Apartment and condo living
A puppy who fits comfortably in a city home, an elevator, and a corner of the couch instead of the whole room.
Petite (aka Toy) Goldendoodles
Petite Goldendoodles in California
10 to 25 lbs, under 14 inches, raised inside our home in Lancaster, California.
The smallest companion we raise — and often the most requested
A Petite (aka Toy) Goldendoodle is the puppy who rides in the passenger seat with her chin on your arm, waits at the door of a one-bedroom apartment, and curls into the exact shape of your lap by the second week home. Thoughtfully raised inside our home in Lancaster, California with the same structure and health testing as every other size we place.
The Details
How big does a petite Goldendoodle get, and what is the coat like?
A Kid’s Best Doodle Petite (aka Toy) Goldendoodle matures at roughly 10 to 25 lbs and under 14 inches at the shoulder, with a wavy or curly furnished coat that needs regular brushing and professional grooming. Adult size is an honest estimate based on the parents and how each puppy grows — we never promise an exact weight, and temperament is observed puppy by puppy rather than assumed from size.
- Adult weight
- 10 to 25 lbs (estimate)
- Height at shoulder
- Under 14 inches
- Coat
- Wavy or curly, varies by dog
- Temperament
- Observed individually, shared honestly
Who a petite Goldendoodle in California suits best
Travel that includes your dog
Light to carry, easy in a cabin carrier, and used to car rides from the start. Families fly with our petite Goldendoodles regularly.
Lap cuddles and quiet company
For empty nesters and single professionals, a petite Goldendoodle is often the right amount of presence — affectionate without overwhelming the room.
Grandchildren and gentle homes
Small enough to lift, sturdy enough to play, and raised with children and visitors moving through our home every day.
Honest Notes
What we tell every family considering petite
- Petite litters are smaller and less frequent, so waitlists move slower than Mini or Standard.
- Adult size in the petite range varies more than larger sizes. We give you our honest estimate, never a guarantee.
- A petite coat still needs regular brushing and professional grooming to stay healthy and comfortable.
- Small does not mean fragile, but it does mean supervised play with very young children.
Every petite puppy still moves through The 14 Day Confidence Window before homecoming, and out-of-state families can fly with our flight nanny, in cabin, never cargo.
Petite Waitlist
Petite litters are small. Tell us early.
Start your application and we will let you know when a petite Goldendoodle is expected. We can also meet on a virtual visit via FaceTime or Zoom before you decide anything.
Breeding Happiness, One Puppy at a Time.
Helpful reading
More on choosing the right Goldendoodle size
How our smallest Goldendoodles compare, and what changes as adult weight goes up.
- 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.
- 5 min readF1 vs F1B Goldendoodle: What the difference actually means for your familyF1, F1B, multigen — the generation terms get confusing fast. Here is what they really mean for shedding, allergies, and the right match for your home.
- 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.