About The Breed
The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
There are 4 types of Labradoodles, 3 different sizes, 3 types of hair and 11 beautiful
colors.
The 4 Types
F1- is the 1st generation Labradoodle-which is a 50/50 hybrid. (Half Lab and half Poodle)
and can have any of the 3 types of hair.
F1B- is a Labradoodle bred back to a Poodle which makes it 75% Poodle and 25% Lab.
Having more Poodle usually makes it less likely to shed but will require more
maintenance/grooming.
F2- is a Labradoodle bred to a Labradoodle. A breeder usually chooses 2 Labradoodles
based on a goal of producing quality puppies and improving their breed stock. The
choice is often based on a particular color combination and/or temperament of the dogs.
They can have any of the 3 types of hair.
Multi-generation- is usually an F1B Labradoodle bred to an F1 or greater Labradoodle.
They generally have a fleece or wool coat which makes them very little to non-shedding
but will require frequent grooming like that of a Poodle. (Most Australian Labradoodles
are considered Multi-gen's)
Sizes
Miniature- 12 to 16 inches tall at the shoulders, and 22 to 33 pounds.
Medium- 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulders, and 33 to 42 pounds.
Standard- 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulders, and 44 to 90 pounds.
Types of Coats
Hair coat– Most often you will see a hair coat in an earlier generation Labradoodle.
These coats are maintenance free-except for an occasional brushing- but could have
some shedding.
Fleece coat– A fleece coat is wavier than a hair coat, but not as curly as a wool coat. A
Fleece coat may or may not shed and requires very little maintenance.
Wool coat– A wool coat does not shed. It is like that of the Poodle-so it does require
frequent grooming and has the most upkeep of the 3 coats.
11 Colors
Chalk, Cream, Black, Apricot, Caramel, Silver, Chocolate, Cafe, Red, Gold and Blue.
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