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Goldendoodle

The Goldendoodle is a first-generation (F1) and multi-generational (F1b, F2) cross of Golden Retriever × Standard or Miniature Poodle, originating in the late 1990s as a companion alternative to the lab-mix 'hypoallergenic' type.

Calculate Goldendoodle age
Lifespan13.6 yrrange 11–15
SizeLargeNon-AKC
Weight30–90 lb13.6–40.8 kg
Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Goldendoodle

The Goldendoodle is a first-generation (F1) and multi-generational (F1b, F2) cross of Golden Retriever × Standard or Miniature Poodle, originating in the late 1990s as a companion alternative to the lab-mix 'hypoallergenic' type. The breed is not AKC-recognized; registration is via designer-breed clubs with non-standardized type.

Aging

How Goldendoodles age

Parent-breed medians: Golden 13.2y, Standard Poodle 14.0y (RVC VetCompass). Inherits Golden cancer susceptibility (hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma) and Poodle GDV risk; coat texture varies across F1/F1b generations. Hybrid vigor is not a health guarantee.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.6 yr · range 11–15Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10Common health issues5 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
30–90 lb(13.6–40.8 kg)
Height
17–24 in(43.2–61 cm)
Coat type
Curly
Colors
Temperament

Temperament

How Goldendoodles tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

friendlyintelligentactiveaffectionate
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr

    Hip Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Golden Retriever + Standard Poodle parent breeds; see parent breed data for prevalence..

  • Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Golden Retriever parent breed..

  • Moderatetypical onset ~8 yr

    Hemangiosarcoma

    Description and veterinary guidance for Hemangiosarcoma land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Golden Retriever parent breed; elevated breed risk..

Exercise
45min
per day

Goldendoodles are satisfied by around 45 minutes of daily activity (energy level 3/5). Short, regular outings beat one long session.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. Additional sourcewww.akc.org
  2. Additional sourcewww.akc.org