Mini Labradoodle

[Whiteminnowfish]

What are they like?

Are they energetic?

I want a relatively calm dog.

Would you recommend?

100% recommend, they are tons of fun they love a dog walk and chasing a ball is theyre idea of heaven, also ours is super friendly with other dogs and loves to do zoomies with other dogs unless I have a ball! . Also chilled at home, loves to edge up closely and cuddle on the sofa or to lie at my feet while I'm working.
It might be a new mini labradoodles are an absolutely dream dog.
The only catch with her, it's she does miss us if we go out. But we have quite a few in the family so she's not often alone.

Sorry about the grammatical errors above, I did speech to text... I don't think it worked too well 😂
But anyway mini labradoodles yes lovely and chilled at home, lots of fun on a walk.
Also I was properly averages no walk on one day a week it does not seem to mind or miss it.
Lastly they are very easy to train, I just want to please and pick up instructions very quickly.

She wants to please and take instructions not me 😂 frickin speech to text, I give up!!

Thanks for you replies. I've done tons of reach and this breed does seem like the breed for us.

Do they need lots of walks and are they calm at home?

Also 100% recommended here! Mine is 1, she is energetic and playful but also doesn't get particularly wound up/bothered if her only walk is 30/45 mins straight after the school run in the morning. She's small (smaller than many cockapoos we know) but that is, obviously, luck of the drawer. Some of her littermates are bigger than mum (mum is f1, my ddog is f1b).

She's wonderful though. She's the most loving, caring ddog I've ever come across, wonderful with the children - she adores them and the feeling is very much mutual. She was a dream to train, excellent recall, never causes us any bother at all. Never been destructive, just a dream.

Also, as you seem very concerned about it, Ddog is incredibly calm at home. She gets excited when somebody comes in, but nothing major. She settles within a minute or two. If its just us (family) around all day she mostly sleeps to be honest. Plays with the DC/a toy here and there.

@AledsiPad

Also 100% recommended here! Mine is 1, she is energetic and playful but also doesn't get particularly wound up/bothered if her only walk is 30/45 mins straight after the school run in the morning. She's small (smaller than many cockapoos we know) but that is, obviously, luck of the drawer. Some of her littermates are bigger than mum (mum is f1, my ddog is f1b).

She's wonderful though. She's the most loving, caring ddog I've ever come across, wonderful with the children - she adores them and the feeling is very much mutual. She was a dream to train, excellent recall, never causes us any bother at all. Never been destructive, just a dream.

Thanks for your reply. Wow! Sounds right up our street doggie wise.

What was she like when she was a pup during the night? Would she cry and would you have to pop them in a cage during the night?

It's going to be pot luck what you get. We met one the other day. It looked like a yellow lab both in size and colouring with a beard and slightly wavy coat. I'd never have guessed it was a lab crossed with a miniature poodle.

We have one, and whilst we adore her, she is not an easy dog at all. We are extremely experienced dog owners, but have never know a dog so wilful and disinterested in pleasing. She is extremely bright, but often ignores instructions. Also has a fierce prey drive which very much limits how much we can let her off the lead. Whilst she is friendly and playful she is not particularly affectionate. We did adopt her after a chaotic start in life, which probably explains some behaviour and characteristics, but vets tell me Labradoodles I’d all sizes are often hard work

Definitely not calm, very clever, high maintenance, needs lots of attention.

I know someone who got a "mini" labradoodle.

Except that the so-called "mini" poodle came from a line of standards and this puppy ended up bigger than the size of a standard Labrador. It was HUGE.

The problem with crosses is you don't know what you'll end up getting. I don't have an issue with cross-breeds as such - many are fantastic dogs but they're something I'd recommend if you have specific needs.

I mean - what's appealing about a labradoodle that you can't get from a miniature (or standard) poodle or a Labrador?

You won’t get a calm dog by crossing two working dogs.
What exactly are you looking for? How much space do you have? How much walking and grooming can you do?

I’ve met some delightful ones, and some absolutely neurotic ones, and many in between with various issues. Poodles need jobs, they’re very bright so you need to take that into account. And as PPs say, the ‘mini’ aspect is not guaranteed at all!

@fairylightsandwaxmelts

I know someone who got a "mini" labradoodle.

Except that the so-called "mini" poodle came from a line of standards and this puppy ended up bigger than the size of a standard Labrador. It was HUGE.

The problem with crosses is you don't know what you'll end up getting. I don't have an issue with cross-breeds as such - many are fantastic dogs but they're something I'd recommend if you have specific needs.

I mean - what's appealing about a labradoodle that you can't get from a miniature (or standard) poodle or a Labrador?

My neighbour got a miniature labradoodle, except he isn't.

He is like Chewbacca.

@Whiteminnowfish during the night when they're very young and if you want them toilet trained quickly is full on with any pup.

They can't hold it in for a full night.

One of our dog's friends is a mini labra doodle.

She's an absolute lunatic.

I have a mini Poodle X ... has a lot of nervous energy, which I think is the mini Poodle part. Don't get me wrong, she is fab , but the energy is something else!

I have a friend with one and she can't be let off of the lead as she's so aggressive towards other dogs.

@Whiteminnowfish all pups need a period of intense support and training until they are quiet and dry through the night. Just like a human baby. Expect it to take several months.
There is no breed that comes ready toilet and crate trained as a puppy. It's all down to you.

@ShirleyBadass

I have a friend with one and she can't be let off of the lead as she's so aggressive towards other dogs.

Yes. My pup's friend is only a friend as they know each other well. The LD is a complete lunatic for zoomies and is dog reactive on the beach especially around food and toys and her own holes she's dug!