According to current statistics, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the world. It is therefore often crossed with other breeds.
However, many of its characteristics remain in Labrador mixes:
- He learns relatively quickly and is easy to train
- He sheds and barks above average
- He has a lot of energy and is very active
- His hunting instinct is strong
- He has an excellent sense of smell
- He usually gets along very well with other dogs
- He is naturally a good swimmer
Ultimately, however, the individual genetic composition determines how strongly these characteristics emerge in the hybrid dogs.
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#1 Goldador = Labrador x Golden Retriever
The Goldador is a Labrador mix with a Golden Retriever and comes from Scotland. There it was bred primarily for hunting waterfowl. [1]
Today he is primarily kept as a family or service dog. The Golden Retriever is the third most popular dog breed worldwide.
These hybrid dogs are very trainable, but require a lot of exercise and attention. They also attract attention with their very insistent, loud barking.
Fun fact: The Goldador loves to carry things around in its mouth. Whether it's toys, clothes or shoes, the things will never stay in the same place again when a Goldador moves in.
#2 Sheprador = Labrador x German Shepherd
The Sheprador is a mix of a Labrador and a German Shepherd. These alert animals were originally bred as working and sheepdogs.
Today they are very popular as family, rescue and police dogs. Although the German Shepherd is still a young breed, it is still very popular worldwide.
These obedient four-legged friends have bombastic noses and can smell 45x better than us humans. This makes them particularly attractive to the police and military. [2]
Fun fact: Labrador mixes are also often referred to as “frog dogs” because their butts often hang very low.
#3 Labrabull = Labrador x Pitbull
The Labrabull (mix of Labrador and American Pit Bull Terrier) is an American Labrador mix. It was originally used for bloody dog fights.
Fortunately, these fights are banned today. Labrabulls are very friendly four-legged friends who need a lot of love and attention. [3]
They don't deserve their bad reputation as “fighting dogs” because, although they are muscular and strong, they are just as loyal, obedient and trusting as other dogs.
Fun fact: After bull-baiting was banned, Labrabulls made a career as “babysitters.” They are particularly fond of loving and protecting small children.
#4 Dachsador = Labrador x Dachshund
The Dachsador is a daring Labrador mix that was originally used in Germany to hunt badgers.
Thanks to their small size and shape, these clever mixes were great at climbing into badger burrows. There are 9 different types of Dachshunds today.
They differ in size and coat. By nature they are very curious, courageous and stubborn. Their stature also makes them suitable as apartment dogs. [4]
Fun fact: Thanks to its sausage-like shape, the barking Dachsador is also known as the “Sausage Dog” in English-speaking countries.
#5 Labradoodle = Labrador x Poodle
The intelligent Labradoodle is a Labrador mix with a Poodle and, despite having a French name, comes from Germany. By the way, the Poodle is one of the 7th most popular dog breeds in the world.
Due to the texture of their fur, they are considered allergy-friendly and particularly clean. They shed very little, are friendly and very trainable.
Labradoodles are excellent swimmers, very friendly and make great play partners for children. Such mix dogs love to learn and play.
Fun fact: Circus ring free – you can practice all sorts of cool tricks with these dogs. Poodles, for example, are one of the few breeds that can even learn to “flickflack”. [5]
#6 Dalmador = Labrador x Dalmatian
The Dalmador (Dalmatian-Labrador mix) is a friendly, playful dog from Croatia. It was bred as a carriage dog to protect horses.
Today it is primarily kept as a family, hunting or guard dog. The Dalmatian became really famous through the filmed novel “101 Dalmatians”.
An active Dalmador is not suitable for living in an apartment. You shouldn't underestimate his need for exercise.
Fun fact: First white, then spotted – the Dalmador only “transforms” after birth. The black or brown spots only develop after a few weeks. Before that, all dogs are pure white. [6]
#7 Labrottie = Labrador x Rottweiler
The Labrottie is a courageous Labrador mix from Germany and is one of 56 German Shepherd breeds. He is ideal as a shepherd, rescue and police dog. [7]
“Rotties” used to herd animals purely through intimidation. With their stature and up to 60 kg body weight, a Labrottie can appear very impressive.
These mix dogs need consistent and strict training and are not recommended for first-time dog owners. They often behave aggressively towards other dogs.
Fun fact: It's better to buy ear protection before a Rottie mix moves in with you. These four-legged friends are known to snore like a sawmill.
