A micro Goldendoodle is a Goldendoodle bred down to 8 to 20 pounds full grown, standing 9 to 14 inches at the shoulder. They are also called micro mini, toy, or petite Goldendoodles. Teacup refers to the smallest end of the scale, roughly 5 to 13 pounds, so the two overlap. We raise micro Goldendoodles in Grand Prairie, Texas, just outside Dallas, and our puppies typically finish between 7 and 12 pounds.
A micro Goldendoodle is a Goldendoodle bred toward a smaller adult weight over several generations, by pairing a small Goldendoodle with a toy Poodle. Most micro Goldendoodles are F1BB or multi-generational, meaning there is more Poodle than Golden Retriever in the pedigree. That is what brings the size down, and it is also what gives them their curlier, lower-shedding coats. Because breeders use micro, teacup, toy, and petite a little differently, the most useful question you can ask is what both parents weigh - that number tells you what your puppy will grow into. Our micro Goldendoodles are multi-generational, CKC registered, and both parents are health tested before any breeding.
A full grown micro Goldendoodle weighs 8 to 20 pounds and stands 9 to 14 inches at the shoulder. Most reach their adult size between 9 and 12 months old, earlier than a standard Goldendoodle. The single best predictor of adult weight is the size of the parents, which is why we publish the weight of every sire and dam. A puppy from a 9 pound dam and a 10 pound toy Poodle sire will finish small; a puppy out of a 25 pound dam will not, no matter what the litter is called. Ask any breeder for parent weights before you put down a deposit.
The difference is adult weight. A micro Goldendoodle finishes at 8 to 20 pounds and 9 to 14 inches tall. A mini Goldendoodle finishes at 20 to 35 pounds and 14 to 17 inches tall. A standard Goldendoodle runs 45 to 90 pounds. Temperament, coat, and grooming needs are much the same across all three - what changes is how much dog you are bringing home, how much they eat, and whether they can be carried in a bag on a flight. Micros suit apartments, travel, and smaller households; minis are sturdier around young children. We breed micro and mini Goldendoodles only, and we price both the same way, so choose the size that fits your home rather than your budget.
Nationally, micro Goldendoodles run $2,000 to $5,000. Our puppies are $2,500 to $5,500, and size is not what sets the price - a micro and a mini out of our program are priced the same way. Where a puppy lands in that range comes down to genetics, lineage, coat, generation, and rights. A puppy going home with full breeding rights is priced above the same puppy on a pet-only contract. Every puppy includes CKC registration, age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming, a vet health check, a one-year health guarantee, and a puppy go-home pack. Be careful with listings far under $1,500 - that price usually means the parents were never health tested, and the money you save up front tends to come back later as a vet bill.
Micro Goldendoodles are affectionate, quick to train, and very people-oriented. Owners often call them velcro dogs because they follow you from room to room and would rather be underfoot than left alone. They are gentle and rarely reactive, which makes them a good fit for first-time owners and for households with older children. Two things to plan for: they do not like being left alone for long stretches, and because they are small and clever, they get bored faster than they get tired. Twenty to thirty minutes of walking plus a puzzle toy or a short training session covers a normal day.
Micro Goldendoodles are very low shedding. Because they carry more Poodle than Golden Retriever, most have a wavy or curly coat that holds shed hair in the coat instead of dropping it on your furniture. That is good news for allergy households, but it comes with a trade-off: hair that does not fall out has to be brushed out. Plan on brushing three or four times a week and a professional groom every six to eight weeks. Skipping either one leads to matting, and a badly matted coat has to be shaved off. No dog is truly hypoallergenic, but a curly-coated micro Goldendoodle is about as close as the breed gets.
Micro Goldendoodles live 12 to 16 years, longer than standard Goldendoodles - smaller dogs generally do. Health starts with the parents, and every parent in our program is DNA tested and cleared before we breed, so inherited conditions are screened out before a litter is ever planned. Puppies are raised inside our home with 24-hour care, checked by our vet, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming before they go home at eight weeks. Every puppy leaves with a one-year genetic health guarantee. Small puppies do best on small, frequent meals for their first few months, and regular brushing and dental care keep them thriving - we walk every family through all of it before pickup.
Yes - the size is the whole point. A 10 pound dog does not need a yard, fits the weight limit for most in-cabin airline carriers, and clears the pet size caps in apartment leases that rule out a 60 pound standard Goldendoodle. They are also not big barkers, which matters when you share walls. The one thing an apartment does not solve is separation anxiety. If the dog will be alone more than six or seven hours a day, plan on a midday walker or daycare, or consider a breed that handles solitude better.
We raise micro Goldendoodle puppies in Grand Prairie, Texas, minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth, and we deliver nationwide. Our puppies are raised in the house rather than in a kennel, handled daily from birth, and started on potty training and crate work before they go home at eight weeks. Every litter is small, so litters fill quickly from the waitlist. See which puppies are available now, or call 214-405-8853 or text 817-919-0935 to ask about upcoming litters and reserve a spot.
See Available Micro Goldendoodle PuppiesLooking for something a little bigger? See our mini Goldendoodles.Looking for something even smaller? See our teacup Goldendoodles.
