Labradoodles

At a glance
A labradoodle is the hybrid result of crossbreeding a poodle with a Labrador retriever.  However, this definition is currently being defined by the fact that there are three different types of Labradoodles currently being bred: the Australian Labradoodle based and bred in Australia, the Australian Labradoodle bred in the USA and the American Labradoodle.

Summary

• Names – Groodle, Curly Golden, Goldenpoo, Doodle, Poodle-Cross
• Group – not recognized
• Size – medium
• Life expectancy – average of 12 years; range of 9 – 15 years
• Cost of ownership – low
• Ease of ownership – high
• Aggressive tendency – low
• Amount of Exercise – medium
• Amount of Grooming – medium
• Ease of Training – high
• Obedience level – high
• Suitable for Children – high
• Amount of Care Required – medium
• Susceptibility to Health Problems – low

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