Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Labradoodle or Lab?

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Name	Labradoodle	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Australia	England Canada
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever?	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Size Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Is the Labradoodle bigger than the Labrador Retriever breed? Is a Labradoodle smaller than a Labrador Retriever?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Is a Labradoodle taller than a Labrador Retriever?	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Fine Variety of coat types	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever color? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	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.	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Do Labradoodle dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Is a Labradoodle more dangerous than a Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	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 Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Can a Labradoodle and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Labradoodle dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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.	No Labrador Retriever 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Health Comparison

Health Issues Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? Does the Labradoodle breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	4 to 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever 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.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever? 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.
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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.
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.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever have? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever 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 1917 as a Sporting breed.
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.
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 Canadian Canine Registry

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