| The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador | | | | Weight: 40-55 pounds |
| Retriever and a Standard Poole. They are the most | | | | Life Span: 13-15 years |
| popular "designer dogs". They make a wonderful | | | | GROOMING |
| companion and family pet. They also make a good | | | | Regular grooming to keep coat looking good with a |
| service animal if trained right. These dogs are friendly, | | | | trim 2-3 times a year to prevent matting of their coats. |
| energetic and loyal. They make good watchdogs. | | | | EXERCISE |
| HISTORY | | | | Labradoodles need exercise and to best with a yard. |
| Labradoodles were started in the 1970's by Wally | | | | He love to takes walks and would make an excellent |
| Cochran when a woman requested a guide dog that | | | | dog for someone who loves to be outdoors. He also |
| wouldn't aggravate her husband's allergies. He bred a | | | | love water and are natural swimmers. |
| low maintenance and temperament of a Lab with the | | | | These dogs are good with children if properly |
| allegen reduced coat of the Standard Poodle and the | | | | socialized and are loyal the "their" families. They are a |
| Labradoodle came to be. | | | | very intelligent dog and are very trainable just like both |
| The Labradoodles are compact dogs. Their bodies are | | | | the Lab and Poodle. Make training techniques fun to |
| a little heavier than the Standard Poodle. Broad heads, | | | | keep there attention. If training is consistent they should |
| ears flat against their head, eyes sit well apart that are | | | | be easy to housebreak too. |
| slightly round and expressive, nose is large and a low | | | | CHARACTERTICS AND TEMPERAMENT |
| set tail. Their curly or wavy coats are 4-6 inches long | | | | - Extremely clever |
| and come in many colors: | | | | - Sociable |
| - Chalk | | | | - Joyful |
| - cream | | | | - Sweet temperament |
| - aprioct | | | | - Very lovable |
| - chocolate | | | | - Friendly |
| - cafe | | | | - Non-aggressive |
| - black | | | | - Loyalty of Lab |
| - silver | | | | - Good watchdog |
| They are a hypoallergenic dog with a low to | | | | HEALTH |
| non-shedding allergy coat. Plus they don't have a | | | | Check your Labradoodles breeding history because |
| doggie odor. | | | | through good breeding your dog will have less health |
| Labradoodles come in three sizes: | | | | issues. Common labradoodles disorders are: |
| Standard | | | | - Hip dysplasia |
| Height: 23-26 inches | | | | - Elbow sysplasia |
| Weight: 45-77 pounds | | | | - Hypothyriodism |
| Medium | | | | - Retinal atrophy |
| Height: 18-21 inches | | | | - Patella luxation |
| Weight: 45-77 pounds | | | | These dogs cost between $895.00 - $2,195.00 |
| Minature | | | | depending on their coat and color. Look for a reputable |
| Height: 14-17 inches | | | | breeder or adopt from a Labradoodle rescue. |