Posted by When you are walking in the park and you see someone who is walking a dog, you may wonder what type of dog it is. In your opinion, the dog may be a goldendoodle. However, you are not sure and you also think that it is a double doodle. Well, at a glance, goldendoodles and double doodles may be similar. However, actually they have some differences as you are able to read below.
The Difference Between Goldendoodles and Double Doodles
Goldendoodles and Double Doodles of course have some differences in some aspects since they are different types of dogs. Here are the differences between Goldendoodles and Double Doodles according to the Know Your Doodles site.
- Origin of the Breeds
- Double Doodles
Double doodles are a crossbreed between a Labradoodle and a Goldendoodle. So, it means that this crossbreed is a mix of three breeds namely Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever and Poodle. This breed came from the United States. This breed is known as Golden Labradoodle as well. As explained on the Patch Puppy site, this breed is good at hunting and chasing like their parents. - Goldendoodles
This breed is a crossbreed between a Golden Retriever and Poodle. This breed comes from the United States and also Australia.
- Double Doodles
- Size
- Double Doodles
Double doodles come in Standard or Miniature. It means that the size varies. Let’s say that the parents were a Standard Poodle mix. If so, the double doodle will be medium to large. However, if the parents are a Miniature Poodle, the double doodle will be small to medium. For standard double doodles, they will reach 23” to 25” tall and 30lbs to 70lbs of weight. For Mini double doodles, they can reach 14” to 18” tall and weigh around 20lbs and 40lbs. However, note that predicting a double doodle’s size is difficult because of the various genes that play. - Goldendoodles
Actually, the size of Goldendoodles is the same as the Double Doodle because Goldendoodles are also available in Standard and Mini sizes. Standard Goldendoodles come from the Standard Poodle and a large Golden Retriever. Meanwhile, mini Goldendoodles come from a Miniature Poodle and a smaller Golden Retriever. Standard Goldendoodles can reach between 24” to 26” tall and weigh around 30lbs to 45 lbs. Meanwhile, the mini ones can range from 14” to 17” tall and weigh around 15lbs to 30lbs. Because of only having 2 bree mixes, predicting the size of Goldendoodles is easier.
- Double Doodles
- Coat Type
- Double Doodles
Since this breed comes from a three-breed hybrid, so the colors and coats are various. The color of double doodles can be black, cream, brown, or white. They may also have Poodle fading genes where the color of the puppy will fade when they are adults. It is unpredictable the type of coats that they will have since they have a 3-breed mix. It can be wavy, straight, curly, or ultra-curly. Usually, they have a double coat. Double doodles need regular grooming and maintenance. They may need daily brushing to help take out the loose hair and control any matting. If the dog has curlier coats, they need more grooming. They may also need a regular 6-8 week clip or cut. - Goldendoodles
This breed also comes in various colors where it can be brown, black, cream, or white or in any of the shades in-between. They tend to have poodle fading genes so that often the color will fade when they are adults. Their coats are usually wavy or curly and they are double coats. Goldendoodles have a possibility to shed. For this breed, grooming is important so that you have to pay attention to any matting and daily brushing. Every 6 to 8 weeks, a clip or cut is needed.
- Double Doodles
Here is the list of differences between double doodle and goldendoodle according to a table in Patch Puppy site.
- Parents
Double Doodle: Labradoodle and Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle: Golden Retriever and Poodle - Appearance
Double Doodle: Curly, wavy, straight, or ultra wavy
Goldendoodle: Wavy to Curly - Brushing
Double Doodle: needs daily brushing
Goldendoodle: needs daily brushing if they have a curly coat and they should be groomed once a week if they have a wavy coat. - Size
Double Doodle: medium to large
Goldendoodle: they can be miniature, small and standard - Height
Double Doodle: 23 to 25 inches
Goldendoodle: 13 to 24 inches - Weight
Double Doodle: 40 to 70 pounds
Goldendoodle: 15 to 90 pounds - Life Expectancy
Double Doodle: 12 to 15 years
Goldendoodle: 10 to 15 years - Living Preference
Double Doodle: They are not feasible for apartment living and need a backyard
Goldendoodle: They can live in an apartment - Socialization
Double Doodle: They can do well with strangers including other animals
Goldendoodle: They do not do well with strangers and they can be hard to get along with novice owners.
Similarities Between Double Doodles and Goldendoodles
Double Doodles and Goldendoodles have some similarities as you are able to read below according to the Patch Puppy site.
- Temperament
Double Doodles and Goldendoodles are intelligent. Besides, they are also fun-loving. Not only that, they also like chasing activities and play with interactive toys because of the hunting of their parents. However, they are also gentle and sensitive and like to get the attention of their owners. - Grooming
Double Doodles and Goldendoodles need regular visits to a professional groomer where it can be done around 8 to 12 weeks. The groomer will cut hair, trim nails, and schedule a bath to keep the dog healthy. - Training
Both breeds are fast learners so that they are easy to train. They are friendly to socialize. When they are trained, they usually like to be given rewards like appreciation or treats for every trick that they learn or do. - Exercise
Goldendoodles and Double Doodles need exercise so that they are able to control their over-excitement and abundant energy. They also like water so that they are considered as a skilful swimmer. For fulfilling their exercise needs, swimming can be good. Playing games like fetching and chasing can also be helpful for keeping their health physically and mentally. - Health Issues
According to the Know Your Doodles site, both of these breeds are healthy in general, but they can have any of the inherited health traits from their parents such as retinal atrophy, ear infection, cataracts, allergies, hip dysplasia, tumours, elbow dysplasia, arthritis, epilepsy, Addison’s disease, obesity, and hyper/ hypothyroidism.
