by mims » Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:35 am
Can I ask why you specifically want a labradoodle? As they're a cross between two pedigrees you could end up with a 50/50 mix of appearance and traits but you could end up with a puppy which is much more towards the poodle or lab end of the spectrum
There's no guarantee they'll be non-shedding as lots have lab coats and they come in a dizzying array of sizes. We know some lovely labradoodles but they're all very different from one another in appearance and temperament
It's very hard to find an ethical breeder of crosses who's done all the essential health tests for both parent breeds. As crosses have become so fashionable a lot of puppy farmers have jumped on the bandwagon and are churning out puppies in industrial quantities
There are fewer labradoodles being born now as most of those breeders have moved into cockerpoos - smaller, cuter so the breeders are getting rid of their standard poodle studs and bitches
If you really want a labradoodle your best bet would be to talk to people you know who have one you particularly like and get in touch with their breeder. Then ask the breeder lots of questions- what health tests have been done (walk away from anyone who tells you guff about hybrid vigour), how many dogs do they have, how many litters a year, and where are the puppies raised. Good breeders should have waiting lists so if there's a puppy available immediately that should sound warning bells and they should ask you lots of questions too. Go and visit, several times if possible and make sure you see at least the mother with the puppies
Can I ask why you specifically want a labradoodle? As they're a cross between two pedigrees you could end up with a 50/50 mix of appearance and traits but you could end up with a puppy which is much more towards the poodle or lab end of the spectrum
There's no guarantee they'll be non-shedding as lots have lab coats and they come in a dizzying array of sizes. We know some lovely labradoodles but they're all very different from one another in appearance and temperament
It's very hard to find an ethical breeder of crosses who's done all the essential health tests for both parent breeds. As crosses have become so fashionable a lot of puppy farmers have jumped on the bandwagon and are churning out puppies in industrial quantities
There are fewer labradoodles being born now as most of those breeders have moved into cockerpoos - smaller, cuter so the breeders are getting rid of their standard poodle studs and bitches
If you really want a labradoodle your best bet would be to talk to people you know who have one you particularly like and get in touch with their breeder. Then ask the breeder lots of questions- what health tests have been done (walk away from anyone who tells you guff about hybrid vigour), how many dogs do they have, how many litters a year, and where are the puppies raised. Good breeders should have waiting lists so if there's a puppy available immediately that should sound warning bells and they should ask you lots of questions too. Go and visit, several times if possible and make sure you see at least the mother with the puppies
