Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Schnoodle	Labradoodle	Cockapoo
Origins	United States	Australia	United States
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Group	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	591	556	196
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Other Names	Cross between the Poodle and the Schnauzer.	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle
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	Not recognized by any clubs.	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	600-800	$1000-$2000	900-1100

General Appearance - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

Size	Large Medium	Large	Small
Weight	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

Coat	Wiry Curly Soft Wavy	Fine Variety of coat types	Curly Wavy
Colors	Black Gray Silver Brown White Apricot Sable Black & White Black & Tan	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 Silver Tan Red White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Schnoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Schnoodles are low shedders.	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Cockapoos are low shedders.

Characteristics - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

Temperament	Smart Active Loyal Intelligent Watchful Playful Protective	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Schnoodle is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Schnoodles are quite easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Cockapoos are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Schnoodle is a playful breed.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Schnoodles are highly affectionate dogs.	Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Schnoodles are a social breed.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Cockapoos are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Schnoodle rarely barks.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Schnoodles are one of the best watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Schnoodles strongly protect their territory.	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Cockapoos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Schnoodles have an 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.	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Schnoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Schnoodles 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.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Schnoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	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.	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Schnoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Schnoodles 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.	Labradoodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cockapoos 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 - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

Stranger Friendly	Schnoodles are average friendly towards strangers.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Schnoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Schnoodles are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Schnoodles are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Schnoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Schnoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Schnoodles do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Schnoodles 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 Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
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	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	Not really Schnoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Cockapoo 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 - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

Health Issues	The Schnoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Diabetes Addison's Disease Gastric Torsion	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	12-14 years	14-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Schnoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Schnoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Schnoodles 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.	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 4.5 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.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Schnoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Schnoodle vs Labradoodle vs Cockapoo

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	3-6 puppies	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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