Goldendoodle Puppies: Price, Generations, Coat and Care
A Golden Retriever crossed with a Poodle: warm, clever and usually low-shedding, bred and raised by The Royal Paws in Bathinda, Punjab. Here is what a Goldendoodle really is, how generations change the coat, what our puppies cost and what they need.
A Goldendoodle puppy, front and side
A short look at a Goldendoodle puppy from the front and the side, showing its soft, fluffy puppy coat. The video starts only when you press play.
- Height
- 50–60 cm
- Weight
- 20–30 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–15 years
- Shedding
- Low, varies by coat
- Parents
- Golden Retriever × Poodle
The Royal Paws breeds Goldendoodles in Bathinda, Punjab. Our puppies are priced from ₹75,000 to ₹2,75,000, depending on lineage and documentation. A Goldendoodle is a crossbreed, so it has no KCI papers of its own; its coat and shedding depend on its generation and the individual dog. Expect a friendly, trainable dog of 20–30 kg that needs daily exercise, company and professional grooming for life. Call 7791901085 to ask about our current and upcoming litters.
What a Goldendoodle actually is
A Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever crossed with a Poodle. It is a crossbreed, often called a designer dog, not a recognised breed, so there is no official breed standard and no long breed history behind it.
The appeal is in the combination. The Golden Retriever brings its easy-going, affectionate nature and love of people. The Poodle brings a quick mind and a coat that sheds very little. When both parents are well chosen, the result is a dog that is easy to live with, learns quickly and leaves far less hair around the home than most dogs of its size.
When they are not, the cross can combine the health problems of both breeds with an unpredictable coat. The crossing itself guarantees nothing. The quality of the parents and the care of the breeding decide what you get, which is why we ask you to meet the mother before you decide.
Generations: what F1 and F1B mean
Goldendoodles are described by generation, and the generation is the single biggest clue to the coat you are likely to get. The labels most buyers in India will meet are:
| Generation | Parents | Make-up | Typical coat | Shedding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Golden Retriever × Poodle | About 50% Poodle | Usually wavy; can be straighter | Low to moderate; varies from puppy to puppy |
| F1B | F1 Goldendoodle × Poodle | About 75% Poodle | Usually curlier and tighter | Usually the lowest, though not guaranteed |
| F2 | F1 Goldendoodle × F1 Goldendoodle | About 50% Poodle | Varies widely within one litter | Least predictable |
In short: an F1 usually has a wavy coat that is a little easier to look after but can shed a little. An F1B is bred back to a Poodle and usually has a curlier coat that sheds least, which is why allergy-conscious families often ask for one. An F2 can produce very different coats in the same litter. These are tendencies, not promises; individual puppies vary. Our guide to Goldendoodle generations covers every label you may see, including F1BB, F2B and multigen, and why the percentages are averages.
When you enquire, ask us which generation the current litter is, and we will explain what that means for the puppies' likely coats.
How big does a Goldendoodle get?
A Goldendoodle bred from a Standard Poodle is a properly sized dog: usually 50 to 60 cm at the shoulder and 20 to 30 kg, and full grown at around 12 to 18 months. That is a big dog for an Indian flat, and one that needs a real walk every day.
You will also see Mini and Medium Goldendoodles advertised, bred using smaller Poodles. Some are well bred, but be careful: puppies sold as “mini” often grow into medium-sized dogs. The only reliable guide to adult size is the size of the parents, so see them, in person or on video, and ask what earlier litters grew into.
Coat, shedding and the word “hypoallergenic”
No dog is hypoallergenic. Not a Goldendoodle, not a Poodle, not any dog with hair or fur. Most people who react to dogs are reacting to proteins in dander and saliva, which spread around a home on shed hair. A curly coat holds loose hair inside the coat instead of dropping it, so less of it reaches your sofa and the air. For many allergy-sensitive households that makes a real difference, but it is a reduction, not a guarantee.
If someone in your home has a serious dog allergy, spend time with adult Goldendoodles before committing to one for the next decade or more.
Coat types
- Straight or flat: less common, closest to the Golden Retriever, and usually sheds the most.
- Wavy: the typical F1 coat, and often the easiest to live with day to day.
- Curly: typical of F1B, sheds the least, but mats the fastest without regular brushing.
The puppy coat changes
A Goldendoodle puppy's soft coat is not its adult coat. Most go through a coat change during the first year or so, as the puppy fluff is replaced by the adult texture. Matting is at its worst during that change, so brush more often, not less, while it is happening.
Goldendoodle colours
Colour does not change the price. It mostly changes how long you might wait.
- Golden and apricot: the classic warm shades, and the most requested.
- Red: deep russet; it often lightens over the first two years.
- Cream: pale cream to near-white.
- Chocolate: warm brown, less common.
- Black: striking, and often overlooked.
- Parti: white with patches of colour; both parents must carry the pattern.
