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Name	Labradoodle	Golden Retriever	Miniature Goldendoodle
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle height comparison:	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	16-22 inches (41-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Miniature Goldendoodle is easier than average to get.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle intelligence:	Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Goldendoodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle trainability comparison.	Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labradoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trainable Faithful Trustworthy Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs 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. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Goldendoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Miniature Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Labradoodle indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Addison's Disease Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Miniature Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Labradoodle, Golden Retriever and Miniature Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Goldendoodle: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle energy level comparison:	Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Miniature Goldendoodle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Fine Variety of coat types	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense Curly Silky Wavy Thick Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Labradoodle, Golden Retriever and Miniature Goldendoodle color?	Black Blue Cream Silver Chocolate Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Café Parchment They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	Golden Light	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Golden Beige Light Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Miniature Goldendoodle requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Goldendoodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Miniature Goldendoodle is an average drooler. See more.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Yes Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Miniature Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labradoodle or Golden Retriever or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Miniature Goldendoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labradoodle and Golden Retriever and Miniature Goldendoodle have?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	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	No data available

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