the Goldendoodle has been bred back to a Poodle e.g. F1b, F1bb and F2b Goldendoodles. Curly coats are usually more hypoallergenic than other coat types.

Apricot Wavy Goldendoodle

Wavy coats are the next most common Apricot Goldendoodle coat type. Their coats feature light, loose waves which gives them a teddy bear appearance. Wavy coats are generally easier to groom than curly coats as they are easier to brush.

Apricot Goldendoodle Straight Hair

Straight hair coats are extremely rare for Apricot Goldendoodles as straight hair usually occurs in generations that have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genes than Poodle genes and the apricot coat color can only be inherited from the Poodle. They are usually not as hypoallergenic as wavy or curly coat Goldendoodles.

Coat Color Changes

Do Apricot Goldendoodles Fade?

Apricot Goldendoodles may fade as they mature. If this happens, it will occur within the first two years of their life so they may end up looking more like a Cream or White Goldendoodle. This is especially the case if they have inherited the “fading” gene from the Poodle.

Apricot Coat Variations

Light Apricot Goldendoodle

Light Apricot Goldendoodles have a coat that is almost cream in color with peachy undertones. A lot of Apricot Goldendoodles end up being Light Apricot Goldendoodles as adults as their coats can fade with age.

Dark Apricot Goldendoodle

In reality Dark Apricot Goldendoodles are Red Goldendoodles. They have a deep red or rusty brown coat. Dark Apricot Goldendoodles usually have dark brown or black noses and dark brown eyes.

White And Apricot Goldendoodle

A White and Apricot Goldendoodle can either be an Apricot Abstract Goldendoodle or an Apricot Parti Goldendoodle. The white sections of an Apricot Abstract Goldendoodle’s coat takes up less than 50% of their body while the white sections of an Apricot Parti Goldendoodles takes up more than 50%.

Apricot Tuxedo Goldendoodle

Apricot Tuxedo Goldendoodles have a coat pattern that makes it look like they are wearing a suit. Their body is mainly apricot with a large white patch on their chest, giving them the appearance of wearing a shirt. They also usually have white on their muzzle, between their eyes and on top of their head. Apricot Tuxedo Goldendoodles are a type of Apricot Abstract Goldendoodle.

Apricot Abstract Goldendoodle

An Apricot Abstract Goldendoodle has a solid apricot coat with white markings that cover less than 50% of their body. Usually the white patches are on their chest, paws or muzzle. They are also known as Apricot and White Goldendoodles.

Apricot Parti Goldendoodle

Apricot Parti Goldendoodles have a white base coat that is at least 50% of their body with apricot patches. Usually the apricot patches are on their ears, around their eyes and sometimes on the top of their head. They are also known as Apricot and White Goldendoodles.

Apricot Goldendoodle Temperament

Apricot Goldendoodles are highly excitable dogs by nature. They love spending time around people and other animals alike and are so affectionate and gentle. Apricot Goldendoodles are keen to please which makes them pretty easy to train. They are also relatively easy to care for. The only real complaint of owners is the constant grooming requirements of Goldendoodles.

Apricot Goldendoodle Price

Apricot Goldendoodles sell for prices between $1800USD and $3500USD. Their coat is a very light red coat that has a peachy tone. It is quite a common Goldendoodle coat color as it is so popular which is why they are cheaper than other rarer Goldendoodle coat colors.

Apricot Goldendoodle Shedding

Do Apricot Goldendoodles Shed?

Apricot Goldendoodle do not shed much at all. They only drop a few strands of hairs here and there throughout the year. That is why they are classified as non to low shedders. Cross-back generations of Apricot Goldendoodle such as F1b, F1bb or F2b shed less than F1 Apricot Goldendoodles.

The best way to reduce the amount that your dog sheds is to regularly brush them. Slicker brushes are great for dogs with single coats and deshedding tools are great for dogs with double coats.

Are Apricot Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

Apricot Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic as they are a low shedding breed and therefore do not release much allergy inducing dander into their surroundings. Apricot Goldendoodles that have a higher percentage of Poodle genes such as F1b Apricot Goldendoodles are even more hypoallergenic than F1 Apricot Goldendoodles.

Apricot Goldendoodle Names

Apricot Goldendoodle Girls Names	Apricot Goldendoodle Boys Names
Ruby	Chilli
Peach	Pepperoni
Ariel	Rudy
Amelia	Reed
Apricot	Elmo
Pippi	Fox
Autumn	Blaze
Ginger	Mars
Nectar	Valentine

Apricot Goldendoodle Size

The size of an Apricot Goldendoodle depends on the size of Poodle the Golden Retriever was crossed with. There are five main sizes that Apricot Goldendoodles come in including Teacup, Toy, Mini, Medium and Standard. You can read our full Goldendoodle size guide here.

Apricot Teacup Goldendoodle

Teacup Apricot Goldendoodles are one of the smallest Goldendoodle sizes (with the exception of the Micro Goldendoodles that are an inch or two shorter). They are usually a multigenerational breed created by breeding two Toy Apricot Goldendoodle runts together. Teacup Apricot Goldendoodles get to 8 to 13 inches (20.3cm to 33cm) at the shoulder and weigh between 7 and 10 pounds (3.2kg to 4.5kg).

Apricot Toy Goldendoodle

Apricot Toy Goldendoodles are slightly larger than Teacup Goldendoodles. They get to 10 to 16 inches (25.4cm to 40.6cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg) when fully grown. They reach their full adult size between 8 and 11 months of age.

Apricot Mini Goldendoodle

Apricot Mini Goldendoodles get to 15 to 17 inches (38.1cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg) when fully grown. They reach their full adult size between 11 and 13 months of age.

Apricot Medium Goldendoodle

Apricot Medium Goldendoodles are the second largest Goldendoodle size. They get to a height of 17 to 20 inches (43.2cm to 50.8cm) and weigh between 35 and 50 pounds (15.9kg to 22.7kg) when fully grown.

Apricot Standard Goldendoodle

Apricot Standard Goldendoodles are 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 50 and 90 pounds (22.7kg to 40.8kg). They reach their full adult size between 12 and 16 months of age. Apricot Standard Goldendoodles are the largest size of the breed.

Apricot Goldendoodle Generations

F1 Apricot Goldendoodle

An F1 Apricot Goldendoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with either a purebred Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle. An F1 Apricot Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F1b Apricot Goldendoodle

An F1b Apricot Goldendoodle is created by crossing an F1 Apricot Goldendoodle with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle.

F1bb Apricot Goldendoodle

An F1bb Apricot Goldendoodle is a cross between an F1b Apricot Goldendoodle (Goldendoodle x Poodle) and a purebred Poodle which can be Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. They are 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Poodle.

F2 Apricot Goldendoodle

An F2 Apricot Goldendoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding an F1 Apricot Goldendoodle with another F1 Apricot Goldendoodle. They are 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

Apricot Goldendoodle Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Apricot Goldendoodles are considered to be a hypoallergenic breed.	Apricot Goldendoodles are very expensive as they are a designer dog breed.
Apricot Goldendoodles are very intelligent and pretty easy to train.	Apricot Goldendoodles change change color as they mature into an adult dog.
Apricot Goldendoodles are easy-going, friendly and affectionate.	Red Goldendoodles require a lot of exercise each day.