How long does a Goldendoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).

Is a Goldendoodle easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Goldendoodle

Also searched as Golden Retriever Poodle Mix

The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 10–15 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, source

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 40–75 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Goldendoodle get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Goldendoodle dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Golden Retriever. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Poodle very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. The Poodle as active, proud, very smart. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Golden Retriever vs Poodle vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Goldendoodle	Standard Poodle
Weight	55–75 lb	50–70 lb	40–70 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	20–24 in	18–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–15 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Goldendoodle

How big does a Goldendoodle get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–75 pounds.
How long does a Goldendoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).
Does a Goldendoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Goldendoodle easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Poodle mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.