the labradoodle and the australian labrador look very similar and that's because both of
them share poodle as their common parent these designer dogs are specifically bred for their
hypoallergenic coats and desirable temperaments just to be clear here
we are referring to two distinct doodle breeds the labradoodle is also known as a standard
labradoodle american labradoodle or british labradoodle the australian labradoodle should
not be confused with the aussie doodle which is also a different breed both of these breeds
are not recognized by the american kennel club because of their mixed breed heritage
the main difference between these two dogs is their lineage labradoodle is
a cross between only two dog breeds labrador retriever and poodle australian labradoodles
on the other hand have more than just labrador and poodle lineage in fact they could have influence
from around six different breeds including labrador retriever poodle english cocker spaniel
american cocker spaniel curly coat retriever and irish water spaniel
bulldogs share a common history labradoodle is the first of the two to emerge
while australian labradoodle actually came from the further breeding of the labradoodles
labradoodles have been around since the 1950s but became more famous in 1988 when they were bred in
australia by a breeder named wally cochran a blind lady from hawaii was in search of a dog breed that
is hypoallergenic and has the temperament of a service dog considering the specific demand
the viable option was to combine the service dock temperament of a labrador retriever with a
hypoallergenic coat of a poodle this resulted in the formation of the labrador poodle mix called
labradoodle australian labradoodles were also bred in australia after the success of labradoodles two
other australian breeders further crossed the labradoodle with other dogs prominently cocker
spaniel this resulted in the development of a new dog breed known as the australian labradoodle
to be classified as an australian labradoodle a dog must have at least these three parents
labrador poodle and cocker spaniel labradoodle is a single generation breed
while australian labradoodle is a multi-generation breed labradoodles were further bred with other
breeds especially cocker spaniel to produce a more consistent and predictable breed
called australian labradoodle this further breeding of labradoodles was done in order
to produce dogs with more consistent appearance shedding level and temperament
both breeds can have a variety of coat type and colors depending upon their generation and lineage
there are three main types of coat this type of coat has straight hairs which
can vary in length and thickness it is inherited from their labrador parent
this coat type has slightly wavy to curly hair it has the genetics from both parents wool coat
type has curly hair it's a soft luxurious coat and is inherited from the poodle parent
their grooming requirements are not going to be a deciding factor
while choosing between the two doodle breeds both have almost the same grooming requirements
depending upon the coat type in both breeds straight coats have
the lowest grooming requirements while curly coats have the highest grooming
requirements the shedding level and hypoallergenic level of both breeds depend upon their coat type
the straight coat of labradoodle sheds a lot and is not hypoallergenic the fleece coat
is low to non-shedding and is best for people with mild allergies the wool coat of labradoodle
is ideal for hypoallergenic people it sheds almost zero and is hypoallergenic when strictly compared
with each other australian labradoodles have an edge over labradoodles unlike labradoodles they
are a multi-generation breed that was further bred to diminish the effect of the hypoallergenic coat
of a labrador retriever their wool coat type is non-shedding and is considered ideal
for allergic people fleece coat barely sheds and hairco type sheds to a varying degree
the labradoodle is known to be more energetic and needs more exercise than the australian
labradoodle it's primarily due to the fact that they are first generation
and direct descendants of their high energy parent labrador retriever they require a lot of exercise
outdoor activities and play time australian labradoodles on the other hand are generally
less active and need less exercise than labradoodles it is because of their cocker
spaniel genes they still need a lot of exercise requirements but it's not that much as that of a
labradoodle however the activity difference between the two breeds is not significant
both of these are highly intelligent and trainable dogs thanks to their poodle lineage
poodle is the second smartest dog breed making both of them highly trainable dogs
in terms of intelligence there is no massive difference between the two breeds
both are almost equally intelligent and trainable dogs
both the labradoodle and the australian labrador make excellent family dogs
they are loving friendly and social dogs making them an ideal choice for individuals and families
however as mentioned earlier labradoodles are more active and energetic they need more exercise
than the australian labradoodles because of their active lifestyle they are best suited for families
with an active household australian labradoodle on the other hand is more laid back and calmer
of the two breeds they are less energetic and need less exercise than the labradoodles
they are best suited for families who want a calmer and more relaxed dog
both breeds are affectionate and loving dogs who can get along well with children
they form strong bonds with the children and enjoy playing with them however you should teach your
kids how to approach and interact with the dog both of the breeds can get along well with other
dogs and pets if properly socialized and trained they are pretty social and friendly with other
dogs however you need to introduce them at a young age and supervise the interaction in the beginning
labradoodles have a moderate barking level they bark with reason when they need attention food or
because of boredom the calmer of the two breeds is the australian labradoodle they do bark but
relatively less than labradoodles however an individual can bark more than average because
of their upbringing all dogs bark and it is a natural way of their communication with humans
however both of the breeds are very intelligent and can be trained not to bark
both breeds have three size variations standard
medium and miniature this size difference depends upon the size of the poodle used
for breeding a typical labradoodle stands 20 to 24 inches tall and weighs 50 to 65
pounds an adult standard labradoodle is 17 to 24 inches tall and weighs between 45 to 70 pounds
the labradoodle is generally the larger of the two breeds because of their successive
breeding australian labradoodles tend to have smaller but more uniform height and weight
a labradoodle has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years while an australian labradoodle has
a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years however an individual could live longer or shorter than these
depending upon factors like diet genetics and overall health
as a general rule in the dog's world the smaller dogs tend to live longer
than larger dogs it means a miniature doodle will live longer than the standard doodle