Petite Goldendoodle | Dog Breed Facts and Information - Wag! Dog Walking (2024)

20-35 lbs

10-24"

United States

Petite Goldendoodle Health

The Petite Goldendoodle is a hybrid mix of the Golden Retriever, American co*cker Spaniel and the Poodle (either Toy or Miniature). Unlike some hybrids, there does exist a bit of historical information, though not a great deal. Here's what we know about the hybrid canine: it originated in the United States during the early 2000's when increased interest in combining purebreds for a variety of reasons became more popular. The predecessor, the Goldendoodle, is a hybrid mix of the Golden Retriever and the Poodle which was bred to reduce the size of the Golden Retriever but still keep the characteristics of both breeds. The Goldendoodle can be various sizes depending upon the size of the Poodle parent (standard, miniature or toy), the breeding purpose was to create a larger option of the popular co*ckapoo. The Goldendoodle proved its worth in the working area, being an excellent choice for guide dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, sniffer dogs and agility training and competition. This combination made a great family dog as well. The interest in reducing the size of this larger wonderful furry family member even further grew and the Petite Goldendoodle was born of the mixing of the Golden Retriever, co*cker Spaniel and Poodle (either Miniature or Toy). The result is a cute, cuddly teddy bear like hybrid that is more than capable of any lap-sitting competition in the house. The Petite Goldendoodle hybrid itself is recognized by Dog Registry of America. They have retained the intelligence level and the loving nature contributed by the Poodle and Golden Retriever parents, able tocaptivate even the hardest of hearts.

Petite Goldendoodle Breed Appearance

Your Petite Goldendoodle hybrid can take on the appearance traits of any of the parent breeds. For the most part, they are being described by breeders and owners as having a weight of between 15 and 25 pounds and a height of between 10 and 18 inches at the shoulders. Her coat is described as medium to long in length, soft and wavy or curly which is thick and dense. Her coat colors can be white, cream, apricot, golden and brown. She is considered a low shedder and, if the Poodle parent is dominant in the bio mix, she may be hypoallergenic as well. She'll have round dark eyes and a black nose. She'll have floppy ears and a varying length tail which may curl.

Petite Goldendoodle Breed Maintenance

Petite Goldendoodle Temperament

Your Petite Goldendoodle hybrid is a mix of the Golden Retriever, co*cker Spaniel and Poodle and has some of the best temperament characteristics of all three parent breeds. Your Petite Goldendoodle has been described as protective, sweet, intelligent, bright, friendly, enthusiastic and gentle. As with almost all other canine breeds, she'll be a better family pet if she is appropriately socialized at a young age, ensuring that she'll get along great with the kids, strangers and other animals - and, she'll even get along with the family cat! They've been described as "small dogs with big personalities", quickly becoming attached to their human families. They're obedient and, because they have an intelligent nature, they can bridge the communication gap between canine and human quite nicely, making them excellent choices for therapy dogs and great companions for the elderly. They are usually pretty quiet but, rest assured, she will alert you to the presence of strangers. Because she prefers to be in the company of her beloved human family, despite the good qualities mentioned here, she's not above getting into mischief when left to her own devices for long periods of time. She'll be easily trained because she listens and strongly desires to please, especially if treats are involved!

Petite Goldendoodle Activity Requirements

Your Petite Goldendoodle is a moderately active canine. She's inquisitive and protective and will love those shorter walks or jogs, playing or romping the dog park or fenced back yard, interactive games of fetch, Frisbee, seek and find, agility and obedience training and practice. She'll need several of those shorter walks daily since she is a small dog. Her small size makes her a perfect fit for apartment or condo living, provided you can properly exercise her on a daily basis. She'll also love to live in family homes with or without a fenced yard, and any of these living situations can be in urban or rural settings. Moderate climates will suite her best but she'll do fine in temperature extremes if she is provided the additional protection that is needed.

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