Owners Thought They Bought a Mini Doodle, Not Expecting What Happened Next

A woman believed she was buying a mini doodle, but he did not stop growing, leaving the internet in stitches.

TikToker Jord (@jord.in.az) shared footage of her partner attempting to measure the height of their not-so-mini doodle with a tape measure, which garnered 96,700 likes and 1.1 million views on TikTok.

“When you thought you bought a mini doodle …” she wrote as the text overlaying the video.

“He just kept growing and growing, big boy,” she captioned the video.

In the footage, Waffle, the doodle, stands on his hind legs like a human and puts his paws into the man’s hands to support himself against the wall while he gets measured.

A miniature version of the popular goldendoodle, the mini goldendoodle, is a popular hybrid of a miniature Poodle and a Golden Retriever, according to dogacademy.org.

Mini goldendoodles typically weigh between 15 to 35 lb and stand 13 to 30 inches tall when fully grown.

Known for their friendly and sociable nature, goldendoodles are excellent family pets, service animals, and therapy dogs.

For owners like Jord hoping to measure their dog’s height, place the measuring tape at the base of one of your dog’s front paws. Extend the tape to the top of your dog’s head and note the measurements, advise PetMD.

TikTokers were amused by the video’s unexpected twist, and shared relatable tales of their ‘mini’ pooches.

“My mini Bernedoodle is 60 lb LOL but I love his size,” said one user.

“I love mine’s size too, just so unexpected,” Jord responded.

“Yep, my mini doodle is 100 lb. lol. She’s the best,” said Sadie.

“I was in denial for a year and a half. I have a 70 lb mini lmfaooo,” said Stacy.

“Doodles are mixes, so essentially you aren’t guaranteed anything. I’ve seen goldendoodles be able to fit in bags to ones that are almost at my hip (I’m 5’5),” said another user.

According to dogster.com, there are pros and cons to owning this miniature breed.

Pros:

• Smaller Size: Mini goldendoodles are well-suited for apartment living and are easier to manage physically.
• Low Shedding: They inherit the Poodle’s low-shedding coat, making them a good option for allergy sufferers.
• Friendly Temperament: Known for their gentle and affectionate nature, they are great with children and other pets.
• Intelligent and Trainable: Their intelligence and eagerness to please make training relatively straightforward.

Cons:

• Exercise Needs: Despite their smaller size, they require regular exercise and mental stimulation to prevent boredom.
• Potential Health Issues: They can inherit health problems from both parent breeds, including hip dysplasia and allergies.
• Separation Anxiety: Due to their strong bond with family members, they may experience separation anxiety if left alone for extended periods.
• Grooming Requirements: Their coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting and maintain its hypoallergenic qualities.

Newsweek reached out to @jord.in.az for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

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