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How Much Do Goldendoodles Cost? 2024 Price Guide

Written by: Krystal Facey

Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Krystal Facey

How Much Do Goldendoodles Cost? 2024 Price Guide

The Goldendoodle has become an increasingly popular dog breed. The mix between Golden Retriever and Poodle has produced a friendly, loyal companion for families and singles alike.

As with any other dogs, it does cost quite a pretty penny to purchase them when they are not from either a rescue or adopted from a shelter at an older age. There are quite a few costs that come along with caring for a Goldendoodle throughout their lifetime, like food, healthcare, regular checkups, toys, and more. The cost of purchasing a Goldendoodle can be as low as $300 when adopting or as much as $5,000 from breeder. The monthly costs then range from $225 to $760.

If you’re thinking about choosing the Goldendoodle as your furry companion, continue reading to learn about how much they will cost overall.

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Bringing Home a New Goldendoodle: One-Time Costs

There will be overall one-time costs involved in bringing home a Goldendoodle such as how much it will be to purchase or adopt them. Additionally, some costs may not be ongoing and are ones that either the place you purchase the dog from or yourself, will be buying for your dog right when you get them. This includes things like a dog crate, collar, bed, and more.

Free

There aren’t many things that will be free when you get a new Goldendoodle, and if you notice someone giving away free puppies you may want to ask a lot of questions. However, there are some cases where a friend or family member will have puppies that they choose to give to you without charge.

Adoption

  • $300–$500

When you look for a Goldendoodle puppy from a shelter or rescue that offers adoption, the costs will be significantly lower. You can also trust that these places are better suited to care for them and will usually include spaying/neutering, deworming, vaccines, and more in the cost of adoption. Adoption centers usually have volunteers and experts who look after the animals and do everything they can to ensure they’re healthy.

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Breeder

  • $2,000–$5,000

Breeders will generally charge more than shelters or adoption centers for their Goldendoodle puppies. This is because they are usually operating as a business or as their main source of income, and it’s usually self-owned. People are putting their own time and energy into breeding these specific dogs, so they also need to make enough for it to be sustainable. It’s important to use reputable breeders who have knowledge of the breed and can give you tips for care.

On average, expect to pay around $2,000 for a Goldendoodle; however, depending on the breeder, you might see higher prices (up to $5,000).

Initial Setup and Supplies

  • $865–$1,425
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If you are looking at the average cost of initial setup and supplies for your Goldendoodle, it will be an average of a few hundred dollars at first to obtain some much-needed items. This includes things like buying them a leash and collar, food and water bowls, a crate and bed, toys, maybe some booties for walks in wet weather, and more.

List of Goldendoodle Care Supplies and Costs

ID Tag and Collar $15
Spay/Neuter $145
X-Ray Cost $100–$250
Ultrasound Cost $250–$500
Microchip $45–$55
Teeth Cleaning $150–$300
Bed $30
Nail Clipper (optional) $7
Brush $8
Leash $25
Collar $10
Toys $30
Crate $40
Food and Water Bowls $10

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How Much Does a Goldendoodle Cost Per Month?

  • $225–$760 per month

There are some ongoing costs that will come up as you own a Goldendoodle. These are ongoing costs that your dog will regularly need, such as food, grooming, possibly more toys, and treats. Food can also vary a lot in cost depending on your dog’s size (i.e., a mini Goldendoodle or standard size) and their changes in diet over time as they get older.

Health Care

  • $100–$300 per month

Health care for Goldendoodles can include a number of different things, such as ongoing vet visits depending on their age and health levels (for example, if they have any health issues from the get-go, they would have higher vet costs), food costs, grooming, and more. These costs can vary depending on food quality, the level of pet insurance you get for them if you decide on a more expensive type of grooming, and more.

Food

  • $25–$100 per month
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Food costs for a Goldendoodle will vary depending on the quality of food you purchase for them and how often. For example, the amount of food you buy each month may be more when your dog is a puppy, as they eat more to grow. When your dog reaches more adult years, they will have a more regular amount of food each month.

