Labradoodles - Does Breeding Two Together Work? Discussions

Every "Labradoodle" I have seen have all looked totally different in coat type. Some have had very curly coats, some have had more shaggier, wavy coats.

However, one thing I have noticed with every "Labradoodle" I have met is that they are bonkers! Absolutely hyperactive.

In fact, I often meet a couple at the park and avoid the woman and her dogs as they are not trained (they are both adult dogs), jump all over you, try and mug you for treats even when your pockets, steal my dogs balls, jump all over then to the point when I worry my dogs will get injured and have absolutely NO recall whatsoever and have to be 'caught' every time. They are a nightmare.

I do understand that this is often down to training, or lack of it, but as I've said, every one I've met has been nuts and not nuts in a good way either!

I wouldn't have a "Labradoodle" if you paid me!

JMO.

ETA: You are more polite than me, Sheree. I'd have told her exactly what I thought about her intentions to breed and in no uncertain terms either!

Oh Nicola...good job she didn't meet you then

Well, she was only a young girl, possibly in her early teens, I expect still living with mum and dad so the pup is probably the family pet. If I were to be too hard on her then she would probably have gone home upset when she was merely out enjoying her pup. I know that we need to educate people about breeding just to fill a market but I'm not the type to go off on one, although I often feel like it, I usually find my gentle approach does the trick.

Hopefully, she will chat to us the next time she sees us over the park, we can build up a rapport and I can try to give some guidance. If they decide to breed then, hopefully, they will be happy to seek advice rather than be scared to, because, at the end of the day, it makes them no better or worse than the person who bred their pup, and as I said, it looks a picture of health so who is to say pup came from a bad breeder, maybe her stock is health tested if its a first generation cross, I just don't know. :?

Yup, just as well.

I tried the soft approach with the woman at the park, she hasn't a clue and her badly behaved dogs still run riot and annoy half the park, she's at one side while the dogs are at the other. I'm sick of it and told her last time I seen her to keep her dogs away from mine. I have mine sitting in front of me (after putting them on lead) looking at me and still her dogs torment the life out of mine, while she's trying to catch them. I found walking made her two worse which is why I decided to stand still and ignore them.

I even advised her on several dog training classes etc, she never went to any! The bitch is spayed, thank god, but the dog is entire.

Good luck with the girl then, I hope you get through to her, I really do. Hopefully you can make her see sense and realise that breeding her dogs is not a good idea. :?

I know what you mean, sometimes you just can't get through to people can you? Hopefully we will build up an acquaintance and I can chat to her more fully about it all

Unfortunately not!

All the best with her, Sheree. If anyone can educate her on this, then you can!

That is my experience also. Standard Poodles are high energy dogs that can be highly strung so combining them with another high energy breed (known for their, lets say, willfulness as youngsters ) is not exactly a winning combination. There is one Standard near us that is HUGE and leaps literally six foot in the air as it runs towards you. It is good tempered but completely bonkers.

I would think that is mostly down to lack of training. Pippin is quite calm after the initial greeting. His jumping up and biting clothes kind of greeting has got to stop but once he's got that over with and he's been told several times then he'll just sit and relax wherever you are. Mum got friendly with a couple who had a labradoodle bitch and she was very calm, so was Pippin's mother. I've met far nuttier dogs when out walking mine.

I met what was called by the owner as a Golden Doodle which she said was a cross between a poodle and a Golden Retriever. It looked a bit like a big blond terrier, had long legs and BIG feet. It was chasing after every leaf that blew by and seemed like a very nice dog. I expect they will continue to breed these doodles for as long as there are people willing to pay all that money for them.

Yes, but saying that they don't shed is just wrong and they will continue to mislead the people who pay them lots of money for a dog that doesn't shed. I spend alot of time on dog forums and didn't know that some of them do shed so I doubt your average Jo Public knows.

Most 1st crosses do shed to some degree and that can range from little to shag pile carpet effect. 1st crosses can also be huge which has gopt them the nickname of labradonkeys and many make over 27" at the shoulder, a bit of a shock to puppy buyers.
It is the mis selling of these dogs that annoys me, claiming they don't shed, are easy family dogs suitable for first time dog owners and they aren't, they are very high maintenance.
Also it would appear that many poodles are being left unclipped and sold as doodles as well so some that look like poodles may well be!
Becky

Does a poodle shed?

Not Mahooli, but no they don't.

I haven't read all of this thread..
Just wanted to say I have met lOADS of Labradoodels. Pet Labradoodles and Guide Dog Labradoodles.
I love them and I don't mind telling everyone that.
They are bouncy, friendly, lovveable dogs. They have all looked pretty similar, the oly real difference has been their colour. They have all been nuts as well!!!
Love them.
Tango has a new friend as of the weekend, Dylan the 7 month old Labradoodle,who is lovely.

I have puppy walked several first gen crosses. All lovely.

I agree Ailsa, the ones that I have met have all had marvellous temperaments, and all been totally different but very beautiful

I wonder why people don't just get a poodle then if they want a dog which doesn't shed...they come in 3 sizes many colours and the coat can be long or short...from what I have seen they are just as bonkers ( in a nice way) but probably half the price.

A friend has a standard poodle. He`s extremely active and intelligent, needs a lot of care, coat-wise and is a bit stubborn. Not a dog for the faint-hearted, I think, but a lovely dog. People friendly and extremely inquistive.
The labradoodles I`ve met all seem quite batty - but I haven`t met one over 2 yet, which is a little worrying......

I know what you mean.

One of the them that I meet at the park is 4 and a half, I think, and it's still loopy!

I guess some people want the Lab temperament without the shedding. Also, I still think there is a bit of a stigma with Poodles as 'girly' dogs...some people think of Poodles as being in the Crufts show cut and nothing else. Of course 99% of pet owners don't keep their Poodles in that cut!

Strange thing is I love Labs (obviously!) and have a real ambition to have a standard poodle one day...think they are very under estimated dogs...they are fabulous....but I have no inclination to own a labradoodle (even if you take all the "designer" dog and other issues away i still wouldnt want one).

also wonder why people just don't got for a breed that doesn't shed - it's not just poodles!

Check this page on the kennel club website!

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/2100

Theres LOADS! of 'non shedding' breeds!
There not all small, or girly! Can't believe people couldn't find a breed in that lot!