The most essential thing about Labradoodles is that they be bred for good temperament and intelligence. Meet the parent dogs and see if they possess these traits before buying. If they don’t, look elsewhere.

The Labradoodle’s body is usually a bit heavier than that of a Standard Poodle.The muzzle is somewhat more narrow than a Labrador Retriever. Coming from 2 very social breeds, they are comical, loving, fun pets that aim to please and be your companion.

Description

Height: Males 22+ inches. Females 20+ inches.(Our Standard Poodle stud dog is 24″ tall and our female lab is 20″ tall)
Weight: Males 55-90 pounds. Females 55-85 pounds. (our Poodle stud is 64 lbs, our lab dam is 67 lbs)
Colors: Any shades of chalk, cream, apricot, red, chocolate, café, black and silver.(Our stud dog is apricot, the female is black) Their litter produced black, silver, red, apricot, cream and white.
Coat: The length of the coat is anywhere from 2 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) long. Almost half of f1 Labradoodles don’t shed, or shed lightly, and live easily with families with MILD allergies. Coat has a low maintenance, shaggy dog look; often with a wickedly cute beard.

Behavior

Temperament: The Labradoodle is good natured and easy to train. They are extremely clever, sociable and want to please.
With Children: They make wonderful family pets and devoted companions! They can love all members of the family equally unlike many breeds that attach to a single person.
With Pets: Wonderful! Ours are raised with cats and other dogs to start them out right. They’re also used to seeing horses go by here daily.
Watch-dog: They will bark when strangers arrive, but do NOT act threatening.
Guard-dog: They’re usually happy to see everyone.

Care and Training

Care and Training: Our pups are f1s. They usually don’t require near the amount of grooming that a poodle does, but may need a beard trim and brushing occassionally depending on the which parents coat they most resemble. The f1b Labradoodle backcross and multigens tend to have longer fur (4 - 7 inches), and may require more regular grooming.
These are not dogs you can put outside and ignore without regretting it. They are intelligent and need human interaction. If you don’t work with them, they will find ways to entertain themselves! Untrained they’re smart enough to find plenty to get into much as a toddler will.
Learning Rate: Very High! Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High. They are often capable of understanding up to 200 words, so be careful what you teach them!
Necessary Environment: Labradoodles can live in the city or on a farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with people.

Health

Health Issues: As a hybrid cross they grow healthier and live longer than either parent line. One of the reasons for crossing the 2 breeds is to try to eliminate many of the genetic problems that have developed in many purebred dog breeds.

Life Spans

Life Span: 13-15 Years

Origins

Country of Origin: Australia
Beginning: The first Labradoodle was bred by the Australian Guide Dog Association in 1989. They were bred specifically to work as service dogs due to their high intelligence, lack of shedding, dander and doggy odor, and gentle, loving natures.

Important Note

It is a serious fault according to both the labrador and Poodle breed standards for the dogs to have a shy temperment or to be aggressive toward people. You will find that my parent dogs are chosen according to their PURE breed standards. They are much loved family members and are treated as such.