Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Are Australian Labradoodle Puppies For You

By Marissa Velazquez


The history of Australian Labradoodle puppies is relatively short if counted in years as a breed. Thirty years ago the idea of an intelligent hard working dog that didn't shed hair or dander came to be reality when Wally Conran cross bred a poodle with a Labrador. After several litters he finally came up with one puppy from a litter that could be trained as a guide dog for a woman in Hawaii with a husband that was allergic to dogs. Of the thirty one other dogs bred twenty nine became guide dogs. An unheard of average for any breed.

In the thirty years that have passed this breed has spread throughout the world. Two different types of this breed have started in the USA. One breeds poodles and Labradors only and the other has taken a page from Australia's book and added a water spaniel to the breeding design. That means that when you see them advertised as Australian Labradoodles it does not mean that they are related to the original breeding stock.

If the dog you are looking for needs to be super smart and non-aggressive then this may be the one you are looking for. They have strong personalities and will try to take advantage of an owner that doesn't have strong leadership qualities. Exercise is very important for these dogs. They will become restless if cooped up for long periods. They have proven themselves to be loyal to their families and social with other people and animals.

When purchasing a puppy it's a good idea to ask questions about the puppy and how it has been raised to date. It is important to know what and when the breeder has been feeding your new puppy. This information can help when it is time to feed him and avert an upset stomach from the wrong food. You can slowly change his food to your preferred brand if necessary as he grows older.

If the breeder has started house breaking him it will help if you know which method he has been using. Continuing with the original system will prove helpful because it has already been imprinted on the dog's memory. This will alleviate confusion for the puppy.

It is important to start grooming the puppy early in his life. The sooner he gets used to the feel of the brush the better he will like it. With the lack of shedding and very thick coats they should be brushed no less than three times weekly. Twice yearly trims at the groomer for nails, ears and a trim will suffice.

The coats on these dogs will vary from litter to litter. The difference is caused by the dominant genes in the parents. The coats will range from curly to thick and wavy. Some will even have a longer flowing coat reminiscent of the spaniel coats. The size of the dogs may also vary. Poodles genes dominate here so they can be very large or very small.

Australian Labradoodle puppies are high energy and very smart animals. The are a good addition to any household with children or other pets. They may be the perfect addition to your life also.




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