Oh wow...

[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.

[buttercup132]

I don't have a problem with them either , they remind me of a giant Bichone Frise some of them and I would love to ADOPT one from a SHELTER one day .

I just think the discription they wrote can't be garunteed mainly because it is a MIX breed not even a purebred. even still with a purebred you can't say what their personality is going to be never mind with a mix breed.

[Muddy4paws]

I disagree with you here, You know I work in a groomers and we have a few come in and dogs do act differently with strangers so the dogs that are misbehaving in your workplace might just feel out of place, It can be scary being groomed for them so many do act differently, like when a dog goes to a vet they can pick up on nerves etc so they do act differently.

I dont agree with you saying they should change being suited to be with children, I strongly believe no matter what breed of dog you have if they are brought up to respect animals then it shouldnt be a problem. I think that a dog is what the owners make it.

I'm not 100% sure but wasn't a Labradoodle bred as a guide dog? Someone confirm that for me! They are very intelligent dogs and the coat is better than a normal labs coat for allergy suffers

[Lady's Human]

For those who missed it, here it is again:


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

Yes, they were originally bred as guide dogs for people who had allergies. Labradoodles are less likely to cause a reaction than other breeds for some people. They are also starting to breed labradoodles with labradoodles, and are getting a consistent result.

[buttercup132]

I dont agree with you saying they should change being suited to be with children, I strongly believe no matter what breed of dog you have if they are brought up to respect animals then it shouldnt be a problem. I think that a dog is what the owners make it.

But if they aren't brought up like that they could be a totally different dog, which is why I think that it shouldn't be in the description.