Goldendoodles often demonstrate Golden Retrievers' intuitive and human-oriented nature in addition to the intelligent personality and "allergy-friendly" coat of a Poodle.

[citation needed] The appearance, size, and coat of goldendoodles can vary considerably according to their breeding generations and what type of Poodle parents they have.

[8] In general, goldendoodles have round skulls, broad muzzles, heavily feathered tail, drop ears, and oval-shaped eyes.

[2] Goldendoodles' retriever parentage makes their body long and muscular, and likely to have a deep chest and wide stance.

[1] It was also thought that curlier coated goldendoodles tend to shed lighter and produce less dander.

[2] In general, goldendoodles tend to take on a Golden Retriever’s friendly, affectionate, trustworthy and enthusiastic nature,[1] whilst also demonstrating a Poodle’s reputable intelligence, sociability and trainability.

[1] Goldendoodles predominantly exhibit high levels of energy, loyalty and playfulness;[1] they are often friendly with children and considered a good family pet.

[1] A 2019 behavioural study compared goldendoodles to their parent breeds: on average, goldendoodles displayed greater dog-rivalry, dog-directed aggression and fear, and stranger-directed fear than purebred Golden Retrievers or Poodles.