Tiny Goldendoodles are incredibly cute miniature teddy bear dogs. Their popularity is soaring! There are two types of tiny Goldendoodles.
- Toy Goldendoodles
- Teacup Goldendoodles
These are seriously tiny dogs!
Toy Goldendoodle size comes down to breeding and genetics. The tiny Teacup Goldendoodle is smaller compared to the Toy Goldendoodle size.
You should know that Toy Groodles and Teacup Groodles are the exact same breed. Groodle is another way of saying Goldendoodle. (There are hundreds of different types of Poodle Mix breeds!)
Who are Teacup and Toy Goldendoodles Best For?
These tiny, soft, good natured dogs share all of the amazing qualities of the Goldendoodle. This means they can be hypoallergenic for allergy sufferers.
They can also be non-shedding. Ultra small Goldendoodle Puppies have an excellent nature and are kid friendly.
Toy and Teacup Goldendoodles are easily trained. They inherit intelligence and willingness to please from the Poodle and Golden Retriever.
Because of their small size both of these Goldendoodles are suitable for apartment dwelling. People who are living in tiny homes who also want a dog would love a Toy Goldendoodle. The same goes for people who travel often with their Puppy.
A Teacup Goldendoodle is even an ideal RV dog. Due to their small size and low shedding they can be ideal companions for those who frequently travel in camper trailers.
Like all Goldendoodles, Teacup Goldendoodles will bark. You might need to consider special training to help prevent excessive barking. Find out more about Goldendoodle barking causes and prevention.
Teacup Goldendoodle Size
| Other names | Teacup Groodle, Petite Goldendoodle, Teacup Goldenpoo | |
| Height at shoulder | 8-13 inches | 20-33 centimetres |
| Weight when full size | 7-15 pounds | 3-7.5 kilograms |
| Life expectancy | 10-15 years | |
| Coat Colors | Gold, Caramel, Red, Cream, Phantom, Apricot | |
So how big does a Teacup Goldendoodle get? You should expect your adult Teacup Goldendoodle to stand around 8-13 inches (20-33 centimeters) at shoulder height. This is about the same height as an A4 sheet of paper.
Teacup Goldendoodles weight is as low as 7 pounds (3 kilograms)! At this weight you can easily carry a teacup Goldendoodle in one hand or under one arm. Provided the Puppy is comfortable and supported of course.
A Teacup Goldendoodle can fit easily into a carry bag or hand bag for public transport. Transport securely in even the smallest car is possible.
Toy Goldendoodle Size
| Other names | Toy Groodle, Toy Goldenpoo | |
| Height at shoulder | 10-16 inches | 25-40 centimetres |
| Weight when full size | 10-20 pounds | 4.5-9 kilograms |
| Life expectancy | 10-15 years | |
| Coat Colors | Gold, Caramel, Red, Cream, Phantom, Apricot | |
So you should expect a full-grown Toy Goldendoodle to stand about as tall as a laptop at shoulder height.
Toy Goldendoodles are easily hand carried and fit into smaller sized carry boxes. This helps for owners who need to ascend/descend staircases frequently.
Ultra small puppy owners also need to be careful with feeding. Choking hazards must be considered! An innocuous snack like giving a puppy some carrot might result in choking.
Toy and Teacup Goldendoodles only require a quite small crate if you are doing crate training. This can lead to another cool side benefit of teacup and Toy Goldendoodle size.
Side benefit: some owners have crate trained Toy Goldendoodles in a larger sized carry container. This means they did not have to buy a crate! Saving money and space. The Teacup and Toy Goldendoodles are comfortable and happy.
Do Toy Goldendoodles Have Cocker Spaniel in Them?
Early on some breeders introduced Cocker Spaniels when trying to breed very small Goldendoodles. This does make a very small dog.
It is definitely not a pure Goldendoodle though. Most owners are A-ok with this! As long as they knew when they purchased their Pup.
How Do They Make Such Tiny Goldendoodles?
A toy goldendoodle can come from any generation, F1, F1B, F1BB, F2 or even F3 can produce the ultra tiny Goldendoodle.
To break this down, we start with…
A F1 Goldendoodle is a cross between a purebred Poodle and a Golden Retriever. This process created a dog known as a Generation F1 Goldendoodle.
A F1 Teacup or F1 Toy Goldendoodle is created as above but by selectively choosing Toy or Miniature Poodles as the parent.
Often this process makes a Mini Goldendoodle rather than a Toy or Teacup sized dog. So the F1 Mini Goldendoodle can be then breed with another F1.
F1 x F1 makes an F2 Goldendoodle. This is a difficult pathway to achieve extremely tiny dogs.
More commonly a F1 Goldendoodle is bred with a Toy Poodle to produce tiny offspring. This is one of the more common ways to produce a Teacup Goldendoodle.
These puppies are F1B Toy Goldendoodles! TO become even smaller a F1B could breed with a toy Poodle. This would make a F1BB Teacup Goldendoodle
What Percentage Toy Goldendoodle is Poodle?
- A F1 Toy Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle
- A F1B Toy Goldendoodle is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle
- A F1BB Toy Goldendoodle is 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Poodle
- A F2 Toy Goldendoodle is 50%
- A multigeneration Toy Goldendoodle will have a variation depending on the Breeder. Typically 60-65% Poodle and 35-40% Golden Retriever
Are Male or Female Toy Goldendoodles Smaller?
