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post #31 of 40
1/3/06 at 5:31pm
[quote=KitEKats4Eva!]If you want a dog that is biggish but pretty low
However LABRADOODLES are fantastic!! I have to say that because I've got two, and you might have some trouble finding one at a shelter, too. They don't shed, they are insanely intelligent, they are loving and joyful and loyal and happy dogs. But they are pretty hyperactive until adulthood so you will have your hands full for a while. But that's pretty much the same with all dogs.



Actually, Labradoodles (which are a high-priced mixed breed) DO shed. It is a myth perpetuated by breeders that they don't. They shed LESS, but still shed.
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post #32 of 40
1/3/06 at 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by catlover67
Actually, Labradoodles (which are a high-priced mixed breed) DO shed. It is a myth perpetuated by breeders that they don't. They shed LESS, but still shed.
In Australia they're considered a pure breed - the Standard Labradoodle. And yes, some do shed. Mine don't. Only Ruby, occasionally after a bath, will lose some hairs. But aside from that, nothing! And if you go to a decent breeder (here, anyway) they don't cost that much - certainly nothing like a poodle or a lab!

Ours are the offspring of three generations of Standard Labradoodles, they are not simply a mix of a lab and a poodle chucked together. I think this is why we got such good ones. There are, of course, always going to be BYBs who throw a poodle and lab together and call the outcome a Labradoodle.
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post #33 of 40
1/3/06 at 6:49pm
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with two soon to be three cats shedding isnt a huge issue...

Yes I would get a male... Gigi is alpha I already know...
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post #34 of 40
1/3/06 at 6:54pm
Our male is SO much more mellow than our female. Who knows why?? She is definitely alpha as far as they are concerned although he's starting to challenge her a bit as he gets older. In a mellow way...lol.

The little guy fell asleep during his first training session! You can't get much more laid back than that. He held a `sit' for so long (I wasn't asking him to, either) that he just curled up on the spot and slept for an hour. I had to restrain myself from squeezing him to death with the world's most intense bear-hug! I took a pic because it had to be done.... :

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post #35 of 40
1/4/06 at 7:06pm
Inquiring minds want to know - with all the suggestions, have you made a decision or narrowed down your choices?
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post #36 of 40
1/4/06 at 7:21pm
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Originally Posted by Neely
Inquiring minds want to know - with all the suggestions, have you made a decision or narrowed down your choices?
Yes, please tell!!
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post #37 of 40
1/4/06 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by catlover67
Not necessarily. Has anyone read Marley and Me? Even though they kept him, the dog was a neurotic, hyper, mess of a dog.
That's so funny you posted this. Just today our vets at work were talking about this book, and they both have Labs so they were relating to the story. They also said how they both while reading it, so I'm gonna have to see what the fuss is all about!!
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post #38 of 40
1/4/06 at 11:23pm
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I will look at the local shelter and look into some of the dogs on the list s... and labradoodles if I can find a breeder not just throwing a lab and a poodle together.. Maybe like Frankie a dog in need that fits will find me..

still welcoming suggetions
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post #39 of 40
1/5/06 at 7:33am
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Originally Posted by KitEKats4Eva!
In Australia they're considered a pure breed - the Standard Labradoodle. And yes, some do shed. Mine don't. Only Ruby, occasionally after a bath, will lose some hairs. But aside from that, nothing! And if you go to a decent breeder (here, anyway) they don't cost that much - certainly nothing like a poodle or a lab!

Ours are the offspring of three generations of Standard Labradoodles, they are not simply a mix of a lab and a poodle chucked together. I think this is why we got such good ones. There are, of course, always going to be BYBs who throw a poodle and lab together and call the outcome a Labradoodle.
Wasn't aware of this in Aus.? Does the predominant breed registry accept them as a breed or some smaller registry? Labradoodles and any high priced mix over here (shih-poo, peke-a-poo, etc, etc.) are looked at in a negative light over here due to their new novelty-ness (if that is a word) and because they aren't a true purebred (according to top breeders and AKC). They are mainly sold by BYB's and pet stores (pet stores are overflowing with them ) even if they claim a few generations back.
Not to say that your dogs aren't precious babies but you may get some backs up touting a labradoodle and this is why...
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post #40 of 40
1/5/06 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by Loveysmummy
Wasn't aware of this in Aus.? Does the predominant breed registry accept them as a breed or some smaller registry? Labradoodles and any high priced mix over here (shih-poo, peke-a-poo, etc, etc.) are looked at in a negative light over here due to their new novelty-ness (if that is a word) and because they aren't a true purebred (according to top breeders and AKC). They are mainly sold by BYB's and pet stores (pet stores are overflowing with them ) even if they claim a few generations back.
Not to say that your dogs aren't precious babies but you may get some backs up touting a labradoodle and this is why...
I have seen this too... but I have to add i know that they have been breed for over 30 years so someone may be doing it right..I place them with the cokapoo which is not a breed alone but also has a history..
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