🐩 Doodle & Poodle-Mix Size Reference Database

Quick Reference

Mini Whoodle full-grown: 14–20 in, 20–35 lbs

Standard Whoodle full-grown: 20–28 in, 40–70 lbs

Final size is driven mainly by which Poodle parent size (Toy/Miniature/Standard) was used in the cross — not by coat fluff, which often makes dogs look bigger than they are.

Growth typically finishes by 10–14 months for mini-sized doodle mixes, later (up to 18–24 months) for standard/giant crosses.

Use the table below to sort/filter by height, weight, or shedding level when comparing Whoodles against other poodle-mix breeds.

📊 Size & Traits Database

(In Notion: set this up as a Table/Database view with filters on "Size Class" and sort on "Weight (lbs)")

Breed (Mix)	Size Class	Height	Weight	Lifespan	Shedding	Energy Level	Best Living Situation
Whoodle	Toy	10–14 in	10–20 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate	Small homes
Whoodle	Mini	14–20 in	20–35 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate–High	Apartments/families
Whoodle	Standard	20–28 in	40–70 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	High	Large homes/yards
Goldendoodle	Mini	13–20 in	15–35 lbs	10–15 yrs	Low	High	Active families
Goldendoodle	Standard	20–24 in	50–90 lbs	10–15 yrs	Low	High	Large homes/yards
Labradoodle	Mini	14–16 in	15–25 lbs	12–14 yrs	Low	High	Apartments (active)
Labradoodle	Standard	21–24 in	50–65 lbs	12–14 yrs	Low	High	Large homes/yards
Bernedoodle	Mini	18–22 in	25–49 lbs	12–18 yrs	Low	Moderate	Families, cooler climates
Bernedoodle	Standard	23–29 in	70–90 lbs	12–18 yrs	Low	Moderate	Large homes/yards
Sheepadoodle	Mini	15–18 in	25–45 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate–High	Families
Sheepadoodle	Standard	18–27 in	45–80 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate–High	Large homes/yards
Aussiedoodle	Mini	14–18 in	15–35 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	High	Active households
Aussiedoodle	Standard	20–24 in	40–70 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Very High	Large homes/yards
Cavapoo	Single	9–14 in	7–18 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate	Apartments, seniors
Cockapoo	Mini	11–14 in	13–18 lbs	14–18 yrs	Low	Moderate	Apartments/families
Schnoodle	Mini	13–15 in	13–20 lbs	12–16 yrs	Low	Moderate–High	Apartments/families
Yorkipoo	Single	7–15 in	3–14 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate	Small homes/apartments
Maltipoo	Single	8–14 in	5–20 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Moderate	Apartments
Shih-Poo	Single	8–15 in	8–18 lbs	12–15 yrs	Low	Low–Moderate	Apartments, seniors
Poochon (Bichpoo)	Single	9–15 in	6–17 lbs	14–16 yrs	Low	Moderate	Apartments
Irish Doodle	Standard	20–26 in	40–70 lbs	12–14 yrs	Low	High	Large homes/yards
Newfypoo	Giant	24–28 in	70–130 lbs	9–13 yrs	Low	Moderate	Large homes, cool climates

(Ranges reflect commonly reported breed-mix averages; individual dogs vary by generation (F1/F1B/F2) and parent size.)

🧭 Sort/Filter Suggestions for Notion

Set these as saved views on the database:

"Apartment-Friendly" → filter Weight < 35 lbs AND Energy Level ≠ Very High
"Family/Active" → filter Energy Level = High or Very High
"Longest-Lived" → sort Lifespan descending
"Whoodle Comparison" → filter Breed = Whoodle to isolate the three size classes side-by-side

🛠️ Troubleshooting: "My Doodle Mix Looks Bigger/Smaller Than the Chart"

Symptom	Likely Cause	Fix	See a Vet If
Dog appears larger than breed chart	Overfeeding or thick/fluffy coat masking true body size	Check body condition by feel, not eyeballing coat; adjust portions	Rapid, unexplained weight gain
Puppy underweight for age	Poor nutrition or parasites	Improve diet quality, recount daily portions	No improvement after diet change
Hyperactive/destructive indoors	Insufficient daily exercise	Increase to breed-appropriate activity minutes	Behavior persists despite more exercise
Coat matting	Irregular brushing	Brush 3–4x weekly, more for curlier coats	Matting is skin-tight/causing irritation
Size seems "off" from adult prediction	Poodle parent size unknown or mixed generation (F1B, F2)	Ask breeder for both parents' adult weights	N/A — genetics, not a health issue

❓ FAQ

What determines a doodle mix's final size?

Primarily the Poodle parent's size class (Toy, Miniature, or Standard) — the non-Poodle parent's size matters too, but Poodle genetics are the main size lever in most crosses.