Breed Info

Temperament

Sweet & Energetic

  • Outgoing
  • Intelligent
  • Ideal family dog
  • Eager to please
  • Easy to train
  • Gentle and sweet

Appearance

Fluffy & Athletic

Build:

  • Small
  • Fluffy
  • Athletic
  • Medium to long muzzle

Coat Type and Color:

  • Straight to loose curls
  • Similar fur to shedding dogs
  • Dense and non-shedding wool
  • Silky fleece
  • Gold
  • Brown
  • Apricot
  • Whiteish-gray
  • Black
  • Blue and cream

Exercise

High Activity

  • Labradoodles are energetic
  • Need daily commitment to exercise
  • Mental stimulation is as important as physical
  • Don't require much space

We Recommend:

  • 60 minutes of daily activity
  • 8 miles of walking per week
  • Created in 1988 by Wally Cochran- a breeder and member of The Royal Guide Dogs group.
  • He wanted to create a dog that was smart, gentle, and hypoallergenic

Different varieties include:

  • F1: 50% Poodle, 50 % Labrador
  • F2: mix of two F1 Labradoodles, similar to the F1 type, though because it sheds more, it may not be as good of a choice for allergy-sufferers
  • F3: cross between two F2 varieties
  • Multi-Generation: combination of two F3 or higher generation dogs

Grooming:

  • Daily brushing required
  • Only bathe when necessary
  • Clean eyes occasionally with a wet cloth
  • Trim nails once or twice a month
  • Wipe ears clean every week
  • Brush teeth daily

Training:

  • Easy to train
  • Eager to please
  • Intelligent
  • Need frequent mental stimulation to avoid boredom and undesirable behaviors