AKA: American Labradoodle, Standard Labradoodle

Description: A Labradoodle is a breed developed by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. The general breed Labradoodle pertains to the American Labradoodle and not the Australian Labradoodle, which is a purebred dog and not a crossbreed.

Both its appearance and behavior varies, resulting to no formation of standards over the breed. The hair can be wiry, soft, straight, wavy, or curly.

Dynamics: The Labradoodle’s behavior and temperament is still unpredictable in general, and may depend on the method of raising it. Most often the Labradoodle grows up with the desired traits of a dog but it is not final yet.

Weight: Standard Females 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg.) Males 55-77 pounds (25-35 kg.), Miniature 30-50 pounds (14-25 kg)

Height: Standard 22-24 inches (53-60 cm.), Miniature 17-22 inches (44-56 cm.)

Color: The color of the Labradoodle’s coat can be white, cream, gold, apricot, red, brown and black, and other Poodle colors.

Country of Origin: The development of the Labradoodle first started in 1989, when Wally Conron crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle for Guide Dogs Victoria in Australia.

Activities: The Labradoodle needs to be taken outdoors and exercised from time to time. This breed was developed to be a guide dog for the blind, and was also used as assistance dogs and therapy dogs.