How big will a mixed-breed puppy get? Look at both parents.
A mixed-breed puppy has no breed standard. Its adult size comes from its two parents, and most puppies grow to somewhere between the two parent breeds' sizes. This chart puts each parent breed's standard size next to the range between them.
Data reviewed November 14, 2026 · Weights in pounds and kilograms
Same parents, very different puppies
Parents
Their puppies, fully grown
10 lb
Smaller end
About 28 lb
Rough midpoint
75 lb
Larger end
Colours from the parent breeds
- Golden
- Light Golden
- Dark Golden
- Black
- Apricot
- Cream
- Red
Coat types
- Long coat
- Wavy coat
- Curly coat
Coat type and colour are inherited separately from size, so the puppies above are drawn without them. A puppy can only get colour genes its two parents carry. Depending on those genes, it can take a colour from either breed's list, or one neither parent shows.
Each dog is drawn to scale by weight. The puppies mark the low end, a rough midpoint and the high end of the range between the parent breeds. They show the spread, not a prediction for any one puppy.
Parent sizes and the range between them for 23 mixes
Morkie
- Malteseup to 7 lb
- Yorkshire Terrierup to 7 lb
- Puppiesup to 7 lb
Morkie: Maltese up to 7 lb × Yorkshire Terrier up to 7 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 7 lb (up to 3 kg). Usually quoted at up to 7 lb.
Yorkipoo
- Yorkshire Terrierup to 7 lb
- Toy or Mini Poodle4–15 lb
- Puppiesup to 15 lb
Yorkipoo: Yorkshire Terrier up to 7 lb × Toy or Mini Poodle 4–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 15 lb (up to 7 kg). Usually quoted at 3–15 lb.
Maltipoo
- Malteseup to 7 lb
- Toy or Mini Poodle4–15 lb
- Puppiesup to 15 lb
Maltipoo: Maltese up to 7 lb × Toy or Mini Poodle 4–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 15 lb (up to 7 kg). Usually quoted at 10–20 lb.
Chiweenie
- Chihuahuaup to 6 lb
- Dachshundup to 32 lb
- Puppiesup to 32 lb
Chiweenie: Chihuahua up to 6 lb × Dachshund up to 32 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 32 lb (up to 15 kg). Usually quoted at 5–15 lb.
Shih-Poo
- Shih Tzu9–16 lb
- Toy Poodle4–6 lb
- Puppies4–16 lb
Shih-Poo: Shih Tzu 9–16 lb × Toy Poodle 4–6 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 4–16 lb (2–7 kg). Rough midpoint about 8 lb.
Cockapoo
- Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb
- Miniature Poodle10–15 lb
- Puppies10–30 lb
Cockapoo: Cocker Spaniel 20–30 lb × Miniature Poodle 10–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 10–30 lb (5–14 kg). Rough midpoint about 17 lb. Usually quoted at 12–20 lb.
Cavapoo
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb
- Toy or Mini Poodle4–15 lb
- Puppies4–18 lb
Cavapoo: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 13–18 lb × Toy or Mini Poodle 4–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 4–18 lb (2–8 kg). Rough midpoint about 11 lb. Usually quoted at 8–25 lb.
Cavachon
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb
- Bichon Frise12–18 lb
- Puppies12–18 lb
Cavachon: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 13–18 lb × Bichon Frise 12–18 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 12–18 lb (5–8 kg). Rough midpoint about 15 lb.
Schnoodle
- Miniature Schnauzer11–20 lb
- Toy or Mini Poodle4–15 lb
- Puppies4–20 lb
Schnoodle: Miniature Schnauzer 11–20 lb × Toy or Mini Poodle 4–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 4–20 lb (2–9 kg). Rough midpoint about 11 lb.
Corgipoo
- Pembroke Welsh Corgiup to 30 lb
- Toy or Mini Poodle4–15 lb
- Puppiesup to 30 lb
Corgipoo: Pembroke Welsh Corgi up to 30 lb × Toy or Mini Poodle 4–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 30 lb (up to 14 kg).
