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Labradoodle Facts
- Group
- Other Breed Classes
- Affiliations
- No current affiliations
- Height
- Standard: 21" - 24"
Medium: 17" - 20"
Mini: 14" - 16" - Weight
- Standard: 50-65 lbs.
Medium: 30-45 lbs.
Mini: 15-25 lbs. - Lifespan
- 12 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
none known
Origin
This breed originated in Australia.
Date Of Origin
The Labradoodle was first bred deliberately in 1989.
History
The Labradoodle was first bred deliberately in 1989, when Australian breeder Wally Conron crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle at Guide Dogs Victoria. His aim was to combine the low-shedding coat of the Poodle with the gentleness and trainability of the Labrador, and to provide a guide dog suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. Although Guide Dogs Victoria no longer breed Labradoodles, they are bred by other guide and assistance dog organizations in Australia and elsewhere.
Description
The Labradoodle as a dog breed is still developing, and does not yet "breed true": that is puppies do not have consistently predictable characteristics. While many Labradoodles display desired traits, their appearance and behavioral characteristics remain, from an overall breed standpoint, unpredictable.
As such, Labradoodles' hair can be anywhere from wiry to soft, and may be straight, wavy, or curly. Many Labradoodles do shed, although the coat usually sheds less and has less dog odor than that of a Labrador Retriever.
Temperament
Like most Labrador Retrievers and Poodles, Labradoodles are generally friendly, energetic and good with families and children (although as with any dog the temperament may vary between individuals). Labradoodles often display an affinity for water and strong swimming ability from their parent breeds.
Like their parent breeds, both of which are amongst the world's most intelligent dog breeds, Labradoodles are very intelligent and quite trainable, often seeking commands and finding pleasure in learning. Labradoodles can be taught to obey verbal or sign language commands, or both.
Uses
Labradoodles are used as guide, assistance, and therapy dogs as well as being popular family dogs.
Health Concerns
eye disorders, hip dysplasia, PRA
Additional Information
This breed us still developing. This is the most accurate information found at this time.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
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