FAQ: Labradoodles

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ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="280"><div> <B>MARLEY B</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>FAQ:  LABRADOODLES</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="10" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="834" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#DDDDDD" BORDERCOLORDARK="#DDDDDD" FRAME="HSIDES" RULES="ROWS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fec84ad0.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Origin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="498"><div> <B>The first Labradoodle was bred by Wally Conron, head breeder for the Australian Guide Dog Association in 1989.   The following is an article by the AGDA   -</B>   "The story began in 1988 when our manager of Guide Dogs, was in Hawaii on holiday and met Pat Blum... </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A HREF="javascript:void(0)" ONCLICK="open('sultanpopup.htm', 'miniwin', 'toolbar=0, location=0, directories=0, status=0, menubar=0, scrollbars=0, resizable=0, width=500, height=800')">... to read more click here</A>  </B></div> <bR> <div> * for more details, read Wally's story online - <A HREF="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/life/my-story-i-designed-a-dog/article43132.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/life/my-"><U>ReadersDigest.com.au</U></A></div> <div> * photo: Pat Blum, Sultan and Guide Dog Services manager John Gosling, AGDA</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE HEIGHT= 182 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fee84b00.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="176" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="136"><div> <B>First pet Labradoodle breeder</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="498"><div> <A HREF="http://www.family-pets.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.family-pets.com/"><U><B>Dr. Kate Schoeffel</B></U></A><B>, a geneticist and Veterinarian in Condoblyn, New South Wales,  a friend of the AGDA's head breeder Wally Conron, began crossing Miniature Poodles with Labrador Retrievers as family pets around 1991.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Kate introduced the miniature Dood to North American Labradoodle & Goldendoodle breeders in 1999.  Active on the forums, Kate provided expert guidance and support to the breeders of these new hybrids.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 182 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff484b00.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="176" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Description</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="498"><div> The Labradoodle's body is slightly heavier than that of a Standard Poodle. The forelimbs are robust and muscular.  The muzzle is slightly narrower than a Labrador Retriever. The length of the coat is anywhere from 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) long. Coat colors include: chalk, cream, apricot, chocolate, café, black and silver. Chalk, cream and apricot/gold can have rose or black pigment. </div> <bR> <div> Almost half of all Labradoodles don't shed, or shed lightly, and most live easily with families with MILD allergies. - see <A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/database/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/database/"><U>Dood Database</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE HEIGHT= 306 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fef842c0.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="136"><div> <B>Generations</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="498"><div> <B>A </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#777777" FACE="Arial" ><B>first generation Labradoodle</B></FONT><B> is the product of a standard Poodle crossed with a Labrador Retriever.  About half of all first generation Labradoodles either don't shed or shed lightly, and most are compatible for most families with </B><B><U>mild</U></B><B> allergies. (source- </B><A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/database/index.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/database/in"><U><B>Dood Database</B></U></A><B>)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#777777" FACE="Arial" ><B>backcross (F1b) Labradoodle</B></FONT><B> is produced by crossing an F1 Labradoodle with a Poodle.  These dogs will have a higher success rate for non-shedding, and are recommended for families with </B><B><U>moderate</U></B><B> to </B><B><U>severe</U></B><B> allergies.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Technically a </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#777777" FACE="Arial" ><B>multigeneration Labradoodle</B></FONT><B> should be the product of a Labradoodle crossed with a Labradoodle.  However, most multigeneration breeders breed Labradoodles to other Labradoodles, Labradoodle backcrosses, or Poodles.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>For a more detailed description of the </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#777777" FACE="Arial" ><B>generations</B></FONT><B> - </B><A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/generations.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/genera"><U><B>click here</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>For a detailed description of the </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#777777" FACE="Arial" ><B>Australian Labradoodle</B></FONT><B> - </B><A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/australian_labradoodle.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/austra"><U><B>click here</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/australian_labradoodle.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/austra"><U><B> </B></U></A></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 64 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff1843a0.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="58" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Temperament</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="498"><div> The Labradoodle is good with children and are easy to train. They get along well with other dogs.  They are extremely clever, sociable and well tempered.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE HEIGHT= 130 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff084680.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="104" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="136"><div> <B>Height, Weight</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="498"><div> <B>A general rule of thumb is to add both the parents weights together and divide by 2 to get an average adult weight on the puppies.  Within any litter there may be puppies that fall above or below the projected adult weights.   Some Standard sized have grown to over 100 pounds.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Standard</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> -  predicted to be 45 lbs or more at adulthood.</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Medium</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> -  predicted to be 30-45 lbs at adulthood.</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Miniature</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> -  predicted to be 15-30 lbs at adulthood.</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 95 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff384590.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="89" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Health Concerns</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="498"><div> HD, PRA, VonWillebrand's, Elbow and patella disorders.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE HEIGHT= 105 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff684630.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="99" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE><NOBR><div> <B>Living Conditions & </B></div> <div> <B>Exercise</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="498"><div> <B>Labradoodles require a moderate amount of exercise and their coats are generally low maintenance. They can live in the city or on a farm. They are social dogs and they are happiest when they are with people.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 61 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff284370.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="55" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Life Expectancy</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="498"><div> About 15 years</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE HEIGHT= 104 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ff584620.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="136"><div> <B>Grooming</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE WIDTH="498"><div> <B>First generation Labradoodles tend to have a low maintenance, shaggy dog look, the hair on the body usually about 2 inches long.  Labradoodle backcrosses and multigens tend to have longer fur (4 - 7 inches), and require regular grooming.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 87 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fed84510.jpg" border=0 width="132" height="81" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="136"><div> Group</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="498"><div> Service dogs, field dogs</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>* </B></FONT><I>some photos courtesy Spring Creek Labradoodles, Rainmaker Ranch Labradoodles, Cranfield Kennels</I><I>, Burkhart's Kennels, Olympic Labradoodles</I></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>