Poodle vs Goldendoodle
Compare Poodles to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1200 AD
1992 AD
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to High
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
None to Medium
Dander
None
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Poodle
Goldendoodle
