Oh wow...

[buttercup132]

I think I'm going to e-mail these people. Read the description on the Labradoodles
http://www.thepamperedpup.com/puppy/...odle_puppy.htm

[moosmom]

Buttercup,

What is it about the description that bothers you? Sounds like almost every dog on the planet, however the Labradoodles are more expensive. There's nothing like a shelter dog, if you ask me.

[Sophist]

Just curious which specific part you wrote them about, and if there was a response?

[elizabethann]

Was it the agressive part (in extreme cases...I think it said)?

[Sophist]

I've never known a Labradoodle personally, so I am at a disadvantage as fas as guessing... (shrugs)

[moosmom]

A Labradoodle is a new "designer" breed. It's a cross between and Labrador Retriever and a poodle. We had one come into Petco last week. Looks like a Portugese Water Dog to me.

[Husky15]

Buttercup,

What is it about the description that bothers you? Sounds like almost every dog on the planet, however the Labradoodles are more expensive. There's nothing like a shelter dog, if you ask me.

My thoughts exactly. Except for the fact that they're Labradoodles, I didn't see anything too bothersome.

[Lady's Human]

Before calling the labradoodle just another designer breed, an introduction to the history of the breed might be in order.

http://www.ilainc.com/IALA/AboutTheLabradoodle.html

[buttercup132]

What bothered me was:

The Labradoodle is good with children

They CAN'T garuntee that , so it shouldn't be part of the discription

are easy to train

They can be but every one that has come in for grooming (wich is alot) are so disobiedient . I know it has to do with the people so that should be said instead. IMO

Quick to learn unusual or special tasks

This just confuses me I don't get it.

They are also non-aggressive dogs except in extreme situations.

This would be what bothered me the most. I have encountered my fair share of agressive Labradoodles. They once again can't garuntee (sp?) that this is a trait in ALL the dogs.Nor can they say the dog will be agressive in extreme cases (Wich I veiw as a burglur or something along those lines)
Same with what lots of people say about Golden's how they are so good with kids and never agressive. We all know that isn't true.

[catnapper]

I saw nothing wrong with it at all. I felt it was completely accurate. They ARE good with children, they are easy to train, they are enthusiastic, they are sweet non-agressive dogs.... and you should see some of the tricks I've taught the labradoodles in my classes.

I am always pleased to have labradoodles in my classes..... I think they are really cool dogs. I wouldn't hesistate to adopt one when the time comes for me to rescue a pup after Nicki's gone. I would never buy one from a breeder, but then again I wouldn't buy any dog from a breeder --- pure bred mutts are more my style

[Husky15]

You are right, Alicia, but it sounds as if they were just stating the general characteristics of Labradoodles. Every dog is different though so their description cannot be guaranteed.

[mike001]

I hate to sound naive, but what in the world is a labradoodle. To me it sounds like a lab/poodle, but do they really exist? And what would be the point of breeding mixes?

[Husky15]

I hate to sound naive, but what in the world is a labradoodle. To me it sounds like a lab/poodle, but do they really exist? And what would be the point of breeding mixes?

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Lab/Poodle. It is believed to be a designer breed. A designer breed is when people breed two different dogs together, give them a name, and say they are a breed of their own. And in my opinion, it's just so they can get more money.

But also, the page that Lady's Human provided is a good page too with good information.

[buttercup132]

I hate to sound naive, but what in the world is a labradoodle. To me it sounds like a lab/poodle, but do they really exist? And what would be the point of breeding mixes?

There is no point in breeding them other then to make money and put more dogs out on the street and go to a shelter and be put down.

And yes it's a Lab Poodle mix.

[finn's mom]

Most breeds started out as mixing two breeds long enough to get consistent results. I do think the labradoodles look a lot like the portugese water dog, I saw someone mention that. And, I've only seen one labradoodle I thought was an attractive dog, not that I have a problem with them or think they're ugly.