For both Teacup and Toy Goldendoodles, breeders and pet owners report limited variation in size between male and female puppies. This is true to Goldendoodles as well as other cross breeds like the Bernedoodle or Australian Bernedoodle.
Are Teacup Goldendoodles Good Pets?
Goldendoodles make great pets. The inherit great traits from both the Poodle and Golden Retriever.
- Hypoallergenic due to Poodle heritage (American Kennel Club)
- Can be low shedding
- They are fun and love playing (e.g. with the best goldendoodle puppy chew toys)
- Toilet training is easy with most Goldendoodles (especially if you use a DIY self draining porch potty)
- They were originally bred as guidedogs (Helper dogs of America)
- Intelligent animals
- Typically healthy
- They are patient with children and strangers (Goldendoodle on Wikipedia)
Can You Go Smaller than a Teacup Goldendoodle?
It is possible to have a smaller Goldendoodle than a Teacup or Toy Goldendoodle size. This requires selective breeding. As a result, the price can be quite steep.
If you need a super small Goldendoodle – you could cross a Goldendoodle with another breed. For example introducing Cocker Spaniel can result in extremely petite Goldendoodle mixes.
Some breeders do this already – and are upfront with it when they talk to future puppy parents.
We just got a toy GD, we love her so much already. The thing is we bought her without papers. We got only pictures of mom and dad.
We know it could be an scam, we chose to get her anyways. Scam as far as being a goldendoodle vs a different mix.
Would you be able to look at her and see if she looks like a goldendoodle?
You have experience on this and I would like to see if you can identify based on her looks.
LMK your thoughts
Hey Roxana, happy to have a look. So exciting that you got a toy GD! [email protected] if you want to email images or any way you feel like sending. There are also highly rated Wisdom Panel genetic tests that will show you the percentages of the different breeds mixed in. They are well regarded for a reasonable level of accuracy – but are not super budget friendly.
Prefer female toy goldendoodle ! Second choice teacup!
Great choices! Such an amazing breed and the super tiny miniatures are so great.
New to this dog search. What would be the name of a Goldendoodles that was 10-20lbs no more. We can not do bigger than that. Is that a toy or petite one? I know mini’s are larger, correct? Thanks
Hi Rachel, there are no strict official guidelines that breeders need to adhere to – which makes life confusing. Breeders typically describe a 10-20 lb as a Toy Goldendoodle. Occasionally also described as petite (as you mentioned). You are correct that you would expect a Goldendoodle described as a Mini to be larger. In summary — you will likely find what you are looking for by discussing toy goldendoodles with your breeder.
Hi there,
My daughter and I are researching the teddy bear puppy and it seems like the teacup or toy golden doodle is fitting the match! So we’re very excited we’re getting closer yet, it’s hard to find the right breeder with the right price.
Do you have your favorites to share? I live in Montana so the closer to Montana the better. Preferably in Montana! And curious if it’s true the smaller dogs get sick? We prefer The smallest dog but not something that can’t get up a step. Is the tea cup too small for that? We just want it to look like a puppy forever! And do the apricot colors change to lighter or do they stay the same? Thanks and if you could help us find our breeder in the $2000 range that would be better than the $4000 range which is Outrageous! How much did you pay for yours? What should we expect? And how can we confirm they are not scammers?
Thanks so much I appreciate your blog!
Hi Jewels – how exciting for you and your daughter!
To ensure that there are no issues with steps I would recommend a Toy sized Goldendoodle for your situation. This helps as there are more Toy breeders available!
I am sorry that I have no specific recommendations for breeders in Montana. Look for a brick and mortar breeder (rather than facebook only) that is happy for you to visit first (you don’t necessarily need to go, but if they are open to it it is such a positive sign). Ask for photos of puppies from previous litters or ask the breeder if any owners are on local Facebook groups. Most larger breeders have unofficial facebook groups for people who have adopted to chat. Never be the first person to buy from a breeder to avoid scams. It can be frustrating when you see an opportunity that seems too good to be true – but it usually is. Read reviews on multiple platforms and try to reach out personally to someone you find online who has been through the process with that particular breeder.
There are a truly ridiculous number of scammers out there are the moment. Oh and cost changes state to state. 2.5-3k USD is common for Western USA/Canada. $4k is surprising for a Toy Goldendoodle unless from prestigious breeder. With that said, demand is also very, very high in the last few months so could be a tough time to be adopting.
Apricot tends to trend lighter over time once the puppy coat changes. For most the variance is little – for some dogs it can be a significant change to Apricot. It is a bit of a “luck of the draw” for that side of things.
hello and thanks for helpful info. We live in Oregon and planning to purchase a mini Goldendoodle F1B from a person who is not a professional breeder. I don’t know what kinds of questions should I ask to from the breeder? Due to COVID-19 reputable breeder are all booked for a longtime so I don’t know what should ask the breeder. I will go to his house and see the actual puppy soon. thanks!
You could ask about the size of the parents, if the parents were tested for hip dysplasia etc, and also ask to see or see photos of the parents to try and figure out coat type. Ask if the puppy has seen/will see a Vet, if the parents have any peculiar dietary concerns, and if there have been previous litters. Good luck!