Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Important Facts About Australian Labradoodle Puppies North Carolina Dog Lovers Should Know

By Paulette Short


Those who are looking for an affectionate, mild-mannered, loyal family pet may want to consider getting an Australian Labradoodle. This breed is not only very intelligent and a popular choice for service and guide dogs but some types are also non-shedding and hypo-allergenic. Before visiting breeders of Australian Labradoodle puppies North Carolina buyers should ensure that they have what it takes to meet the needs this dog has.

This cross-breed was first developed in Australia in the 1980's to produce a dog that exhibited all of the favorable traits of the breeds it originates from. The first breeds crossed were a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle, but gradually others found their way into the mix including the Irish Water Spaniel, Curly Coat Retriever, and both the American and English Cocker Spaniels.

They have a medium bone-structure and can be standard or miniature, measuring 17 to 24 inches in height and weighing 30 to 75 pounds. Depending on the type of fur it has, some of this breed do not shed. Their coats can be of a curly or wavy texture and be either a solid color or combination of any shade including cream, tan, black, chalk, silver, gold, chocolate, apricot, red, and apricot cream.

When the puppy is about ten to fifteen months of age, its coat will begin to change into an adult one. Puppies that shed will naturally lose this coat, but those that don't shed will need to visit the groomer to have it stripped. Regular trimming is needed two or three times annually and they should be brushed weekly. They are a low-odor dog and don't need to be bathed often, although they do need their ears cleaned once a week to prevent infections.

This breed is very quick to learn which makes them easy to train. The owner must patiently assert the fact that he or she is pack leader over the dog, or it may begin to outsmart its master. They are extremely in tune with human emotions and are able to respond accordingly, and are naturally gentle animals that play well with children and other dogs.

The Australian Labradoodle is an energetic and active dog that needs sufficient daily exercise. This can be obtained by letting them play in a fenced yard, running about and playing games of fetch and such, but they should also be walked several times every day. They also love water and are good swimmers that are happy to play in a pool with their owners.

This breed is overall a healthy one that may live up to 16 years of age. However, as with any type of dog there are some potential health issues, namely a proneness to hip and elbow dysplasia which breeders must routinely screen their breeding stock for. They are also a floppy-eared breed which means their ears need to be kept clean and free of hair as to reduce the chance of infections.

When considering adopting Australian Labradoodle puppies North Carolina residents should make sure they have the time and patience to dedicate to this bright and sociable companion dog. It is critical to the animal's healthy development that it be given the mental and physical stimulation in requires in order to be well-adjusted and happy.




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