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What is a Good Labradoodle Breeder?
A Labradoodle Breeder (with a Capital B) is one who thirsts for knowledge and never knows it all,
one who wrestles with decisions of conscience, convenience, and Commitment.
A Labradoodle Breeder is one who sacrifices personal interests, finances, time, friendships,
fancy furniture, and deep pile carpeting!
She gives up the dreams of a long, luxurious cruise in favor of turning that all
important show into this years “vacation.”
Labradoodle Breeders go without sleep (but never without Coffee!) in hours spent planning a
breeding labradoodles or watching anxiously over the birth process, and afterwards, over every
little sneeze, wiggle or cry.
A Labradoodle Breeder skips dinner parties because that litter is due or the babies have to be fed
at eight. She disregards birth fluids and puts mouth to mouth to save a gasping
newborn, literally blowing
A Labradoodle Breeder’s lap is a marvelous place where generations of proud and noble
champions once snoozed.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s hands are strong and firm and often soiled, but ever so gentle and
sensitive to the thrusts of a labradoodle puppy’s wet nose.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s back and knees are usually arthritic from stooping, bending and sitting in
the birthing box, but are strong enough to enable the breeder to the next choice pup
to a Championship.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s shoulder’s are stooped and often heaped with abuse from competitors,
but they’re wide enough to support the weight of a thousand defeats and frustrations.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s arms are always able to wield a mop, support an armful of labradoodle puppies or
lend a helping hand to a newcomer.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s ears are wondrous things, sometimes red (from being talked about) or
strangely shaped (from being pressed against a phone receiver), often deaf to
criticism, yet always fine-tuned to the whimper of a sick puppy.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s eyes are blurred from pedigree research and sometimes blind to her own
dog’s faults, but they are ever so keen to the competitions faults and are
always searching for the perfect specimen.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s brain is foggy on faces, but can recall pedigrees faster than an IBM
computer. It’s so full of knowledge that sometimes it blows a fuse; it catalogues
thousands of good bones, fine ears, and perfect heads…and buries in the soul the
failures and the ones that didn’t turn out.
A Labradoodle Breeder’s heart is often broken, but it beats strongly with hope everlasting…
and it’s always in the right place!
Oh, yes, there are labradoodle breeders, and then, there are LABRADOODLE BREEDERS!!!!
Labradoodle Training
I know many of you won’t want to hear this, but you’re responsible for making the commitment to train your Goldendoodle to behave properly at home, when guests are visiting, and away from home. Unless taught, your puppy doesn’t know right from wrong.
And this can only be accomplished with dedication and repetition, repetition, and more repetition! Dogs don’t fail . . . owners fail their dogs.
How To Treat Your New Puppy
First, treat your puppy from the day you bring him home as if he’s already full-grown. What do I mean by this? Your cute little 15-20 pound Goldendoodle puppy is going to grow up (fast!) into a large dog.
Don’t allow or sanction any behavior in your puppy you would not allow a full-grown dog to do. For example, it’s so cute when your new puppy jumps up on you to get attention! It’s obnoxious, not to mention dangerous, when six months later your now large eight-month-old Goldendoodle puppy has just knocked someone to the floor!
Labradoodle and Goldendoodle breeder Michael Waggenbach of Sunshine Acres says it best, “Training is vital because, if they aren’t challenged, that boredom makes them trouble. So, I usually tell people if you’re going to have a great dog, you have to keep them challenged. I tell people, a well trained dog makes for a happy family.”
Have Honest Expectations
He adds, “When you take a puppy home, many times people have this glorious idea they will take this puppy home and it’s going to be perfectly trained. It’s not! They need to do training!
And there are people who give up after three days of not sleeping. They think they have the worst dog in the world! So, I think it would be good to set these expectations straight. When you take a a puppy home, it’s not going to be everything you want it to be.”
So, house training with a crate should be one of your first priorities when training your Goldendoodle. A crate is useful, but stock up on carpet cleaner, deodorizer, and some puppy training pads as accidents are inevitable.
You will also train on basic good manners. There are many puppy-training classes available in a variety of levels. Check the yellow pages or ask someone at your local pet store, because it’s best to get a referral or recommendation.
