Mini Goldendoodles
Mini Goldendoodles from Mini Island Doodles make a perfect companion pet and they are also excellent therapy dogs. Contact us for your furever friend!
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Perfect Companion
Mini Goldendoodles makes a perfect companion pet and they are also excellent therapy dogs.
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Health Guarantee
Health Guarantee Valid for 2 Years. Health & genetic clearance of both parents. Lifetime breeder support.
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Easily Trainable
Mini Goldendoodles have an excellent temperament, are very intelligent, easily trainable, loyal, friendly and as sweet as can be!
View MoreOur passion for the good-natured and intelligent breed began 12 years ago when we first became Mini Goldendoodle owners.
Mini Goldendoodles make a perfect companion pet and they are also excellent therapy dogs.
Mini Goldendoodles are joyful dogs that love cuddles, adventures, and most importantly, their humans. They get along well with other pets. Their patience and gentleness make them have an adoring behavior towards children. They have a charming sense of humor and an uncanny ability to know when their humans could use an extra snuggle. They are quite keen on pleasing and impressing their owners. They have an excellent temperament, they are very intelligent, easily trainable, loyal, friendly and as sweet as can be. They are low to non-shedding and they are an excellent choice for families with allergies.
We use genetic and health testing to help us produce the best puppies possible.
We focus on pairing the right parents to pass down the wonderful traits from each parent. When paired correctly the Golden Retriever and Miniature Poodle produce healthy puppies with exceptional temperaments. We socialize and train our puppies using Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction. We begin the processes of Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction. Every day we handle each individual puppy and conduct a series of five different exercise. These exercises produce neurological stimulation early on that wouldn’t naturally occur. This tends to kick the neurological system into gear earlier, resulting in improved cardiovascular performance, stronger adrenal glands, more tolerance to stress, and greater resistance to disease. Studies have found that ENS puppies were able to cope more with stressful situations, and problem solve. This helps the puppy to develop a tolerance for new experiences.
We also perform Sound Desensitization on our puppies.
This is the best way to help them get used to a sound. This teaches them that different sounds like traffic, sirens, storms, fireworks, vacuums and everyday noises that may be scary are no big deal.
Our Standards
We adhere to high standards that include the following:
Health & genetic clearance of both parents
Early Neurological Stimulations (ENS), Early Sent Desensitization (ESD), noise desensitization
Top-Quality Food
Vaccinations
Deworming Medications
Litter Box Training
Crate Training
Introduction to Various Surfaces
Playtime
Maintenance such as baths, blow drying, ear cleaning, and nail trims to prepare for visits to the groomer
Individual Puppy Exams
Health Guarantee Valid for 2 Years
Lots of snuggling
Lifetime breeder support
Goldendoodle Sizes
Petite Range
Height: Below 14 inches
Weight: Typically 25 lbs. or less
Miniature Range
Height: Over 14 but under 17 inches (35cm to 42cm) at wither,
Weight: Typically 26-35 lbs.
Medium Range
Height: Over 17 but under 21 inches (43cm to 52cm) at wither,
Weight: Typically 36-50 lbs.
Please be aware that the estimated size of a puppy by a breeder is an educated guess; therefore, a puppy’s final size may vary somewhat from a breeder’s initial calculation.
Goldendoodle Generations
- Purebred Golden Retriever + Purebread Poodle = F1 Goldendoodle (50% Golden Retriever/50% Poodle)
- F1 Goldendoodle + Poodle = F1b (25% Golden Retriever/75% Poodle)
- F1b Goldendoodle + Poodle = F1bb (12.5% Golden Retriever/87.5% Poodle)
- F1 Goldendoodle + F1 Goldendoodle = F2 (50% Golden Retriever/50% Poodle) *may not get furnishings (teddy bear look)
- F1 Goldendoodle + F1b Goldendoodle = F2b (37.5% Golden Retriever/62.5% Poodle)
- F1b Goldendoodle + F1b Goldendoodle = Multigenerational (approx 25% Golden Retriever75% Poodle)
- Any F1b generation goldendoodle bred to another is considered a multigenerational Goldendoodle
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Indoor to Outdoor Training
One of the great things about litter box training is that it can be used as a temporary tool to help transition your puppy to outdoor potty training. In fact, once your Goldendoodle is crate trained and around 8 weeks old, they are usually ready to start going outside. However, you can still use the litter box as a helpful step in the process. For example, you can place a box near the door you will be using to take your puppy outside. This will help your puppy to associate that particular spot with going potty and will make the transition to outdoor training much smoother.
