What is a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle?

The Labradoodle:

Breeding a well-bred Labrador Retriever to a well-bred Standard Poodle will create an excellent Labradoodle.  A hybrid is a healthier animal because it combines the best of both breeds.  A Labradoodles' coat will grow between 4 - 6 inches in length.  Coats may be groomed or scissor clipped.  They are light to non-shedding, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

The Goldendoodle:

Breeding a well-bred Golden Retriever to a well-bred Standard Poodle will create an excellent Goldendoodle.  A hybrid is a healthier animal because it combines the best of both breeds.  A Goldendoodles' coat will grow longer than a Labradoodles and will most likely need to be groomed.  They are light to non-shedding, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers. 

Different types of Crosses -

F1 mating is known as the first line of parentage and is two purebreds are crossed.   An F1 Labradoodle is the pairing of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.  They are light to non-shedding, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers. 

F1B mating is an F1 Labradoodle backcrossed to a pure-bred Poodle. The offspring are 75% poodle and 25% Labrador retriever.  Most of these are completely non-shedding and allergy free.

We are currently breeding F1 Labradoodles and Goldendoodles.  We hope to have our first litter of F1B Labradoodles in 2009.