Breed Comparison: Mini Goldendoodle vs. Mini Labradoodle

Before choosing your new puppy, you need to make sure the breed is the right choice for your home, family, and lifestyle. To help you make your decision, here’s a comparison of two popular breeds you may be considering: Mini Goldendoodle vs. Mini Labradoodle.

Mini Goldendoodle
Please review our breed comparison chart and note each of the characteristics of these two puppy breeds and which ones are most important to you. To learn more about each puppy breed, you can visit their individual breed pages.
Mini Goldendoodle | Mini Labradoodle | |
Size | 20-40 lbs. 15-20 in. | 25-50 lbs. 15-20 in. |
Colors | cream, golden, red, chocolate, black | apricot, black, blue, brown, cream, white, gray, red, silver, silver-beige |
Shedding | minimal | varies depending on coat |
Activity Level | medium to high | medium to high |
Trainability | highly trainable | highly trainable |
Temperament | friendly, intelligent, easy to train | curious, playful, active |
Good with Children? | yes | yes |
Good with Other Dogs? | yes | yes |
Mini Goldendoodle vs. Mini Labradoodle – How to Choose
The Mini Goldendoodle vs. Mini Labradoodle is a tough decision, as these two breeds share many of the same traits. One distinguishing feature is their size with Mini Labradoodles potentially being larger. Mini Labradoodles also come in more colors.
If you’re looking for a dog that’s better for people with allergies, some dog experts think Mini Goldendoodles are the better choice because they have fewer coat variations. You can always ask the puppy’s breeder about the parents to make a better guess about which type of coat your puppy will have when it matures.

Mini Labradoodle
Do These Dogs Have Health Concerns?
At Keystone Puppies our goal is to make sure that your new furry friend is happy and healthy. That’s why each of our puppies comes with a puppy health guarantee. To learn more about how this guarantee protects you and your new puppy, you can visit our Health Guarantee page.
Before making a final decision about what kind of puppy you want to take home, it is also important to be aware of any health concerns that are associated with the breed you’re considering. Look at the Health tab on the Puppy Breeds page to find some of the most common conditions. You can also ask the puppy’s breeder if either parent has any conditions of concern.
About Keystone Puppies Breeders
A key contributor to your new puppy’s health is the quality of their breeder. We’re the first Lancaster puppy adoption source to have an Animal Welfare and Breeder Accountability Specialist. This specialist makes sure our Accredited Breeders are following best practices and are meeting our high standards. To learn more, visit Keystone Puppies Breeders.
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