Tell us the colour you are hoping for, and we will tell you honestly whether it is likely in an upcoming litter.
Temperament, and who a Goldendoodle suits
Goldendoodles are usually sociable, gentle and eager to please. They learn quickly, read people well and bond with the whole family rather than one person. For families with children, or a first-time owner willing to take advice, they are a forgiving choice.
The other side is less often mentioned. A clever, people-focused dog left alone in a flat all day can become anxious and destructive, and Goldendoodles are prone to separation anxiety. They also need a job: a walk with time to sniff, a puzzle feeder, a few minutes of training each day.
A good fit
- Families with children, and first-time owners who will follow advice
- Homes where someone is around for a good part of the day
- Households where hair on the furniture is a problem
- Owners prepared to commit to regular grooming
Not a good fit
- Homes that are empty all day
- Anyone wanting a low-maintenance coat
- Anyone hoping for a guard dog; a Goldendoodle will greet an intruder like a friend
A Goldendoodle in Indian weather
Most advice about Goldendoodles is written for cooler countries. In India, three things matter more.
Heat
In the hot months, walk before about 7:30 am and after sunset, and test the pavement with the back of your hand: if you cannot hold it there for five seconds, it is too hot for paws. Keep the coat in a shorter clip, but never shave it to the skin. The coat protects against sun as well as cold.
Humidity and monsoon
A thick, curly coat holds moisture against the skin, which leads to matting, hot spots and ear infections. After every wet walk or bath, dry the coat right down to the skin. Our drying routine for curly coats in humid weather works just as well for a Goldendoodle.
Air quality
On days of very poor air quality, especially in north Indian winters, shorten walks and replace them with indoor games and training.
Grooming: the commitment to plan for
Grooming is where most Goldendoodle regret comes from, so it is worth being clear. A Goldendoodle needs a professional groom every six to eight weeks for its whole life, plus brushing two or three times a week with a slicker brush and a metal comb, right down to the skin.
Brushing only the top of the coat looks fine and achieves little: mats form underneath, against the skin, where you cannot see them. By the time they show, the kind option is often to clip the coat short and start again.
Budget around ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 a session, or roughly ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 a year, and find a groomer who can scissor a curly coat before the puppy arrives. In Bathinda, our pet grooming service can help with regular upkeep; call us to discuss your dog's coat and current rates.
Health, and what good breeding screens for
A crossbreed is not automatically healthier than a purebred. Crossing two breeds widens the gene pool, which can help, but a puppy can still inherit a condition that runs in both parent breeds or that one parent carries. A Goldendoodle can inherit risks from either side:
- Hip and elbow dysplasia: joint conditions seen in both Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles. Ask whether the parents' joints were assessed.
- Eye conditions: including progressive retinal atrophy, an inherited cause of blindness that both parent breeds can carry.
- Heart conditions: Golden Retrievers can carry subvalvular aortic stenosis, an inherited heart condition.
- Cancer in later life: Golden Retrievers have a well-documented higher risk of certain cancers.
- Addison's disease and bloat: conditions associated with Standard Poodles; feed two smaller meals a day and avoid hard exercise right after eating.
- Ear infections: floppy ears and a dense coat trap moisture, especially in humid weather. Check and dry the ears weekly.
Ask any breeder, including us: what were the parents screened for, can I see the paperwork, and how did the last litter turn out? Nobody can promise a puppy will never develop a health problem; what a good breeder can do is breed from healthy, screened parents and tell you plainly what to watch for. Goldendoodles typically live 10 to 15 years.
Papers: what a Goldendoodle can and cannot have
Because a Goldendoodle is a crossbreed, it cannot be registered with the Kennel Club of India, which registers recognised breeds only. Anyone offering KCI papers for a Goldendoodle puppy is offering something that does not exist.
What can be documented is where the puppy came from. For our documented-lineage puppies, that means documented parentage and copies of the parents' own pedigree records, along with the parents' health records. Every puppy, whatever its tier, goes home with its vet check, vaccination and deworming records.
If papers matter to you, ask to see the parents' documents on the video call or when you visit, before you book.
Goldendoodle price in India
Our Goldendoodle puppies are priced from ₹75,000 to ₹2,75,000. We publish the numbers openly and they are the same for every buyer. What moves the price is lineage and documentation, not coat colour and not the city you live in.
Pet quality
₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000
A healthy, well-socialised family companion from health-checked parents.
Documented lineage
₹1,20,000 – ₹1,85,000
Documented parentage, with the parents' pedigree records and complete health and vaccination records.
Champion bloodline
₹1,85,000 – ₹2,75,000
From titled Golden Retriever or Poodle lines, with health-tested parents.
Be cautious of Goldendoodle puppies offered far below these ranges. A very cheap puppy often means no health checks, no way to meet the parents, or a mother kept in conditions you would not want to see.
