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.

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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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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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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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.

Author: RichardLaw66

A Labradoodle is a crossbred (hybrid) dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle.

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.

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:

Australian Labradoodle:

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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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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Author: Rick Allen Walker

Are you considering purchasing Australian labradoodlesfrom a breeder? If you are thinking about welcoming one of these adorable dogs into your household, there are several questions you should be certain to ask the Australian Labradoodle breeders you are considering buying from. After all, you are about to make an important purchase that will impact your household for many years to come.

Be sure to ask the right questions so you can be sure that you are working with the right breeder and will obtain the healthiest and most well-adjusted Australian labradoodle possible.

In order to make certain you are working with the best Australian Labradoodle breedersavailable, be sure to ask the following questions:

• What is your asking price for the puppies?
  The difference in price can be substantial among Australian Labradoodle breeders. If there is a significant difference among prices, be sure to ask for an explanation as to why.

• What health tests have been conducted on the parents of these Australian Labradoodles?
  Healthy parents are more likely to have healthy offspring. By purchasing a Labradoodle with healthy parents, you are more likely to enjoy years of health with your new pet.

• What steps have been taken to socialize the puppies?
  The more socialization that has taken place with a puppy, the better its temperament will be, and the better it will be able to adjust to your household.

• What are the goals of your breeding program?
  Australian Labradoodle breeders should be working toward bettering the breed as a whole, rather than trying to simply produce more dogs. Ideally, you should look for a breeder that is breeding for companionship first.

• What are the strengths and weaknesses of your breeding program?
  All Australian Labradoodle breeders have strengths and weaknesses in their programs. Go with a breeder that is open and honest about their breeding program, rather than one that insists his or her dogs or breeding are the best.

• Can I see the pedigrees for the puppy’s parents?
  At a minimum, you should see the pedigree of the parents. Ideally, you will want to meet the parents so you can get a better idea of their temperament and appearance.

• What type of contract do you offer with your puppies?
  While your breeder cannot reasonably guarantee that your puppy will be of show quality, he or she should be willing to guarantee its health and be willing to provide ongoing support.

• What do you feed your puppies?
  Ideally, you should continue feeding the same food to your puppies as they are currently being fed by their breeder.

• What inoculations has the puppy received?
  If the puppy is eight-weeks-old, it should have received its first set of inoculations already; be sure to check on this.

By asking these simple questions and finding the right Australian Labradoodle breeders, you can be sure your Australian Labradoodles will be healthy and an important part of your family – and you can be better assured of a healthier life with the new members of your family.

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We are Rick and Carla Walker caring breeders of Australian  Labradoodles. Our goal and mission as labradoodle breeders, is to continue the excellence of breeding standards set by the Australian origin of this breed. We strive to breed and nurture the best labradoodles available today.We offer a variety of colors, including the rare parti color’s.We specialize in the medium and miniature size labradoodles,see our available puppies page.  Learn more about starting a relationship with a new labradoodle puppy by visiting our website at www.jubileelabradoodles.com

Labradoodle Puppies for Sale

– Are They for You?

If you want to have a long and happy relationship with a new Labradoodle dog, then you need to start from the very beginning – that is, with the perfect puppy for you. As a future Labradoodle owner, you need to know all about Labradoodles, so you can choose the right Labradoodle puppy to take home before actually looking at Labradoodle puppies for sale or visiting a Labradoodle shelter. Here are several of the things you might want to know.

Even though they were originally bred to be companions for the blind, Labradoodle dogs are now classified as hunting dogs. Actually, the only reason why they have become so popular in households is because they are wonderful as pets for any family – even families with children. In fact, there are Australian Labradoodles and chocolate Labradoodles for sale nowadays that children will especially love!

However, if you plan on having your puppy live in the same house as a child, then you need to take the utmost heed. This means you would need to be there constantly to supervise them and make sure they do not hurt one another. Although Labradoodles are famous for being both loyal and friendly, keeping a close eye on them would still be best to ensure that no roughhousing, biting, or pulling occurs that could lead to unnecessary injuries on both parts.

Labradoodle dogs are pretty much like other dogs in terms of attention and care. This means that they need a certain amount of time and commitment from you, which is quite similar to the time and commitment that a young kid needs.

One reason why people love to have Labradoodle dogs as pets is because they come with security. Having a pet that will bark whenever somebody comes to the door is pretty much equal to having an alarm system at home – but alive.

