Mini Golden Makeup

We combine the obedience and charm of the Golden Retriever with the smaller size and affectionate/cuddly nature of the Cocker Spaniel to create the Golden Cocker. Next we add the intelligence and low shed qualities of the Poodle to get Miniature Golden Puppy Perfection!

 
 

What Is a Taylormade Mini Golden Retriever?

A Taylormade Mini Golden Retriever is a thoughtfully bred mix of Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, and Poodle—designed to capture the classic Golden Retriever temperament in a smaller, easier-to-manage size. Typically 20–50 lbs, they offer the same loving, intelligent, family-friendly personality in a compact companion.

This breed began in 1989 when Michele Taylor fell in love with a small Golden-like puppy named Muffy, whose small size, gentle nature, and lower shedding inspired the creation of Taylormade Mini Goldens. Decades of selective, health-focused breeding have followed, resulting in a beautiful, consistent miniature version of the beloved Golden.

Why Are Taylormade Mini Goldens Special?

  • Classic Golden temperament—gentle, loyal, affectionate, and wonderful with children.

  • Smaller size—ideal for families, travelers, or homes with limited space.

  • Reduced shedding options—thanks to carefully selected DNA testing and a smaller size helps reduce the shedding.

  • Health-focused breeding—with the hybrid vigar we are diluting the gene pool with parents who are tested through OFA, Embark, Paw Print, and PennHip.

  • Three sizes—Toy, Petite, and Small Minis (20–50 lbs total range).

  • Registered with the Designer Breed Registry (DBR).

Our breeding program is working to preserve the Golden Retriever look, while enhancing intelligence, trainability, and adaptability. Whether you want a low-shedding coat or the classic fuller Golden coat, we help match you with the perfect puppy.

The Taylormade Difference

Taylormade Mini Goldens combine the best traits of three beloved breeds, creating a confident, social, loving companion who fits seamlessly into nearly any lifestyle. If you're dreaming of a small, beautiful, well-tempered Golden-type dog, we have the perfect puppy waiting for you, a gorgeous, well tempered puppy for you and your family

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Goldens are loyal, obedient, friendly ,well mannered, hard working, great with children and get along with other pets. Goldens make excellent family pets as well as service and therapy dogs. Goldens are also great hunting dogs.

Cocker Spaniels are very smart dogs that come in a small size. They are easy to train. Cockers are a working breed and they love to learn new things. Cockers are considered a lower shedding dog.

We combined these two great breeds to produce adorable Golden-Cocker puppies!