By Marissa Velazquez
Finding Australian Labradoodle puppies is not nearly as difficult today as it was thirty years ago. They are the creation of Wally Conran, a service dog trainer from Australia who wanted to breed a dog that had all of the high points of a Labrador retriever as well as the hypo-allergenic benefits of a poodle. It took several liters before he finally accomplished his goal.
In the thirty years that have passed this breed has spread throughout the world. Two different types of this breed have started in the USA. One breeds poodles and Labradors only and the other has taken a page from Australia's book and added a water spaniel to the breeding design. That means that when you see them advertised as Australian Labradoodles it does not mean that they are related to the original breeding stock.
In the thirty years that have passed this breed has spread throughout the world. Two different types of this breed have started in the USA. One breeds poodles and Labradors only and the other has taken a page from Australia's book and added a water spaniel to the breeding design. That means that when you see them advertised as Australian Labradoodles it does not mean that they are related to the original breeding stock.
If the dog you are looking for needs to be super smart and non-aggressive then this may be the one you are looking for. They have strong personalities and will try to take advantage of an owner that doesn't have strong leadership qualities. Exercise is very important for these dogs. They will become restless if cooped up for long periods. They have proven themselves to be loyal to their families and social with other people and animals.
When purchasing a puppy it's a good idea to ask questions about the puppy and how it has been raised to date. It is important to know what and when the breeder has been feeding your new puppy. This information can help when it is time to feed him and avert an upset stomach from the wrong food. You can slowly change his food to your preferred brand if necessary as he grows older.
If your breeder has begun training the puppy you should find out what the training is and what methods are being used. If no training has been started make a schedule that will allow you to take the dog outside every three or four hours and stick to that schedule for housebreaking. You will also have to leash train him early so that he gets enough exercise.
You can never start grooming your dog too early. If you begin when he is still a puppy by the time he really needs to be brushed on a regular basis he will be accustomed to the feel of the brush. These dogs have a tendency to get ear infections so keeping the hair inside the ears clear is important. You will find that going to a groomer a couple of times a year will handle the ear problems and keep your dogs coat looking good.
You may notice when viewing litters that the parents have different textures to their coats. Some will have the tight curly hair of a poo
When purchasing a puppy it's a good idea to ask questions about the puppy and how it has been raised to date. It is important to know what and when the breeder has been feeding your new puppy. This information can help when it is time to feed him and avert an upset stomach from the wrong food. You can slowly change his food to your preferred brand if necessary as he grows older.
If your breeder has begun training the puppy you should find out what the training is and what methods are being used. If no training has been started make a schedule that will allow you to take the dog outside every three or four hours and stick to that schedule for housebreaking. You will also have to leash train him early so that he gets enough exercise.
You can never start grooming your dog too early. If you begin when he is still a puppy by the time he really needs to be brushed on a regular basis he will be accustomed to the feel of the brush. These dogs have a tendency to get ear infections so keeping the hair inside the ears clear is important. You will find that going to a groomer a couple of times a year will handle the ear problems and keep your dogs coat looking good.
You may notice when viewing litters that the parents have different textures to their coats. Some will have the tight curly hair of a poo
If your breeder has begun training the puppy you should find out what the training is and what methods are being used. If no training has been started make a schedule that will allow you to take the dog outside every three or four hours and stick to that schedule for housebreaking. You will also have to leash train him early so that he gets enough exercise.
You can never start grooming your dog too early. If you begin when he is still a puppy by the time he really needs to be brushed on a regular basis he will be accustomed to the feel of the brush. These dogs have a tendency to get ear infections so keeping the hair inside the ears clear is important. You will find that going to a groomer a couple of times a year will handle the ear problems and keep your dogs coat looking good.
You may notice when viewing litters that the parents have different textures to their coats. Some will have the tight curly hair of a poodle, some will have longer hair that floats like a spaniel and there will be others with short thick wavy hair similar to the Labrador. The sizes will also vary. It is relatively important to see the parents of the puppy so you will have an idea of how large or small it will be when grown.
Australian Labradoodle puppies are high energy and very smart animals. The are a good addition to any household with children or other pets. They may be the perfect addition to your life also.
You can never start grooming your dog too early. If you begin when he is still a puppy by the time he really needs to be brushed on a regular basis he will be accustomed to the feel of the brush. These dogs have a tendency to get ear infections so keeping the hair inside the ears clear is important. You will find that going to a groomer a couple of times a year will handle the ear problems and keep your dogs coat looking good.
You may notice when viewing litters that the parents have different textures to their coats. Some will have the tight curly hair of a poodle, some will have longer hair that floats like a spaniel and there will be others with short thick wavy hair similar to the Labrador. The sizes will also vary. It is relatively important to see the parents of the puppy so you will have an idea of how large or small it will be when grown.
Australian Labradoodle puppies are high energy and very smart animals. The are a good addition to any household with children or other pets. They may be the perfect addition to your life also.