Labradoodle Characteristics: The sweet-tempered and sociable Labradoodle is a breed of Mini, small, medium dog is a Hybrid / Mix crossbreed, bred from a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. The Labradoodle, is characterized by its joyful, vivacious appearance with its "hair" or "fleece" and its friendly, alert expression. This "designer dog" hybrid breed exhibits the combination of characteristics, and a temperament mix, associated with the Labrador Retriever and a Standard, Miniature or Toy Poodle. The goal of crossing the two breeds was to create 'Labrapoo' puppies that incorporated the trainability and gentleness of the Labrador Retriever with the high intelligence and non-shedding coat of the Poodle. The temperament of the Labradoodle can be described as Affectionate, intelligent, friendly. The coat type of the Labradoodle is described as varied coat type depending on hereditary traits in assorted colors. Due to its characteristics and qualities, the Labradoodle demonstrated the desired traits of a Watch dog, Companion and Guide Dog and is known by its nick name the "‎Doodles". The origin of the Labradoodle dog breed was in Australia where it was developed in 1980's. Fast Facts about the Labradoodle: The following facts provide fast information about the Labradoodle breed. Size: Mini, small, medium *** Breed Group: Hybrid / Mix: Labrador Retriever / Poodle *** Nick name: "Doodles" *** Origin: Australia *** Labradoodle Male Height: 14 to 24 inches (Medium) *** Female Height: Slightly Less *** Male Weight: 30 to 45 pounds (Medium) *** Female Weight: Slightly Less *** Coat Type: varied coat type depending on hereditary traits *** Coat Colors: assorted colors *** Litter Size: 3-6 puppies *** Health Problems: Inherited, genetic *** Labradoodle Lifespan: 10 to 13 years *** Hypoallergenic: Yes Labradoodle Dog Type - Hybrid / Mix (Unrecognised as a breed): Labrador Retriever / Poodle : The Labradoodle is one of the many types of dogs described as a Hybrid / Mix, bred from the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. Other names for the Labradoodle: The Labradoodle is known by the nickname of the "Doodles". Other names for this breed of dog include the Labrapoodle, American Labradoodle and Labrapoo. Origin of the name: The origin of the name "Labradoodle" derives from a combination of the names of the dog's parents. Labradoodle History and Origin: The country of origin of the Labradoodle breed was in Australia during the late 1980's. The lineage of the hybrid Labradoodle is a combination of two dog breeds. The Labrador Retriever, the "Fisherman's Friend", originated in Canada as a gun dog during the 1800's. The Poodle, the "Caniche", began as a water dog, specifically as a duck retriever, in Germany during the 1500's. The story of the Labradoodle began when Wally Conran of the Royal Guide Dogs Association of Australia is credited with the development of the Labradoodle in 1989. He began the breeding program in response to a request from a visually impaired woman in Hawaii who needed a guide dog that would not aggravate her husband's dog allergy. Wally Conran decided to combine the temperament of the Labrador, which is suitable for Guide Dog training, with the coat of a Poodle. The Poodle's coat is suitable for people with allergies and the dog is also known for its high level of intelligence. The result of the cross breeding was a litter of puppies and samples of their coats were sent to Hawaii. One of the coats did not produce an allergic reaction in the husband. The coat belonged to a male called Sultan who had the required non-irritating coat together with the intelligence and the good temperament that was essential for a guide dog. Sultan went on to be trained and became a successful guide dog in Hawaii. The friendly, intelligent Labradoodle was a huge success with everyone and has become a highly valued family pet and companion. The hybrid Labradoodle is currently recognized by the Designer Dogs Kennel Club (DDKC) and the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC). Labradoodle Height: The Labradoodle breed is classified as a Mini, small, medium sized dog. The height to the shoulder of a male dog is 14 to 24 inches (Medium). The height