Puggle
- Pug14–18 lb
- Beagleup to 30 lb
- Puppiesup to 30 lb
Puggle: Pug 14–18 lb × Beagle up to 30 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: up to 30 lb (up to 14 kg). Usually quoted at 15–30 lb.
Pomsky
- Pomeranian3–7 lb
- Siberian Husky35–60 lb
- Puppies3–60 lb
Pomsky: Pomeranian 3–7 lb × Siberian Husky 35–60 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 3–60 lb (1–27 kg). Rough midpoint about 14 lb. Usually quoted at 7–35 lb.
Mini Goldendoodle
- Golden Retriever55–75 lb
- Miniature Poodle10–15 lb
- Puppies10–75 lb
Mini Goldendoodle: Golden Retriever 55–75 lb × Miniature Poodle 10–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 10–75 lb (5–34 kg). Rough midpoint about 28 lb. Usually quoted at 26–35 lb.
Mini Labradoodle
- Labrador Retriever55–80 lb
- Miniature Poodle10–15 lb
- Puppies10–80 lb
Mini Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever 55–80 lb × Miniature Poodle 10–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 10–80 lb (5–36 kg). Rough midpoint about 29 lb.
Mini Aussiedoodle
- Australian Shepherd40–65 lb
- Miniature Poodle10–15 lb
- Puppies10–65 lb
Mini Aussiedoodle: Australian Shepherd 40–65 lb × Miniature Poodle 10–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 10–65 lb (5–29 kg). Rough midpoint about 25 lb. Usually quoted at 15–40 lb.
Mini Bernedoodle
- Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb
- Miniature Poodle10–15 lb
- Puppies10–115 lb
Mini Bernedoodle: Bernese Mountain Dog 70–115 lb × Miniature Poodle 10–15 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 10–115 lb (5–52 kg). Rough midpoint about 33 lb. Usually quoted at 26–45 lb.
Aussiedoodle
- Australian Shepherd40–65 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–70 lb
Aussiedoodle: Australian Shepherd 40–65 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–70 lb (18–32 kg). Rough midpoint about 52 lb. Usually quoted at 40–70 lb.
Goldendoodle
- Golden Retriever55–75 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–75 lb
Goldendoodle: Golden Retriever 55–75 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–75 lb (18–34 kg). Rough midpoint about 58 lb. Usually quoted at 51+ lb.
Labradoodle
- Labrador Retriever55–80 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–80 lb
Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever 55–80 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–80 lb (18–36 kg). Rough midpoint about 59 lb.
Sheepadoodle
- Old English Sheepdog60–100 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–100 lb
Sheepadoodle: Old English Sheepdog 60–100 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–100 lb (18–45 kg). Rough midpoint about 64 lb. Usually quoted at 65–85 lb.
Bernedoodle
- Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–115 lb
Bernedoodle: Bernese Mountain Dog 70–115 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–115 lb (18–52 kg). Rough midpoint about 69 lb. Usually quoted at 66+ lb.
Newfiedoodle
- Newfoundland100–150 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–150 lb
Newfiedoodle: Newfoundland 100–150 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–150 lb (18–68 kg). Rough midpoint about 81 lb.
Saint Berdoodle
- Saint Bernard120–180 lb
- Standard Poodle40–70 lb
- Puppies40–180 lb
Saint Berdoodle: Saint Bernard 120–180 lb × Standard Poodle 40–70 lb. Puppies usually land between the two: 40–180 lb (18–82 kg). Rough midpoint about 88 lb.
Parent ranges span the smallest female to the largest male in the breed standard. In early crossbreeding experiments, first crosses were mostly in between their parents in size, though some matched or outgrew the larger parent (Stockard, 1941). The midpoint is the middle of the range on a log scale, the scale researchers use to model dog size (Boyko et al., 2010). It is a rough estimate: no validated formula predicts a mixed puppy's adult weight. Mixes with an open-ended parent standard have no midpoint. The size usually quoted can sit outside the range, because quoted ranges also cover later generations.