There will be times in your Goldendoodles life when it’s critical to their safety they obey your commands. Make sure they’re trained that obeying you is not optional!
As you can see, the problem of training your Goldendoodle is not uncommon and by committing to training, you’ll make your life a lot easier when dealing with your new puppy.
Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, A New Breed of Dogs
A fellow blogger was always mentioning “puggles” to me. Then one day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her dog. She mentioned the labradoodles and goldendoodles to me. She had seen them on a t.v. show.
So, I decided to do some investigating. For those who want some information about these dogs, but not long scientific reports, here is my article. I went on a long internet journey, and I found out some amazing facts.
At first I though someone was maybe just getting bored, and decided to create a new breed of dog. But no, there are some very valid reasons for breeding these mixtures. Just read on, and you may find that there are reasons why you may want to look into one of these “oodle” dogs yourself.
As always, do lots of research and get lots of recommendations from current “oodle” owners. There are also forums and clubs that you can find on the internet. These can also help you decide if one of these is for you.
In the meantime, just enjoy learning something new, and when your neighbour tells you about an “oodle” dog, then you will know what they are talking about.
A Labradoodle is a crossbred dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. Their temperament makes them good service and family dogs.
The impetus behind experiments with this type of cross was the desire to achieve a service dog that would not shed and so produce a hypoallergenic dog that is suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. This has not yet been reliably achieved, as Labradoodles have varying coat lengths and textures, and crosses beyond the first generation do not yield a predictable coat type.
The result of this cross produced intelligent, easily trainable puppies that were the beginning of the Labradoodle as we now know it. Crossing these two breeds also gave the Labradoodle a hybrid vigor and a variety of coat types.
Labradoodles combine the best of the 2 breeds.
Labradoodles are known to posses the gentle, sweet disposition of the retrievers combined with the intelligence and allergy friendly coats of the poodles. Labradoodles are wonderful with children and people who have special needs. They are non-aggressive, highly intelligent dogs that are extremely easy to train. They want nothing more than to please their people.
The Labradoodle can vary in size: Standard, Medium and Miniature
Color varies from chalk (milky white), shades of cream, gold, black, chocolate, red, caramel and silver.
Coat: Labradoodles usually have no body odor, require minimal bathing and brushing and rarely, if ever, attract fleas. They seldom shed hair but will need to be groomed.
Wooly: Somewhat like a poodle. Requires regular grooming and is allergy friendly.
Fleece: The ultimate coat. It is easily maintained, non shedding, allergy and asthma friendly.
Hair: Anything from flat and straight to curls down the back and possibly wavy. It can vary from minimally to profusely shedding. Not likely to be allergy friendly.
Allergy and Asthma sufferers – Labradoodles may be the breed for you! Check it out…
The Labradoodle is still under development. Strictly speaking, the labradoodle cannot yet be described as a dog breed because it does not breed true. Further, the breed standards of breeds-under-development are invariably freer, more open to interpretation and cover more observable types than those of established or kennel club-recognized breeds.
The term Goldendoodle (Golden Doodle) describes a hybrid dog, crossbred between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. This hybrid is often said to have begun in Australia, along with the Labradoodle;
US fanciers challenge this assertion. Poodle hybrids have become increasingly popular and it is likely that the combination of Golden Retriever and Poodle has been duplicated by breeders in various countries.
Goldendoodles are intelligent and obedient. The make great family pets and will be wonderful companions. They are vey social and devoted to family members. They are people dogs, good with kids and other dogs and pets, and friendly with strangers.
Goldendoodles are likely to get into mischief if they spend most of their lives alone or bored. (My golden retriever certainly gets in trouble when bored. I can vouch for that first hand.) They are intelligent and love to please, therefore, they are very easy to train. They are a medium to large size family dog with great temperaments.
When bred correctly, most of your first hybrid crosses are much healthier because they are NOT in-bred or line-bred or back-bred to their cousins, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers. The Goldendoodle can work out well for those who suffer from allergies. They shed little to none, and they are very loving dogs. If you have allergy or dog hair concerns, look into a goldendoodle.
