Cockapoo vs Labradoodle

Where Cockapoo and Labradoodle differ most

• Adult weight: Cockapoo 12–24 lbs · Labradoodle 45–80 lbsLabradoodle much heavier
• Est. monthly cost: Cockapoo $80–150 · Labradoodle $110–190Labradoodle much costlier
• Energy level: Cockapoo 3/5 · Labradoodle 4/5Labradoodle higher-energy
• Daily exercise: Cockapoo ~45 min · Labradoodle ~60 minLabradoodle needs more
• Trainability: Cockapoo 4/5 · Labradoodle 5/5Labradoodle easier to train
• Good with other pets: Cockapoo 4/5 · Labradoodle 5/5Labradoodle rated higher

Full trait-by-trait breakdown

Which one should you choose?

The size difference is the clearest starting point — the Labradoodle grows into a genuinely large dog while the Cockapoo stays small — and that difference cascades into space, exercise, and cost considerations more than temperament, since both hybrids share a friendly, trainable, low-shedding poodle-influenced personality. Deliberate breeding for family temperament shows up in both, and neither typically needs much convincing to welcome kids or other pets into the mix. Exercise needs run higher for the Labradoodle, which benefits from a more active household and enjoys hiking or swimming, while the Cockapoo is satisfied with a more modest daily routine. Grooming is a serious ongoing commitment for both coats, with the larger Labradoodle simply requiring more time and expense per session. A bigger, more athletic hybrid companion is what the Labradoodle delivers; that same friendly, trainable temperament scaled down for apartment life is what the Cockapoo delivers.