Posted by The size of Goldendoodles ranges from small to large and it depends on the variant of Poodle that the Golden Retriever is crossed with as explained on the Dog Time site. According to some online sources, you are able to find toy Goldendoodles, miniature Goldendoodles, medium Goldendoodles and standard Goldendoodles. The question is, what is the average size of a standard Goldendoodle?
The Average Size of Standard Goldendoodles
According to the Pride and Prejudoodles site, the standard Goldendoodles usually weigh 50 pounds or more and their height is around 22 inches or more.
When the standard Goldendoodle is still a puppy, as explained on The Happy Puppy Site, they can weigh around 11 pounds at eight weeks of age.
The Weight and Height of Each Goldendoodle Size
According to The Happy Puppy Site, here are the height and weight of Goldendoodles on average.
- Standard Goldendoodles
A Standard Goldendoodle can reach over 21 inches tall and over 51 pounds. - Medium Goldendoodles
A Medium Goldendoodle can reach around 17 to 21 inches tall and their weight can reach around 36 to 50 pounds. - Miniature Goldendoodles
A Miniature Goldendoodle can reach around 14 to 17 inches and their weight can reach around 26 to 35 pounds. - Toy or Petite Goldendoodles
A Toy or Petite Goldendoodles stands below 14 inches and their weight is around 25 pounds or less.
Usually, male Goldendoodles have a tendency to be larger, but there are no significant differences between the genders.
How Fast Do Standard Goldendoodle Puppies Grow?
Goldendoodle puppies grow quickly, but their most rapid phase and how long they grow depends on their size as explained on the Five Barks site. Smaller Goldendoodles usually have a slower rate of growth and they can reach their adult size earlier. Meanwhile, bigger-sized Goldendoodles will continue to reach their maturity for more than one year. According to the Five Barks site, here is the explanation about how quickly standard Goldendoodles puppies grow.
At 8 weeks of age, usually Standard Goldendoodles range from 9 to 12 pounds. However, some slower-growing standard puppies may be a little bit smaller at first which are like a medium doodle. These dogs grow at a rapid pace and can get around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds a week. Often, they grow even more rapidly.
Standard Goldendoodle puppies will grow steadily until they are 18 to 24 weeks old, when the rate slows. At around a year, standard puppies usually reach their adult height, but they may keep adding weight until they are 16 months old. These standard goldendoodles may not reach the halfway mark in their growth cycle until they are 4.5 to 6 months old. And it is noted that adult males are usually larger than females, but the difference is not significant in their size or weight by gender.
The List of Goldendoodle Growth of Each Size
Here is the list of Goldendoodle growth of each size according to the Five Barks site.
- Puppy Size: Toy or Petite Goldendoodle
Weight Gain Per Week: 1 to 5 ounces
Weight at 8 Weeks: 3 to 6 pounds
Weight at 16 Weeks: 9 to 12 pounds
Adult Weight: up to 25 pounds
Halfway Point for Growth: 12 to 16 weeks
Age at Maturity: 8 to 11 months old - Puppy Size: Mini Goldendoodle
Weight Gain Per Week: 5 to 8 ounces
Weight at 8 Weeks: 4 to 9 pounds
Weight at 16 Weeks: 12 to 15 pounds
Adult Weight: 25 to 35 pounds
Halfway Point for Growth: 16 to 20 weeks
Age at Maturity: 11 to 13 months old - Puppy Size: Medium Goldendoodle
Weight Gain Per Week: 1 to 2 pounds
Weight at 8 Weeks: 8 to 10 pounds
Weight at 16 Weeks: 15 to 25 pounds
Adult Weight: 36 to 50 pounds
Halfway Point for Growth: 16 to 20 weeks
Age at Maturity: 11 to 13 months old - Puppy Size: Standard Goldendoodle
Weight Gain Per Week: 1.5 to 2.5 pounds
Weight at 8 Weeks: 9 to 12 pounds
Weight at 16 Weeks: 25 to 35 pounds
Adult Weight: 50 and up
Halfway Point for Growth: 18 to 24 weeks
Age at Maturity: 12 to 16 months old
The Factors That Influence Goldendoodle’s Adult Size
There are a number of factors which influence Goldendoodle’s adult size. As explained on the Five Barks site, the growth and eventual adult size of puppies are governed by a host of variables and influenced by genetic and environmental factors. However, note that these do not all play the same role. Let’s take an example. The growth of a puppy can be stunted because of poor or inadequate nutrition, but the particular diet that they are fed does not generally play a big role in their final size. If they are given proper nutrition, it can only help them to reach their maximum potential.
As explained on the Five Barks site, here are the main factors that influence the size of a puppy.
- Generation of Goldendoodle (genetic)
- Size of Parents (genetic)
- Diet and Nutrition (environment)
- Gender (genetic)
- Age at time of Spay/Neuter (environment)
Do you want to know how large your Goldendoodle will be? It can be known by considering the size of their parents and their generation.
Health Issues on Goldendoodles
Even though Goldendoodles are generally healthy, they can be prone to certain health conditions. And note that not all Goldendoodles will get any or all of the diseases, but being aware is important. So, here are some diseases which can appear on Goldendoodles according to the Dog Time site.
- Patellar Luxation
In small dogs, this disease is common. The patella is the kneecap and luxation is dislocation of an anatomical part. This disease happens when the knee joint slides in and out of place, causing pain. It can be crippling, but a lot of dogs can live normally with this condition. - Ear Infections
Goldendoodles have floppy ears so that this issue can happen so that checking and cleaning their ears regularly are important. - Hip Dysplasia
This disease is an inherited condition where the thigh bone does not fit snugly into the hip joint.
The other diseases which can be suffered by Goldendoodles are Elbow Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Von Willebrand’s Disease, Allergies, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, and Hypothyroidism.
