Black Mini Goldendoodle Guide: Size, Price, Pictures & More!

Black Mini Goldendoodles (AKA Black Mini Groodles) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Golden Retriever with a Miniature Black Poodle. Mini Goldendoodles are not known for black coats so they are often mistaken for Black Mini 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 Mini 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 Mini Goldendoodle Look Like?

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

Are Black Mini Goldendoodles Rare?

Black Mini 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 Miniature Poodle side and the black gene is recessive.

You can see how rare Black Mini Goldendoodles are by checking out their availability on dog advertising websites like PuppySpot – you’ll see that they’re much less common than other coat colors when you sort listings by coat color and size.

Black Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics

F1 Black Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics
Size	15 to 17 inches (38.1cm to 43.2cm).
Weight	15 to 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg).
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	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Coat Types

There are three main coat types Black Mini Goldendoodles can have:

Wavy
Curly
Straight hair

Wavy and curly coats are the most common. Straight coats are pretty rare for Black Mini Goldendoodles as they are usually seen in reverse Mini Goldendoodle generations where the Mini Goldendoodle has been bred back to a Golden Retriever instead of a Miniature Poodle. Reverse Mini Goldendoodles are hardly ever black as they have a higher percentage of Golden Retriever genes than Poodle genes.

Coat Color Changes

Do Black Mini Goldendoodles Change Color?

Yes, many Black Mini Goldendoodle puppies change color if they have inherited the ‘fading’ gene from the Poodle side. Black Mini 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 Mini Goldendoodle via @midwife_erika_marie

Coat Variations

Black and White Mini Goldendoodle

Black and White Mini 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 Mini Goldendoodles are a type of Mini Parti Goldendoodle. They are sometimes called Mini Tuxedo Goldendoodles if their black and white patches are in a pattern that makes it look like they’re wearing a suit.

Black and Brown Mini Goldendoodle

Black and Brown Mini Goldendoodles are a type of Mini Phantom Goldendoodle. Mini 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 and Grey Mini Goldendoodle

Black & Grey Mini Goldendoodle via @missminimerle

Black and Grey Mini Goldendoodles are Blue Merle Goldendoodles. Blue Merle Mini 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 Mini Goldendoodle Haircuts

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

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Black Mini Goldendoodle Price

Black Mini Goldendoodles usually sell for prices between $2500USD and $4200USD. They usually sell for prices at the high end of this range as it is a rare coat color. You can compare the price of a Black Mini Goldendoodle with other Mini Goldendoodle coat colors and generations by reading our Goldendoodle price guide here. Another great way to keep up to date on current prices is to check dog advertising websites like PuppySpot.

Black Mini Goldendoodle Breeders

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Black Mini Goldendoodle Size

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.

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Black Mini Goldendoodle Temperament

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

Black Mini Goldendoodle Shedding

Do Black Mini Goldendoodles Shed?

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

Are Black Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

Black Mini Goldendoodle via @minidoodlecoco_

Black Mini Goldendoodle Generations

Black F1 Mini Goldendoodle

A Black F1 Mini Goldendoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with either a Miniature Poodle. A Black F1 Mini Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Miniature Poodle.

Black F1b Mini Goldendoodle

A Black F1b Mini Goldendoodle is created by crossing an F1 Black Mini Goldendoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Miniature Poodle

Black F1bb Mini Goldendoodle

A Black F1bb Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between an F1b Black Mini Goldendoodle (Goldendoodle x Poodle) and a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Miniature Poodle.

Black Mini Goldendoodle via @the.great_bambino_

Black Mini Goldendoodles Names

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

Black Mini Goldendoodles Pros & Cons

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