There are some amazing Labradoodle and Goldendoodle sites on the internet, with references to breeders in USA and Canada, and World Wide. These sites have some beautiful pictures of dogs and puppies. You will fall in love with them. I did instantly. That is why I posted about these dogs on my blog. And that is why I was so compelled to write about them.
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The Labradoodle Designer Dog , Things You Must Know
Celebrities like Paris Hilton may carry their dogs in their Gucci handbags, accessorized to the glittering collar. But the recent trend in designer dogs seems to suggest that everyday people are catching this unfortunate trend.
Instead of simply buying diamante collars, however, people are demanding cross bred dogs with catchy marketing names. We’ve had the Spoodle, the Groodle, the Labradoodle, the Spanador, the Cavador, and the Retrievador. Now folks, meet the Roodle.
The roodle is a cross between a poodle and a rottweiler. They are the successful creation of a breeder from Melbourne, Australia. Fred Freeman has successfully bred 3 litters of roodles, some going as far afield as Hawaii.
Roodles have the crinkly coat of a poodle, but larger. They are quite stocky, and fairly big, with long floppy ears. Mr Freeman describes the dogs as having the intelligence of a rottweiler, yet docile and easy to train. His roodles are also non aggressive, do not moult, don’t smell, and are low on the allergy scale.
The idea of creating a non allergic dog was what started the original breeder of the labradoodle, Wally Conran. Wally was the Manager of the Royal Guide Dog Association in Australia at the time. Someone needing a guide dog who was non allergenic contacted the Guide Dog Association, and Wally successfully crossed a labrador with a poodle that fitted this purpose.
So, the origins of the labradoodle were quite in keeping with the way many of what are now considered pure bred dogs were created. That is, they were created with a specific purpose in mind.
But the popularity of the labradoodle has created a new set of problems. Namely, many unscrupulous people, some with no experience breeding dogs, and others with none, or little, experience breeding labradoodles or other similar crosses, jumped on the bandwagon. Demand meant that these dogs were expensive, supply was short, and this attracted many into this new field.
But breeding dogs, especially across different breeds, is not simple. In Wally Conran’s original efforts, not all labradoodles were low in allergy. And when it comes to trying to come up with new mixes, a lack of knowledge can produce disastrous results. For instance, breeding two dogs with similar genetic weaknesses can lead to the new litters born with an increased chance of the health problems associated with those breeds. Other factors include disposition. If people are expecting certain traits based on what decent breeders have produced, and they pay a lot of money for a dog that turns our to be completely different, those dogs may well end up being abandoned.
In the case of a dog bought to be low allergenic, this likelihood is higher, and this is exactly what is happening to many of the labradoodles being bought in the US now. They are ending up in shelters because they do not have the characteristics of the carefully bred stock the variation originated from.
And given that badly bred rottweilers can be very aggressive, if the roodle trend takes off in the same way, this could be a disaster all round. Especially so if a family with children bought one expecting the docile nature of the roodles created by Mr Freeman, and end up with an aggressive, large dog.
Labradoodles are not consistent breeds. And given that ten years was spent trying to get a rottweiler poodle cross, there is every indication to think that roodles are not a consistent breed either. That means that simply mating a rottweiler with a poodle is not going to automatically get you certain characteristics, especially in temperament.
Normally, contacting an association for a recommended breeder would solve this type of problem. But in this brave new world of designer dogs, this may not always be the case. Especially if the experience with the labradoodles is anything to go by.
The breeders at Rutland Manor and Tegan Park in Australia started their stock from labradors, poodles and labradoodles from Don Evans, another breeder who had discovered the breed independently of the Guide Dog Association. Those labradoodles were legitimate labradoodles, and they kept records of all subsequent breeding. They also determined which coats were low allergenic. They conducted extensive research and breeding programs to arrive at the dog that has become characterized as a ‘labradoodle’. Contrary to popular knowledge, they are not the product of exclusively mixing in labradors and poodles. Other breeds were used occasionally, for certain characteristics.
The breeders at Rutland Manor and Tegan Park began calling their dogs, and those descended from that stock by reputable breeders, Australian labradoodles, to distinguish them from the labrador-poodle mixes that were being indiscriminately produced. The mixes were not quality controlled, many were allergenic, yet people with allergies were misled into buying them, expecting not to get allergic reactions.