Labradoodle dogs also happen to be very popular as a pet because they offer their owners great companionship, as well. They are social by nature and live to spend time with and to please their owners. Make sure you do not keep them in your backyard all the time, though. Puppies especially need extra supervision, training and interaction, if you want them to acquire acceptable behaviors around you. Since Labradoodles need exercise on a regular basis, taking them for long walks would be the best way to spend your time together.

Now, the best thing about Labradoodle dogs is not just that they are great as watchdogs and companions, but because they are also very easy to train since they have the combined characteristics of a poodle and a Labrador. This makes them very intelligent pets overall.

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Are you looking for Labradoodle puppies for sale? Then take a look at the most responsible and reputable breeders of this particular dog breed right here. This is definitely the best way you can make sure that you find the best Labradoodles for sale in today’s market. So what are you waiting for? Visit the website today!

Author: Gilroy Hicks

There’s a quote-”Never judge a book by its cover”. However, labradoodle face says it all. You can see in the face of this dog how much mischievous, playful and intelligent he is. As every dog desire to please their master, labradoodle also highly seek for the human company and has tremendous desire to please his master. Though labradoodle is very intelligent and brilliant dog, he never uses his intelligence to outwit his master. Instead he uses it for pleasing his master. So, if you train your labradoodle with quality training, then you can become the proud owner of highly intelligent and obedient dog which other will envy of.

There’s no specific time for training your labradoodle. You can start labradoodle training from the first day you bring him home or after 1-2 weeks. But don‘t make too much delay in the training because once your labradoodle learn something bad, then it will be hard to bring him in the track. As these dogs have tremendous desire to please their owners, they try to learn as much thing as possible to do the same. They are so much attention seeking that without your attention; they may grow some unusual or abnormal behaviors. When you see your labradoodle jumping or barking at you, it seems as if he is saying, “Hey man! Take notice of me”.

With enough and quality training, you can get the best from your labradoodle. This same dog can fulfill different jobs and responsibilities if you train him the required tricks. He can be your loyal friend, vigilant guardian, playmate of the kids, jogging companion, patient baby-sitter and canine soul mate. They are so intelligent and well tempered dogs that they are used in different fields for assistance. Some of the works of labradoodle are listed below:

• Leading the blind
• Working as therapy dogs in nursing homes and hospitals
• Excelling in obedience and agility trials
• Taking part in different programs with the elderly and sick people due to their loving and caring nature
• Making good family dogs due to their forgiving quality to the kids

Labradoodle are never purposely good or bad. It depends on your trainings and the freedom that you allow to them. They are always innocent and do what you teach them. For example-if you allow you labradoodle to jump on you on Sunday when you were on a holiday, you shouldn’t expect that he won’t jump on you when you are going to office in clean clothes on other days. If you punish him for this mistake, then it would be your own foolishness. This kind of activity will just confuse your labradoodle. So, don’t make your dog confused with different choices and trainings.

A good training should be consistent. Consistency means, training the same thing regularly so that your labradoodle develops it as a habit. You should train your dog knowing his nature and willingness to learn things rather than implementing your own theories and philosophies in the training.

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You can learn to train even the most stubborn breed of dogs within some minutes if you find some really good tips and suggestions from somewhere. Currently I am involved in Dog Training Club which  is a site that has a lot to offer regarding several effective training tips for your dogs to make the dog training easy and exciting.

Labradors and poodles are both impressive breeds of dogs, but they have different strengths. Labradors are tractable, easy-going, easy to please dogs that take well to guidance as guides or service animals. Poodles are intelligent, intellectual dogs that wonder about commands and don’t always follow the ones they don’t think make sense. People hoped that a cross would combine the labrador’s suitability to guide work with the poodle’s hypoallergenic coat. It turned out that happens from time to time, but not all the time, when the breeds are crossed.

But this hasn’t discouraged labradoodle breeders. They maintain that the cross has created a amazing new breed that combines the labrador’s wonderful affectionate, easy-going nature with the poodle’s brains and sometimes its hypoallergenic coat. Even those without the completely hypoallergenic coat are low-shedding dogs, and usually have little doggy scent.

Crossing labradors and poodles was what got the breed started, but nowadays a lot of the breedings are labradoodle to labradoodle. A first-generation cross uses a thoroughbred lab and a thoroughbred poodle, but later generation crosses use labradoodle to poodle and labradoodle to lab as well as labradoodles to each other.

