Goldador versus Goldendoodle. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Goldador Versus Goldendoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Goldador and the Goldendoodle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Goldador and the Goldendoodle better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Goldador and the Goldendoodle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Goldador and for the Goldendoodle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Goldador and the Goldendoodle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Goldador or the Goldendoodle.

Goldador versus Goldendoodle: Overview

Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are similar in size. The Goldador and the Goldendoodle are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are Hybrid Dogs. This means both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Goldador versus Goldendoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Goldador to the Goldendoodle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Goldador and the Goldendoodle

Factor Goldador Goldendoodle
Low Prey Drive 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Height 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 50 to 90 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1320 $2170
Price Range $900 – $1650 $1500 – $2500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Goldador in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Goldendoodle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Goldador is 93 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Goldendoodle is 90 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Goldador is a better pet than the Goldendoodle. So, you should get the Goldador!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Similarities Between the Goldador and the Goldendoodle

The Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are most similar:

  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Goldador and the Goldendoodle are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Goldador versus Goldendoodle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Goldador and the Goldendoodle.

    Goldadors weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Goldadors are 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Goldendoodles weigh 50 to 90 pounds when fully grown. Goldendoodles are 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Goldador versus Goldendoodle

    The lifespan of Goldadors is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Goldadors is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Goldendoodles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Goldendoodles is 12.5 years.

    Price of Goldador versus Price of Goldendoodle

    The average price of the Goldador puppy is $1320. The price of the Goldador typically ranges from $900 – $1650. However, the price of a Goldador can be as low as $875 and as high as $2700. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 33 Goldador puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Goldendoodle puppy is $2170. The price of the Goldendoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Goldendoodle can be as low as $300 and as high as $32500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4239 Goldendoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Goldendoodle is more expensive than the Goldador.

    Goldador Goldendoodle
    Average Price $1320 $2170
    Price Range $900 to $1650 $1500 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Goldador and Goldendoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Goldador puppies or how many Goldendoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Goldadors. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Goldadors. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Goldendoodles?

    A breakdown of the prices of Goldendoodles?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Goldador puppy or the Goldendoodle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Goldador versus Goldendoodle

    Goldadors can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Goldendoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Goldadors shed more than Goldendoodles?

    Goldadors shed moderately.

    Goldendoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Goldador or the Goldendoodle

    Goldadors do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Goldendoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Goldador or the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors are very easy to groom.

    Goldendoodles are very easy to groom.

    Does the Goldador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Goldendoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Goldadors Bark and Howl? What about Goldendoodles?

    Goldadors are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Goldendoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Goldadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Goldendoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Goldadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Goldendoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Goldador vs. Goldendoodle

    Goldadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Goldendoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Goldadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Goldendoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Goldadors can tolerate hot weather.

    Goldendoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Goldador or the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors get along very well with other dogs.

    Goldendoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Goldadors good family dogs? What about Goldendoodles?

    Goldadors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Goldendoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Goldadors and Goldendoodles?

    Goldadors get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Goldendoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Goldador Easier to Train than the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors are very easy to train.

    Goldendoodles are very easy to train.

    Is the Goldador Better for Apartment Owners than the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Goldendoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Goldador or the Goldendoodle?

    Goldadors are very good for new dog owners.

    Goldendoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Goldador

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Goldador that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Goldador:

  • Dalmatian (75 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Goldendoodle vs Dalmatian.
  • Labradoodle (85 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle.
  • Pyredoodle (75 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Goldendoodle vs Pyredoodle.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Goldendoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Goldendoodle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Goldendoodle:

  • Labradoodle (78 percent match with Goldendoodle). Here is our comparison of the Goldador vs Labradoodle.
  • French Spaniel (77 percent match with Goldendoodle). Here is our comparison of the Goldador vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Goldador and how the Goldendoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Goldador and of the Goldendoodle to other breeds:

    Goldador Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Goldador versus Norwich Terrier     Goldador versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Goldador versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Goldador versus American Hairless Terrier     Goldador versus Mudi     Goldador versus Goldendoodle     Goldador versus Japanese Chin     Goldador versus English Springer Spaniel     Goldador versus Chow Chow     Goldador versus Black Mouth Cur     Goldador versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Goldador versus Bull Terrier     Goldador versus Yorkshire Terrier     Goldador versus Rottweiler     Goldador versus Mal Shi     Goldador versus Great Pyrenees     Goldador versus Cockalier     Goldador versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Goldador versus Mastiff     Goldador versus Cockapoo     Goldador versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Goldador versus Biewer Terrier     Goldador versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Goldador versus Peek A Poo     Goldador versus Doberman Pinscher     

    Goldendoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Goldendoodle versus Xoloitzcuintli     Goldendoodle versus Whoodle     Goldendoodle versus Finnish Spitz     Goldendoodle versus Lhasa Apso     Goldendoodle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Goldendoodle versus Cane Corso     Goldendoodle versus Bichon Frise     Goldendoodle versus Lakeland Terrier     Goldendoodle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Goldendoodle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Goldendoodle versus Miniature Pinscher     Goldendoodle versus Clumber Spaniel     Goldendoodle versus French Spaniel     Goldendoodle versus Airedale Terrier     Goldendoodle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Goldendoodle versus Italian Greyhound     Goldendoodle versus Azawakh     Goldendoodle versus Yorkipoo     Goldendoodle versus Westiepoo     Goldendoodle versus Bernedoodle     Goldendoodle versus Pomsky     Goldendoodle versus Brittany     Goldendoodle versus Pomapoo     Goldendoodle versus American Bulldog     Goldendoodle versus Pomapoo     

    Conclusion: Goldador versus Goldendoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Goldador and the Goldendoodle better suits you and your family.