The International Labradoodle Association was set up originally to help maintain the quality and characteristics of this new designer dog. Yet they now are seeking to call all labrador-poodle crosses ‘Australian labradoodles’. If this is successful, consumers will have no way of knowing whether they are buying what they think they are, and what their health requirements determine they need. The end result will be more abandoned dogs being euthanased because of a careless association and even more careless breeders.
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Guide To Labradoodles And Info You Must Know
Author: John Williams
Well, technically, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Contrary to popular belief, people are not allergic to a dog’s hair or its dander but rather to a protein shed from the surface of the skin. Shedding spreads the protein and as a result causes an allergic reaction in some people. So, if a dog is low or non-shedding, it reduces the potential for an allergic reaction to this protein. (Saliva Allergies will react to any canine)
So, how do you find a low to non-shedding, allergy friendly dog with the temperament of a companion dog and without the hunting instincts of a terrier? Well, that’s the dilemma I found myself in when I wanted a third dog. My husband is already very allergic to the two retriever mixes we have, so there was no way I could add another shedding, allergy generating dog to our pack!
I discovered that the answer to our problem was created 25 years ago in Australia and is call a Labradoodle! Labradoodles give allergy suffers a practical opportunity to finally own a dog. And Labradoodles are increasing in popularity, because they’re very intelligent, playful, and depending on the Labradoodle – allergy-friendly dogs.
Now let’s begin with the Labradoodles fascinating history. Their story starts in Australia. Now the exact date when breeding began is still a question, however the current view among experts is sometime in 1988 or 1989. It all started with an inquiry from a visually impaired women in Hawaii, who wanted a guide dog that wouldn’t cause her husband’s allergies to flare.
The reason why she chose Australia was the countries quarantine laws. Because of their laws, dogs exported to Hawaii could go home with no quarantine.
Now in response to the women’s request, roughly thirty Poodle hair and saliva samples were sent to Hawaii to test for allergy friendliness over a two year period of time. Unfortunately, none on those original samples tested successful.
Following the unfortunate failure of those samples, a man named Wally Conren suggested to the Manager of the Australian Guide Dog Association to cross a Labrador Retriever and a Standard Poodle. Approval was granted and his first litter produced three puppies. Wally gave the resulting cross the name we use today’s Labradoodle.
Now from those three puppies, hair and saliva samples were sent to Hawaii for testing once again. And this time, the samples from a puppy named Sultan were successful!
After the success of the first mating, Mr. Conren bred Labradoodle to Labradoodle, and called the subsequent offspring, ‘Double Doodles.’ But he wasn’t done, because next he crossed the Double Doodles and called the offspring ‘Tri Doodles.’ These were the forerunner to what we call today the Australian Multi-Generational (or Multi-Gen) Labradoodles.
Because of their unique coats, Labradoodles typically have no body odor, they don’t require constant bathing, and rarely attract fleas – which is great for all types of owners.
Certain Labradoodles are proving to be ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers, as wool and most fleece coat Labradoodles rarely shed. Labradoodles who have a hair-textured coat will shed, so are less likely to be suitable for allergy sufferers.
The continually increasing popularity of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles (a golden retriever/poodle cross) today has encouraged a slew of backyard breeders to jump on the doodle band wagon. So in order to get a healthy, allergy friendly dog for your family, it’s critical to find a reputable breeder. In my ebooks ‘The Definitive Guide To Labradoodles’ and ‘The Definitive Guide To Goldendoodles’ I give readers the tools they need to evaluate breeders and find the best possible puppy for their family!
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Australian Labradoodles and Children
Many people choose the Australian Labradoodles for their family pet. These dogs are nice to look at and they have fantastic personalities. Great with kids and other pets, these animals have lots to offer people of all ages. This particular mix of dog is both a retriever and a poodle, the combination is a dog that is exceptionally good looking and playful. These dogs can be picked up through local breeders and may require waiting lists to get a hold of a puppy.
