Mini goldendoodle: size, growth and puppy feeding
Short answer
A mini goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross. By the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA) standard, a “Mini” is 14 to 17 inches tall and typically 26 to 35 pounds. We found no Goldendoodle on the AKC breed list, so sizes vary with the parents. Use the AKC growth chart to estimate adult weight and ask the breeder for the parents’ sizes.
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General information, not veterinary advice. If your puppy is unwell, seems in pain, or you are unsure, call your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital. Read our medical disclaimer.
Key takeaways
- GANA sizes by height: Petite Mini is under 14 inches, Mini is 14 to 17 inches, Medium is 17 to 21 and Standard is over 21.
- GANA says height is the determining factor for size because weights fluctuate.
- The AKC growth chart suggests a medium-sized dog reaches about 85 percent of adult weight at 9 months and 95 percent at 12 months.
- Ask the breeder for the parents’ heights and weights and their health test results.
What a mini goldendoodle is
The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The GANA, which publishes a breed standard for Goldendoodles, says the breed was developed by crossing Poodles and the Golden Retriever and that these are the only two breeds that make it up. It adds that Goldendoodles have a wide range of coat types, colors and sizes inherited from the parent breeds. “Mini” is a size class inside that standard, not a separate breed.
Size classes in the GANA standard
| Class | Height at the withers | Typical weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petite Mini | Below 14 inches | 25 pounds or less |
| Mini | Over 14 and under 17 inches | 26 to 35 pounds |
| Medium | Over 17 and under 21 inches | 36 to 50 pounds |
| Standard | Over 21 inches | 51 pounds or more |
Source: Goldendoodle Association of North America, Goldendoodle Breed Standard, read October 10, 2026. GANA says height is the determining factor because weights can fluctuate.
For comparison, the AKC lists the Golden Retriever at 23 to 24 inches and 65 to 75 pounds for males and 21.5 to 22.5 inches and 55 to 65 pounds for females, and the Miniature Poodle at 10 to 15 inches and 10 to 15 pounds. A mini goldendoodle sits between the two, and which parent a puppy takes after changes the result. That is why the same litter can vary.
How big will a mini goldendoodle puppy get?
The AKC publishes a growth chart by percentage of adult weight. A mini goldendoodle falls in the chart’s medium column (21 to 50 lb adult). For a puppy expected to reach 30 pounds, the chart gives these approximate weights (our arithmetic):
| Age | Share of adult weight | Estimated weight |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 66% | about 20 lb |
| 9 months | 85% | about 26 lb |
| 12 months | 95% | about 29 lb |
| 15 months | 100% | about 30 lb |
The AKC calls these figures approximate. Use our how big will my puppy get calculator with your puppy’s own weight and age.
How many calories does a mini goldendoodle puppy need?
The Merck Veterinary Manual gives resting energy as 70 times body weight in kilograms to the power 0.75 and multiplies it by 3 for puppies under 4 months and by 2 after that. For a 3-month-old that weighs 10 lb (4.5 kg), that is about 218 kcal resting and about 653 kcal a day (our arithmetic). The manual says individual dogs may need as much as 30 percent more or less, so treat it as a starting point and watch body condition. Our puppy feeding chart does this sum for you.
A mini goldendoodle is usually expected to stay well under 70 lb as an adult, so a small and medium breed puppy food fits that size, but read the AAFCO statement on any bag. See our puppy food checklist.
What to ask a breeder
The GANA requires its member breeders to test breeding dogs. Its health testing standards list hips, elbows, heart, patellas and eyes, plus genetic tests such as PRCD-PRA, von Willebrand disease and degenerative myelopathy, with the exact set depending on the parent breed. The GANA says a member’s logo shows the breeder’s health testing level and expiry date. Whether or not a breeder is a member, ask to see the test results for both parents, and ask for the parents’ adult heights and weights.
Lifespan
We found no source with a lifespan for the mix. The AKC lists 10 to 12 years for the Golden Retriever and 10 to 18 years for the Miniature Poodle. We do not give a figure for the cross.
What this page is not
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Frequently asked questions
How big is a mini goldendoodle?
The GANA standard puts a Mini at over 14 and under 17 inches at the withers, typically 26 to 35 pounds. A Petite Mini is under 14 inches and typically 25 pounds or less.
Is a mini goldendoodle an AKC breed?
We found no Goldendoodle on the AKC breed list when we read it on October 10, 2026. The GANA publishes its own breed standard and describes it as the first and only breed standard for Goldendoodles.
When does a mini goldendoodle stop growing?
By the AKC chart a medium-sized dog is at about 95 percent of adult weight at 12 months and 100 percent by 15 months.
Sources
- Goldendoodle Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Health Testing Standards (opens in a new tab)
- Golden Retriever dog breed information (opens in a new tab)
- Poodle (Miniature) dog breed information (opens in a new tab)
- Dog breeds (A to Z list) (opens in a new tab)
- When Does My Puppy Finish Growing? (opens in a new tab)
- Nutritional Requirements of Small Animals (opens in a new tab)
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