1/18/2014

Are Australian Labradoodle Puppies For You

By Marissa Velazquez


It is not necessary to travel to Australia to find Australian Labradoodle puppies. They were first bred in Australia but they have since spread out to several countries. The plan behind starting this breed was to create a dog that was intelligent enough to be a service animal and had the added attraction of being hypo-allergenic. In the 1980s Wally Conran began the breeding process and eventually came up with a dog that could be a cohabitant in a home with the dog allergic husband of a blind woman who needed a guide dog.

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.

Any puppy can be a handful when first acquired. These dogs are very smart and are easily trained. They are also very active and need to be exercised daily in both mind and body. They have a tendency to take over the house if you are not a strong pack leader. That being said they are very social with people and animals and display no aggression.

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 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.

Another early activity you may want to start is brushing him. He will have very little hair shedding and brushing is important to keep his coat healthy. Starting early will get him used to the feel of a brush so that the twice weekly brushing will be enjoyed by him and you.

There are differences in the texture of their coats also. They can range from kinky like a poodle to free flowing and wavy like the spaniels. Size of your dog will vary also dependant on the size of the poodles in his background. They can range from a standard poodle all the way down to a toy and everywhere in between.

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.




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