There are three different kinds of coats that can be found on these dogs. The first one is a fleece type material. The coat will be smooth and very soft, with a shiny appearance. There are some dogs that have wool type fur, where the hair is fluffy and in large curls. The last type of fur that these dogs is found with, is a smooth and flat finish, almost like a retrievers hair. These great looking furry coats, help to make these dogs very appealing to look at and touch.
Even with the long coats and curly hair, these breeds are non shedding animals. That allows an owner to have a dog and not have to worry about vacuuming up hair or wiping it off offurniture or clothes. It can be an amazing feature to be able to own a dog and not worry about dog hair mess.
The hair on this breed is not only non shedding but it is also hypo allergenic. Someone who does have a dog allergy will not find that these particular dogs cause their allergies to become aroused. It can allow people to go over to the homes of people who own these breeds and it also allows them to own these pets themselves.
The colors of these breeds will range. They can be found in black and dark chocolate browns. Some pups will have a solid color, while others will have a two or three shades mixed in one. There are cream colored dogs as well as reddish brown ones.
These pets are very social. They enjoy the company of others and love meeting new people. When they are put in the mix with other pets or dogs, they quickly befriend them and will try to engage in play type activities. They are ideal with kids and families of any size and age. Their personalities are set in an easy going and playful nature.
Some breeds are not easy to train, however this smart breed loves training and enjoys learning new things. They are very smart dogs and will remember what they are told. Eager to please the adults around them, they remember house rules and the rules of meeting other dogs and people. Tricks can be taught easily and with little effort..
The Australian Labradoodles can be found through breeders all over the world. They can come in three sizes which helps to make them appealing to all kinds of dog owners. People who enjoy small dogs, can pick up a small breed, there are also medium and large dogs in this same breed. Many people enjoy this kind of dog because they are great for allergy sufferers and they do not shed.
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Labradoodle Breed Information
What is a Labradoodle?
A Labradoodle is a crossbred (hybrid) dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle.
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All About Labradoodles
About the Labradoodle
The Labradoodle is an amazingly smart breed of dog that results from the careful breeding of a Labrador retriever and a Poodle. The first Labradoodles were bred in Victoria, Australia, with the goal of producing a non-allergenic guide The process of breeding a Labradoodle begins with the initial breeding of a Lab to a Poodle (this initial breeding is referred to as “F1″ in the breeding vernacular). Next, the offspring are bred back to a poodle, in order to reinforce the poodle genetics into the cross (this second breeding is typically referred to as “F1B”). Subsequently, offspring are bred Labradoodle to Labradoodle. After several generations of this Labradoodle-to-Labradoodle breeding, the offspring become multi-generation Labradoodles. Throughout this process, a multi-generation dog may be bred back to a poodle four out of every nine generations to reinforce the poodle genetics.
In addition to being non-allergenic and non-shedding, Labradoodles are known for their characteristically wavy fleece coats, their intelligence, their upbeat nature and their incredibly friendly temperaments. As such, it is no surprise that these dogs are fast becoming among the most beloved breeds available.
A Great Choice for Families
The Labradoodle can come in several different colors, including apricot, red, cream, chocolate, black, white, and white with a mixture of colors. In addition, there are three basic sizes. Standard Labradoodles are the largest, measuring 21-25 inches and weighing over 43 pounds. Medium Labradoodles, measuring 17-20 inches, weigh between 33 and 43 pounds. Finally, Miniature Labradoodles measure up to 16 inches, and weigh up to 33 pounds. The varied sizes and appearances of Labradoodles means that every family can find one that is a perfect fit for their home.
Labradoodle Dog Origins, Variations and Characteristics
Author: Kayye Nynne
Since the development of the Labradoodle dog in the 1980s by Wally Conron as a non-allergenic guide dog for visually impaired people who suffered from allergies, this “dog breed has branched off in a multitude of directions. Today there are in fact at least two distinct different types of Labradoodles and some people are in fact of the opinion there is even another derivative of the Labradoodle.
The two distinct types of Labradoodle include primarily the following:
As its name suggests this Labradoodle type hails from Australia and since 2004 was declared to be no longer just a hybrid mix between the Labrador and Poodle but rather is now considered to be a purebred dog breed in its own right. Such recognition followed on the heels of the breed standard mapping out developmental goals aimed by the association which was written in 1987.