#8 Mastiff Lab = Labrador x Mastiff
The Mastiff Lab is an English Labrador mix that was previously used primarily as a guard or war dog. [8]
With their weight, the heavyweights are number 1 among the heaviest dogs in the world. It is not uncommon for these four-legged friends to weigh over 100 kg.
Due to their size, Mastiff Mixes live an average of only seven years and therefore have the lowest life expectancy among dogs.
Fun fact: These four-legged friends hold several world records – as the heaviest dog (156 kg), the largest dog (shoulder height of 94 cm) and also the most productive four-legged friend (up to 24 puppies per litter).
#9 Huskador = Labrador x Husky
The Huskador (Labrador mix of Siberian Husky and Labrador) originally comes from the USA and was bred as a sled dog.
Today, Husky mixes are also often kept as family or guard dogs. By nature they are friendly, alert and very loyal. This makes them great companions.
Running actively for several hours is completely normal for these energetic dogs, so they should be exercised a lot and extensively. [9]
Fun fact: Look me in the eyes, little one. Siberian Huskies generally have blue eyes. However, some very beautiful specimens also have a brown or gray eye on one side.
#10 Bullador = Labrador x Bulldog
The Bullador is a Labrador mix (Labrador – English Bulldog) with lots of wrinkles on his face and a funny underbite.
With their small, muscular build, these sociable four-legged friends tend to be overweight and lazy. This often means that they hardly want to leave the house.
This couch potato mix often suffers from breathing problems and therefore has difficulty coping with intense heat or cold. Overall, these four-legged friends are very sensitive.
Fun fact: These dogs are unable to reproduce independently due to their short legs and low stamina. That's why English bulldogs are usually only artificially inseminated. [10]
#11 Doberdor = Labrador x Doberman Pinscher
The fearless Dobedor (Labrador mix) is a very trainable four-legged friend from Germany. Due to his weak hunting instinct, he is well suited as a family dog. [11]
His temperament is self-confident and alert, but never aggressive. This makes him the ideal watchdog and loyal companion.
He is known for his pointed ears, which have been cropped (cut and glued upwards). That is forbidden today. Because he naturally has floppy ears.
Fun fact: This breed was originally bred by a tax collector who could use a protection dog.
#12 Aussiedor = Labrador x Australian Shepherd
The Aussiedor is a Labrador mix with a good-natured, active nature. He is very trainable, only sheds moderately and tends to bark a lot.
This versatile, intelligent hybrid dog has its origins in the USA. Today, Aussie mixes are used as search, rescue, service and family dogs.
You should not underestimate that these dogs are very intelligent and require consistent training. Otherwise, do whatever you want. [12]
Fun fact: Why is this breed actually called Australian Shepherd if it actually comes from the USA?
#13 Rhodesian Lab = Labrador x Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Lab is a Labrador mix from South Africa. The “ridgeback” stands for a strip of fur on the back that grows in the opposite direction to the rest of the fur.
They were originally used as hunting dogs to lure lions to hunters. Today they also make wonderful guard dogs. [13]
These strong and stubborn four-legged friends are not suitable for first-time owners. Training should start very early with them so that you have them well under control.
Fun fact: Rhodesian Labs are “grave masters”. When it gets too warm outside, they dig a large hole to cool down in the cold earth.
#14 Greyador = Labrador x Greyhound
The Greyador (Greyhound-Labrador mix) from England belongs to the group of sighthounds and can reach speeds of up to 72 km/h on the racetrack.
These athletic, gentle four-legged friends require relatively little space and are therefore also suitable for apartments. The calm companions are well suited as family dogs.
In winter you should put a coat on the Greyador as it freezes very quickly. Due to their anatomy, most of these four-legged friends cannot sit comfortably.
Fun fact: Greyhound mixes are the sleeping beauty of dogs. They sleep around 18 hours a day and often with their eyes open. [14]
#15 Pugador = Labrador x Pug
The Pugador (pug-Labrador mix) is a small mix dog from China with a particularly large number of wrinkles. He was originally bred as a lap dog.
Today he enjoys his popularity as a family dog breed and, with his gentle, playful nature, is a great companion for children.
Pugadors need a lot of attention and want to be there everywhere. Staying alone isn't so nice for her. They are still suitable for keeping in apartments.
Fun fact: A pug named “Snookie” holds the record as the fourth oldest dog in the world. He reached a biblical age of 28. [15]
#16 Borador = Labrador x Border Collie
The Borador (Labrador cross between Border Collie and Labrador) from England is an intelligent, lively mix. He lets…