{"id":17068,"date":"2020-05-12T10:26:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalcorner.org\/?post_type=dog_breeds&p=17068"},"modified":"2024-04-09T08:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:06:53","slug":"mini-labradoodle","status":"publish","type":"dog_breeds","link":"https:\/\/animalcorner.org\/dog-breeds\/mini-labradoodle\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Labradoodle – Top Facts & Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Mini Labradoodle is the cute and compact version of one of America\u2019s most popular hybrid dog\u2019s. The Labradoodle is bred by crossing a Poodle<\/a> with a Labrador Retriever<\/a>, while the Miniature Labradoodle is created by crossbreeding a Miniature Poodle with a Labrador. Still intelligent, affectionate and great family dogs, you get all the same qualities of the loving Labradoodle in a much smaller form!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under 45 lbs in weight, these real-life teddy bear dogs are an excellent addition to any home, especially if you don\u2019t have the space for a Standard Labradoodle. If you\u2019re interested in learning more about these pups, read on below to find out all the facts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History Of The Mini Labradoodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Labradoodle is known for being an excellent service dog, often being used as a therapy dog or service dog due to their sweet and affectionate nature. The Mini Labradoodle, also known as the Toy Labradoodle, was originally bred to be the companion counterpart to the Standard Labradoodle \u2014 a smaller version that people could live happily alongside. They were also bred because of their hypoallergenic coat that they could inherit from their Poodle parent, although this is also one of the reasons the Standard Labradoodle was bred! We will go into more detail about their hypoallergenic coat later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different generations of these designer dogs<\/a>. A F1 hybrid is a Miniature Poodle crossed with a Labrador. A F1B is a Mini Labradoodle crossed with either a Mini Poodle or a Labrador. A F2 cross is breeding one Mini Labradoodle with another. A F2 Mini Labradoodle is likely to be far more expensive that a F1 or F1B because their temperament and characteristics are more easily predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Mini Labradoodle is not a purebred, it is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). However, it is registered with the Designer Breed Registry. A Mini Labradoodle puppy can cost you anywhere between $1,500 to $5,000 but, unfortunately, their heavy price tag means they are popular at puppy mills. Always find a reputable breeder when you are buying one of these pups (or any dog!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breed Origin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We can take a look at the parent breeds origins first to understand the beginnings of the Labradoodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Poodle originated from the French and German border in the 15th and 16th century and was associated with the upper class. Because they are excellent water dogs, they were used to hunt water-fowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later on, because of their adorable look, these pups became a very popular dog. The Toy Poodle<\/a> was bred from the Standard Poodle by choosing the smallest pup from each litter and breeding with them. They were first seen in America in the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in America. Labradors were originally bred as gun dogs in the 1800s and used to accompany hunters and retrieve animals that had been shot. They were also used in Newfoundland to retrieve fish that came in off the trawl, which is why they love the water. Their loyal and loving nature mean that they quickly became a very popular family dog and are still used today as working dogs, such as guide dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Labradoodle was first bred by Wally Conron in 1988 and they have been growing in popularity ever since. The Standard Labradoodle was first bred in Australia with the purpose of being a hypoallergenic guide dog in the 1970s. Not long after, the Miniature Labradoodle was in demand as people wanted a smaller version of this low shedding and friendly pet. At some point between 1991 and 1994, Dr Kate Schoeffel first bred the Mini variation of the standard size Labradoodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Characteristics Of The Mini Labradoodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the Mini labradoodle is a crossbreed, it can be difficult to determine the exact characteristics that they are going to inherit from each parent. One litter may take more traits from the Poodle parent, while another litter may take more traits from the Labrador parent. We can, however, say that the characteristics of the Mini Labradoodle are the same as the Standard Labradoodle \u2014 they really are the same dog, just in a smaller size!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned above, there are different generations of these pups and, depending on the generation you buy, the more or less likely you may be able to determine your dog\u2019s characteristics. A F2 Mini Labradoodle has a more predictable temperament and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, based on past Mini Labradoodle litters, we can predict some of the traits of these pups no matter the generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appearance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Toy Labradoodle looks almost identical to their Standard cousins, except they are much smaller. These little pups normally stand between 14 to 16 inches tall and usually weigh under 45 lbs, with the average weight being anywhere between 15 to 25 lbs. Much like the Standard Labradoodle, the Mini looks a bit like a teddy bear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These dogs can inherit different coat types from their parents. Some Mini Labradoodles may inherit a long, curly and thick coat from their Poodle parent, or they inherit a short, straight and dense coat from their Labrador parent. This is very difficult to predict and sometimes the coat will even be a perfect hybrid of both parents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We mentioned above that the Labradoodle was originally bred to inherit the hypoallergenic coat from it\u2019s Poodle parent. However, as the Labradoodle became more popular, careful breeding went out the window. This meant that breeders weren\u2019t following a breeding program and the hypoallergenic coat has been lost along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, if your pup inherits their coat from their Poodle parent, it is likely they will be hypoallergenic and great for those with allergies. However, this isn\u2019t a definite trait of the Labradoodle anymore so if you are worried, spend some time with your Labradoodle puppy before buying to see whether they affect your allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The color of your Mini Doodle\u2019s coat is another factor that is difficult to predict. Normally, the Labradoodle will have a solid colored coat, but this is not always true. The most common coat colors for this breed are black, brown, chocolate, apricot, cream, golden, silver and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperament<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Labradoodle is a smart, loving and playful dog that inherits desirable traits from both parent breeds. Bred to be companion dogs, these pups certainly live up to it and love to be around people. They love to please their owners too, which makes them easy to train and fun to learn tricks with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their intelligence means that they make excellent service dogs, especially guide dogs and therapy dogs, and they are highly intuitive, too. Their friendly nature means they will want to spend time with you and they are extremely sociable. They will love a trip to the store or a walk in the park where they can socialize with other people and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great family pet, the Labradoodle gets on with everyone and just wants to love you! Their playful and active nature means they love to spend time outside too, having fun and burning off energy. If you need a dog to brighten up your day, the Labradoodle might be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mixed breed dogs normally have a longer life expectancy that purebred breeds. Miniature Poodle\u2019s have a life expectancy of 10 to 18 years while the Labrador Retriever has a lifespan of roughly 10 to 12 years. You can expect your Miniature Labradoodle to fall into this range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known Health Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the Mini Labradoodle is susceptible to some health problems that their parent breeds are prone to. We have laid out the most common health concerns seen in the Labradoodle below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n