What the Heck is a Labradoodle?

1. What the Heck is a Labradoodle? If you are like most people hearing the term "Labradoodle likely confused. A Labradoodle is a designer-dog resulting from the cross breeding of a Labrador retriever and a standard poodle (crossbred dogs are often referred to as designer-dogs.) The Labradoodle originated in Australia several years ago where they quickly discovered the potential to use Labradoodle as service dogs. Labradoodle", you are most Labradoodle have a loving and affectionate temperament. They appreciate affection and bond well with their families. They are very intelligent and tend to be quite active as well. They can become bored with repetition and enjoy alternating activities. Labradoodle typically have curly coats but can have the straight coat of a Labrador. Since Labradoodle have minimal shedding they are extremely attractive to those who suffer from pet allergies. There have been claims that Labradoodle do not have the typical doggie body door. Australian Labradoodle is a multi generational cross that are typically 25% Labrador retriever and 75% standard poodle. This proportion seems to guarantee non-shedding. American Labradoodle breeders vary the percentages; a 50% mix puppy may shed and as such they are not the best choice for people with severe allergies. Labradoodle puppies are selling from anywhere between $100 and $1500 depending on the standards of the breeder. Multi-generational cross puppies with health guarantees seem to sell for more than a 50% first generation litter. Labradoodle can have the same genetic medical problems of the standard poodle and Labrador retriever, such as eye and hip problems. People shopping for a Labradoodle puppy need to be careful, as with any breed, check references, view the parents of the litter, and ask for a written health guarantee.