Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Goldendoodle | Labradoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| A cross of | Golden Retriever and Poodle | Labrador Retriever and Poodle |
| Size class | Large | Large |
| Adult weight | 22.7 to 40.8 kg | 22.7 to 34 kg |
| In pounds | 50 to 90 lb | 50 to 75 lb |
| Adult height | 51 to 61 cm | 53 to 64 cm |
| Energy | High | High |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Coat | Medium wavy to curly | Medium wavy to curly |
| Lifespan | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Good with children | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Good with other dogs | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Country of origin | United States | Australia |
The main differences
- They are about the same size: the Goldendoodle is 22.7 to 40.8 kg and the Labradoodle 22.7 to 34 kg.
- Both have high energy in their published profiles.
- Grooming is high for both.
- The Labradoodle usually lives longer: 12 to 15 years against 10 to 15 years.
Temperament
Goldendoodle: The Goldendoodle is friendly, biddable and family oriented, and does well in obedience and agility work. They need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day and are prone to separation anxiety if left alone for long stretches.
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.
Goldendoodle
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, screened by OFA or PennHIP radiographs
- Subaortic stenosis and other heart disease, picked up as a murmur on auscultation and confirmed by echocardiogram
- Progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and glaucoma, found on a veterinary eye examination and by DNA test where the variant is known
- Gastric dilatation volvulus, an emergency recognised by retching, pacing and a distended abdomen
- Cancers including lymphoma and haemangiosarcoma from the Golden Retriever side, diagnosed by imaging and biopsy
- Hypothyroidism, diagnosed on a thyroid blood panel
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 Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle?
They are about the same size. Adults weigh 22.7 to 40.8 kg for the Goldendoodle and 22.7 to 34 kg for the Labradoodle, going by the published breed profiles.
Which lives longer, the Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle?
The published life expectancy is 10 to 15 years for the Goldendoodle and 12 to 15 years for the Labradoodle. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Goldendoodle 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