{"id":8491,"date":"2022-04-17T06:22:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T10:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/?p=8491"},"modified":"2022-04-17T06:22:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-17T10:22:56","slug":"facts-about-labradoodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/facts-about-labradoodles\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Facts About Labradoodles That Makes People Go Crazy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Labradoodle is one of the most popular designer dog breeds around, and its existence wasn’t an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As its popularity increases, so does the demand for it. There’s a lot any potential pet parent can gain from owning the Labrador Poodle mix, and that’s beyond its exceptional looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re interested in this hybrid or considering it, take a look at these 15 interesting facts about Labradoodles, most of which are guaranteed to make you go crazy (the good kind).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also get some basic information on this breed, its origin, and how to get or adopt a Labradoodle puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labrador Poodle Mix: Labradoodle History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Labradoodle is a designer breed that crosses two highly popular breeds: the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though it may seem like this hybrid has been around for as long as its parents, however, it is new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mix originated in Australia in 1989 when a man named Wally Conron began the first crossbreeding of the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time he started the crossbreeding, he was in charge of the breeding program for the Royal Guide Dogs Association of Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sultan was the name of the first Labradoodle coming out of Conron’s work. It took some time for the public to accept this new breed, but that happened when Sultan succeeded in his responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This breed is now very popular and is considered the most popular Poodle mix. It is also one of the most popular designer breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labradoodle Mix Dog Breed Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Chocolate<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Height<\/strong><\/td>21 to 24 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>50 to 65 pounds<\/td><\/tr>
Coat Type<\/strong><\/td>Wool, fleece, hair<\/td><\/tr>
Coat Colors<\/strong><\/td>Gold, apricot, caramel, cream, black<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/strong><\/td>Friendly, intelligent, playful<\/td><\/tr>
Life Expectancy<\/strong><\/td>12 to 14 years<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal For<\/strong><\/td>New and experienced pet parents, allergic people<\/td><\/tr>
Hypoallergenic<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Puppy Price <\/strong><\/td>$1,500 to $2,000 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Labradoodle Puppy \u2013 Before You Buy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Apricot<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Health<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Grooming Need<\/strong><\/td>Low<\/td><\/tr>
Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Trainability<\/strong> <\/td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Facts About Labradoodles You Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. The Labradoodle was bred to be hypoallergenic guide dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Labradoodle<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The main aim Wally Conron had in mind when crossbreeding the Labrador Retriever and Poodle was to get a designer dog with the coat of the Poodle and the service personality of the Lab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a way, the aim was achieved. Labradoodles are employed as service dogs, especially for the visually impaired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also fall under the list of dogs that are advisable for allergy sufferers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, because it is a designer breed, you can’t have a fixed expectation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Labradoodles don’t shed because they got that from the Poodle gene, making them very hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others lean towards the Labrador Retriever and shed like crazy. This becomes a gamble that many allergy sufferers may not want to risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, if you’re a lover of the Lab but can’t own one because of your allergies, this mix is your best alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. They have some other ancestors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Australian<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first Labradoodle bred in Australia came to be referred to as the Australian Labradoodle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the breeding process, Wally Conron didn’t limit himself to only Labradors and Poodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also threw in some Cocker Spaniels (both American and English), Irish Water Spaniels, and Wheaten Terriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some experts also speculate that the Curly Coated Retriever was involved. The main breeds were the Poodle and Labrador Retriever, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Labradoodles bred in America and Europe were more limited to Poodles and Labradors (and some other generational breeding) without getting any other breed in the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, the Australian Labradoodle might look slightly different from the European bred and American bred versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. They are not recognized by any major kennel club (for now)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The major kennel clubs tend to recognize only purebred dogs, and they make no exceptions even for popular hybrids like the Labradoodle and even the Maltipoo (a Maltese Poodle mix<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, you can’t register your Labradoodle under the American Kennel Club or any other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That might change in the future as the Australian Labradoodle Association and the International Australian Labradoodle Association continue with multigenerational breeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means they don’t stop at crossing a Poodle with a Labrador. They can cross two Labradoodles, a Labradoodle with a Poodle or a Labradoodle with a Labrador. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objective is to get a standard appearance and temperament for this hybrid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mix’s popularity has been one of the major stumbling blocks to this objective, ironically enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because this hybrid has popular parents and is also famous, it gets into the hands of puppy mills and disreputable breeders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of measures have been put in place to stop this act, and we might be seeing a registered Labradoodle in some years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Labradoodle comes in three sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Miniature<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like all “doodle” dogs, the size of the Labradoodle depends largely on which Poodle was used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Poodle comes in three recognized sizes: The standard, miniature, and the toy Poodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is the Teacup Poodle<\/a>, but the American Kennel Club doesn’t recognize it as a type but classes it under the Toy size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These differences show up in the Labradoodle. If a Standard Poodle was used, the offspring will be a big dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The miniature Poodle will produce a medium Labradoodle while the toy Poodle will produce a miniature Labradoodle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, here are the sizes of each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n