Black Goldendoodle Guide: Everything You Need To Know!

Black Goldendoodles (AKA Black Groodles) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Golden Retriever with a Black Poodle. Goldendoodles are not known for black coats so they are often mistaken for Black Labradoodles. Nevertheless, they are still a very pretty dog breed with a luscious black coat, dark eyes, floppy ears and black button nose. It’s no wonder that they are so popular considering their appearance as well as their good nature.

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

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What Does A Black Goldendoodle Look Like?

Black Goldendoodles feature a solid black coat. They may have small white patches over their body like on their chest or paws however these as technically Black and White Goldendoodles. Goldendoodles can only be this color if they inherit it from the Poodle as purebred Golden Retrievers are never black.

Are Black Goldendoodles Rare?

Black Goldendoodles are quite rare and you only really find them in second or third generation litters or back-cross generations. This is because the gene for a black coat can only be introduced from the Poodle side and the black gene is recessive.

Black Goldendoodle Characteristics

Black 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 black coat.
Eyes	Dark.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Depends on size.
Good with Children	Yes

Coat Types

There are three main coat types Black Goldendoodles can have: wavy, curly or straight hair. Wavy and curly coats are the most common. Straight coats are pretty rare for Black 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 black as they have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genes than Poodle genes.

Black Curly Goldendoodle

Most Black 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 Black 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.

Black Wavy Goldendoodle

Wavy coats are the next most common Black 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.

Black Goldendoodle Straight Hair

Straight hair coats are extremely rare for Black Goldendoodles as straight hair usually occurs in generations that have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genes than Poodle genes and the black 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 Black Goldendoodles Change Color?

Yes, many Black Goldendoodle puppies change color if they have inherited the ‘fading’ gene from the Poodle side. Black Goldendoodles may fade into a dark blue or silver color as they mature. While their coat may fade, their nose and paw pads will still be jet black.

black goldendoodle that has faded — Faded Black Goldendoodle via @noa.goldendoodle

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Coat Variations

Black and White Goldendoodle

Black and White Goldendoodles feature a mainly white coat with black patches. The black patches are usually located on their chest, legs, muzzle, paws or above their eyes. Black and White Goldendoodles are a type of Parti Goldendoodle. They are sometimes called Tuxedo Goldendoodles if their black and white patches are in a pattern that makes it look like they’re wearing a suit.

Black and Grey Goldendoodle (AKA Blue Merle Goldendoodle)

Black and Grey Goldendoodles are Blue Merle Goldendoodles. Blue Merle Goldendoodles feature a blue, grey, white and tan coat in a distinct mottled pattern. Usually most of their coat is grey and blue with white and tan patches throughout it. They usually have jet black noses and dark brown or hazel eyes however they can sometimes have blue eyes. They would have originally had a solid black coat but the merle gene diluted it into this pattern.

Black and Brown Goldendoodle

Black and Brown Goldendoodles are a type of Phantom Goldendoodle. Phantom Goldendoodles have a two-toned colored coat that usually features a solid background with patches of another color in specific areas such as across the chest, on the sides of the muzzle, above the eye, on their throat or legs. In this case the solid color is black and the patches are brown.

Black Goldendoodle Price

Black Goldendoodles usually sell for prices between $2500USD and $4200USD. They have a similar price range to Chocolate Goldendoodles. They are a bit more expensive than Apricot, Red or Cream Goldendoodles as they are a rarer coat color.

Black Goldendoodle Names

Black Male Goldendoodle Names	Black Female Goldendoodle Names
Dusk	Olive
Jet	Raven
Smoky	Frankie
Ted	Dakota
Max	Cindy
Thor	Opal
Leo	Indigo
Charlie	Ebony
Theo	Sadie

Black Goldendoodle Shedding

Do Black Goldendoodles Shed?

Black Goldendoodles 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 Black Goldendoodle such as F1b, F1bb or F2b shed less than F1 Black Goldendoodle.

Are Black Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

Black Goldendoodle Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give a Black Goldendoodle. Some popular ones include:

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Black Goldendoodle Temperament

Black Goldendoodles are highly excitable dogs by nature. They love spending time around people and other animals alike and are so affectionate and gentle. Black 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.

Are Black Goldendoodles Smart?

Yes, Black Goldendoodles are very smart. Both the Poodle and the Golden Retriever are among the top 5 smartest breeds so it is no surprise that Black Goldendoodles are genetically predisposed to intelligence. Most Black Goldendoodles come from back-cross generations that have a higher percentage of Poodle genes than Golden Retriever genes and Poodles are ranked first out of all breeds for intelligence.

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Black Goldendoodle Sizes

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

Black Teacup Goldendoodle

Black Teacup 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 Black Goldendoodle runts together. Teacup Black 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).

Black Toy Goldendoodle

Black 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.

Black Mini Goldendoodle

Black 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.

Black Medium Goldendoodle

Black 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.

Black Standard Goldendoodle

Black 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. Black Standard Goldendoodles are the largest size of the breed.

Black Goldendoodle Generations

F1 Black Goldendoodle

An F1 Black 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 Black Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F1b Black Goldendoodle

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

F1bb Black Goldendoodle

An F1bb Black Goldendoodle is a cross between an F1b Black 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 Black Goldendoodle

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

Black Goldendoodle Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Black Goldendoodle coats stay looking cleaner for longer as dirt can be hidden in it.	Black Goldendoodles are very expensive as they are a designer dog breed and a rare coat color.
Black Goldendoodles are considered to be a hypoallergenic breed.	Even though Black Goldendoodles are classified as hypoallergenic they can still shed.
Black Goldendoodles are very friendly and sociable.	Black Goldendoodles have to be groomed very regularly which can be expensive.
Black Goldendoodles are very intelligent and easy to train.	Black Goldendoodles are a very high energy dog and need lots of exercise each day.