Goldendoodles

The Goldendoodle is the most popular Golden Retriever cross in the United States, and the most misunderstood. F1, F1B, F2, and multigenerational Doodles all coat-shed differently, train differently, and cost differently. A reputable Goldendoodle breeder tests both parents for the genetic conditions inherited from each side, which means OFA hip and elbow on the Golden, plus PRA and von Willebrand on the Poodle.This page collects every Goldendoodle guide on DevotedToDog, written and reviewed by certified trainers and a veterinary professional. We cover sizes (Standard, Medium, Mini, Toy), generations (F1 through multigen), grooming routines that actually keep a Doodle coat tangle-free, and temperament expectations by generation.If you are starting Doodle research, the most-read entry points are the size comparison, the generation guide, and the breeder vetting framework borrowed from our 12-criterion Golden Retriever framework. If you have a Goldendoodle puppy already, the new puppy checklist and training hub apply directly.