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FAQ
FAQ
Will this breed be AKC recognized?
There is discussion within the Doodle breeder community as to whether this is the best route for the health of the developing breed. Some believe it will cause breeders to focus more on aesthetic conformation than on breeding incredibly trainable, loving companion dogs. An unbalanced emphasis on aesthetic conformation neglects temperament. However, the recognition of AKC is important to many and is sought after by many in the Doodle community. There are currently several Labradoodle organizations in Australia and the U.S. which provide leadership to the developing breed.
Why are Labradoodles so expensive?
True, they are much more than the most popular breeds. Breeders purchasing breeder stock pay great sums for their dams and sires. Multi-Gen breeders testing for genetic problems stack up large bills to ensure the integrity of their breeding stock. For instance, a breeder testing for hip dysplasia may have invested at least $800 in testing for preliminary results and one-year results before a dam is bred for the first time. These tests further the genetic health of the breed, but the costs are passed on to the purchaser. Perhaps never before has technology offered such extensive screening for the genetic soundness of a developing breed, but it is not free.
Why do Multi-Generational Labradoodles cost more than F1s and F1Bs?
The F1 is a delightful companion. It is however questionable in its non-shedding quality. The F1 may have a wispy-hair coat, which can be coarse to the touch. The Multi-Gen and F1B have shown higher reliability with the desired low- or non-shedding coat. They are also known to have a more desirable feel, particularly the soft fleece coat. The Multi-Gen Labradoodle is the coat which breeders purposefully breed toward for a pure Labradoodle. This is the dog which will be recognized by the AKC if that event should come to pass. The public has placed a great value and a high price tag on this quality. The Multi-Gen breeder has invested significantly more money and generations (time) in breeding stock than the breeder of an F1. Time being money, the investment is passed to the purchaser.
Can we visit your kennel?
We actually are not a kennel - just a family who has developed a passion for Labradoodles. Our dogs live in our home, and our upcoming breeding dogs live with friends in a guardian home setting. We are an active family with four children in our home, which makes scheduling frequent visitors or drop-ins tricky. Additionally, constant visitors to our dogs can put them at risk of contagious diseases picked up from other kennels. We do invite new owners to visit our home when they put down a deposit or when they pick up their new friend. If you have further questions, please let us know. We hope that by viewing the photos on our site, you will get a comfortable feeling about the home in which our dogs are raised. We thank you for your understanding and will provide you with as many references as you request.
How long have you bred Labradoodles?
Our first two litters were delivered in December 2005. We were initially intimidated by the depth of knowledge in the breeding community. We soon discovered that even the most experienced of the U.S. breeders have only been practicing for a few years. The breeding community has been very open and supportive, mentoring one another via forums. Using the internet, we are all a click away from others as well as the vast resources of veterinary reproductive science.
Recommended Breeders
Recommended Breeders
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Heartsong Labradoodles
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Southern Maine Labradoodles
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Australian Labradoodles of Eden Valley Manor
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Tango Wool Labradoodles
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Tuscan Ridge Labradoodles
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Daisy Hill Labradoodles
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Mountain View Labradoodles
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New Life Labradoodles
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Spring Creek Labraoodles
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Dixie's Doodles
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Annie's Doodles (Goldendoodles)
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Harlow Labradoodles
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Northwest Australian Labradoodles
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Olympic Labradoodles
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Helpful Products
Helpful Products
This ball-throwing device acts as an extension of your normal throwing distance, making you feel like a major-league pitcher. It will maximize the amount of exercise your dog gets during fetching sessions.
The dematting comb is necessary during the first year as your Labradoodle may matt between puppy and adult coats.
Nature's Miracle Cleaner & Deodorizer
This concoction is expensive, but will pay for itself many times over as it reclaims your carpets and rugs from smelling like a litter box. Even with the best of training, accidents are bound to happen. By dousing the piddle spots with Nature's Miracle and allowing it to dry, you won't smell the urine at all. This has been a success with all of my carpets except for one.
This is a device that your dog wears around its neck, attached to a collar. It sprays a tiny amount of citronella each time a dog barks, triggered by the vibration of the vocal cords. This was very successful with our Lab. It does not harm the dog, but startles it with the spray. This was recommended by a Humane Society trainer as a means of behavioral modification. The only drawback of this device is that it cannot be worn with any other collar, such as a choke chain or I.D. collar.
Your puppy will be crate trained in a crate which it will quickly outgrow. You may need as many as three crates before he is full-grown. This option allows you to buy one crate and move a dividing wall, which will last throughout your pet's life. (I have not yet used this, but wish I had!)
Before our puppies were potty-trained, this pen was large enough for our puppies and kids to play together in an area of our kitchen which could not be gated because of wide doorways.
Care & Training Resources
Recommended Books
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend - The Monks of New Skete
The Monks have high hopes for you and your new friend. Training is serious business for them. They use stories of real clients to make their points. I must confess...a few times I had sinful thoughts while reading this book, such as "anyone can train a dog if it's the only one in your family...no kids and no spouse." I think they will forgive me.
Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog - Carol Lea Benjamin
This author uses the dynamics of the mother dog / puppy relationship to allow you, the owner, to take over. Very practical.
Recommended Web Sites
International Labradoodle Association and GoldenDoodles.com - We are a member of both of these organizations, which work to direct the future of this developing breed. Their Web sites have valuable information for those considering a Doodle.
Uncle Matty's Dog Training Center - Fun, zany, helpful. Not for the more serious types!
Veterinary Medical Resources - Diagnose your dog before going to the vet, or prevent some of those health concerns by visiting this Q&A-style site. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Doodle Discussion Forum and Labradoodle Open Forum - Find out what other Doodle lovers have to say about their pets.
Toxins That Affect Dogs - Find out what foods and household products are toxic to dogs
Commercial Pet Foods: Some of the Better Brands - The healthiest dog food for your Labradoodle
Rescue Organizations
Rescue Organizations
My entire life, I have owned rescue dogs. Until I met a Doodle, I never understood why someone would buy a purebred when there were such incredible friends available in shelters. The first dog I had in marriage, Chelsea (pictured on the left), was a jewel. I'll never forget my husband's first response when I pointed Chelsea out to him in the shelter: "Jan, you picked the ugliest dog in this shelter." Yet when in public with her over her twelve-year lifespan, I'm sure we received no less than 50 requests as to her origins! We still have a rescue dog, Cheddar, who came to us with a broken leg from the Humane Society, who so generously operated on him even without an owner lined up.
I write this to say, if you are not set on a Labradoodle, consider a rescue dog at a local shelter or a national Web site. Or perhaps a rescue dog would make a perfect playmate for your new Doodle. It is the privilege of every dog lover to support dog rescue efforts in one way or another. I have found Labradoodle lovers to be very philanthropic.
To find a rescue dog, first check out 1-800-Save-A-Pet, Petfinder.com, or Poodle-Mix Rescue Dogs. You might find a Doodle in need of a new family at Doods Needing Homes.
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