Goldendoodle Size Chart With Pictures

Predicting the adult size of a mixed breed Goldendoodle can be difficult. In this article, we are going to look at Goldendoodle size chart and what can factors affect your Goldendoodle’s size.

As Goldendoodles are hybrids, it’s quite difficult to predict what size they are going to end up. However, there are factors that affect your dog’s size and by using the Goldendoodle size chart, you’d be able to calculate the average size your puppy will be full-grown.

Goldendoodle Size Chart And What Factors Affect Size

A frequent question when we get a puppy, is how big are they going to get? Although, pure breeds can be predictable, when it comes to mixed breeds such as Goldendoodle, it’s not as easy.

Predicting the full-grown size of your puppy is not completely impossible, as there are factors we can recognise that affect the final outcome. That’s why we have put together a Goldendoodle size chart to help you answer this question.

Overall, most dogs grow fast in the first few months of their life and they reach full height by the time they are 1 years of age. However, they can spend the next 2 years gaining weight and girth, therefore they should be full grown between 1 and 2 years of age.

Goldendoodle is a mixed breed, between a poodle and golden retriever. As a hybrid, Goldendoodles’ size can be hard to predict as it can be difficult to tell this based only on the parents characteristics.

The following factors affect a Goldendoodle’s size:

  • Parent genetics – size mainly depends on what size is the Poodle parent. For instance, for those who want a smaller Goldendoodle, also known as teacup or mini.

One of the main factors that affects your Goldendoodle’s size is the parents in the breed mix.

Small vs Large Goldendoodle

Three cute red F1b Goldendoodle puppies

If you are after a small size Goldendoodle such as teacup or a mini, you’d want to ensure the Poodle parent was a Miniature Poodle or also known as a Toy Poodle.

In some cases, a mini Goldendoodle can also be a result of the parent being a smaller Golden Retriever mixed with a regular sized Poodle. Small Goldendoodles are a great choice for people that don’t have much living space. In addition, they don’t require as much exercise and they can also be carried around.

In the case you prefer a bigger size Goldendoodle, you should look for a breeder that has used a Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever in the mix. Even when Goldendoodles grow up to be at their biggest, they would still be considered mid-sized dogs.

Medium and Standard sized Goldendoodles would require more exercise and walks compared to the mini Goldendoodle. If you are after an active dog that will play around and be up for lots of activities, this is the right choice for you.

Although, you would never be 100% sure what size you’re going to get, the Goldendoodle size chart below can give you an idea.

Mini GoldendoodleMedium GoldendoodleStandard Goldendoodle
    
Weight15-35 pounds35-50 pounds50-90 pounds
Height13-17 inches tall at the shoulder17-20 inches tall at the shoulder20-26 inches tall at the shoulder
Full-Grown11-13 Months11-13 Months12.5-16 Months

Mini Goldendoodles Size

The Mini Goldendoodle is a result of a Miniature or Toy Poodle mixed with a Golden Retriever. The mini Goldendoodle can average 13 to 20 inches in height or 33cm to 50cm.

Mini Goldendoodle Average Weight

Mini Goldendoodles can reach half of their adult weight, 7.5 pounds to 17.5 pounds (3.4kg – 8kg) by 5 months of age. However, full adult weight would be reached by 11-13 months of age.

With that said, the average adult size of a Mini Goldendoodle is between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg and 15.8kg).

The Mini Goldendoodle is a small dog, so it can be easily carried easily and picked up when tired on a walk. Furthermore, they won’t need as much exercise as a bigger dog.

Medium Goldendoodles Size

You should expect the Medium Goldendoodle to reach 16 to 20 inches in height (40.5cm to 50.8cm). Although, bigger than the Mini, Medium Goldendoodles are still small enough to be easily controlled.

In addition, they love exercise, so they are perfect fit if you are an active person.

Medium Goldendoodle Average Weight

Similarly to Mini Goldendoodles, Medium Goldendoodles generally can weigh half of their adult weight by the age of 3.5 and 5 months old. However, it would reach its full adult weight at the age of 11 to 13 months.

With that said, the average adult size for Medium Goldendoodle is 35 to 50 pounds (15.5kg to 22.5kg).

