Goldendoodle stud dogs with coat genes and health results
Half Golden Retriever and half Poodle, the Goldendoodle is one of the most requested family dogs in America. It is a cross, not an AKC breed, so quality varies widely. Therefore, health tests and coat DNA matter even more. VerifiedStuds shows both on each stud profile, beside the fee.
$500 to $2,000+
typical fee, while proven multigen sires cost more
2 parent breeds
so test for the problems of both
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Goldendoodle profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested males of any size or generation can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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State his generation, size and coat genes, then add hips, elbows, heart, eyes and his DNA panel.
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Claim this spotGoldendoodle stud fees usually run from $500 to $2,000. A health-tested male with no proven litters often charges $500 to $1,200. However, proven multigenerational sires with two copies of the furnishings gene, or in small sizes and popular colors, can ask $1,500 to $3,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. Many doodle breeders also use a purebred Poodle as the sire. So compare our Poodle stud page too. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$500 to $2,000+
Overall range: $500 to $3,000
Health-tested, unproven male: $500 to $1,200
Proven multigen sire with tested coat genes: $1,500 to $3,000
Because the Goldendoodle is a cross, it has no AKC parent club and no CHIC list. However, the Goldendoodle Association of North America publishes testing standards for its member breeders. A careful stud owner covers the risks of both parent breeds. We suggest these results:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Elbows
OFA elbow evaluation
Heart
Cardiac exam registered with OFA
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist (ACVO)
Patellas
Veterinary exam for small and mini sizes
DNA panel
PRA, vWD, DM and ichthyosis, plus coat genes
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
The Golden Retriever side brings hip, elbow, heart and eye concerns. The Poodle side adds eye disease and, in small sizes, loose kneecaps. Therefore, a DNA panel should include PRA, von Willebrand disease, degenerative myelopathy and ichthyosis, a skin condition. Registered results are on the OFA website.
See our Golden Retriever health clearances guide and the other health testing guides for more detail.
First, learn the generation labels. An F1 is a first cross of Golden Retriever and Poodle. An F1b is an F1 bred back to a Poodle. Multigen means both parents are Goldendoodles. Each step changes how predictable the coat and size will be.
Next, ask for coat DNA. The furnishings gene gives the fluffy face and is linked to low shedding. A stud with two copies passes it to every puppy. In addition, the curl and shedding genes help predict coat type. Without these tests, a low-shedding promise is only a guess.
Finally, match the size. Standard, medium and mini Goldendoodles overlap, so ask for his height and weight, and for the size of his parents. Temperament should be friendly, steady and eager to please, like a good Golden.
Breeders began crossing Golden Retrievers and Poodles in the 1990s, hoping to combine the Golden's easy nature with the Poodle's low-shedding coat. The cross is not recognized by the AKC, and results vary from dog to dog.
At their best, Goldendoodles are sociable, clever and gentle with children. However, no dog is truly allergy free. As a result, honest breeders test coats and health, and they explain the limits to buyers.
Goldendoodles of similar size breed naturally. However, when a small male is used on a larger female, artificial insemination is the practical route. Chilled semen is common as well, because breeders often search widely for the right size and coat genes. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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Also compare Poodle studs, Cocker Spaniel studs, Golden Retriever studs and Labrador Retriever studs, or see every breed on our stud dogs by breed page. Planning his workload? Then read our guide to the signs of overuse. Purebreds and crosses are both welcome. More doodles: Labradoodle studs, Bernedoodle studs and Aussiedoodle studs.
How much is a Goldendoodle stud fee?
Most owners charge $500 to $2,000. However, proven multigen sires with tested coat genes can ask up to $3,000.
What health tests should a Goldendoodle stud have?
There is no official list. Even so, good breeders test hips, elbows, heart and eyes, and run a DNA panel. We also require a negative brucellosis test.
What does F1b mean?
It is a first-generation Goldendoodle bred back to a Poodle. So the puppies are about three quarters Poodle, and coats are usually curlier.
Do Goldendoodles shed?
Some do. Shedding depends on coat genes, which a DNA test can show. Therefore, ask for the stud's furnishings and shedding results.
Can crossbreeds be listed on the site?
Yes. Purebred dogs and crosses can both be listed on VerifiedStuds.
How do I list my Goldendoodle at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health and DNA results with photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.