Dutch Shepherd vs Australian Labradoodle
Compare Dutch Shepherds to Australian Labradoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
50-70 Pounds
30-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Origin Country
Belgium
Australia
Origin Year
1898 AD
1988 AD
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Wire
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wooly
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Labradoodle
