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

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Name	Goldendoodle	Labradoodle
Origins	United States Canada	Australia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	447	556
Reviews	4	1
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Other Names	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Labrador Retriever + Poodle
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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association
Price	600-800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle

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

Hair & Care - Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle

Coat	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Fine Variety of coat types
Colors	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow	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.
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Labradoodles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle

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

Stranger Friendly	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes 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 - Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle

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

Reproducibility - Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle

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	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Apr 8, 2020, 5:02:04 PM:
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