Labradoodle Coat Types | Doodle Sweethearts

Puppy Coat Types

The Labradoodle Coat

The Cu Locus (Curly hair) trait test reliably determines if a dog has a curly, wavy or straight coat and if and which traits this will pass on to their offspring
The L Locus (Long Hair/ Fluffy) trait test reliably determines if a dog has long hair like a golden retriever or short hair like a lab. This gene determines how soft the coat will be.
The IC Locus (Improper coat/Furnishings) trait test reliably determines if a dog has improper coat or a proper coat. Furnishings are facial hair. This trait test is a breeder's best indication for shedding.

The fleece coat is low to non shedding, depending on 1 or 2 furnishings;
tends to look shaggier than wool and
it hangs in silky, light, loose locks which flow and ripple when the dog moves.
Some feel this is the ultimate labradoodle coat or teddy bear coat.
Puppy coat is easy to care for, but during transition to the adult coat, it can become very high maintenance due to matting.
The final adult coat may or may not be easy care after puppy transition has been completed.
Mostly non-shedding, but some have been known to shed minimally.
Should be fairly allergy friendly
Should be no doggie odour.
Typically seen in F1B labradoodles or second generation and multigen lines. There are different types of fleece coats as well, some fine or thick, some wavy, curly or straight.
As a puppy this sometimes can be hard to differentiate between a fleece coat or a wool as an adult, but with DNA coat testing, this can be determined. Fleece and wool coats can be kept short or long depending on your lifestyle but generally need to be clipped 6-10 times a year (every 6-8 wks)
Weekly brushing is required to clear any mattes

Wool is generally non shedding; it is denser and thicker, curlier and soft ... similar to sheep's wool and looks more poodle.
Fleece and wool coats can be kept short or long depending on your lifestyle but generally need to be clipped 3-4 times a year (every 8-10 wks)
Weekly brushing is required to clear any mattes
Unlike some other breeds, dogs with fleece and wool coats shed very little dander (skin cells) a common cause of allergies in humans which makes them excellent for households with allergies.