Monday, November 18, 2013

Should You Choose Australian Labradoodle Puppies North Carolina

By Leslie Griffith


The most important need of Australian Labradoodle puppies North Carolina is companionship. These are friendly, loyal, sociable dogs, intelligent and easy to train. They love people, kids, other pets, walks, travel, new faces, new places. Strong and energetic but not hyper, and with a calm disposition, this is a go anywhere companion. Friends with allergies to dog hair will appreciate the low to non shedding coat.

In the 1980's Wally Conran of Royal Guide Dogs crossed a Lab with a Poodle to create a hypoallergenic service dog. Of the 1st 31 puppies, a phenomenal 29 passed service dog training, but only 3 were allergy friendly.

Two breeding and research centers were established to continue his work. The Irish Water Spaniel, the American Cocker, and the English Cocker were infused into the breeding line to improve coat type and temperament. Australian Labradoodles today all hail back to either Tegan Park or Rutland Manor lineage. Several generations of breeding with a strict control group of dogs has resulted in very predictable behavior and physical characteristics.

Your reputable breeder will provide registry of the puppies. The Australian Labradoodle Club In America, the ALCA, can verify lineage tracing the family tree to the original breeding dogs from either Tegan Park or Rutland Manor. Other large registries include the Australian Labradoodle Association (ALA), and the International Labradoodle Association (ILC).

Parent stock should be DNA tested for progressive retinal atrophy before breeding. In their old age, Australian Labradoodles may develop hip dysplasia or patella disorder (slipped kneecap). Addison's disease is the major health problem. There's no test and onset occurs later in life after several generations have been bred. Discuss this risk with your breeder.

There are 3 coat types; hair, wool, and fleece. Hair sheds so these dogs are not recommended for allergy sufferers. Puppies with hair are sold as spayed or neutered pets. Wool is the best choice for severe allergies. It's soft, non shedding, hypoallergenic. Fleece is wavy or curly, silky, non or low shedding, and allergy friendly.

Labradoodles require more grooming than Labs, but less than Poodles. Clean the ear canal weekly to ward off ear infections. Brush weekly. Trim the coat every 3 to 4 months for easy maintenance.

Standards weigh 50-65 pounds, medium dogs 30-40 pounds, and miniatures are 16-25 pounds. Expect your new companion to live 13-15 years. Colors include apricot/gold, red, black, silver, blue, caramel, chocolate, cafe, parchment, lavender, chalk, cream, apricot cream, caramel, red. Black puppies with fibers of silver will turn silver. Milk chocolate dogs with streaks of cream will turn parchment. Eyes can be honey, amber, brown, or hazel.

Australian Labradoodle puppies North Carolina are star pupils in obedience classes. They're alert but not constant barkers. This sociable dog needs companionship. They can learn to wait patiently indoors for their family, but usually find time outdoors on their own very stressful. This breed is sensitive to its owners moods and needs. They make great service and therapy dogs. They're a great choice for families with a special needs child. They have a special way of bonding with autistic children.




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