In the years that we have been breeding Doodles - we have
had experience with both Labradoodles and Goldendoodles.

Our personal opinion is that we prefer the Goldendoodles
because their coats are much more consistent from litter to
litter. We also really like the soft, full, fluffy look of the F1
and F1b Goldendoodles vs. the harsher, sometimes wirey,
"Terrier" look that some of the Labradoodles ended up with.

That is not to say that you cannot obtain a Labradoodle with
this same look - but oftentimes it is achieved with the
multi-generational Labradoodles which typically raises the
cost quite a bit.

Most people looking for doodles are doing so because they
wish to reduce or eliminate shedding in their home. In our
experiences with both breeds our Goldendoodles were
much more reliable in this area as well.

One thing that can be a benefit for some people with the
Labradoodle is that they sometimes require less grooming
because their coats may not be as long or as full, especially
with the F1 generation.
The black dog in the picture above is an F1 Labradoodle
and the cream colored dog on the right is an F1
Goldendoodle. These pictures show the difference in coat
type in what we found with the two breeds.

There is absolutely nothing "Wrong" with the Labradoodle!
They are a wonderful dog worth considering! But if you
have allergy concerns - be careful because their coats can
be more difficult to evaluate amongst some litters.

There are no true personality differences between the two
doodle breeds. Temperament and disposition are really a
matter of each individual puppy and the two parents that
were bred together vs. the difference between the
Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle.

It is all a matter of preference - but you should continue
your search with the knowledge of how the two breeds can
vary in order to be sure you find what you are really looking
for!
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