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How we prepare your puppy
The final two weeks inside our home — routine, crate introduction, pee pad foundations, and grooming exposure.
The 14 Day Confidence WindowSize Guide
Goldendoodle size chart
Petite (aka Toy), Mini, Medium, and Standard — side by side, in plain numbers.
Four sizes, from petite Goldendoodle California companions to Standard family doodles
Height is measured at the shoulder, not the head. The images below are size references created to show the difference in scale and proportion between the four categories, so you can picture each one in your living room, your car, and on your lap.
Petite (aka Toy)
10 to 25 lbs
Under 14 inches
Mini
25 to 35 lbs
14 to 17 inches
Medium
36 to 50 lbs
17 to 20 inches
Standard
50 to 70+ lbs
20 to 24 inches
Illustrative size references for scale comparison only. Individual adult size varies from dog to dog.
The Comparison
Goldendoodle sizes compared: weight, height, and who each one suits
- Petite (aka Toy)
Our smallest companion — light to carry, easy in condos and city homes, and happiest curled beside you.
- Adult weight
- 10 to 25 lbs
- Height at shoulder
- Under 14 inches
- Best for
- Apartments, travel, and lap cuddles
- Mini
Small enough to lift, sturdy enough for children — the size most of our families choose.
- Adult weight
- 25 to 35 lbs
- Height at shoulder
- 14 to 17 inches
- Best for
- The sweet spot for most families
- Medium
Built for trail mornings, park afternoons, and kids who never quite run out of energy.
- Adult weight
- 36 to 50 lbs
- Height at shoulder
- 17 to 20 inches
- Best for
- Athletic, active families
- Standard
A full, grounded presence — the doodle most people picture when they picture a Goldendoodle.
- Adult weight
- 50 to 70+ lbs
- Height at shoulder
- 20 to 24 inches
- Best for
- The classic family doodle
Final adult size is always an honest estimate based on the parents, genetics, and how each puppy grows. We will tell you what we are seeing, not what you hope to hear.
Size Estimator
Which Goldendoodle size fits your home?
Four quick questions. You will get an honest starting point — Petite (aka Toy), Mini, Medium, or Standard — and we will confirm the right fit together on a virtual visit.
Answer all four questions to see your estimate.
Smallest Size
Considering a Petite (aka Toy)?
What life is really like with a 10 to 25 lb Goldendoodle in an apartment, on a flight, or on your lap.
Petite GoldendoodlesReady
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Start your application and we will help match size and temperament to your family before anything is reserved.
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Guides that help you choose a size
How each size lives day to day, and how coat and generation factor into the decision.
- 4 min readPetite, Mini, Medium, or Standard Goldendoodle: Choosing the right size for your homeSize shapes how a Goldendoodle fits your daily life — energy, space, travel, and the rhythm of your home. Here is how to choose well.
- 6 min readGetting to know the Goldendoodle: a first-time owner's guideNever lived with a Goldendoodle before? Here is an honest look at temperament, energy, coat, grooming, and what daily life actually feels like.
- 4 min readWhy Goldendoodles are one of the best dogs for families with childrenGoldendoodles consistently land at the top of family-dog lists for a reason. Here is what makes them such a strong match for homes with kids.