Grooming

  • $40–$100 per month

Grooming costs for your Goldendoodle can vary between $40 on the lower end per month and it can go up to $100 per month. This difference will depend on how often you take your dog to the groomers and what you ask to get done. For example, some groomers will just do a regular cut, and some may offer full services like trimming their nails, bathing them, and more.

Medications and Vet Visits

  • $10–$30 per month

On average, it shouldn’t be too costly for your Goldendoodle in terms of health care because they will only have regular annual checkups. If your Goldendoodle has any type of health issues that require regular medications, then you will be paying more for this. On top of medications, they might be visiting the vet more often, which usually has a cost involved in itself.

Pet Insurance

  • $30–$100 per month
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Pet insurance is a great option for pet parents who want to be covered financially if anything were to arise that they weren’t prepared for. Much like any other type of insurance (home, car, etc.), you pay a certain amount monthly and then get a certain amount reimbursed when these costs come up. There are basic pet insurance plans that will cover accidents or illnesses and can increase to include wellness practices.

Environment Maintenance

  • $10–$100 per month

When it comes to a Goldendoodle’s environment, there are a few items that may need to be replaced on a regular basis besides the common food, treats, etc. This can include things like puppy training pads and replacing items that might get run down or destroyed through play, such as a bed or a new chew toy.

Puppy Pads $20/month
Bed $30/month
Chew Toy $10/month

Entertainment

  • $10–$30 per month

For a Goldendoodle (or any dog for that matter), they will have an ongoing cost for entertainment that you should factor in. This includes items that might need replacing or testing out with your dog, such as toys, different types of treats, and any additional games that your dog may gear towards. For example, it takes a bit of playing around with different types of toys (i.e., Kongs, treat puzzles, bones, etc.) to get a feel for what your dog likes most. Try subscribing to a pet subscription box that sends you different types of toys and treats on a monthly basis for around $30 per month!

Goldendoodle playing with a ball at a park
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Total Monthly Cost of Owning a Goldendoodle

  • $225–$760 per month

If you look at all these different cost factors when it comes to owning your own Goldendoodle, the costs will add up when you total all the different items that may need replacing regularly. The most commonly bought item when you have any pet will be food, and as your dog gets older, the costs will level out as you will learn what and how much they need to eat. Grooming is probably the next most common cost for a Goldendoodle. Additional costs will arise when it comes to health and regular vet visits.

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Additional Costs to Factor In

Although the above-listed costs are the most common, there are additional costs to think of when owning a Goldendoodle. This can include things like training classes, dog daycare when you take a vacation or a pet sitter. These things might end up costing much more than regular, everyday items like a bag of dog food.

For example, boarding your dog at a daycare overnight can be upwards of $100 per day. Hiring a pet sitter to stay at your home can include things like getting a security system or doggy camera. Getting them in training classes could also be around $50–$100 depending on how their payment plans work (i.e., yearly payment or per class).

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Owning a Goldendoodle on a Budget

There are ways you can achieve your dream of owning a Goldendoodle without breaking the bank. The first way you can own a Goldendoodle on a budget would be to adopt or rescue an older dog rather than purchase one from a breeder. This can cut your costs almost in half. You can also find budget-friendly alternatives for the more common and regularly purchased items that won’t affect their health, like accessories or bedding options. You can also chat with other Goldendoodle owners to get budget-friendly tips and tricks! There are ways to enjoy dog-ownership without putting yourself in a bad financial situation.

Saving Money on Goldendoodle Care

There are a few different ways you can save money and be a great Goldendoodle owner at the same time. You can do things like going to a local pet store that is family-owned. You can do research into which more affordable food options are also perfectly healthy for your dog rather than instantly choosing organic-only and expensive options (unless otherwise recommended). Also, look at different options when choosing pet insurance; don’t go for the most expensive level.

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Conclusion

When you look at the Goldendoodle, there are many different costs involved in terms of both one-time costs and regular, ongoing costs to own them. When you first buy your Goldendoodle, you will need to fish out a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on whether they are bought from a breeder or shelter. If they aren’t already dewormed, vaccinated, and microchipped, these may be additional costs for you. Then, they will need basic accessories like an ID tag and collar, a leash, a bed, food and water bowls, toys, and more. After these things are purchased, the ongoing costs would involve food, grooming, medications, vet visits for a checkup, and more.

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