Standard Goldendoodle Size

This sub breed Goldendoodle will reach full adult height at 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66.04cm).

Standard Goldendoodle Average Weight

Similar to the other Goldendoodles, the Standard Goldendoodle would reach half of their adult weight when they reach the age of 4.5 to 6 months. However, your Standard Goldendoodle would be in their full adult weight between ages of 12.5 months and 16 months.

Furthermore, the adult weight for a Standard Goldendoodle averages between 50 to 90 pounds (22.6kg to 40.8kg). As this is a larger dog, it would require more exercise and more strength from whoever is walking the dog on the leash.

Therefore, for families and individuals who are worried about such factors and live in smaller spaces such as apartments, the Mini Goldendoodle is more suitable.

Goldendoodle Growth Process

As most dog breeds, Goldendoodles do most of their growing in the first 6 months of their life. However, the larger the dog is, the longer it takes to grow to its full adult size.

That’s why Standard Goldendoodle would grow around one month longer compared to the Medium and Mini Goldendoodle.

Furthermore, in some cases and depending on their size, Goldendoodles can have growth spurs. So, even if you think your dog has reached their final size, it can go through a growth spurt. However, this would be less noticeable with smaller dogs.

Once your Goldendoodle reach their full height at around 1 year to 1.5 years, they will continue growing but only in weight.

However, how much they are going to fill out, would depend on many factors such as parents, exercise, diet and even neutering/spaying can affect a dog’s growth process.

It’s essential to be prepared and have all the information on how big your dog will get. When they are small, all puppies are fairly easy to handle.

Whereas once grown bigger dog breeds, such as Standard Goldendoodle, can be a lot to handle especially for dog owners that weren’t expecting this growth spurt.

When Is A Goldendoodle Fully Grown

No Goldendoodle size chart can pin point with exact science when your dog will be fully grown. The Goldendoodle size chart will be presented in averages as there are so many factors that affect a dog’s growth process.

Some of those factors are the following:

  • Pure bred dogs will be fully grown by the age of 12 to 15 months. Whereas, mixed breeds such as Goldendoodle will be fully grown by 3 years of age
  • When your Goldendoodle is fully grown also depends on the parents used in the breed or mix. For instance, your Goldendoodle can come in three sized and that mainly depends on the Poodle parent used in the breed mix
  • If your dog is a larger breed, it would achieve their full grown state quicker than a smaller dog would. For instance, smaller Goldendoodles will be fully grown by 10 months on average. Whereas, larger Goldendoodles will be fully grown by 2 to 3 years of age

Always, keep in mind that even when done growing in height, your dog will continue growing in weight for some time.

The Goldendoodle is a hybrid between a Golden retriever and a Poodle. With that said, Golden Retrievers would grow slower in height but get to their full weight quicker than Poodles.

Furthermore, a Golden Retriever would reach their full adult size by the age or 18 months, whereas for a Poodle, it can be up to 2 years.

Therefore, the Goldendoodle being a mix between these two breeds, it could be quite hard to be specific on their growth pattern and what the final size would be.

Differences Between F1, F1B, F2, F2B, F3

Firstly, the letter “F” stands for “filial” and 1 is for first generation. Furthermore, this means the dog is crossbred and not purebred.

F1 Goldendoodle

F1 Goldendoodle is a mixed breed made of 50% Poodle and 50% Golden Retriever. This cross is made between a Golden Retriever that is 100% pure breed and 100% pure breed Standard Poodle. This is the first generation of Goldendoodle, also known as F1.

F1B Goldendoodle

F1B Goldendoodle represents F for filial (crossbred not purebred) and 1 stands for first generation. However, the letter “B” stands for Backcross which means that an F1 dog is a backcross bred with a purebred parent breed.

F1B Goldendoodle is 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever which means that it’s more likely to take after the Poodle parent and be a smaller size.

F2 Goldendoodle

This mix is 50% Poodle and 50% Golden Retriever and is a second filial generation of Goldendoodle, therefore the F2 in the name. Furthermore, this is a cross between an F1 Goldendoodle and another F1 Goldendoodle.

