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Name	Goldendoodle	Labradoodle	Double Doodle
Origins	United States Canada	Australia	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	North American Retriever, Golden Labradoodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	International Designer Canine Registry
Price Which is cheaper, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Which is more expensive?	600-800	$1000-$2000	600-800
Availability	Rare	Frequent	Rare

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle size comparison:	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Labradoodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle weight comparison:	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)	30-70 pounds (14-32 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)	50 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle height comparison:	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	20-24 inches (50-61 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	22 inches (55.5 cm)

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle coat comparison:	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Fine Variety of coat types	Wiry Curly
Colors What are the original Goldendoodle, Labradoodle and Double Doodle color?	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.	Black Brown Golden White Tan Cream Silver
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or {name3 shedding:	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Double Doodles shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Social Alert Gentle Loving
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Goldendoodle.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Smart: Double Doodle's has great intelligence.
Trainability Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle trainability comparison.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Double Doodles are very easy to train.
Playfulness Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle playfulness comparison:	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Double Doodle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Double Doodles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	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.	Double Doodles are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle social needs comparison:	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Double Doodles are a social breed.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Double Doodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Double Doodles are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Double Doodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Double Doodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle mouthiness comparison:	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.	Double Doodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Double Doodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Double Doodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Goldendoodle fajta.	Nem a legjobb választás Labradoodle, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Labradoodle tartása lakásban.	Nem a legjobb választás Double Doodle, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Double Doodle tartása lakásban.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Double Doodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	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.	Double Doodles 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.

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	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.	No Double Doodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Which one could be a therapy dog: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Double Doodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Double Doodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Double Doodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Double Doodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a 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.

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Double Doodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle health problems comparison:	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	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Double Doodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle lifespan comparison. How long do Goldendoodle, Labradoodle and Double Doodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-15 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle energy level comparison:	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Double Doodles are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Double Doodles need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	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.	Double Doodles sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Goldendoodle or Labradoodle or Double Doodle?	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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle?	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Double Doodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Double Doodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle vs Double Doodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	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 How many puppies can Goldendoodle and Labradoodle and Double Doodle have?	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies	2-5 puppies
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