The Australian Labradoodle is officially recognized as having been developed from the following 6 different dog breeds:
• Poodle (Standard & Miniature)
• Labrador Retriever
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Curly Coat Retriever
• English Cocker Spaniel
• American Cocker Spaniel;
According to the Labradoodle Association of Australia, certain characteristics of the Labradoodle dog breed are of paramount importance notably that the dog should have a balanced and even temperament. Typically this dog should be an alert, friendly and intelligent animal that trains and learns easily and is not prone carefree boisterousness unless so allowed. The Labradoodle should be able to approach people whilst maintaining eye contact and not exhibit any signs of anxiety or discomfort.
Labradoodle Features
Size: There are currently three different recognized sizes Labradoodle by the Australian Association and they are as follows:
Standard Sized Labradoodle:
Height: 22 – 26 inches
Weight: 25 – 40 Kg
Medium Sized Labradoodle:
Height: 18 – 21 inches
Weight: 15 – 25 kg
Miniature Sized Labradoodle:
Height: 13 -17 inches
Weight: 10 – 20 kg
Coat: The coat of the Australian Labradoodle as dictated by the breed standard should be 4 to 6 inches in length. The coat should be a single coat and any indication of a double coat is noted as a fault. The dog’s coat should not be overly thick and neither should it be fluffy, though straight, wavy or loose spiraling is acceptable. The coat of the Labradoodle typically occurs in one of three types:
• Hair Coat: This type of coat is undesirable because it is a shedding coat and the Labradoodle Association of Australia is attempting to outbreed this trait.
• Fleece Coat: This is a non-shedding extremely soft coat close in texture to that of an angora coat. This coat is easy to manage and is highly desirable.
• Wool Coat: Another non-shedding coat which may occurs as the highly desirable loose spiraling pattern, or the not so desirable dense curling or dense straight coat variation. Thick and dense wool coats are not recommended because they require a lot of effort to maintain and the Association is trying to wean out this trait via selective breeding.
Body: The body of the Labradoodle is slightly longer than it is tall. The dog should move with a strong purposeful stride when trotting and during galloping (Yes! Labradoodles do have a gallop-like gait) the flanks should rise up from a deep brisket.
Tail: The tail ideally should be low set although a high tail is accepted. If the tail is heavy, padded or course in appearance then it will be denoted as a fault.
Head: The ideal stop of the dog should be medium with the eyes set well apart beneath broad well-defined eyebrows. The head should have a clean polished appearance and the existence of a long narrow head or blockhead will warrant a fault.
Ears & Eyes: The ears of the Labradoodle should be at the same level as its eyes and they should be set flat against the head of the dog. The ear canal should not be overflowing with excess hair. With respect to the eyes of this dog breed, they are typically slightly rounded and are somewhat large and expressive. Watery, tearful, sunken or protruding eyes will definitely notch up a fault.
Teeth & Nose: Ideally the breed standard Labradoodle should have a scissor bite, and any dogs characterized with an under bite or over bite will be faulted. Any incidences of teeth crowding in miniature Labradoodles will also classify as a fault. Dogs with black pigmented noses should have dark brown eyes with no presence of pink spots. Any evidence of pink spots on the nose, pads, eye rims or lips of a black-nosed dog will register as a fault.
Color: The Labradoodle dog breed is permitted to display quite an extensive range of coat colors including any of the following: gold; cream; white; apricot; black; blue; red; silver; chalk; brown as well as pretty much any other color typically seen in Poodles. The coat color should be solid with no white markings although extremely small white areas no larger than 2.5 cm squared are allowed on the chest, tail or feet.
Other Types of Labradoodle Dogs
Although only the Australian Labradoodle has been discussed in detail here, as mentioned at the beginning of this article, there are at least two distinct variations of this dog:
American Labradoodle: This variant is what is referred to as a multi-generational Labradoodle and the lack of introduction of other dog breeds (as is the case with Australian Labradoodles) appears to be a point of pride. Though not recognized by the AKC as a distinct purebred dog breed the American Labradoodle is officially recognized by the much newer and smaller dog association club known as the NAKC (North American Kennel Club).
