Labradoodle
GoldendoodleBoth are poodle crosses. Size depends a lot on whether the poodle parent was miniature or standard.
Side by side
A tick marks the better of the two on each line.
| Labradoodle | Goldendoodle | |
| First year | £3,800✓ | £4,176 |
|---|---|---|
| Each year after | £1,970✓ | £2,322 |
| A month | £164✓ | £194 |
| Food a month | £47✓ | £58 |
| Insurance, a month | £40✓ | £50 |
| Adult weight | 15 to 30kg | 25 to 35kg |
| Lifespan | About 13 years✓ | About 12 years |
| Grooming | Groomer every 8 weeks | Groomer every 8 weeks |
| Breed health problems | Some | Some |
| Over its life | £27,434 | £29,723 |
Which should you pick?
Pick the labradoodle if…
- You want the cheaper dog to run: about £353 a year less
- You want a smaller dog: usually 15 to 30kg
- A longer life matters to you: about 13 years on average
Health problems to know about
Labradoodle
- Hip and elbow problems
- Eye problems
- Ear infections
Goldendoodle
- Hip problems
- Eye problems
- Skin allergies
Whichever you choose, ask the breeder for health test results for both parents, and look for lifetime insurance with at least £7,000 a year for vet fees.
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Look for lifetime cover. Quotes for the same puppy can vary a lot between insurers.
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Questions
Which is cheaper, a labradoodle or a goldendoodle?
The labradoodle is cheaper to run, by about £353 a year.
Which lives longer, a labradoodle or a goldendoodle?
Labradoodles live about 13 years and goldendoodles about 12 years on average.
Which is bigger, a labradoodle or a goldendoodle?
Labradoodles usually weigh 15 to 30kg and goldendoodles 25 to 35kg as adults.
More comparisons
These use the same starting figures as our breed pages: a girl puppy at £1,000, mid-range food for the adult weight, a week of kennels a year and no daycare. Put in your own figures.