Labradoodles comes in a variety of coat types and colors. The typical labradoodle is yellow, black or brown with a long, semi-wavy coat, but every color seen in poodles is possible, and coats vary from long and straight to short and curly. Those with the poodle coat must be clipped every once in a while, as the fur keeps growing just like a human’s, rather than reaching a predetermined length and stopping, as in a typical dog’s coat.

Originally, labradoodles were big dogs only, just like the two founding breeds. But thanks to the use of smaller labradors and miniature poodles in the breeding programs, some labradoodles are now only as large as a beagle. These smaller dogs are just like their bigger relatives, except more conveniently sized.

Although they are not currently recognized by any of the foremost kennel clubs, labradoodle fanciers have their own organizations and the breeders are working towards standardizing the breed enough for recognition. Some people are skeptical of the idea of creating a new breed, citing many mixed breed dogs needing homes in shelters as a reason not to intentionally create more mixed breeds, but others support the idea.

When a breed of dog is popularized, there are always members of the group that end up with owners who don’t know what they’ve gotten into. These unfortunate dogs wind up in shelters and rescues, waiting and hoping for adoption. Remember to research everything that you new dog will need from you before you get one, in order to avoid becoming one of those people. And go to the shelter or a rescue group before buying labradoodles in USA.

Get more information and details on how you can find delightful and lovable Labradoodles Puppies that will give you the companionship and enjoyment you are seeking. Labradoodles are marvelous pets that are perfect for old and young alike.

Labradoodles are formerly a cross breed between the Labrador Retriever and the Standard Poodle because of the demand of it, reproduction has amplified giving labradoodle a breed of its own.

Dogs have been man’s best friend and over the years, they have been proving how much they’re worth. There have been many tales about how dogs have cared for their masters and how they have proven to be trusted fellows to them, labradoodles being of no exception.

It is known to those interested in dogs that these dogs are sociable, not aggressive, very sociable and they have instincts of their own. They are easily educated and very intelligent. They are the best dogs for the jobs of guiding, therapy and for the assistance of others. Their hair does not cause allergy symptoms and for this reason it makes them more endearing and more attractive to have as a pet.

Labradoodles vary in size and weight. The most known sizes of these breed are the standards which are from twenty three to twenty seven inches in height and weighs at least forty five pound for the females and fifty five pounds for the male. The medium ones which array about eighteen to twenty-one inches and weighs 40 pound or more and lastly the smaller ones which are fourteen to seventeen inches .

These breed of dogs are very cute and huggable because of its furry features. The coat of these breed are generally curly but it does not provide humans the allergic reactions unlike other dog’s coat. Its fur looks similarly to that of the poodle breed, it’s very soft and hangs loosely on its body. Its color also varies. There are some which are black in color, silver, cream, gold, red and brown.

Although comparable of a kind labradoodles coat differs. There are some which are curlier than the others. These are classified into two groups. The coat which they call the fleece coat and the other one which is comparable to a wool coat. Whichever of these kinds are cute and huggable that once you have the feel of it you wouldn’t want to let it go.

The life expectancy of labradoodles is about fourteen to fifteen years of course it is with exception to cases wherein they get sick or have an accident which may be causes of their early death. If you have a pet like this you have to make sure that it is well taken cared of. Cleanliness is very important. Neglecting your responsibility of taking care of this dog could be the cause of its early retirement. Nourish it well with the right diet program it needs, make it feel important and cared for, pamper it with love. With this in mind you are sure to have a best pal around you for a long time.

The Australian Labradoodles are an unique breed that many people enjoy buying. These dogs have many qualities that make them very interesting to a broad variety of people. The background of this dog is a retriever with a poodle mix. The blend of both mixes allow the dog to feature some special personality traits.

There are three distinct 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 coat 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 coat. These great looking furry coats, help to make these dogs very appealing to look at and touch.

Even with the long coats and curly fur, these breeds are non shedding animals. That allows an owner to have a dog and not have to worry about vacuuming up coat or wiping it off of furniture or clothes. It can be an amazing feature to be able to own a dog and not worry about dog coat 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 variety. 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.

One of the best features of this pet is that they are a well socialized animal. They enjoy other pets, dogs and people. These dogs are fantastic with youngsters of all ages and make a true companion for a family or a single owner. The friendliness of these particular pets, make them easy to take along to friends homes, parks and introduce into a home that already has pets and dogs. When new babies and children come along, these canines are adaptive and easy going.

Some breeds are not easy to instruct, however this clever 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..

Australian Labradoodles are available in three different sizes. They can come in a small mini size, a medium look and a large breed of dog. The dog’s size may depend on the living arrangement and space that the owner has. Some people may prefer a small pet while others enjoy the look of the dogs who are of a larger breed.

