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Petite Labradoodle

Labrador Retriever / Toy or Miniature Poodle / Cocker Spaniel Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

Head and upper body shot - A shaggy, dark brown with white Petite Labradoodle dog is sitting on a red oriental rug in front of a coffee table and looking forward.

"Otto, a chocolate male Petite Labradoodle at about 6 months old—as an adult he should be 20 to 25 lbs. and about 12 to 14 inches from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder." Photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

Other Names
  • Petite Labrapoo
  • Petite Labradordoodle
  • Petite Labradorpoo
Description

The Petite Labradoodle is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Labrador Retriever, Poodle (Toy, Miniature or small Standard) and the Cocker Spaniel. Breeders are producing a much smaller Labradoodle (Petite Labradoodle) by first downsizing the adult, breeding female Labrador Retriever. Breeders accomplish this by crossing the Labrador Retriever with a Cocker Spaniel. The puppies that come from this cross-breeding are called Spanadors. The Spanador is bred with a Miniature, Toy or small Standard Poodle (either by natural breeding or surgical / artificial insemination). The Petite Labradoodle puppies are ½ Poodle, ¼ Labrador Retriever and ¼ Cocker. The Petite Labradoodles will be smaller dogs when grown because of the downsizing of the mother dog. The goal for the adult weight for most breeders is 15 to 25 lbs. This is said to be the Australian Blend of downsizing them. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in any of the breeds. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
Front side view - A wavy coated, dark brown with white Petite Labradoodle puppy is standing on a hardwood floor looking up to the left. There is a dog crate behind it. The dog has a beard.

"Otto a chocolate male Petite Labradoodle at about 6 months old" photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

Two medium-sized dogs sitting side by side on a hardwood floor in front of a glass door looking to the left - A wavy-coated, black with white Petite Labradoodle dog is sitting next to a wiry-looking, drop-eared, tan with black and white Petite Labradoodle.

"Harli and Kenzie, Petite Labradoodle littermate sisters—Harli has a black w/white wavy coat and Kenzie has a red/sable short fleece coat. Low to non-shed coats. Adult weight of 15 to 20 lbs." Photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

Front side view of two dogs standing in snow looking up at the camera with snow on their faces - A wavy-coated, black with white Petite Labradoodle dog is standing next to a tan with black and white Petite Labradoodle.

Harli and Kenzie, Petite Labradoodle littermate sisters, photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

A black with white Petite Labradoodle dog is laying next to a tan with black and white Petite Labradoodle in a dog bed. They both are looking up.

Harli and Kenzie, Petite Labradoodle littermate sisters at about 6 months old—"As adults they should reach15 to 20 lbs." Photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

Close up head shot - A dark brown with white Petite Labradoodle dog is laying on a wooden surface and it is looking over the edge. Its mouth is open and tongue is out.

"Brody, a chocolate male Petite Labradoodle with a white chest at about 6 months old—as an adult he should be 20 to 25 lbs. and about 12 to 14 inches from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder." Photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

View from the front - A curly-coated, dark brown with white Petite Labradoodle puppy is sitting on a rug and its mouth is open and tongue is out. It is looking forward.

"Brody, a Chocolate male Petite Labradoodle with a white chest" photo courtesy of Burr Oak Dood Ranch

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