Our breeds
Standard, medium, mini, petite mini. F1, F1B, F1BB, multigen. It is a lot of labels for one breed. Here is what each one actually means, in plain English, so you can pick the right dog instead of the right-sounding word.
See who we have available right now, with photos of every puppy in every current litter, right here on the site.
The four sizes we raise
Adult size shapes everything about living with the dog: the car, the couch, the vet bill, the walk. Pick the size that fits your life, then worry about generation. Height is measured at the wither, the ridge between the shoulder blades.
| Size | Height at the wither | Typical adult weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petite | Below 14 inches | 25 lbs or less |
| Miniature | Over 14 but under 17 inches (35–42 cm) | 26–35 lbs |
| Medium | Over 17 but under 21 inches (43–52 cm) | 36–50 lbs |
| Standard | Over 21 inches (53–63 cm) | 51 lbs or more |
Under 14 in at the wither 25 lbs or less
The smallest we raise. Apartment and small-yard friendly, easy to travel with, and still every bit a doodle in personality. Good for families who want a lap-sized dog that can still keep up on a walk.
Worth knowing: smaller dogs are more delicate around very young children, and grooming is just as much work as it is on a big one.
14–17 in at the wither 26–35 lbs
Our most-asked-about size, and for good reason. Sturdy enough for kids, small enough to pick up, fits in any vehicle without a plan. The middle ground most families land on.
Worth knowing: "mini" varies more than any other label from breeder to breeder. Always ask what the parents weigh.
17–21 in at the wither 36–50 lbs
A real dog without being a large dog. Great for active families, fenced yards, and anyone who wants a hiking and swimming partner but does not want sixty pounds on the bed.
Worth knowing: mediums often land closest to the classic Golden Retriever temperament people picture in their heads.
Over 21 in at the wither 51 lbs and up
The full-size version. Calm, steady, and often the easiest of the bunch once they are through the puppy stage. Best with room to move and a family that likes a big dog.
Worth knowing: more dog means more food, more grooming, and a longer adolescence. Plan for it.
These are the standard size ranges, not a promise about your puppy. Adult size is an estimate based on the parents, and individual puppies land where they land, sometimes just over or under a line. Ask Stacy about the expected adult size of a specific confirmed litter, and be suspicious of any breeder who guarantees an exact number.
The letters
These describe where a dog sits in the family tree, not how good it is. None of them is automatically better. They shift the odds on coat type.
| F1 | Golden Retriever crossed with a Poodle. First generation, fifty-fifty. Coats vary the most in this group, from wavy to shaggy, and so does shedding. |
|---|---|
| F1B | An F1 Goldendoodle bred back to a Poodle. Roughly three-quarters Poodle. Curlier coats are more common, and this is the group families with mild allergies are usually pointed toward. |
| F1BB | An F1B bred back to a Poodle again. Higher Poodle percentage still, and typically the curliest and most consistent coats. |
| Multigen | Goldendoodle bred to Goldendoodle across several generations. A well-planned multigen program is how a breeder gets predictable coats and temperaments without going further back toward Poodle every time. |
On shedding and allergies. Goldendoodles are often low-shedding, and higher Poodle percentages tend to shed less. But coat type varies from puppy to puppy even inside one litter, and no dog can be guaranteed allergy-friendly. If someone in your home has allergies, spend time around the parents first and talk to your doctor. We will tell you honestly what we are seeing in a litter. We will not promise you a coat.
Coats
Closest to the Golden Retriever side. Easiest to brush, most likely to shed.
The classic teddy bear doodle look, and the middle ground on both grooming and shedding.
Most Poodle-like. Typically the lowest shedding and the highest maintenance.
Professional grooming every six to eight weeks, plus brushing at home. With a doodle this is not optional.
Tell us about your house, your yard, your kids, your schedule, and whether anyone has allergies. We have been matching Southeast Texas families with doodles since 2002, and we would rather steer you to the right dog than sell you the one we happen to have.
Sometimes that means telling you to wait for a different litter. We are fine with that.
Goldendoodles in standard, medium, mini, and petite mini. That is the entire program. We used to raise other doodle crosses and stopped, because doing one breed well beats doing several adequately.
Every parent dog is health tested through Embark and OFA. Puppies are placed as pets, without breeding rights.
Boarding questions
Miniature (26 to 35 lbs) and medium (36 to 50 lbs) are the most common answers, because they are sturdy enough for a busy household without being big enough to knock a toddler over. But temperament matters more than size, so talk to us about the specific litter.
At the wither, which is the ridge between the shoulder blades, with the dog standing squarely. It is measured to the wither rather than the top of the head because the wither does not move when the dog lifts or lowers its head.
Higher Poodle percentages, so F1B, F1BB, and many multigens, tend to shed less than F1. Tend to. Coat type still varies from puppy to puppy, and no Goldendoodle can be guaranteed to never shed.
Often, especially curlier-coated ones, but reactions are individual and no dog can be guaranteed allergy-friendly. Spend time around the parents before you commit.
Professional grooming roughly every six to eight weeks, plus regular brushing at home between visits. Curly coats mat quickly if you skip it. Budget for this before you get the dog.
No, and neither can anyone else. We give you an estimate based on the parents and the generation, and most puppies land within it. We will always tell you what the parents actually weigh.
The line is 21 inches at the wither. A medium stands over 17 but under 21 inches and typically weighs 36 to 50 lbs; a standard is over 21 inches and 51 lbs or more. Ask about the parents of a specific litter for a closer estimate.
Availability changes constantly, so it lives on our Good Dog page, which we keep current. You can also call or text 409-284-1997.
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