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Did you know... the Labradoodle?

16/5/2017

Did you know....?

The Labradoodle breed came about in Australia in 1988 when a breeder wanted to create a guide dog for the blind that would also be suitable for those with allergies to dog dander and fur.

Alas - the cross breeding of the Labrador Retriever and the Standard Poodle was successful and this began the popularity of the breed throughout many countries including America.

The popularity of the breed can be proven with the fact the word 'Labradoodle' is now an accepted word placement in the game of Scrabble. The game of Monopoly also highlights the breed in their 'Here and Now' version of the game, replacing the famous Scottish Terrier.
As there can be varying mixes and generations of the Labradoodle, their coat texture and colours can vary. Most Labradoodles have an odorless, minimal to non shedding coats.
There are 3 recognized sizes of Labradoodle, the Standard, Medium and Miniature.
The size of the Labradoodle depends on the size of Poodle that they are bred with.

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The Labradoodle

9/5/2017

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It’s not always easy to decide on a breed of dog and choosing a cross breed can be even harder. Mum always said “Life is like a box of chocolates; never know what you’re gunna get”. Although in this case with a Labradoodle you can be assured of a fun loving personality, being a mix of Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. They are not your usual dog as they can come in 3 sizes: miniature, medium and standard.
They need a good walk or active playtime each day, and, if you’re interested (and the dog's overall health is good enough), they are athletic enough to participate in such dog sports as agility, flyball, obedience, and rally. They can also be excellent therapy dogs.
They are friendly and loving dogs (especially of their food), which, combined with their intelligence, contributes to them being easily trained. Poodles in particular are regarded as one of the most intelligent of dog breeds. Although known to become a tad if over-pampered, this trait can be tempered with the more calm nature of the Labrador, making the Labradoodle an intelligent dog.
There are mainly three different coat types in a labradoodle: fleece, wool, and hair. The fleece coat is usually curlier and long and has a silky soft feel to it. The wool coat is similar to that of a sheep's or poodles, and has tight curls and feels like a wool jumper. The hair coat is straight or slightly and has a wispy look to it. This type of coat is not as allergy friendly, but most people with allergies will be able to tolerate it.

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Did you know... the Labradoodle?

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