Cockapoo vs Labradoodle
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Cockapoo | Labradoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| A cross of | Cocker Spaniel and Poodle | Labrador Retriever and Poodle |
| Size class | Small | Large |
| Adult weight | 6.8 to 10 kg | 22.7 to 34 kg |
| In pounds | 15 to 22 lb | 50 to 75 lb |
| Adult height | 25 to 46 cm | 53 to 64 cm |
| Energy | Moderate | High |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Coat | Medium wavy to curly | Medium wavy to curly |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Good with children | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Good with other dogs | Usually good | Reliably good |
| Country of origin | United States | Australia |
The main differences
- The Labradoodle is the bigger dog: 22.7 to 34 kg against 6.8 to 10 kg for the Cockapoo.
- The Labradoodle needs more exercise: high energy against moderate for the Cockapoo.
- Grooming is high for both.
- Life expectancy is similar: 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo and 12 to 15 years for the Labradoodle.
Temperament
Cockapoo: The Cockapoo is curious, outgoing and eager to please, generally quiet and calm indoors once their exercise needs are met. A couple of walks a day plus games and enrichment suit them, and some individuals develop separation anxiety.
Labradoodle: Friendly, loyal and quick to learn, the Labradoodle is an active family companion that was first bred as an assistance dog. They are sociable to the point of disliking long spells alone, and need about an hour of exercise a day.
Health worth asking about
Conditions each breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable: it means ask the breeder for the parents' test results.
Cockapoo
- Progressive retinal atrophy, detectable by DNA test in both parent breeds
- Hereditary cataracts and glaucoma, found on an eye examination and intraocular pressure testing
- Hip dysplasia, screened by hip scoring radiographs
- Chronic ear infections in the pendulous, hairy ear canal, found on otoscopic examination
- Von Willebrand disease from the Cocker Spaniel side, detectable by DNA test and a clotting factor assay
- Obesity, monitored by regular weighing and body condition scoring
Labradoodle
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, screened in breeding stock by OFA or PennHIP radiographs
- Progressive retinal atrophy, detectable by DNA test on both parents and by veterinary eye examination
- Hereditary cataracts and glaucoma, found on an eye examination including intraocular pressure testing
- Exercise induced collapse from the Labrador side, detectable by DNA test
- Heart disease, investigated by auscultation for a murmur, then echocardiography and chest radiographs
- Ear infections in the drop, hairy ear canal, found on otoscopic examination
Common questions
Which is bigger, the Cockapoo or the Labradoodle?
The Labradoodle. Adults weigh 22.7 to 34 kg, against 6.8 to 10 kg for the Cockapoo, going by the published breed profiles.
Which lives longer, the Cockapoo or the Labradoodle?
The published life expectancy is 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo and 12 to 15 years for the Labradoodle. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Cockapoo or the Labradoodle better with children?
They score the same: reliably good with children. Any dog needs supervising around young children, whatever their breed rating.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the two breed guides, which cite:
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type, country of origin and health notes
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- purina.co.uk for country of origin