Breed Profile
The Labradoodle combines the smarts, friendliness, and humor of their Labrador and Poodle ancestors. These family-friendly dogs are easygoing and adore people. Whether playing with the kids or a dip in the pool, they’ll be content doing just about anything as long as they’re with the ones they love.
Behavior
The Labradoodle is a friendly, family-oriented breed that’s known to be clever, perky, and funny. They love their owners and will stick by their side no matter what. The Labradoodle will try to get away with mischief if their family doesn’t keep them in line, so be prepared to spend time training these pups to teach them the rules of the road.
Coat
Due to their Poodle genes, the Labradoodle has a wide variety of coats that can be wiry or soft, straight or curly, or anywhere in between. Their colors vary as well, including white, cream, red, brown, black, and gold. Labradoodles have little to no shedding depending on how strong its Labrador genes are, so with a bit of brushing every few days, these dogs should be good to go.
Lifestyle
Labradoodles are very friendly toward children, dogs, and other pets in the house. They’re affectionate with strangers and don’t mind homes that have a lot of people coming and going. These dogs are happy in an apartment or house setting, but they need to live indoors and be around people.
Activity
Labradoodles require an average amount of exercise, with the larger dogs needing a bit more activity than the smaller ones. They enjoy a walk each day and playing in the yard. Both Labradors and Poodles enjoy water, so this breed is fond of swimming and not afraid to dive in.
Characteristics
Space Needs
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Watch Ability
Dog-friendliness
Child-friendliness
Labradoodle Buyer's Guide
Labradoodles are a mix of Labradors and Poodles, combining the intelligence, kindness, and affection of both breeds. They come in three sizes: miniature (15-30 pounds), medium (30-45 pounds), and standard (45-100+ pounds). These pups are lively and love to be around people. They’re easygoing and enjoy doing just about any activity that involves being with you. Labradoodles are great family pets that get along well with kids, dogs, and other animals. Their Poodle and Labrador genes also make them fairly low maintenance when it comes to grooming and exercise. If you can give them plenty of love and attention, these pups will be in the palm of your hand.
Breed information reviewed by the Puppies.com editorial team. Helping families find their perfect puppy since 2003.
Labradoodle Quick Facts
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From $100
Starting Price
50–65 lbs
Adult Weight
21–24"
Adult Height
Frequently Asked Questions About Labradoodles
What are Labradoodles known for?
The Labradoodle combines the smarts, friendliness, and humor of their Labrador and Poodle ancestors. These family-friendly dogs are easygoing and adore people. Whether playing with the kids or a dip in the pool, they’ll be content doing just about anything as long as they’re with the ones they love. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-65 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.
Will a Labradoodle get along with my other pets?
Labradoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Labradoodles are very friendly toward children, dogs, and other pets in the house. These dogs are happy in an apartment or house setting, but they need to live indoors and be around people. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.
Are Labradoodles couch potatoes or do they need a lot of exercise?
Labradoodles require an average amount of exercise, with the larger dogs needing a bit more activity than the smaller ones. They enjoy a walk each day and playing in the yard. Both Labradors and Poodles enjoy water, so this breed is fond of swimming and not afraid to dive in. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.
How much brushing and bathing does a Labradoodle need?
Due to their Poodle genes, the Labradoodle has a wide variety of coats that can be wiry or soft, straight or curly, or anywhere in between. Their colors vary as well, including white, cream, red, brown, black, and gold. Labradoodles have little to no shedding depending on how strong its Labrador genes are, so with a bit of brushing every few days, these dogs should be good to go. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Labradoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.
Where do Labradoodles do best — city or country?
Labradoodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Labradoodles are very friendly toward children, dogs, and other pets in the house. They’re affectionate with strangers and don’t mind homes that have a lot of people coming and going. They are fairly easy to train.
