Mini Goldendoodle Guide: Price, Size, Temperament, Lifespan etc.

Mini Goldendoodles (AKA Mini Groodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a Golden Retriever with a Miniature Poodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their small size which is suited to apartment living makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

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

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What Is A Mini Goldendoodle?

A Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Golden Retriever. They are a calm, easy going and friendly dog that are small in size with soft, fluffy coats which come in many different colors like gold, caramel and chocolate. Mini Goldendoodles are one size larger than Toy Goldendoodles.

What Does A Mini Goldendoodle Look Like?

Mini Goldendoodles may look more like a Poodle or more like a Golden Retriever depending on the generation. For example, F1b Mini Goldendoodles look more like Poodles than F1 Mini Goldendoodles as F1b Mini Goldendoodles have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. Mini Goldendoodles look like a fluffy teddy bears with their fluffy coats, dark brown eyes and black noses. They can come in a variety of colors with dense coats that can be wavy, curly or straight.

Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics

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 coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Mini Goldendoodle Price

Mini Goldendoodles sell for prices between $2500USD and $4200USD. They are one of the most popular and common Goldendoodle sizes besides the Standard Goldendoodle. It is very likely that you will be able to find a Miniature Goldendoodle from a local breeder.

Mini Goldendoodle Size

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 are the middle Goldendoodle size as the Toy Goldendoodle is slightly smaller and the Medium Goldendoodle is slightly larger.

Mini Goldendoodle puppies stop growing between 11 and 13 months of age. At apporximately 4 months of age Mini Goldendoodle puppies are about half their adult weight.

Mini Goldendoodle Temperament

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

Are Mini Goldendoodles Hyper?

Mini Goldendoodles are a high energy dog but not to the extent of being hyper. They crave mental stimulation and exercise and if not given enough, Mini Goldendoodles may become mischievous or even destructive. This is especially the case for puppies. A better way to describe them would be excitable or exuberant.

Are Mini Goldendoodles Barkers?

Mini Goldendoodles are not barkers. They are a relatively quiet dog breed and will only bark occasionally for reasons such as being bored, anxious or fearful. They do not bark any more than the average dog.

Do Mini Goldendoodles Like To Cuddle?

Mini Goldendoodles love to cuddle as they are so affectionate and friendly. While they love playing games and being active, they equally love snuggling up on the couch with their owners for a cuddle. Mini Goldendoodles are a very social breed and crave all the attention they can get from you.

Are Mini Goldendoodles High Energy?

Mini Goldendoodles are a high energy dog breed. This is especially the case when they are puppies and you may be worried that they will never calm down. Luckily, as Mini Goldendoodles mature, they become much calmer. As they have so much energy, it is really important to give Mini Goldendoodles plenty of exercise each day so they don’t become destructive.

Do Mini Goldendoodles Like Water?

Most Mini Goldendoodles really like water and enjoy going swimming. This is no surprise as Golden Retrievers are known to love water. It is best to introduce your Mini Goldendoodle to water and swimming at a young age so they are comfortable with this environment as adult dogs can be fearful if never introduced as a puppy.

Mini Goldendoodle Lifespan

Mini Goldendoodles have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years. They have one of the longest lifespans of all Goldendoodle sizes as they are a small breed yet not so small that they suffer from size related health issues like Teacup Goldendoodles.

Do Mini Goldendoodles Shed?

Mini Goldendoodles are classified as light to non-shedders. They only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Mini Goldendoodles along with other Poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

Are Mini Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

Mini Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic as they are a low shedding breed and therefore do not release much allergy inducing dander into their surroundings. Mini Goldendoodles that have a higher percentage of Poodle genes such as F1b Mini Goldendoodles are even more hypoallergenic than 50/50 Miniature Poodle to Golden Retriever mixes.

Mini Goldendoodle Generations

F1 Mini Goldendoodle

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

F1b Mini Goldendoodle

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

F1bb Mini Goldendoodle

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

F2 Mini Goldendoodle

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

F2b Mini Goldendoodle

An F2b Mini Goldendoodle is created by crossing an F2 Mini Goldendoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Miniature Poodle.

F2bb Mini Goldendoodle

An F2bb Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between an F2bb Mini Goldendoodle and a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Miniature Poodle.

