Sizes
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Goldendoodles are a hybrid cross of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. According to the Goldendoodle Association of North America, the exact date of conception is not known and a few breeders in the 1990’s started marketing this new breed. The popularity is undoubtedly due to the low to no shedding coats and the temperament of the Golden Retriever.
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Through the years there four categories of size have developed to meet the needs of the market. The sizes are as follows:
Petite Range
Height: 14 inches at wither, around 25 lbs. or less
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Miniature Range:
Height: over 14 inches but under 17 inches at wither, around 26-35 lbs.
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Medium Range
Height: over 17 inches but under 21 inches at wither, around 36-50 lbs.
Standard Range
Height: over 21 inches at wither, around 51 lbs. or more.
