| Contrary to popular opinion, people do not have | | | | were only three puppies, and Wally gave them the |
| allergies to dog's hair. People are actually allergic to a | | | | name we all use today as Labradoodle. The hair and |
| protein that is shed from the surface of the dog's skin. | | | | saliva samples were sent to Hawaii to also be tested. |
| When a dog begins shedding, it spreads the protein | | | | These test proved remarkably successful. Afterward, |
| into the air which in turn causes an allergic reaction to | | | | Mr. Conren, bred a Labradoodle to another |
| dogs for some people. So if you are looking for a dog | | | | Labradoodle, and called them Double Doodles. But Mr. |
| that has low or non-shedding, you should really | | | | Conren did not stop there. He crossed the Double |
| consider the Labradoodle for your perfect home pet. | | | | Doodles and then called those puppies Tri Doodles. |
| (If you have Saliva Allergies you will react to any dog.) | | | | The Tri Doodles finally because what we call today a |
| Labradoodles are becoming increasingly popular | | | | Multi-Generational or Multi-Gen Labradoodle. |
| because they are the best dog for someone that has | | | | Labradoodles have a very unique coat which in turn |
| allergies but has always wanted the opportunity to | | | | typically causes them to have little not body odor. |
| own a dog. | | | | They are not your typical dog. They rarely require |
| Labradoodles are very dependable, lovable, playful, | | | | bathing. I give my Labradoodles a bath about once a |
| intelligent, and allergy-friendly pets. The breeding of | | | | week and that is not because they stink. That is |
| Labradoodles began in Australia sometime in 1988 or | | | | normally because that have went out and rolled in the |
| 1989. It all started with a woman in Hawaii that was | | | | mud. That is the only way that my 3 babies have ever |
| visually impaired. She needed a guide dog, but her | | | | really needed a bath. You also rarely have an |
| husband had severe allergies to dogs. Upon her | | | | attraction for fleas. I have but once seen a flea on any |
| request, she began her search for an allergy free, non | | | | of my Labradoodles. Not having an odor or attracting |
| shedding dog. Over a two year period she was sent | | | | fleas is a great type of dog for any potential dog |
| roughly thirty Poodle hairs and saliva samples to test | | | | owner. |
| for allergy friendliness on her husband. Unfortunately, | | | | Labradoodles are an ideal pet for asthma or allergy |
| none of these samples proved successful. | | | | sufferers. My husband, Justin, has asthma and he has |
| Upon these unfortunate failures, a man named Wally | | | | never once had a problem with the dogs being in the |
| Conren suggested the Australian Guide Dog | | | | house 24/7. Because Labradoodles have a more wool |
| Association to cross breed a Labrador Retriever and | | | | or mostly fleece coat, they rarely shed. Even though |
| a Poodle. Finally, approval was granted to cross breed | | | | they rarely shed its still good to get them groomed at |
| these two quality dog breeds. In the first litter there | | | | least twice a year. |