What is certainly a little confusing is the exact translation of a multi-generational Labradoodle. There are some who contend that the Australian Labradoodle is a multi-generational dog which tends to beg the question…what is the difference between the two? That said the following describes the method in which several breeders are pursuing their American Labradoodle breeding program:
F1 Generation: this is a 50% Labrador to 50% Poodle mix. The offspring of this cross tend to be healthier than other crosses, but the downside is that the hair type tends to run the whole gamut of coat variation and one is just as likely to get a shedding coat as a non-shedding coat!
F1-B Generation: 25% Labrador Retriever to 75% Poodle; in other words this is a cross between an F1 Labradoodle crossed with a Poodle. Increased incidence of genetic disease is more likely in this dog hybrid, but on the positive side, they have the highest occurrence of a non-shedding coat.
F2 Generation: This is a cross between an F1 Labradoodle back to another F1 Labradoodle. With this kind of combination you obtain a similar percentage mix as that of the F1 Labradoodle (Poodle/Labrador mix) so you would also get the same incidence of shedding and non-shedding coats.
F3 Generation: An F3 Labradoodle is a cross between an F2 Labradoodle with another F2 Labradoodle and this cross falls under the purview off multi-generational.
Multi-Generational: Any cross of an F3 generation or beyond constitutes a multi-generational dog and it is along these breeding lines that both the Australian and American Labradoodle breeders are aiming for the purebred dog. The notable difference being that the Australian Labradoodle Association has introduced other dog breeds in the mix to increase genetic diversity and thereby decrease the incidence of inherited disease.
Disease: Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) a disease that causes blindness has been observed with increasing occurrence in a number of multi-generational Labradoodles lending weight to the pursuit of increased genetic diversity. Like the dog breeds from which they were developed, the Labradoodle is prone to hip dysplasia and elbow and patella disorders; some incidence of Addison’s Disease has also been observed. In general it is good practice for all Multigenerational Labradoodles to be DNA tested for PRA.
Labradoodle Temperament
Like its famous progenitors, this dog makes an excellent family companion that gets along well with children and is easy to train. Like many intelligent dogs the Labradoodle requires daily mental and physical challenges to avoid adopting nuisance behavior. This dog can adapt well to apartment living but just so long as it gets plenty of daily exercise.
Labradoodle Dog Origins
In 1989, Wally Conron, the breeding manager for the Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia embarked on a quest to develop a non-allergenic guide dog for a visually impaired client whose husband happened to be allergic to common dog fur. Conron settled on the standard Poodle as the ideal cross with the already established Labradors in use at their center, for the simple fact that the Poodle,s as a highly trainable working dog with tightly curled coat, constituted a the best-fit match.
After two years of trials including 33 successive disappointment runs, Wally Conron hit pay dirt! A cross mating between one of their most prized Labradors and a Poodle specimen resulted in a litter of 3 non-allergenic puppies. Sultan the 1st ever Labradoodle destined for guide-dog greatness was introduced to his new owner amidst great fanfare. The bonding was a great success and Conron was confident that the remaining two puppies would quickly be snapped up; after all, the center at which he worked had a 6-month backlog of requests from people hoping to foster a dog. But he miscalculated; nobody it seemed wanted a dog that was associated with the dirty word crossbreed.
As eight weeks rolled by, the remaining two pups still hadn’t found homes and the critical-period window in which they needed to bond with a new owner and thus become successful guide dogs was closing fast. Out of sheer frustration Wally Conron decided to call his new dog breed the Labradoodle and thenceforth stopped referring to them as crossbreeds. That was the eureka moment he had been waiting for (evidence of the sniff factor in play again)!
Within weeks, requests for this new “miracle dog” inundated the center…the rest as the saying goes, was history! Other than the Labradoodle, few designer dogs have been developed for utilitarian purposes and in fact for the most part new breeds are introduced for purely cosmetic purposes.
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Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, A new breed of dogs.
Author: Ruth Bird
A fellow blogger was always mentioning “puggles” to me. Then one day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her dog. She mentioned the labradoodles and goldendoodles to me. She had seen them on a t.v. show.
