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Labradoodles: The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age for Your American, British or Australian Labradoodle Dog
Labradoodles: The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age for Your American, British or Australian Labradoodle Dog
Labradoodles: The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age for Your American, British or Australian Labradoodle Dog
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Wouldn’t it be incredible if 25 expert Labradoodle breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?

Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s top Labradoodle breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Labradoodles.

This one-stop ‘instruction manual’ is the essential companion to your lovable Labradoodle. Over 172 pages we cover everything you should know from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious Labradoodle including two in-depth top breeder and owner interviews packed with advice and tips.

Start off with the right advice so bad behaviors don’t even start, but if they do, we show you how to overcome common problems. We will help you understand your Labradoodle (also known as a Labrapoodle) so you can build an ever stronger loving bond with your best-behaved member of your household.

Our experts can also help save you a small fortune by showing the best ways to keep your Labradoodle healthier and live a longer and more fulfilled life, reducing expensive trips to the vets.

The book written in an easy-to-understand style with funny and entertaining stories interspersed with practical, actionable advice and tips from all our qualified expert breeders.

Dana Eckert of California Labradoodles says: “I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in adopting a Labradoodle. We were honored to be interviewed for this comprehensive book on Labradoodles. The author did his research, and it's a great read if you are contemplating adopting a Labradoodle or to better understand the pup you have already adopted. The book is full of good information and a must read for anyone who loves or thinks they might fall in love with a Labradoodle puppy!”

Brenda and Jerry Van Deilen of Calypso Breeze Australian Labradoodles say: “Great book to help educate about the Labradoodle, whether it be Australian, American or Multi-gen. This book contains invaluable information to help you decide if the Labradoodle would be the right breed to add to your family. I appreciate that the author interviewed respected, experienced breeders, giving you in depth knowledge about the breed.”

Order now and you can soon be sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this Labradoodle owner’s guide. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book.

Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Labradoodle, keeping your vet bills down by giving your Labradoodle better health, how to help your Labradoodle (also known as Labrapoodle) live longer, different types such as the American, British, Australian Labradoodle, miniature (mini) Labradoodle, colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, rescue, adoption, breeders, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Labradoodle, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more...

"This covers everything a new owner would need to know. Alan Kenworthy writes in a loving, fun way that mixes essential tips and knowledge with facts from his expert experience." Ruth Andrews

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Release dateFeb 23, 2015
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Labradoodles: The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age for Your American, British or Australian Labradoodle Dog

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    Labradoodles - Alan Kenworthy

    Labradoodles

    The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age for Your American, British or Australian Labradoodle Dog

    By Alan Kenworthy

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    Foreword

    Once you’ve read this book you will have all the information you need in order to make a well-informed decision about whether or not the Labradoodle is the breed for you, and you will know how to care for them at every stage of their life.

    As an owner, expert trainer and professional dog whisperer, I would like to teach you the human side of the equation, so you can learn how to think more like your dog and eliminate behavioral problems with your pet.

    Too many backyard breeders and puppy mills produce Labradoodles and other Poodle crosses. These breeders have no understanding of genetics. In most cases, they don’t even give bloodlines a thought. My goal here is to help you understand the positives and negatives of this emerging breed.

    Adoptions through kennels working to promote the breed help to refine the quality of all Labradoodles.

    I am a huge fan of Labradoodles, but I’m not going to suggest they are without their drawbacks. Also, there is NO guarantee that a Labradoodle is hypoallergenic. Many are not, and those are often the dogs surrendered to shelters.

    Before you adopt a Labradoodle or any crossbred dog, these are the issues you must investigate and understand. There are no certainties with hybrids like the Labradoodle, but there are great possibilities!

    More and more responsible breeders are producing excellent Labradoodles. This is not a fad breed, but a truly exceptional companion and one to which I look forward to introducing you.

    Acknowledgments

    In writing this book, I also sought tips, advice, photos and opinions from many experts of the Labradoodle breed.

    In particular, I wish to thank the following wonderful experts for going out of their way to help and contribute:

    USA & CANADA

    Nicki Dana of Premiere Labradoodles

    http://premierelabradoodles.com

    Dana Eckert of California Labradoodles

    http://www.californialabradoodles.us/

    Rochelle Woods of Spring Creek Labradoodles

    http://www.springcreeklabradoodles.com

    Tracy A. Wynn of Desert Winds Labradoodles

    http://www.dwdoodles.com

    Becky & Jim Roth of Southern Cross Australian Labradoodles

    http://www.southerncrosslabradoodles.com

    Barbara Dearaujo of Dreamydoodles Northwest

    http://www.dreamydoodles.com/

    Karen Elliott of Rocky Mountain Labradoodles

    http://www.rockymountainlabradoodles.com

    Elizabeth Ferris of Country Labradoodles

    http://www.australian-labradoodle.com

    Jessica & Nelson Guthrie of Labradoodle Story Tails

    http://www.labradoodlestory.com

    Melanie Ann Derwey of Gorgeous Doodles

    http://gorgeousdoodles.com/

    Amy Schuning of AKA’s Doodles & Poodles

    http://www.akasdoodlesandpoodles.com

    Tera Mueller of Blessed Day Doodles

    https://www.muellerpups.com/

    Dixie Springer of Springville Labradoodles

    http://www.springvillelabradoodles.com/

    Babbie R. Holden of Royal Diamond Labradoodles

    http://www.royaldiamondlabradoodles.com

    Candace Trino of Moo Cow Labradoodles

    http://www.MooCowLabradoodles.com

    Jeanette & Mike Parker of Chesapeake Miniature Labradoodles - E-mail: Packo7@shaw.ca

