[GooseD]

I’m debating with some friends, are there any differences between Toy & Mini Goldendoodles? I always thought they were exactly the same. Sure, some dogs are going to be smaller than others, but there really isn’t a technical difference. Is this correct?

[Rach_73]

Yes there is a difference. A toy Goldendoodle has a toy Poodle parent, and a mini Goldendoodle has a mini Poodle parent. Poodles come in 3 sizes. Minis are slightly bigger than toys, and so they are a bit more energetic and eat a little bit more.

I’m wondering if toy Goldendoodles are much rarer too cz a Golden Retriever with a toy Poodle sounds tricky ? Not sure if someone else knows this answer …

[GooseD]

That explanation makes a lot of sense, thanks. I see now that Mini’s are between 15-40 lbs and Toy’s are under 15 lbs!

I have now gone down a rabbit hole because you are right, breeding a Golden Retriever with a Toy Poodle sounds kind of crazy. But I’m seeing lots of breeders advertising Toy’s, so I guess there is a way and they are not that rare.

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