Good-natured
Energetic
Active
Easygoing
Gentle
Loyal

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual

Golden Labradors are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Petite Goldendoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Golden Labrador if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Petite Goldendoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever

Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel, Poodle

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

White
Cream
Brown
Fawn

Golden Labradors have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Petite Goldendoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Golden Labrador can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Petite Goldendoodle can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Labradors may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Petite Goldendoodles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

While the Golden Labrador breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Petite Goldendoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Diabetes
Eye Problems

Deafness
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Examination
Gonioscopy

Ear Examination
Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Golden Labradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Petite Goldendoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Golden Labrador has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Petite Goldendoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Golden Labradors need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Petite Goldendoodles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Golden Labradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Petite Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Golden Labradors are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Petite Goldendoodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Labrador, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Petite Goldendoodle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Labradors usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Petite Goldendoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Golden Labrador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Petite Goldendoodle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Golden Labrador feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Petite Goldendoodle feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Labrador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Petite Goldendoodle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Labrador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Petite Goldendoodle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Labradors have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Golden Labradors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Petite Goldendoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Golden Labradors are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Petite Goldendoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Golden Labradors are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Petite Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.