Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labradoodle	Toy Poodle	Norwich Terrier
Origins	Australia	Germany France	United Kingdom
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	556	449	105
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Other Names	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Trumpington Terrier, Cantab Terrier, Jones Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No set
Price	$1000-$2000	1000-1500	$1400-$2000

General Appearance - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Size	Large	Small	Small
Weight	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	11 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Coat	Fine Variety of coat types	Dense Curly Thick	Wiry Soft
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.	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black
Grooming	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Norwich Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Norwich Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Sensitive Energetic Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Norwich Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Norwich Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	The Norwich Terrier 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.	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.	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norwich Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Norwich Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norwich Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Norwich Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Norwich Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norwich Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norwich Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Norwich Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Norwich Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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.	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwich Terriers 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.	Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwich Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwich Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norwich Terriers 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 Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Norwich Terriers 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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 Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norwich Terrier 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Health Issues	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Norwich Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwich Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Norwich Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Norwich Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	High: The Norwich Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norwich Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norwich Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norwich Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labradoodle vs Toy Poodle vs Norwich Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-10 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies
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