Why the generation changes the answer
- F1
- A first cross of two different purebreds, such as a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Goldendoodle Association of North America
- F1B
- An F1 dog bred back to one of its parent breeds, usually the Poodle. Goldendoodle Association of North America
- Multigenerational
- Doodles bred to doodles over several generations. The breeder who originated the Bernedoodle says these pairings are chosen for more consistent size. SwissRidge Kennels, Bernedoodle originator
- Mixed results
- Because the two parents are not alike, F1 and F1B litters can vary in size and coat from puppy to puppy. Australian Labradoodle Association of America
- Estimates are estimates
- A breeder’s size prediction for a young puppy is an estimate. Its size category is only settled once it is fully grown. Goldendoodle Association of North America
For an F1B or multigenerational litter the parents are mixes themselves, so their measured adult weights matter more than the breed names. Ask the breeder what both parents weigh as adults.
When will my puppy reach adult size?
| Adult size | Reaches adult size at about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Toy | 6–8 months | VCA Animal Hospitals |
| Small | 6–12 months | VCA Animal Hospitals |
| Medium | 12 months | VCA Animal Hospitals |
| Large | 12–18 months | VCA Animal Hospitals |
| Giant | 18–24 months | VCA Animal Hospitals |
The data: mixes
| Mix | Parent breeds | Between the parent breeds | Rough midpoint | Usually quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morkie | Maltese × Yorkshire Terrier | up to 7 lb (up to 3 kg) | — | up to 7 lb (up to 3 kg) PetMD |
| Yorkipoo | Yorkshire Terrier × Toy or Mini Poodle | up to 15 lb (up to 7 kg) | — | 3–15 lb (1–7 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Maltipoo | Maltese × Toy or Mini Poodle | up to 15 lb (up to 7 kg) | — | 10–20 lb (5–9 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Chiweenie | Chihuahua × Dachshund | up to 32 lb (up to 15 kg) | — | 5–15 lb (2–7 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Shih-Poo | Shih Tzu × Toy Poodle | 4–16 lb (2–7 kg) | 8 lb (4 kg) | No published standard |
| Cockapoo | Cocker Spaniel × Miniature Poodle | 10–30 lb (5–14 kg) | 17 lb (8 kg) | 12–20 lb (5–9 kg) American Cockapoo Club |
| Cavapoo | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel × Toy or Mini Poodle | 4–18 lb (2–8 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) | 8–25 lb (4–11 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Cavachon | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel × Bichon Frise | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 15 lb (7 kg) | No published standard |
| Schnoodle | Miniature Schnauzer × Toy or Mini Poodle | 4–20 lb (2–9 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) | No published standard |
| Corgipoo | Pembroke Welsh Corgi × Toy or Mini Poodle | up to 30 lb (up to 14 kg) | — | No published standard |
| Puggle | Pug × Beagle | up to 30 lb (up to 14 kg) | — | 15–30 lb (7–14 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Pomsky | Pomeranian × Siberian Husky | 3–60 lb (1–27 kg) | 14 lb (6 kg) | 7–35 lb (3–16 kg) American Pomsky Kennel Club |
| Mini Goldendoodle | Golden Retriever × Miniature Poodle | 10–75 lb (5–34 kg) | 28 lb (13 kg) | 26–35 lb (12–16 kg) Goldendoodle Association of North America |
| Mini Labradoodle | Labrador Retriever × Miniature Poodle | 10–80 lb (5–36 kg) | 29 lb (13 kg) | No published standard |
| Mini Aussiedoodle | Australian Shepherd × Miniature Poodle | 10–65 lb (5–29 kg) | 25 lb (11 kg) | 15–40 lb (7–18 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Mini Bernedoodle | Bernese Mountain Dog × Miniature Poodle | 10–115 lb (5–52 kg) | 33 lb (15 kg) | 26–45 lb (12–20 kg) SwissRidge Kennels, Bernedoodle originator |
| Aussiedoodle | Australian Shepherd × Standard Poodle | 40–70 lb (18–32 kg) | 52 lb (24 kg) | 40–70 lb (18–32 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Goldendoodle | Golden Retriever × Standard Poodle | 40–75 lb (18–34 kg) | 58 lb (26 kg) | 51+ lb (23+ kg) Goldendoodle Association of North America |
| Labradoodle | Labrador Retriever × Standard Poodle | 40–80 lb (18–36 kg) | 59 lb (27 kg) | No published standard |