The result, which is F2 generations dogs are somewhat similar to the F1 generation because they share the same percentage of Golden Retriever and Poodle. However, most breeders would stay away from breeding F2 Goldendoodle due to the unpredictable characteristics of this generation.

F2B Goldendoodle

F2B Goldendoodle presents of 62.5% Poodle and 37.5% Golden Retriever. This generation is a cross between a F1 Goldendoodle (50% Poodle, 50% Golden Retriever) and a F1B Goldendoodle (75% Poodle, 25% Golden Retriever).

F2BB Goldendoodle

F2BB Goldendoodle consists of 81.25% Poodle and 18.75% Golden Retriever. This is a cross between an F2B Goldendoodle (62.5% Poodle, 37.5% Golden Retriever) and a purebred 100% Poodle.

F3 Goldendoodle

The F3 Goldendoodle, or also known as the Multi-generation Goldendoodle, is the 3rd generation or greater of Goldendoodle.

Usually, F3 generation is result of two F1B Goldendoodles. On the other hand, F3 Goldendoodle could also be a result of mixing F2 Goldendoodle and another F2 Goldendoodle.

F3 Goldendoodles generation would contain a big percentage of Poodle genetics.

Conclusion: What Generation Goldendoodle Is The Smallest?

When it comes to first generations, Mini Goldendoodles would require artificial insemination, whereas established dog breeds would reproduce naturally.

Overall, generations such as F1B, F2B of hybrid breeds such as Goldendoodle, can grow to be bigger in size than the parent. The reason for that is, they can inherit the size of the golden retriever grandparent.

However, F1B Goldendoodles could have more predictable size if the parents are the same or similar size.

Finally, if you are after a smaller sized Goldendoodle such as Teacup or Mini, you must ensure that the Poodle parent is the highest percentage within the cross.

Furthermore, to achieve a small size Goldendoodle, the parents must be a Toy Poodle and small size Golden Retriever. However, be careful when choosing these small dogs as they could develop more genetic health problems due to their size.

Does Size Affect Goldendoodle’s Personality

Normally, the Goldendoodle is a very active dog and loves to go on adventures. The reason for that is, Poodles and the Golden Retriever are playful and enjoy playing with their human.

In addition to that, both dogs are intelligent and require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. As a result of the cross between Poodle and Golden Retriever, the Goldendoodle inherits the same characteristics and needs.

Usually, the Goldendoodle’s personality won’t be affected by their size. However, smaller Goldendoodles might feel more nervous than larger dogs. On the other hand, larger Goldendoodles might appear aggressive when playing due to their size.

One certain thing that would be affected by the size of your Goldendoodle is their levels of activity. Due to their small size, Mini and Teacup Goldendoodles would require less exercise to stay happy and healthy.

Whereas, larger Goldendoodles would need more exercise and play time to keep healthy and be mentally stimulated. However, larger Goldendoodles would most likely nap more than the smaller dog.

Final Thoughts

Initially, all puppies are small, cute and easy to handle. However, knowing how big they could get, it’s an important step in the process of choosing a dog.

Being prepared for the full grown, adult size of your dog, would not only help you avoid disappointment but also prevent more dogs being abandoned and left in shelters.

When choosing to get a hybrid such as Goldendoodle, you must understand what factors contribute to what size your dog will grow to be.

In this article you can use the Goldendoodle size chart to view the possible average sizes of a full grown Goldendoodle. Furthermore, there are different generations of Goldendoodles. Some of those generations can consisting of the following splits:

  • 50%Poodle and 50%Golden Retriever
  • 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever
  • 62.5% Poodle and 37.5% Golden Retriever
  • 81.25% Poodle and 18.75% Golden Retriever

Overall, there are Mini, Medium and Standard sized Goldendoodles to choose from. It’s not only important to select a reputable breeder, but also ideally you’ll be able to see the parents of the puppy.

The reason for that is, you’ll have a more realistic idea how big your dog can get.

Finally, if you are after a smaller Goldendoodle you must ensure the following:

  • The Poodle parent is the higher percentage within the cross compared to the Golden Retriever
  • The parents must be a Toy Poodle and small size Golden Retriever

Learn more about Goldendoodle Lifespan – How To Extend Dog Life Expectancy

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