Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labradoodle	Goldendoodle
Origins	Australia	United States Canada
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	556	447
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Other Names	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$1000-$2000	600-800

General Appearance - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Size	Large	Large
Weight	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Hair & Care - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Coat	Fine Variety of coat types	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow
Grooming	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Goldendoodles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Temperament	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Average: Goldendoodle's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Goldendoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Labradoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Goldendoodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Labradoodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Stranger Friendly	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Health Issues	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Goldendoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Apr 8, 2020, 5:02:04 PM:
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