Dog breed comparison
Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle
How the two compare on size, temperament, training, grooming and health, and which suits your home. The Goldendoodle is the bigger breed, about 6 kg heavier on average.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Trait | Goldendoodle | Labradoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hybrid Dogs | Hybrid Dogs |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder |
| Weight | 50 to 90 pounds | 50 to 65 pounds |
| Life span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Energy | ||
| Exercise needs | ||
| Easy to train | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Shedding | ||
| Easy to groom | ||
| Barking | ||
| Apartment living | ||
| First-time owners | ||
| Copes alone | ||
| Drooling | ||
| General health |
Ratings are 1 to 5, from our breed database. Every pet is an individual.
Key differences
Where they differ most.
Apartment living
The Labradoodle copes better in an apartment than the Goldendoodle.
Energy
The Labradoodle has more energy than the Goldendoodle.
Intelligence
The Goldendoodle is quicker to learn than the Labradoodle.
Good with children
The Goldendoodle is better with children than the Labradoodle.
Friendly with strangers
The Labradoodle is friendlier with strangers than the Goldendoodle.
Shedding
The Labradoodle sheds more than the Goldendoodle.
Which to choose
Goldendoodle or Labradoodle?
Choose the Goldendoodle if…
- You’d like a calmer pet (it is calmer)
- You want a dog that is quicker to learn
- You want a dog that is better with children
- You want a more watchful dog (it is more reserved with strangers)
Choose the Labradoodle if…
- You want a dog that copes better in an apartment
- You want an active, playful companion (it has more energy)
- You have lots of visitors (it is friendlier with strangers)
- You want a dog that barks less
Questions.
Is the Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle bigger, and which lives longer?
The Goldendoodle is the bigger breed, about 6 kg heavier on average. Individual pets vary, so meet the parents or the pet where you can.
Which is easier to train, the Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle?
They’re similarly easy to train. Short, positive, reward-based sessions work best for both.
Which is better for families, the Goldendoodle or the Labradoodle?
The Goldendoodle is usually the better fit for families with children, though a well-socialised Labradoodle can be great too. Always supervise young children with any pet.
Which sheds less?
The Goldendoodle sheds less than the Labradoodle. No breed is completely hair-free; regular brushing helps with both.
