Country of Origin:
The
Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador Retriever and Standard or
Miniature Poodle. It was first bred in Australia in 1989 by breeder
Wally Conron, who sought to create a dog with the Labrador’s
characteristic obedience and versatility and the Poodle’s hypoallergenic
coat. As a crossbreed, the Labradoodle is not eligible for
registration with purebred registries such as the American Kennel Club,
but it can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club. Some
breeders produce Labradoodles by crossing a purebred Poodle with a
purebred Labrador Retriever (called a first generation cross), but
others allow crossing Labradoodles with Poodles or Labrador Retrievers
(called a backcross), or other Labradoodles (called a multi-generation
cross). Different crosses can result in different characteristics.
Australian Labradoodles are considered a purebred by some as they have
been bred for sufficient generations with sufficient stock (some also
contain Cocker Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel ancestry) to produce a
suitably consistent offspring (called ‘breeding true’). Like other
‘designer breeds’, the Labradoodle has seen a recent surge in
popularity. These lovable dogs have become popular with many
individuals, celebrity and everyman alike. Labradoodles have found
their way into the homes of Tiger Woods, Jennifer Aniston, and Barbara
Eden, star of I Dream of Jeannie, whose Labradoodle ‘Djinn Djinn’ was
named after her invisible dog on the show. Other trends demonstrating
the popularity of the Labradoodle are the inclusion of the word
‘Labradoodle’ in the Oxford English Dictionary, a Labradoodle figurine
in the ‘Here and Now’ edition of Monopoly, and the award winning ‘Lucky
the Incredible Wonder Pup’ Labradoodle animated toy.
Size:
The Labradoodle has an average shoulder height of 13-26 in (33-66 cm)
and weighs 22-88 lbs (10-40 kg). Labradoodles resulting from crosses
with Toy Poodles are smaller than those resulting from crosses with
Miniature or Standard Poodles. As a crossbreed, the Labradoodle may
have a wide variety of features, but typical features are those listed
in the Australian Labradoodle standard: a broad head with medium stop
(depression where the muzzle meets the forehead), wide set eyes, flat
ears level with the eyes, scissors bit, large nose, low set tail, and
body slightly longer than tall.
Coat:
Due to the Poodle influence, the Labradoodle may have a wide variety
of coats. The Labradoodle coat may be wiry or soft, straight or curly,
or anywhere in between. There are a wide variety of possible
Labradoodle colors, including white, cream, red, brown, black, and
gold. First generation crosses shed lightly with a wispy hair coat,
Second generation Labradoodles of primarily Poodle mixture are
nonshedding with a fleece textured coat or hair coat, and higher
generation Labradoodles are nonshedding with a fleece textured coat.
The Australian variety is non-shedding with a fleece or wool textured
coat.
Character: The
Labradoodle is friendly, family oriented, and lively. It is very
clever, perky, and funny. Labradoodles love their family and are highly
loyal. The Labradoodle will try to get away with mischief if its
owner doesn’t keep it in line.
Temperament:
Labradoodles are friendly with dogs, other pets and children. They
are affectionate with strangers and do not make good watchdogs.
Care:
The Labradoodle requires monthly brushing to keep the coat free of
tangles, more often for curly coats. The Labradoodle has a lifespan of
13-15 years. It is susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia (malformed
joints which can cause lameness or arthritis) and PRA, a retinal
disorder, but as a mixed breed it is somewhat less likely to suffer
health problems than purebreds (known as ‘hybrid vigor’).
Training:
The Labradoodle is intelligent and eager to please, making it
straightforward to train. Labradoodles are able to learn a wide variety
of unusual tricks. Labradoodles may attempt to outsmart their owners
when they see an opportunity.
Activity:
Labradoodles require a moderate amount of exercise such as a daily
walk or playtime in a fenced-in yard. Most are fond of swimming, like
their parent breeds. The Labradoodle is well suited to apartment life.
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