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Name	Cavapoo	Labrador Retriever	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Australia	England Canada	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	555	1	17
Reviews	8	3	3
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Other Names	Cavoodle	Labrador, Lab	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Price	$1200-$1800	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small Medium	Large	Large
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Curly Wavy Straight	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Feathered
Colors	Black White Chestnut Tricolor Apricot Cream Sable Red sable Phantom	Yellow Chocolate Black	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cavapoos shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Gentle Loving Intelligent	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Cavapoos are very easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Cavapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cavapoos need a lot of social interaction.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cavapoos are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavapoos are not the best to protect their territory.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cavapoos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Cavapoos 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.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cavapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Cavapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cavapoos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherds 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.
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.

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Cavapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavapoos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavapoos are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cavapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavapoos are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a 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.	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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Cavapoos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cavapoos have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cavapoos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Cavapoo vs Labrador Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

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	2-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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