Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Lab or Labradoodle? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Poodle and Labrador Retriever. Which is better: Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?
Name | Poodle | Labrador Retriever | Labradoodle |
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Origins | Germany France | England Canada | Australia |
Group | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 7 | 1 | 556 |
Reviews | 14 | 11 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle breeds. |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
Lab Labrador | No data available |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle height comparison: | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is easiest to train? | Poodle dogs are easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most alert? | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most protective? | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Labradoodle dogs are average defenders. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Alert Intelligent Affectionate |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs 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
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle? | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle social needs comparison: | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most playful? | The Poodle is a playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. | 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. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Poodle 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. | Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? | Poodle 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 dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has fewer health issues? | The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which breed is most active? | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which needs most food? | 2 to 3 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. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Yellow Chocolate |
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. |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which drools least? | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Curly |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Fine Variety of coat types |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Poodle or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best with kids? | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle? |
Yes Poodle 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. |
Yes Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. What's recommended? | 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. |
Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Labradoodle. Which has most recognition? |
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 |
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 |
Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association |
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