    Greg & Cheryl Sabens of Ashford Manor Labradoodles

    http://www.ashfordmanorlabradoodles.com/

    Sabrina Alstat of Sabrinas Labradoodles

    http://sabrinaslabradoodles.com

    Kristen Savery of Skyedoodles Labradoodles

    http://www.Skyedoodles.com

    Mardee Calkins of Texas Labradoodles

    http://www.txlabradoodles.com/

    Gayle Husfloen of North Country Australian Labradoodles

    http://www.northcountrydoodles.com/

    Julie Long of Faithful Doodles

    http://www.faithfuldoodles.com

    Brenda Van Deilen of Calypso Breeze Labradoodles

    http://www.calypsobreezelabradoodles.com

    Barb Gaffney of Gemstone Labradoodles

    http://www.gemstonelabradoodles.ca/

    Jacqui Carter-Davies of Jacarties Labradoodles (UK)

    E-mail: carter-davies@supanet.com

    Kiernon & Lisa Wagstaff - and Tia of course.

    Photo Credit: Rochelle Woods of Spring Creek Labradoodles

    Chapter 1 – Meet the Labradoodle

    The Labradoodle doesn’t suffer from a lack of positive press. Even if he did, he’d shake off the negative publicity, wag his tail and insist on a good game of fetch. The mix presents problems with achieving consistent results. Still, most Labradoodles are intelligent, happy and eager to please.

    As an emerging breed, Labradoodles claim a kind of rock star status among hybrid dog enthusiasts, a fact both good and bad. The cross even comes with a good back story. The idea to mate a Standard Poodle and a Labrador Retriever originated to meet a specific need. A blind woman in Hawaii whose husband suffered from allergies asked for a guide dog that wouldn’t trigger his symptoms.

    Initial attempts to match her with a working Poodle failed. The proposed solution was to cross a Poodle with a Labrador Retriever. The breeders hoped the puppies would have the Lab’s good nature and the Poodle’s intelligence with a low-allergy coat.

    The first litter produced puppies that did not trigger the husband’s allergy symptoms. All three of the dogs exhibited higher-than-average intelligence and responded well to training. This led to further work in cultivating the new designer breed to realize the full potential of the hybrid cross.

    As the breeding experiments continued, many of the puppies had no odor and minimal to no shedding. On the whole, the dogs were good natured and loyal. Even their size could match the kind of Poodle used for mating.

    These early successes weren’t as beneficial for the Labradoodle’s future as you might suspect. Enthusiastic backyard breeders produced mixed dogs without an understanding of genetic consequences. Then the puppy mills realized the Labradoodle profit potential.

    Labradoodles of even more questionable quality became common. Many showed serious genetic problems and iffy personalities. There’s more to breeding dogs than letting nature take over. This fact becomes evident with crossbreeds from ill-matched mating pairs.

    While Poodles are smart, they can also be territorial and stubborn. Both breeds exhibit hyperactivity and separation anxiety. If these factors aren’t taken into account, the hybrid offspring can be the farthest thing from your dream dog.

    If bred well, Labradoodles are scary smart. They have loving dispositions and play with impish pleasure. Breeders that test for genetic defects and develop targeted bloodlines should produce such dogs.

    Labradoodle Breed History

    Wally Conron, the puppy breeding manager for The Royal Guide Dogs in Victoria Australia, bred the first Labradoodles in 1988. He worked with the blind woman and her husband in Hawaii to create a hypoallergenic guide dog.

    Conron sent hair and saliva samples from 33 different Poodles to the couple, but each caused an allergic reaction. In frustration, Conron decided to attempt a Poodle/Labrador Retriever mix.

    Of the three puppies in the initial litter, one did not trigger an allergic reaction, but a different sort of problem evolved. The usual volunteers who walked and socialized guide dog puppies proved reluctant to take in the crossbreeds.

    Conron went on Channel 9 in Melbourne to talk about a new breed of guide dog, which he christened the Labradoodle. Willing puppy walkers jammed the phone lines and the Labradoodle legend was born.

    Conron went on to breed Labradoodles with Labradoodles, a mix he called the Double Doodle. Next, he bred those dogs to make what he called Tri Doodles. Thirty-one dogs came out of his efforts, and twenty-nine worked as guide dogs.

    As an offshoot of his project, two breeding and research centers formed in Australia in 1989:

    • Rutland Manor Labradoodle Breeding and Research Centre in Darnum, Victoria.

    • Tegan Park Labradoodle Breeding and Research Centre in Seaspray, Victoria.

    The Tegan Park dogs were the first offered in three available sizes according to the type of Poodle used in the mating, these being miniature, medium and standard.

    Considerable diversity in coat types proved to be one of the greatest challenges. Puppies with curlier coats showed

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