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Designer / Mixed Breed Active energy Wavy coat Designer / Mixed Breed 🐩 Poodle mix

Goldendoodle

Friendly, Active, Intelligent

Goldendoodle is a designer cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle (Standard). This mix usually weighs about 44-88 pounds, often has a wavy or fleece-like coat, and often blends an active, people-oriented temperament from both sides of the pedigree. Common monitoring ar…

⚖️ 44.09–88.18 lbs 📏 20.1–24.4" 🎂 10–15 years 🧠 Intelligence #4 — elite
Mix of: 🐕 Golden Retriever🐕 Poodle (Standard)
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Traits

Goldendoodle Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

100%

Grooming

70%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Wavy coat Specialty/Professional

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #4

Intelligence

🎂 12.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $23K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $498/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 3

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Hip dysplasia, Heart issues (SAS), Addison’s disease

Health watch

Goldendoodle Health Context

Veterinary note

This section is general breed information, not veterinary advice. If your dog has symptoms, pain, breathing issues, sudden behavior changes, or urgent concerns, contact a veterinarian.

Medium

Hip Dysplasia

Medium prevalence

Early signs: Stiffness when rising, rear limb weakness

Medium

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Low-Medium prevalence

Early signs: Night blindness, hesitancy in dim light

Medium

Von Willebrand Disease

Low prevalence

Early signs: Prolonged bleeding from cuts, bloody nose

Low

Ear Infections

High prevalence

Early signs: Head shaking, scratching at ears, odor

Floppy ears trap moisture — clean and dry weekly to prevent chronic ear infections. OFA hip testing on parent dogs is important when purchasing a puppy.

Hip Dysplasia

Breed health context can affect lifetime costs. Estimate food, care, and planning costs for a Goldendoodle.

Owner resources

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Care basics

Goldendoodle Care Tips

Needs 60-90 minutes of purposeful daily exercise plus mental work to stay balanced.

Coat can mat quickly—brush several times per week and plan regular professional grooming.

Usually responds well to positive-reinforcement training and early socialization.

Routine cardiac checkups are worth prioritizing if murmurs or exercise intolerance appear.

Owner fit

Who the Goldendoodle Suits

  • Recommended for experienced owners — higher owner difficulty rating of 7/10.

  • Better suited to homes with outdoor space — this large needs room to move.

  • Naturally friendly and energetic, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: moderate-high — weekly combing through to skin to prevent matting

Before you choose

Make an Informed Goldendoodle Decision

🐾 Is this breed right for me?

Compare your lifestyle, home, experience level, and activity needs.

 💰 What does a Goldendoodle cost?

Estimate puppy, annual, food, care, and lifetime ownership costs.

 📋 New to dog ownership?

Prepare your home, budget, routine, and expectations before adoption.

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