Differences and Similarities between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle.

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Frenchton Versus Labradoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Labradoodle? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Frenchton and the Labradoodle better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Labradoodle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Frenchton and for the Labradoodle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Labradoodle

Frenchton versus Labradoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Frenchton is a small-sized dog while the Labradoodle is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Labradoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

Frenchton versus Labradoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Frenchton to the Labradoodle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Frenchton Labradoodle
Height 11 to 14 inches 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 14 years
Weight 15 to 25 pounds 50 to 65 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2130 $1640
Price Range $1650 – $2500 $1000 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Frenchton in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Labradoodle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for a Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Labradoodle is 94 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Labradoodle. So, you should get the Frenchton!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle

The Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are most similar:

  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labradoodle are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Labradoodle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle.

    Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Labradoodles weigh 50 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Labradoodles are 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Frenchton versus Price of Labradoodle

    The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Labradoodle puppy is $1640. The price of the Labradoodle typically ranges from $1000 – $2000. However, the price of a Labradoodle can be as low as $250 and as high as $5850. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2360 Labradoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Frenchton is more expensive than the Labradoodle.

    Frenchton Labradoodle
    Average Price $2130 $1640
    Price Range $1650 to $2500 $1000 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Labradoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Labradoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Labradoodles

    A breakdown of the prices of Labradoodles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy or the Labradoodle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Labradoodle

    Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.

    Labradoodles can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Labradoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Labradoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Labradoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Labradoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Labradoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Labradoodle

    Frenchtons drool moderately.

    Labradoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Labradoodles?

    Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Labradoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Labradoodle

    Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Labradoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Do Frenchtons shed more than Labradoodles?

    Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Labradoodles shed moderately.

    Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons are very easy to train.

    Labradoodles are very easy to train.

    Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Labradoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.

    Labradoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Labradoodles?

    Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Labradoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Labradoodles?

    Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Labradoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.

    Labradoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Labradoodle?

    Frenchtons are very easy to groom.

    Labradoodles are very easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Frenchton:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labradoodle vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labradoodle vs Japanese Spitz.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labradoodle vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labradoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Labradoodle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Labradoodle:

  • Goldendoodle (78 percent match with Labradoodle). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Goldendoodle.
  • Goldador (85 percent match with Labradoodle). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Goldador.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Labradoodle). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Frenchton and how the Labradoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Labradoodle to other breeds:

    Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Frenchton versus Jack Russell Terrier     Frenchton versus Mudi     Frenchton versus Boxerdoodle     Frenchton versus Dutch Shepherd     Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever     Frenchton versus Italian Greyhound     Frenchton versus Silky Terrier     Frenchton versus Golden Retriever     Frenchton versus Australian Terrier     Frenchton versus Yorkipoo     

    Labradoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Labradoodle versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Labradoodle versus Vizsla     Labradoodle versus Boerboel     Labradoodle versus Pointer     Labradoodle versus Kishu Ken     Labradoodle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Labradoodle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Labradoodle versus Puggle     Labradoodle versus Chow Chow     Labradoodle versus Aussiedoodle     

    Conclusion: Frenchton versus Labradoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Frenchton and the Labradoodle better suits you and your family.