| Sheepadoodle | Old English Sheepdog × Standard Poodle | 40–100 lb (18–45 kg) | 64 lb (29 kg) | 65–85 lb (29–39 kg) Chewy, vet-reviewed breed guide |
| Bernedoodle | Bernese Mountain Dog × Standard Poodle | 40–115 lb (18–52 kg) | 69 lb (31 kg) | 66+ lb (30+ kg) SwissRidge Kennels, Bernedoodle originator |
| Newfiedoodle | Newfoundland × Standard Poodle | 40–150 lb (18–68 kg) | 81 lb (37 kg) | No published standard |
| Saint Berdoodle | Saint Bernard × Standard Poodle | 40–180 lb (18–82 kg) | 88 lb (40 kg) | No published standard |
The data: parent breeds
| Breed | Adult weight | Shoulder height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | up to 6 lb (up to 3 kg) | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Toy Poodle | 4–6 lb (2–3 kg) | up to 10 in (up to 25 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Yorkshire Terrier | up to 7 lb (up to 3 kg) | 7–8 in (18–20 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Maltese | up to 7 lb (up to 3 kg) | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Pomeranian | 3–7 lb (1–3 kg) | 6–7 in (15–18 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Shih Tzu | 9–16 lb (4–7 kg) | 9–10.5 in (23–27 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Miniature Poodle | 10–15 lb (5–7 kg) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Dachshund (miniature) | up to 11 lb (up to 5 kg) | 5–6 in (13–15 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Dachshund (standard) | 16–32 lb (7–15 kg) | 8–9 in (20–23 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Bichon Frise | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 9.5–11.5 in (24–29 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 12–13 in (30–33 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Pug | 14–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 10–13 in (25–33 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 11–20 lb (5–9 kg) | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Beagle (13-inch) | up to 20 lb (up to 9 kg) | up to 13 in (up to 33 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Beagle (15-inch) | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Cocker Spaniel | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 13.5–15.5 in (34–39 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | up to 30 lb (up to 14 kg) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Siberian Husky | 35–60 lb (16–27 kg) | 20–23.5 in (51–60 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Standard Poodle | 40–70 lb (18–32 kg) | 15+ in (38+ cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Australian Shepherd | 40–65 lb (18–29 kg) | 18–23 in (46–58 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Golden Retriever | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 21.5–24 in (55–61 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Labrador Retriever | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 21.5–24.5 in (55–62 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Old English Sheepdog | 60–100 lb (27–45 kg) | 21+ in (53+ cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | 70–115 lb (32–52 kg) | 23–27.5 in (58–70 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Newfoundland | 100–150 lb (45–68 kg) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | American Kennel Club |
| Saint Bernard | 120–180 lb (54–82 kg) | 26–30 in (66–76 cm) | American Kennel Club |
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How we built it
Parent breed sizes come from each breed's kennel-club standard summary, linked in the table above. Where a standard gives separate figures for males and females, we use the smallest female and the largest male. The range between the parent breeds runs from the smaller breed's minimum to the larger breed's maximum. It shows where puppies usually land, not a hard limit. The rough midpoint is the geometric mean of the two breeds' middle weights. The “usually quoted” range is what a breed association, originator or veterinary publisher says the mix weighs.
Coat colours are the American Kennel Club's standard colours for each parent breed. Coat type and colour are inherited separately from size, so the puppy drawings leave them out.
Individual dogs vary. Nutrition, sex and the parents' own sizes all play a part, and a veterinarian is the best judge of a healthy weight for your dog.