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Height:
Males 22+
inches. Females 20+ inches.
Weight:
Males 55-90
pounds. Females 45-65 pounds.
Colors:
Any shades of
chalk,
cream, apricot, chocolate, café, black and silver.
Coat:
Coat has a
low maintenance, shaggy dog look and the hair on the body is usually
about 2 inches long.
Temperament:
The
Labradoodle is good with children and are easy to train. They get
along well with other dogs. They are extremely clever, sociable and
well tempered.
With Children:
Yes, usually do well with children, best if supervised
with younger children as they can be pushy with their affection.
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog:
Medium
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training:
First
generation Labradoodles tend to have a low maintenance, shaggy dog
look, the hair on the body usually about 2 inches long. Labradoodle
backcrosses and multigens tend to have longer fur (4 - 7 inches),
and require regular grooming.
Learning Rate: Very High,
Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High.
Activity:
Moderate - High
Living Environment:
Labradoodles require a moderate amount of exercise and their coats
are generally low maintenance. They can live in the city or on a
farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with
people.
Health Issues:
As a hybrid
cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line.
Concerns to look for are HD, PRA, VonWillebrand's, Elbow and patella
disorders.
Life Span: 13-15 Years
Litter Size:
3-8
Generations:
A
first
generation Labradoodle
is the product of a standard Poodle crossed with a Labrador
Retriever. About half of all first generation Labradoodles either
don't shed or shed lightly, and most are compatible for most
families with mild allergies.
The
backcross
(F1B) Labradoodle
is produced by crossing an F1 Labradoodle with a Poodle. These dogs
will have a higher success rate for non-shedding, and are
recommended for families with moderate to severe
allergies.
Technically
a
multigeneration Labradoodle
should be
the product of a Labradoodle crossed with a Labradoodle. However,
most multigeneration breeders breed Labradoodles to other
Labradoodles, Labradoodle backcrosses, or Poodles.
Country of Origin:
Australia
History:
The first
Labradoodle was bred by the Australian Guide Dog Association in
1989.
First Registered by
the AKC: No current
registration.
Group:
Service
dogs, field dogs
Class:
Registries:
At present
there is no Labradoodle registry.
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