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Custom Labradoodle Portraits

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Portraits of Labradoodles

The Labradoodle, a Labrador Retriever and Poodle cross, was first bred deliberately in Australia in the late 1980s, when Wally Conron of the Royal Guide Dogs Association of Victoria set out to create a guide dog for a woman whose husband was allergic to dogs. The idea caught on around the world. As a mix, Labradoodles aren't ranked by the AKC, but they're a fixture of American parks.

Labradoodles vary widely: some have a Lab's sleek head and a light wave, others a full Poodle-style fleece. Chalk, cream, apricot, caramel, red, chocolate and black are all common. For a portrait, the essentials are the shape of the head, the dark eyes and the texture of the coat around the face. Their outgoing, sporty personality looks just as good in a clean modern illustration as in an oil painting.

  • Coat & color

    Chalk, cream, apricot, caramel, red, chocolate, black and parti. Darker coats glow in oil; lighter, curly coats are lovely in watercolor.
  • Top style pick

    Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.

Photo tips for your Doodle

  1. 01Show the head shape

    A three-quarter photo helps the portrait capture whether your Labradoodle has a Lab-like or Poodle-like head.
  2. 02Dark coats need light

    Chocolate and black Doodles need bright, soft light so the curls don't merge into one dark shape.
  3. 03Treat above the lens

    That Lab appetite is your best tool. Hold a treat over the camera for an alert, happy look.

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Labradoodle portrait questions

More answers in the FAQ.
Are Labradoodle portraits different from Goldendoodle portraits?

Each portrait comes from your own dog's photo, so it's about your dog rather than the label. Labradoodles often have a slightly broader, Lab-like head and Goldendoodles a softer golden coat, which is why we suggest slightly different styles. Try any style free.

Which portrait style suits a Labradoodle?

We'd start with Oil: Chocolate and caramel coats look rich in oil paint. Watercolor is a close second: Cream and apricot fleece looks light and airy in loose washes. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Doodle.

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What kind of photo of my Doodle works best?

A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Doodle specifically: Show the head shape. A three-quarter photo helps the portrait capture whether your Labradoodle has a Lab-like or Poodle-like head. Dark coats need light. Chocolate and black Doodles need bright, soft light so the curls don't merge into one dark shape.

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How much does a custom Labradoodle portrait cost?

Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.

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