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Temperament
Labradoodles are sociable, friendly, non aggressive, and extremely intuitive.
Their intelligence and high trainability make them well suited for guide dogs,
therapy dogs, and other assistance dogs. Their non allergic coats make them
popular among people who have not been able to enjoy pets because of their allergies.
Colors
The coats come in a variety of colors including: Black, Silver, Cream,
Apricot Cream, Chalk, Gold, Red, Apricot, Chocolate, and Café.
Life Expectancy
Labradoodles will usually live for about 13 - 15 years.
Height & Weight
Labradoodle Standard Size: |
21”-24” (not over 25”) |
50-65 lbs. |
Labradoodle Medium Size: |
17”-20” (not over 21”) |
30-45 lbs. |
Labradoodle Miniature Size: |
14”-16” (not over 17”) |
15-25 lbs. |
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Coat
Labradoodles are bred to have either the truly Fleece coat or the Wool Curly coat.
Both coat types are non-shedding and allergy friendly. The Fleece coat has a distinctly soft fleecy
feel unlike any other dog coat. The fleece non-shedding coat type is acceptable for people with allergies.
It hangs in loose loopy spirals like that of the Angora goat.
The Wool Curly coat resembles that of a poodle and feels like a soft woolly sweater.
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White Fleece Coat
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Silver Wooly Coat
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White Wooly Coat
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Labradoodle Generation Glossary
To help you understand the generation and breeding terminology we have provided the following glossary and explanations.
A Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador and the Poodle (usually the Standard Poodle).
In general we will call the first purebred "purebred-A", and the second "purebred-B".
F1 = 1st generation puppy - 50% purebred-A and 50% purebred-B - for example,
a Labrador to Poodle cross, this is first generation, resulting in healthier offspring.
In this particular Labradoodle cross hair type can be smooth like a Labrador,
fleece/wooly like a Poodle.
F1b = backcross puppy - 25% purebred-A and 75% purebred-B. For example, an F1 Labradoodle and Poodle cross;
this is Labradoodle bred back to Poodle.
F2 = second generation puppy - F1 hybrid crossed with an F1 hybrid - for example, an F1 Labradoodle
crossed with an F1 Labradoodle. This combination you get the same percentage of purebred-A as purebred-B
as you would an F1 hybrid.
F2b = second generation backcross puppy = F1 bred to a F1b (hybrid backcross)
F3 = F2 hybrid to F2 hybrid
Multi-generation = F3 or higher generation hybrid crossed with F3 or higher generation hybrid
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