Are labradoodles smart dogs?

Question

I currently own a yorkie mix lap dog. I am looking for a larger dog that can handle a daily run and be a good family pet. I have heard from two labradoodle/goldendoodle owners that neither of their dogs are as smart as the purebred version (lab or poodle). Just wanted to hear some feedback from other owners. Also, how bad is the shedding?

Answer 1

I would imagine that they are very smart dogs, since both are extremely intelligent breeds, but the fact remains that nothing should be mixed with a poodle!!!

Answer 2

A labradoodle is a mix between a Labrador retriever and a standard poodle. Their behavior can range from shy to hyper, but the most common type is friendly, and loves people, although all dogs have different personalities. The have long, curly hair that does require brushing and does shed (maybe less due to the part poodle coat) They are not KNOWN for drooling although some of them might for medical reasons. They are very smart, labs being smart and poodles being one of the top 10 smartest dog breeds. They are mostly lovable, and in very few (if any) occasions are vicious (due to bad owners.) Being large ish dogs, they require walking daily, and would do poorly in apartment settings. Not owning one, but having friends who do have a labradoodle, I would say that they are a very good dog to have, even around young children(with supervision, of course.) MORE FACTS: They are NOT hypoallergenic, but are ok to have around people with sensitivities. There is also a breed close to them called a goldendoodle (golden retriever, standard poodle.) Very lovable I love dogs and driven towards being a vet. when i am older, im only 12, but know lots about dogs (this is what my parents get for letting me watch animal planet since i was 3! (awesome channel by the way). Thank you! i hope I helped.

Answer 3

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Are labradoodles smart dogs?
I currently own a yorkie mix lap dog. I am looking for a larger dog that can handle a daily run and be a good family pet. I have heard from two labradoodle/goldendoodle owners that neither of their dogs are as smart as the purebred version (lab or poodle). Just wanted to hear some feedback from...

Answer 4

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LAbradoodles are smart but they stay puppies for 2 years and that makes them difficult sometimes. F1 shed some so you'll probably need an F1b or an F2. A dog is only as smart as the time you put into it and a dog can not raise itself you have to teach it to be smart.
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Answer 5

Labradoodles are very smart dogs that have very low shedding or no shedding at all. One great thing about standard poodles are that they are a fairly healthy breed of dog, and when bread with another dog, they sometimes cross out some of the other genetic screwups. (always look into a breed before getting one, even cross breeds like doodles.) BUT LABS ARE VERY ENERGETIC!!!! I mean very energetic! You are looking at two runs a day if you are at work during the day, and a large back yard. I had a neighbor with a lab, and a golden retreiver that got out of the yard all the time when she was at work, and I let them stay at my house when she was gone to keep them company. And she ran them 2x's a day. Not to say that yours could do it, but definately look into a breed to fit your lifestyle. Goldens tend to chew a little longer. I've heard sometimes they have their puppy chewing phase for 2 years. That is why the neighbors dogs were getting out. Still loved the golden though. Another great energetic dog that I feel is more obedient that is low shedding is a Weimaraner. Check the ACK web page for a full list of dog profiles. hope this helps.

Answer 6

Its a mutt not a breed. I now have a Golden Retriever/ Pit Bull mix, am I supposed to call her a Golden Pit, Golden Bull, Pit Bull Retriever?

I just think that people trying to create a new breed and call it something cutesydoodle is ignorant. Just my two cents.

To answer your question, any dog can be smart or dumb regardless of it's breed. I've met smart Labs and Dumb ones. I've met annoying Poodles too.

What the problem is with the designer dogs and possibly your friends' pets is that no one thought out any thing genetic before breeding them. It quite possibly may have been a spur of the moment idea to make a designer dog and try to profit off of it.

Breeders don't make money. They do it for the breed. When people back yard breed to try and make money, they usually do not take temperments into consideration and most importantly confirmation and general health over the long term.

Answer 7

it depends on the dog, anything mixed with poodle either sheds very little at the change of the climate if at all. Labradoodles are actually being used as guide and sniffer dogs so they are just as smart, they just need to be trained properly, while it does take a lot of time and effort it's really worth it. if you enroll in puppy kindy or something similar from a young age, you will have a smarter dog as he/she has been stimulated from a young age, same goes for all dogs.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Well Poodles are notorious for having a prissy nature, and labs are well known for their happiness and family orientation.
They both are smart dogs, and in the shelter I played with them, sweet and SMART!
The shedding is at a minimum because poodles don't shed quite as bad as other dogs, so labradoodles are known as hypoallergenic.

Make sure your ready for a VERY energetic puppy. When they play,. man they play, but when they're ready for a nap its like, CRASH!

Good luck!

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Answer 10

Some things to consider when looking at any designer dog:
Because it is a mixed breed there is absolutely no way to predict what the temperament of an individual puppy will be. What you get is what you get.

There is absolutely no one with a QUALITY Lab, Golden or Poodle that is going to cross breed. So the result is that only inferior dogs from both breeds will be used.