If you are looking for an engaging, family-friendly dog who won’t take up too much space on the couch, then the Miniature Goldendoodle (A.K.A. Mini Groodle) might be the perfect match for you.
This hybrid dog originated from two purebred breeds, the Golden Retriever and the Miniature Poodle, and as such has inherited the excellent personality characteristics of its parent breeds. A Miniature Goldendoodle will give you a lifetime of love and companionship, but also has a significant chance of developing illnesses and serious medical conditions.
Here is my list of Eight Things to Know About the Miniature Goldendoodle to see if this breed is the right fit for you and your family.
1. Their gentle temperaments make them a great addition to the family.
Mini Goldendoodles make fantastic family pets. They are non-aggressive, highly intelligent, loving, playful, fun, sweet, and enduringly loyal. Sensitive to tone of voice, the mini groodle is eager to please and very social. Additionally, because of their low prey drive, Mini Groodles tend to get along very well with other companion animals, like other dogs and cats.
This hybrid is excellent with kids of all ages, and is gentle enough for interaction with even the youngest children in the family.
2. The Mini Goldendoodle is versatile for various social purposes.
Because of their friendly, gentle natures, Miniature Goldendoodles thrive as service and therapy dogs. Their loyalty, protectiveness, and affability make them an ideal partner for people with disabilities.
Mini Groodles are also excellent sniff dogs and guide dogs, with some even becoming check dogs and steer dogs. This crossbreed is capable of doing it all!
3. Mini Goldendoodles do not make good watchdogs.
While they may be friendly and gentle, the Mini Goldendoodle just might be too friendly and gentle to guard the house when you’re away. This crossbreed is not known to be noisy, and in fact, they bark infrequently. Your Mini Groodle may not even bark when someone comes to the door!
Due to their quietness and openness toward people — even total strangers — the Miniature Goldendoodle is not recommended as a watchdog or as a dog for protection.
4. This hybrid is hypoallergenic and perfect for owners with allergies.
Have you ever wanted a dog but your allergies prevented you from owning one? Do you love dogs but can’t stand vacuuming up furry hairballs all the time? The Mini Goldendoodle might just solve both problems.
One of the essential characteristics of this crossbreed is its low shedding factor. Mini Groodles who have more Golden Retriever in their genes will have longer fur and therefore some minimal amounts of shedding. Those Groodles with more Miniature Poodle in their genetics will rarely shed at all.
Although no breed is entirely allergen-free, the Miniature Goldendoodle is as close as you can get. It’s the perfect dog for easy clean-up and for avoiding allergic reactions.
5. Mini Goldendoodles have a moderate energy level and are easy to train.
The Mini Groodle is a moderately active dog who requires around 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise. They adapt quickly to most hot and cold weather climates, making them an excellent all-weather dog selection. This crossbreed is excitable but will match their energy level to yours, so plan on snuggling on the couch together.
Mini Groodles are eager to please and very smart which means they are incredibly easy to train. This dog will not need many training repetitions because of how swiftly he learns commands. In particular, Mini Groodles make good agility dogs and the retriever in their bloodlines means that many learn to swim and love it.
Miniature Goldendoodles are active enough to help you stay active too, so pick up that leash and head to the park!
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I have a miniature Goldendoodle named Charley and he is the BEST behaved dog! He is so sweet, loves to cuddle, loves being around people but gets very jealous of babies and other dogs. He does have a little bit of aggression in him but not much. He gets defensive with his food and toys but that’s about it. He only barks when someone is at the door and that’s it! I LOVE having a mini golden! He is my pride and joy!
We have an 11 month old mini golden doodle. His name is Henry and he is the best dog we’ve owned or known! He was super easy to train. He has no aggression whatsoever and he can literally go anywhere and behave well. He’s perfect. We highly recommend this breed. He’s a blue Merle so he’s gray with black spots and a little light brown on the edges. Adorable pup!😍