Coats, Colors and Sizes
The F1 labradoodle is 50% poodle and 50% Labrador Retriever. These dogs usually have
mild to non-shedding coats which may range from a shaggy, "Bengi"-like coat to a loose
curl. There is a small chance that it may inherit more of the lab coat and be a moderately
shedding dog (this is rare). I breed my labs with poodles that have very tight curling
coats to decrease this chance of shedding. It is a gamble who will receive the
non-shedding coat in the F1 generation. You won't know for sure until the dog matures at
approximately 1 year of age.
The F1 labradoodle is a great dog for families who want the Lab temperament with less
shedding! The F1 labradoodle will exhibit higher intelligence than the Lab but will keep
the happy, outgoing, want-to-please Labrador qualities.
The F1B labradoodle is 75% Poodle and 25% Labrador Retriever. The F1B is generally
non-shedding and will have more of a sheepdog type appearance. The coats will be wavy to
curly with a fleece or wool texture. The F1B coat requires more up-keep than the F1.
These dogs are designed for families with more severe allergies, that still love the
laid-back lab. There are never any guarantees that the F1B will work for every individual
with allergies however the success rate is extremely high!

Coats
There are three types of coats that the labradoodle may have.
Wool - curlier like a poodle, generally non-shedding, usually the best for those with
allergies. Requires some maintenance daily if kept long, to prevent matting.
Fleece - curly or wavy longer fur that is soft to the touch. May or may not shed. Tends to
be allergy-friendly. Requires high maintenance during puppy to adult transition time and
perhaps as an adult.
Hair - more like a Labrador coat (shaggy-looking). May or may not shed, the least certain
for allergy sufferers. Requires little maintenance (grooming/haircut 1-2 times a year).

Colors
The labradoodle comes in many colors; Chalk, Cream, Apricot/Cream, Gold, Red,
Chocolate, Café, Black, Silver, Blue (a Black recessive), Parti (more than one color with a
white/cream base), Phantom (doberman-like markings, usually black base with brown
markings) and mismarked (mostly solid color, with a small area of another color-usually
white).


Sizes
The labradoodle comes in three sizes. Weights vary with the males being on the larger
end of the range given. (2007 ALAA Standards)
Standards - 21 to 24 inches, 50-65 lbs
Mediums - 17 to 20 inches, 30-45 lbs
Miniatures - 14 to 16- inches, 15-25 lbs