Labradoodles are bred so they display the best traits of both parent breeds. Labradoodles are the results of a poodle and a labrador mating. Labradoodles are popular as pets and fit in well with families. To learn how to look after labradoodle puppies, read on.

Labradoodles

Because labradors and poodles are both highly intelligent and very friendly, labradoodles often are too. One of the defining qualities of labradoodles is that they tend to inherit the non moulting coat of poodles. This is why they are suitable for people who suffer from allergies.

Labradoodle puppies are highly intellectual but training is best in progress from a young age. You should begin by teaching the basic commands such as ‘come’, ’sit’ and ’stay’ and you can then progress further.

Labradoodles have been taught for a variety of job roles; guide dog is just one example. The origin of labradoodles was actually due to the need for a guide dog that wouldn’t aggravate allergies. The labrador genes present in labradoodles is what makes them so trainable and eager to please their owners.

Mental and physical stimulation is essential for labradoodles because they are high energy dogs. People who purchase labradoodle puppies for sale need to expect and dog that requires good amounts of interaction and attention paid to it.

Like all intelligent dogs, labradoodles need to be entertained and you can do this in a variety of ways. Games such as fetch are great ways to keep labradoodles entertained in addition to their regular daily walks. Due to their labrador genes, labradoodles have a strong desire to retrieve. They also inherit a love of water from the labrador. Labradoodles will remain happy and healthy if they get given plenty of regular exercise.

Labradoodles haver long and curly coat but the finer details are determined by which genetics get passed on. The tightness of a labradoodle’s curls will vary but you should brush all labradoodles on a regular basis. Labradoodles shed their fur much less than labradors but they will still shed a bit.

Labradoodles are a lot like other crossbreed dogs in that they usually avoid the genetic health problems that affect pedigree dogs. As a general rule, labradoodle puppies are fairly healthy. As always however, you should buylabradoodle puppies for sale from renowned dog breeder who’s main focus is the health of the labradoodle.

Author: Rick Allen Walker

Follow These Tips For Finding Well-Adjusted Labradoodle Puppies For Your Home

Are you thinking about purchasing Australian Labradoodle puppies for your home? If so, you want to be certain to buy Labradoodle puppies for sale from a reputable breeder who takes the steps necessary to ensure the puppies are healthy and well socialized.

When it comes to purchasing Australian Labradoodle puppies, there are several things you should look for in a quality breeder.

Obviously, you want a breeder who takes a personal interest in his/her Australian Labradoodle puppies and who considers them to be more than just a source of revenue. Signs that a breeder is genuinely concerned about producing puppies that are happy and well-adjusted include:

• The breeder’s property contains a playground area where the Australian Labradoodle puppies can express themselves and socialize with other dogs of all ages while getting plenty of exercise.
• The breeder takes the Australian Labradoodle puppies for walks – both on and off leash – so they can get plenty of exercise and training.
• The Australian Labradoodle puppies are taken out in the public on shopping trips and other adventures so they can become more socialized with humans.
• The Australian Labradoodle puppies have opportunities to interact with other animals so they can be accustomed to socializing appropriately with animals of varying types and sizes.
• The breeder keeps the Australian Labradoodle puppies in his or her home, which helps get the puppies used to household noises and rules, while also giving them plenty of time for outside play, exploration and exercise.

The simple reality is that you want to buy puppies that are accustomed to being around other dogs and animals, as well as people, including young children. By doing so, it will be far easier to get your puppy or puppies integrated into your household. After all, the smoother the transition is for you and your puppies, the sooner you will be able to start bonding and truly enjoying being the proud owner of Australian Labradoodle puppies.

When purchasing Labradoodle puppies for sale, you always want to be certain to make sure the puppies are healthy and that they come from good parents with the traits you desire. Don’t underestimate the importance of the training and affection the puppies receive from the breeder, however, as this will go a long way toward determining whether or not your puppies will be well-adjusted and capable of becoming a loving member of your household!

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We are Rick and Carla Walker caring breeders of Australian  Labradoodles. Our goal and mission as labradoodle breeders, is to continue the excellence of breeding standards set by the Australian origin of this breed. We strive to breed and nurture the best labradoodles available today.We offer a variety of colors, including the rare parti color’s.We specialize in the medium and miniature size labradoodles,see our available puppies page.  Learn more about starting a relationship with a new labradoodle puppy by visiting our website at www.jubileelabradoodles.com