Golden Retriever Versus Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada. The breed was developed from
the St. John's Water Dog, which helped fishermen retrieve fish and nets from the water. English
sportsmen later imported the dogs to England, where the breed was preserved and further
developed into the Labrador Retriever we know today.
Labrador Retrievers can have higher energy levels.
Both are friendly, intelligent, and trainable, making them excellent family pets.
Labrador Retrievers same characteristics, although some say they generally
have a higher, more boisterous energy level, especially when young. They are often described
as more durable and athletic.
Labrador Retrievers have a shorter, water-resistant coat that is less prone to
tangles but still sheds.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers were developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th century by Dudley
Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, to create the ideal hunting dog. He achieved
this by crossing a yellow wavy-coated retriever named Nous with a Tweed Water Spaniel named
Belle, and later crossbred with other breeds like the Irish Setter and Bloodhound to further refine
traits like intelligence and a soft mouth.
Golden Retrievers are often perceived as slightly more gentle and calm
Both are friendly, intelligent, and trainable, making them excellent family pets.
Golden Retrievers are known for being exceptionally affectionate, gentle, and
eager to please.
Golden Retrievers have a longer, flowing coat that requires frequent grooming.
I have been breeding labradoodles for 6 years, and they are quite calm in my opinion.
Testimonials from previous buyers tell me this on a regular basis on how calm these pups are. I
also believe it's how they're brought up which is where I spend all my time with them and I feel
that has a lot to do with it.
Both frequently used as service, therapy, and search and rescue dogs.
Whichever way you choose, you get an exceptional dog.
The "F" in doodle breeding stands for filial, meaning a direct offspring of a cross between two
different breeds.
*F1: The first generation, a mix of 50% Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever and 50%
Poodle. You may have some shedding, or you may have none at all. It just depends on the coat.
*F1B: A backcross of an F1 Goldendoodle or Labradoodle bred with a Poodle (F1 + Poodle).
Should have no shedding. But also keep in mind, ALL dogs shed to a point. These are the best
if you're looking for non shedding.
These are the only 2
crosses I do of course, there are more. You can google “ what does the F mean in doodles” and
it will take you to more in depth breeding practices and what it means.