Every breed below is one we raise in our own home. These guides are the honest version — what each breed is genuinely like to live with, including the parts that are hard. Not sure where to start? Compare them side by side.
All the Goldendoodle personality, apartment-sized.
The Mini Goldendoodle is what happens when you cross a Golden Retriever with a Miniature Poodle: the same sunny, biddable temperament in a 15–35 lb…
Best for: Busy families who want a do-everything dog
Read the Mini Goldendoodle guide →A doodle that never outgrows your lap.
Micro Mini Goldendoodles are the smallest Goldendoodles we raise — usually 10–20 lbs full grown. They keep the doodle temperament and coat in a…
Best for: Apartment life, travel and smaller hands
Read the Micro Mini Goldendoodle guide →The gentlest lap dog we raise.
A Cavapoo crosses the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a Miniature or Toy Poodle. The result is a small, soft, deeply affectionate dog that wants…
Best for: First-time owners and calmer homes
Read the Cavapoo guide →A small dog with an enormous personality.
Maltipoos cross the Maltese with a Toy or Miniature Poodle to produce one of the smallest low-shedding companions there is — often just 5–20 lbs…
Best for: Lap-dog lovers with time to groom
Read the Maltipoo guide →The original doodle, and still one of the best.
The Cockapoo — Cocker Spaniel crossed with Poodle — has been around since the 1960s, which makes it the oldest of the doodle crosses and one of the…
Best for: Playful families who want a sturdy small dog
Read the Cockapoo guide →Half a dog high, two dogs long, and utterly convinced they are a lion.
Dachshunds were bred to go down a badger hole alone and win, and every ounce of that courage survives in the miniature size. Mini Dachshunds are…
Best for: Owners who want big character in a tiny body
Read the Mini Dachshund guide →Tap a breed to hide or show it. Scores are our honest read from raising each one — every puppy is still an individual.
| Trait | Mini Goldendoodle | Micro Mini Goldendoodle | Cavapoo | Maltipoo | Cockapoo | Mini Dachshund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult weight | 15–35 lbs | 10–20 lbs | 9–25 lbs | 5–20 lbs | 12–25 lbs | Under 11 lbs |
| Adult height | 13–20 in | 11–16 in | 9–14 in | 8–14 in | 10–15 in | 5–6 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 years | 12–16 years | 12–15 years | 12–16 years | 12–15 years | 12–16 years |
| Daily exercise | 45–60 minutes | 30–45 minutes | 30–45 minutes | 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 30–45 minutes |
| Grooming | Every 6–8 weeks | Every 6–8 weeks | Every 6–8 weeks | Every 4–6 weeks | Every 6–8 weeks | Weekly brush; varies by coat |
| Energy levelCouch potato → Always ready | ||||||
| Lap-dog factorIndependent → Velcro | ||||||
| Good with young kidsOlder kids best → Great with kids | ||||||
| Ease of trainingStubborn → Eager to please | ||||||
| Grooming needsWash and go → Frequent | ||||||
| SheddingVery low → Sheds | ||||||
| BarkingQuiet → Vocal | ||||||
| Handles alone timeNeeds company → Fairly independent | ||||||
| Typical price | $2,000–$3,000 | $2,500–$3,500 | $2,000–$2,800 | $2,000–$3,000 | $1,800–$2,600 | $1,800–$2,800 |
| Available now | Waitlist | Waitlist | 6 available | Waitlist | Waitlist | Waitlist |
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