How long does a Labradoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).

Is a Labradoodle easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Labradoodle

Also searched as Lab Poodle Mix

The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 10–15 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight50–75 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Labradoodle get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix50–75 lb

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Labradoodle dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Labrador Retriever. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Poodle very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Poodle as active, proud, very smart. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Poodle vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Labradoodle	Standard Poodle
Weight	55–80 lb	50–75 lb	40–70 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	20–24 in	18–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–15 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Labradoodle

How big does a Labradoodle get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Labradoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).
Does a Labradoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Labradoodle easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Lab mixes

Other Poodle mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.