A teacup Goldendoodle is the smallest size of Goldendoodle, weighing 5 to 13 pounds full grown and standing 8 to 13 inches at the shoulder. Teacup, micro, toy, and petite all describe this smallest end of the breed. We raise micro and mini Goldendoodles in Grand Prairie, Texas, and our smallest puppies finish around 7 to 12 pounds - the size most families have in mind when they search for a teacup Goldendoodle.
A teacup Goldendoodle is a Goldendoodle bred down to the smallest end of the breed, produced by pairing a small Goldendoodle with a toy Poodle over several generations. Most 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 curly, low-shedding coats. Because breeders use teacup, micro, toy, and petite a little differently, the most useful thing you can do is ask what both parents weigh - that number tells you what your puppy will grow into. Our teacup and micro puppies are multi-generational, CKC registered, and come from health-tested parents.
A full grown teacup Goldendoodle weighs 5 to 13 pounds and stands 8 to 13 inches at the shoulder. Most reach their adult size by 9 to 11 months, earlier than larger doodles. Adult size is set by the parents, which is why we share the weight of every sire and dam. A puppy out of a 9 pound dam and a 7 pound toy Poodle sire will finish tiny; a puppy out of a 22 pound dam will finish larger. Ask any breeder for both parents' weights before you reserve a puppy - it is the single most reliable predictor there is.
The three names describe a sliding scale. A teacup Goldendoodle finishes at 5 to 13 pounds and 8 to 13 inches. A micro Goldendoodle finishes at 8 to 20 pounds and 9 to 14 inches. A mini Goldendoodle finishes at 20 to 35 pounds and 14 to 17 inches. Toy and petite are used interchangeably with teacup and micro, and because the ranges overlap, a 10 pound dog can fairly be described as either. Temperament, coat, and grooming needs are much the same across all three - what changes is how much dog you are bringing home and how easily they travel with you.
Teacup Goldendoodles run $2,000 to $8,000 nationally, the widest price spread of any doodle size. Our puppies are $2,500 to $5,500. Size is not what sets our price - where a puppy lands in that range comes down to genetics, lineage, coat, generation, and rights, and 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, and a one-year genetic health guarantee. When you compare breeders, compare what is included and what health testing has been done on the parents. That is where the real difference in value sits.
Teacup Goldendoodles live 12 to 16 years. Small dogs generally outlive large ones, which is why a teacup or micro Goldendoodle usually outlives a standard Goldendoodle by several years. Health-tested parents are the foundation: every parent in our program is DNA tested and cleared before breeding, and our puppies go home with a one-year genetic health guarantee. From there, the two things an owner controls most are keeping the dog lean and staying current on dental care and routine vet visits. Do those consistently and a teacup Goldendoodle will be with your family well into its teens.
Our teacup and micro Goldendoodles are healthy, well-started puppies, and that is by design. Every parent in our program is DNA tested and cleared before we breed, so the inherited conditions buyers ask about 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 CKC registration and a one-year genetic health guarantee. Small puppies do best on small, frequent meals for their first few months, and like every doodle they need regular brushing and dental care - we walk every family through all of it before pickup and stay available long after.
Teacup Goldendoodles are affectionate, clever, and firmly attached to their people - the kind of dog that follows you from room to room and would rather be on your lap than anywhere else. They train quickly, get along with other pets, and rarely show aggression. Their size makes them easy to travel with and a natural fit for apartments and smaller homes, and they are not big barkers, which matters when you share walls. Like most companion doodles, they would rather not be left alone all day, so households with someone home for part of the day tend to be the happiest match.
Because teacup, micro, and petite are used a little differently from breeder to breeder, the breeder matters more here than at any other size. Ask four questions. What do both parents weigh? What health testing has been done, and can I see the results? What size do your puppies typically finish at? What support do you offer after the puppy goes home? A breeder who answers all four plainly is worth your time. We will tell you both parents' weights before you put anything down, show you our testing, and tell you honestly if we think a puppy will finish larger than you are hoping for.
We raise our puppies in Grand Prairie, Texas, minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth, with nationwide delivery. Our smallest puppies finish around 7 to 12 pounds, which is what most buyers are looking for when they search for a teacup Goldendoodle. We will tell you both parents' weights before you put anything down, and we will tell you honestly if we think a puppy is going to finish larger than you want. Puppies are raised inside our home rather than in a kennel, handled daily from birth, and started on potty and crate training before they go home at eight weeks. Call 214-405-8853 or text 817-919-0935 to ask what is available.
See Available PuppiesCompare with our micro Goldendoodles (8 to 20 lbs).Or see mini Goldendoodles (20 to 35 lbs).
