Goldendoodle Appearance 

The Goldendoodle has a very distinct appearance that is, quite often, referred to as the “loveable mop look.”  While he can appear like a poodle whose had his curls relaxed, or even a very shaggy retriever, the Goldendoodle usually possesses a loosely-curled or wavy coat that grows anywhere from 4-8 inches in length.  His body type can resemble either parent, though both the Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever breeds are medium-sized hunting and water dogs that tend to be slightly longer than they are tall.  Most Goldendoodles have a trimly-muscled, athletic build and very intelligent expressions. 

Miniature Goldendoodles, the offspring of a miniature or toy poodle that has been crossed with a Golden Retriever, are considerably smaller than their standard cousins.  Adults of this hybrid cross mature at roughly 25-45 pounds and tend to stand no more than 21 inches tall at the shoulder.  Sometimes a bit more delicate in appearance than their larger cousins, the Miniature Goldendoodle still has the same athletic body type, even if it is presented in a smaller package. 

Miniature and Standard Goldendoodles can be found in several coat colors, ranging from apricot to black, chocolate, cream, gold or grey.  White markings are rarely seen, as they are not common in either parent breed, though there is no standard with which to judge the breed by.  The eyes of the Goldendoodle are usually a rich brown or a deep grey, depending on the dog’s coloration.