Another helpful tip is to place a few pellets outside in the area where you want your puppy to go potty. This can be especially useful during the first week or so of training. By doing this, your puppy will begin to recognize the scent of the pellets and associate it with going potty. This can help to encourage them to go in the right spot and avoid any accidents inside your home.
Overall, litter box training Goldendoodles can be a great option for those who want to instill good habits in their puppies from a young age. It is a simple and effective way to keep your home clean and free of accidents, while also teaching your puppy where they should go potty.
Remember housetraining your puppy requires persistence, patience, and praise. With that being said, goldendoodles are natural people pleasers and are also highly intelligent. As a result, they’re quick to housetrain and ideal dogs for first-time pet owners.
However, you can help speed up the housetraining process by establishing strict potty-training guidelines. Guidelines should include commands, designated spots, and praise. Before you take your puppy out, say something like, “Let’s go potty” then hit their paw to their potty bells.
When outside, take it to the designated defecation area and say “Go potty.” Only when your pup has gone, praise it for a job well done.
It’s important to note that dogs are creatures of habit. They like to do the same activities at the same time daily.
Until your pup can communicate with you regarding its need to go, take it out every half hour. As soon as it wakes up, right after eating or drinking, anytime your dog comes out of the crate ,after being physically active and the last thing at night. Figure out your dog’s needs and devise a schedule based on those. Understanding how long your puppy can hold it helps. Most puppies can hold their bladders for one hour for every month they are up to eight months of age.
We begin with Litterbox Training
Litter box training Goldendoodles may seem like an unusual idea, but it can actually be a very practical and effective way to teach your puppy where they should go potty. In fact, many breeders use this method to instill good habits in their puppies from a very young age. It can also be a great option for those who live in apartments or other small spaces. We begin litter training at four weeks of age. It is a natural instinct for the mom to push the pups off of their bedding to go potty, this helps with the training process.
We use long, narrow plastic trays. A thin layer of pine pellets made for horse stalls is then added to cover the bottom of the pan and a metal grate is placed on top. These pellets can be purchased at Tractor Supply Stores. When the puppies urinate on the pellets, they turn to powder, which is easily scooped out as needed. The stool is simply picked up with a plastic bag, tied shut, and discarded.
Grooming
Are you ready to bring home your brand new Goldendoodle puppy and need some help learning how to take care of them?
Your puppy will probably be ready for its first hair cut at 4-6 months of age
At home Goldendoodle Grooming Tips:
- Brush for at least 5-10 minutes EVERY day using a slicker brush (shown below) to keep fur free of mats and tangles. Use a dry/waterless shampoo to freshen up every few days if needed.
- Once a week, use a de-matting tool and a detangling spray to get out the tougher knots so they don’t become a hassle down the road.
- Bathe, blow dry, and brush once a month to thoroughly cleanse your golden doodle. Make sure to use a high-quality dog shampoo like some of the ones listed below.
- Every 8 to 10 weeks, take your doodle into a professional grooming salon for a haircut, nail, ear, and paw pad trim. If you’ve been keeping up with your daily/weekly grooming at home, this haircut will be a breeze and may not be needed as often.
Mini Island Doodles
Bringing Your Puppy Home
Preparing Your Family
It's important to prepare all of your family members before bringing your goldendoodle home. Make...
Preparing Your Home
It is important to prepare your home before bringing home a puppy. There are several...