Mini Goldendoodle Coat Colors

Red Mini Goldendoodle

Red Mini Goldendoodles come in a variety of shades from light red to dark red. Their coats can be anywhere from a reddish cream to a rusty brown color. Mini Goldendoodles with lighter red coats are usually called Apricot Mini Goldendoodles.

Apricot Mini Goldendoodle

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

English Cream Mini Goldendoodle

English Cream Mini Goldendoodles have an off-white coat. Some English Cream Mini Goldendoodles have black noses while others have light brown or beige noses. English Cream Mini Goldendoodles are often mistaken for Mini Labradoodles because they are so light in color.

Pomchi Colors Guide (Black, White, Merle, Chocolate etc.)

Parti Mini Goldendoodle

A Parti Mini Goldendoodle has a white base coat that covers at least 50% of their body with a secondary color marbled through it. Most of the time the secondary color is apricot, red or cream. It’s also relatively common for the secondary color to be black.

Chocolate Mini Goldendoodle

Chocolate Mini Goldendoodles have a solid brown coat that can range from a very light shade to a dark brown. They inherit this coat color from the Poodle side. Brown coats were originally a result of a mutation of the gene that produces a black coat. It is a recessive gene so both parents need to carry it to get a Chocolate Mini Goldendoodle. That is why Chocolate Mini Goldendoodles are more commonly found in back-cross generations such as an F1b, F1bb or F2b Mini Goldendoodle.

Black Mini Goldendoodle

Black Mini 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 Mini Goldendoodles. Mini Goldendoodles can only be this color if they inherit it from the Poodle as purebred Golden Retrievers are never black.

Merle Mini Goldendoodle

A Merle Mini Goldendoodle carries the merle gene which dilutes certain sections of their coat into mottled patches. This gene also affects eye color and skin pigmentation on the nose and paws so Merle Mini Goldendoodles often have very light eye colors such as blue and often have pink patches on their nose and paws. They can either be a Blue Merle or Chocolate Merle (Red Merle) Mini Goldendoodle.

Mini Goldendoodle Grooming

Mini Goldendoodles need to be groomed every 6 to 10 weeks. If you prefer that your Mini Goldendoodle has a shorter coat at all times they need to be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks. If you prefer a longer coat, they should be groomed every 8 to 10 weeks. This can be done at a professional groomer or you can learn how to cut your dog’s hair at home from watching YouTube videos and investing in a dog grooming kit.

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 (most Poodle mix breeds) and deshedding tools are great for dogs with double coats.

Mini Goldendoodle Haircuts

There are many different haircut styles that you can give your Mini Goldendoodle. Some popular ones include:

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Mini Goldendoodle Exercise Needs

As Mini Goldendoodles are smaller than Standard Goldendoodles, they don’t need as much exercise each day. Nevertheless, this does not mean that they don’t need anything at all. They are still a very energetic dog, so require at least half an hour of exercise daily to use up all their energy.

Mini Goldendoodle Training

Mini Goldendoodles are very intelligent so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Mini Goldendoodle basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.

Mini Goldendoodle Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Smaller size than the Standard Goldendoodle which is more suited to apartment or city living.	Mini Goldendoodles require regular grooming which can get expensive.
Mini Goldendoodles are companions dogs that have unconditional love for their owners.	Mini Goldendoodles can become destructive if they do not get enough exercise each day or if they get bored.
Mini Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic and light shedders.	Mini Goldendoodles can get separation anxiety and be ‘velcro’ dogs.

Size Comparisons

Mini Goldendoodle vs Toy Goldendoodle

The main difference between a Mini Goldendoodle and a Toy Goldendoodle is size. Mini Goldendoodles are one size larger than Toy Goldendoodles as they are bred with Miniature Poodles rather than Toy Poodles. 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) while Toy Goldendoodles 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).

Mini Goldendoodle vs Standard Goldendoodle

The only real difference between a Mini Goldendoodle and a Standard Goldendoodle is size. Standard Goldendoodles are slightly larger than Mini Goldendoodles. 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) while Standard Goldendoodles get to 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh 50 to 90 pounds (22.7kg to 40.8kg).

	Toy	Mini	Standard
Weight	10 to 25 pounds	15 to 35 pounds	50 to 90 pounds
Height	10 to 16 inches	15 to 17 inches	20 to 26 inches