Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever

The Labradoodle is a cross of the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle; the Labrador Retriever was bred for retrieving game for hunters. The Labradoodle is small to large by weight; the Labrador Retriever is large. The Labradoodle has a coat that varies with the parents, needing weekly to regular grooming; the Labrador Retriever, a short to medium double coat, needing weekly brushing. The Labradoodle sheds anywhere from less than most to a lot; the Labrador Retriever, a lot. Both need lots of exercise.