So, I decided to do some investigating. For those who want some information about these dogs, but not long scientific reports, here is my article. I went on a long internet journey, and I found out some amazing facts.
At first I though someone was maybe just getting bored, and decided to create a new breed of dog. But no, there are some very valid reasons for breeding these mixtures. Just read on, and you may find that there are reasons why you may want to look into one of these “oodle” dogs yourself.
As always, do lots of research and get lots of recommendations from current “oodle” owners. There are also forums and clubs that you can find on the internet. These can also help you decide if one of these is for you.
In the meantime, just enjoy learning something new, and when your neighbour tells you about an “oodle” dog, then you will know what they are talking about.
A Labradoodle is a crossbred dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. Their temperament makes them good service and family dogs.
The impetus behind experiments with this type of cross was the desire to achieve a service dog that would not shed and so produce a hypoallergenic dog that is suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. This has not yet been reliably achieved, as Labradoodles have varying coat lengths and textures, and crosses beyond the first generation do not yield a predictable coat type.
The result of this cross produced intelligent, easily trainable puppies that were the beginning of the Labradoodle as we now know it. Crossing these two breeds also gave the Labradoodle a hybrid vigor and a variety of coat types.
Labradoodles combine the best of the 2 breeds.
Labradoodles are known to posses the gentle, sweet disposition of the retrievers combined with the intelligence and allergy friendly coats of the poodles. Labradoodles are wonderful with children and people who have special needs. They are non-aggressive, highly intelligent dogs that are extremely easy to train. They want nothing more than to please their people.
The Labradoodle can vary in size: Standard, Medium and Miniature
Color varies from chalk (milky white), shades of cream, gold, black, chocolate, red, caramel and silver.
Coat: Labradoodles usually have no body odor, require minimal bathing and brushing and rarely, if ever, attract fleas. They seldom shed hair but will need to be groomed.
Wooly: Somewhat like a poodle. Requires regular grooming and is allergy friendly.
Fleece: The ultimate coat. It is easily maintained, non shedding, allergy and asthma friendly.
Hair: Anything from flat and straight to curls down the back and possibly wavy. It can vary from minimally to profusely shedding. Not likely to be allergy friendly.
Allergy and Asthma sufferers – Labradoodles may be the breed for you! Check it out…
The Labradoodle is still under development. Strictly speaking, the labradoodle cannot yet be described as a dog breed because it does not breed true. Further, the breed standards of breeds-under-development are invariably freer, more open to interpretation and cover more observable types than those of established or kennel club-recognized breeds.
The term Goldendoodle (Golden Doodle) describes a hybrid dog, crossbred between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. This hybrid is often said to have begun in Australia, along with the Labradoodle;
US fanciers challenge this assertion. Poodle hybrids have become increasingly popular and it is likely that the combination of Golden Retriever and Poodle has been duplicated by breeders in various countries.
Goldendoodles are intelligent and obedient. The make great family pets and will be wonderful companions. They are vey social and devoted to family members. They are people dogs, good with kids and other dogs and pets, and friendly with strangers.
Goldendoodles are likely to get into mischief if they spend most of their lives alone or bored. (My golden retriever certainly gets in trouble when bored. I can vouch for that first hand.) They are intelligent and love to please, therefore, they are very easy to train. They are a medium to large size family dog with great temperaments.
When bred correctly, most of your first hybrid crosses are much healthier because they are NOT in-bred or line-bred or back-bred to their cousins, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers. The Goldendoodle can work out well for those who suffer from allergies. They shed little to none, and they are very loving dogs. If you have allergy or dog hair concerns, look into a goldendoodle.
There are some amazing Labradoodle and Goldendoodle sites on the internet, with references to breeders in USA and Canada, and World Wide. These sites have some beautiful pictures of dogs and puppies. You will fall in love with them. I did instantly. That is why I posted about these dogs on my blog. And that is why I was so compelled to write about them.
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My name is Ruth Bird. I have been married for 27 years to my husband, Chris. Chris has been battling the monster, MS, for a number of years. Pet Health Care is my passion. My bpet blog is: href=”http://mypetplace.blogspot.com/”>http://mypetplace.blogspot.com/