Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

United Kingdom

United States

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel, Poodle

1700s

2000's

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Cream
Brown
Fawn

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Petite Goldendoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly

Wavy

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

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

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

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
Eye Examination

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)

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Petite Goldendoodles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 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.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Petite Goldendoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 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 Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Curly Coated Retrievers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Petite Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Petite Goldendoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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