Labradoodle Information

Labradoodle Information

A labradoodle is a cross between a standard poodle and a labrador. They are very loving dogs who, in the day are very active and full of life and yet in the evenings, like nothing more than to curl up beside their owners. They like a lot of attention most waking hours of the day and are also very intelligent. They like a lot of mind stimulation so long walks, playtimes and extra curricular activities are always on the mind of a labradoodle.

Some labradoodles have a curly coat and others have more labrador traits and have a straight coat. Originally, they were bred to help the blind and others with impaired abilities. They are now also quite popular for those with allergies due to the poodle trait of a non-shedding coat. There is a small percentage of labradoodles who do shed a little but they still seem to have hypoallergenic properties, although, this has not been proved as yet. Labradoodles are also known not to have any body odour.

People who are thinking about having a labradoodle companion often ask if there are any genetic problems as both labradors and poodles both suffer from hip and eye problems. Fortunately, labradoodles seem problem free.

My own personal feelings, even though they maybe a bit biased, are that the standard poodle and labrador were crossed and what was made from the genes was the most perfect dog. After having Heather for over five years I haven't found one bad thing about her, ok, maybe having a wet dog everytime we go near water can be a little trying sometimes, but I definitely wouldn't want to be without a Labradoodle.

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