What Are Australian Labradoodle Puppies

By Marissa Velazquez


The history of Australian Labradoodle puppies is relatively short if counted in years as a breed. Thirty years ago the idea of an intelligent hard working dog that didn't shed hair or dander came to be reality when Wally Conran cross bred a poodle with a Labrador. After several litters he finally came up with one puppy from a litter that could be trained as a guide dog for a woman in Hawaii with a husband that was allergic to dogs. Of the thirty one other dogs bred twenty nine became guide dogs. An unheard of average for any breed.

The dog originated as a cross mix of the Labrador and poodle breeds. Later he added a water spaniel to the breed. When the breed became better known for its attributes it did not take long for it to become very popular. Today there are three blood lines registered for them. All can trace their linage back to the 1980s when they were first conceived.

This puppy can be easily trained at a young age. They are very quick to learn tricks and to housebreak. If you live in an apartment it is a good idea to walk them four or five times a day so there are no accidents. They need mental stimulation as well as physical activity on a daily basis. Although they are very good in the house they have a lot of energy to spend in play time.

You can find this breed of puppy in America as well as Australia. Two of their bloodlines originate in Australia and one was created in California. If you are not certain which line your puppy comes from ask the breeder. You should also ask about what and when to feed the dog once you are home.

If the breeder has started house breaking him it will help if you know which method he has been using. Continuing with the original system will prove helpful because it has already been imprinted on the dog's memory. This will alleviate confusion for the puppy.

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.

The coats on these dogs will vary from litter to litter. The difference is caused by the dominant genes in the parents. The coats will range from curly to thick and wavy. Some will even have a longer flowing coat reminiscent of the spaniel coats. The size of the dogs may also vary. Poodles genes dominate here so they can be very large or very small.

There are numerous places to find Australian Labradoodle puppies when you start your search. They are high energy, intelligent dogs that have shown themselves to be excellent pets as well as companions and guide dogs. A search of the internet will give you enough leads to determine if this is the best choice for you and your family.




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