The cost of keeping one
Food, grooming, vaccinations and routine vet care typically come to about ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 a month, or roughly ₹72,000 to ₹1,44,000 a year. Over a Goldendoodle's lifetime, that is far more than the purchase price.
What comes with every puppy
- A vet health check before the puppy leaves us
- First vaccinations and deworming, completed and recorded
- A written schedule for the next boosters, so your own vet can continue it
- A feeding and care plan for the first weeks at home, including early coat care
- Parent health documentation, and copies of the parents' pedigree records for documented-lineage puppies
How booking a Goldendoodle puppy works
- Tell us what you are looking for: generation (F1 or F1B), coat and colour preferences, male or female, and when you would like a puppy home. If allergies are part of the decision, tell us that too.
- We tell you honestly what we have. That means the current litter and its generation, or when the next is expected. Popular colours can mean a waiting list.
- Meet the parents: in person at The Royal Paws in Bathinda, or on a live video call.
- Reserve your puppy once you are sure, and not before. We never ask for a deposit on the first call.
- Bring your puppy home at eight weeks or older, with its vet check, vaccination and deworming records and care plan. Collect from us in Bathinda, or we deliver by car with a responsible person, after a live video call with you.
Collection and delivery
You can collect your puppy from us in Bathinda, which is also the best chance to meet the parents and see where the litter was raised. When we deliver, your puppy travels by car with a responsible person and is handed to you in person. Puppies are never sent alone as cargo. We do not transport puppies in extreme heat; the journey waits for a safe day. Before delivery, we set up a live video call so you can see your puppy and its mother. Ask us about delivery timing and any cost for your city before you book.
Goldendoodle puppy availability
Our litters are planned and limited, and we don't list puppies on this site that are not with us. Call or email to ask about the current or upcoming Goldendoodle litter, which generation it is, or to join the waiting list for a particular colour.
Buying from another city? Our Goldendoodle city guides cover climate, coat care, local rules and getting your puppy home for: Delhi, Greater Noida, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Once your puppy is home, our Bathinda store can also help with food, brushes, beds, leads and regular grooming.
Goldendoodle or Standard Poodle?
We breed both, and the choice usually comes down to coat and temperament. A Standard Poodle is a purebred with the most reliably low-shedding coat and can come with KCI papers; it is a little more reserved with strangers. A Goldendoodle is a crossbreed with the Golden Retriever's open, easy-going warmth, and a coat that varies more by generation. Both are similar in size and both need the same commitment to grooming and exercise. Read our Standard Poodle breed guide to compare.
Goldendoodle Questions, Answered
How much does a Goldendoodle puppy cost in India?
Our Goldendoodle puppies are priced from ₹75,000 to ₹2,75,000: pet quality ₹75,000 to ₹1,20,000, documented lineage ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,85,000, and champion bloodline ₹1,85,000 to ₹2,75,000. The price is set by lineage and documentation, not coat colour or city, and it is the same for every buyer.
Are Goldendoodles hypoallergenic?
No dog is truly hypoallergenic. A curly, low-shedding Goldendoodle coat holds loose hair and dander in the coat rather than dropping it around the home, which many allergy-sensitive families find easier to live with. How much a Goldendoodle sheds varies with generation and with the individual dog, so if anyone at home has allergies, spend time with adult Goldendoodles before you commit.
What is the difference between an F1 and an F1B Goldendoodle?
An F1 is a first cross: a Golden Retriever bred to a Poodle, about half of each. An F1B is an F1 Goldendoodle bred back to a Poodle, about three-quarters Poodle, and usually has a curlier, lower-shedding coat. Neither is better for every home; an F1 coat is usually a little easier to maintain.
Can a Goldendoodle puppy be KCI registered?
No. A Goldendoodle is a crossbreed, and the Kennel Club of India registers recognised breeds only. Be wary of anyone offering KCI papers for a Goldendoodle puppy. What can be documented is the parentage, including the parents' own pedigree records.
Where are The Royal Paws Goldendoodles bred?
Our Goldendoodles are bred and raised by The Royal Paws in Bathinda, Punjab. You are welcome to visit to meet the mother and see where the litter is raised, or we can arrange a live video call if you are further away.
Is a Goldendoodle good for a family with children?
Usually, yes. Goldendoodles tend to be sociable, gentle and eager to please, and a well-socialised one is patient with children. They are big, bouncy youngsters, so supervise time with small children and start training early.
Can a Goldendoodle be left alone while I work?
Not for long days. Goldendoodles are very people-focused and can develop separation anxiety if left alone for many hours. If everyone is out all day, plan for a dog walker, daycare or family help before you bring a puppy home.
Is it Goldendoodle or golden doodle?
Both. Goldendoodle as one word is the common spelling, and golden doodle as two words is how many people search for it. They mean exactly the same dog.
Ask About Our Goldendoodle Puppies
Call The Royal Paws to ask about our current and upcoming Goldendoodle litters, or to arrange a visit to meet the parents in Bathinda.