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

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Name	Labradoodle	Cavachon	Bernedoodle
Origins	Australia	England Spain Belgium	Canada
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Group	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	556	559	605
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Other Names	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise	Cross between the Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle. Bernese Mountain Poo Bernedoodles
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Dogs Kennel Club Designer Breed Registry
Price	$1000-$2000	800-1000	700-4500

General Appearance - Labradoodle vs Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

Size	Large	Small Medium	Small Large Medium
Weight	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	10-90 pounds (4.5-41 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	50 pounds (23 kg)
Height	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	10-29 inches (25.5-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Hair & Care - Labradoodle vs Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

Coat	Fine Variety of coat types	Feathered Curly	Curly Wavy 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.	Cream White Pied	Black Black & White Brown & Black Tricolor
Grooming	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Bernedoodle requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Cavachons shed moderately.	Bernedoodles shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Labradoodle vs Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

Temperament	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Happy Easygoing Smart Eager	Clever Goofy Gentle Loyal Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Smart: Cavachon's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Bernedoodle is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Cavachons are quite easy to train.	Bernedoodles are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Cavachon is a playful breed.	The Bernedoodle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cavachons don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Cavachons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bernedoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Cavachons need a lot of social interaction.	Bernedoodles are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally.	Average: The Bernedoodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Cavachons are average watchdogs.	Bernedoodles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Cavachons are not the best to protect their territory.	Bernedoodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bernedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavachons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernedoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Cavachons tend to escape less than other breeds.	Bernedoodles 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.	Cavachons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bernedoodles 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.	Cavachons are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles 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	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavachons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bernedoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Cavachons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bernedoodles 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.

Good With - Labradoodle vs Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

Stranger Friendly	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cavachons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavachons are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Cavachons are cat-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavachons are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavachon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernedoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bernedoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cavachons are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bernedoodles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavachons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bernedoodles 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 Cavachon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bernedoodle 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 Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

Health Issues	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.	Bernedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Mitral Valve Disease Heart Murmurs Syringomyelia Atopic Dermatitis Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Patellar Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Eye Problems Skin Diseases Allergies
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-15 years	12-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Cavachons have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bernedoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavachons have an average exercise need.	Bernedoodles have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cavachons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bernedoodles 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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Cavachon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Bernedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Cavachon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bernedoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labradoodle vs Cavachon vs Bernedoodle

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	2-5 puppies	3-10 puppies
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