to the shoulder of a female dog is slightly less. Labradoodle Weight: The weight of a male dog is 30 to 45 pounds (Medium). The weight of the smaller Labradoodle female dog is slightly less than the male. Labradoodle Coat Type - LOW shedding coat: The coat type is described as varied coat type depending on hereditary traits and can therefore be short or long soft or silky hair that can be a loose wavy coat, a tighter curly coat or a straight coat. Labradoodle Coat Colors: The colors of the Labradoodle dog breed consist of assorted colors including black, brown, apricot, red and cream. N.B. The term "Red" refers to reddish shades of orange, brown, and tan colors.. Labradoodle Grooming Needs: The grooming needs of the Labradoodle is dependent on the type of coat it has inherited from its parents, either the Labrador Retriever or the Poodle. The Labrador Retriever has low grooming requirements and the Poodle has high grooming needs. The grooming needs and requirements should include bathing the dog on a monthly basis and making regular checks of the teeth, nails, eyes and ears. Labradoodle Litter Size: The litter size of this dog breed ranges from 3-6 puppies. Labradoodle puppies for sale can be obtained reputable breeders and from rescue centers. The cost of Labradoodle puppies varies depending on location, pedigree history and the dog breeder. Labradoodle Temperament and personality: The temperament and personality of the popular Labradoodle dog breed is described as Sweet-tempered, Affectionate, intelligent, friendly and Sociable. Labradoodle Exercise Requirements - LOW to MODERATE Exercise Requirements: The exercise requirements of this breed of dog is low to moderate, depending on size. The Labradoodle requires regular daily exercise consisting of approximately 30 minutes to one hour every day. The exercise requirements of this breed of dog is dependent on its size, the bigger the dog the more exercise required for this lively dog. Labradoodle Diet: A fully grown Labradoodle should be fed twice a day. A diet consisting of a premium dog food can be balanced with fresh food eaten by the family. The question is What Can Dogs Eat?. Check out our comprehensive list of what dogs can and what dogs cannot eat. Labradoodle Health Problems: Potential health problems of the Labradoodle breed have not yet been fully established, but there is the possibility of inherited, genetic health issues. Resolving health problems can prove to be expensive and it is always wise to obtain pet insurance or dog health insurance when buying a dog. Is the Labradoodle dog breed said to be Hypoallergenic? Answer: Yes (Refer to Hypoallergenic Dogs).. Labradoodle Lifespan: The life expectancy of dogs vary according to the size, breed of dog and any serious health problems. The typical lifespan of the Labradoodle breed is 10 to 13 years. Labradoodle Male Dog Names: Male Dog names are most often chosen to reflect favorite names of the owner or the strength, size, coloring and country of origin of the Labradoodle breed. To give you some inspiration regarding good male Labradoodle names our small selection might be of help with naming boy dogs. Our top Labradoodle male dog names are: Eli *** Bubba *** Pepper *** Buddy *** Charlie *** Jack *** Buster *** Teddy *** Tucker *** Duke *** Louie. Labradoodle Female Dog Names: Female Dog names tend to be softer, prettier and reflect the temperament of the Labradoodle girl dog. Our top choice of good female Labradoodle names are Molly *** Lola *** Bailey *** Roxy *** Lily *** Lulu *** Rosie *** Emma *** Dixie *** Angel *** Layla. Fast Facts about the Labradoodle: The following facts provide fast information about the Labradoodle . Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris *** Dog Type: Hybrid / Mix: Labrador Retriever / Poodle *** Size: Mini, small, medium *** Country of Origin: Australia *** History / Date: mid to late 1900's *** Male Labradoodle Height: 14 to 24 inches (Medium) *** Male Labradoodle Weight: 30 to 45 pounds (Medium) *** Labradoodle Coat Type: varied coat type depending on hereditary traits *** Litter Size: 3-6 puppies *** Labradoodle Health Problems: Hip dysplasia, thyroid, and joint problems *** Labradoodle Lifespan: 10 to 13 years *** | 