Why a Labradoodle

First, lets figure out what a Labradoodle is. What most everyone will say is that it is a mixed breed dog that is part Labrador Retriever and part Poodle. What most don't know it is so much more than that. First there are 2 main groups, the first is the Lab/Poodle cross which is know today as the "American" Labradoodle. Then there is the Australian Labradoodle , not to be confused with the Aussi-doodle which is an Australian Sheppard/Poodle mix. There are several other "Doodle" mixes but for now we have chosen to focus the American and Australian. This allows us the ability to give devoted attention to our new babies to ensure they are well socialized and ready for their for-ever home. Focusing our breeding program on these also insures that we are breeding to the highest standards and keeping blood lines a clean and defect free as naturally possible by DNA testing and health management.

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Personality & Temperament

Friendly ???

If you were to use a 5-star rating system to rank the Labradoodle’s friendliness, this dog would very definitely receive 5 stars! They are as friendly towards other animals as they are to people. Dogs with a less-than-friendly personality may cause problems or feel intimidated by the Labradoodle’s desire to run up to them and say “hello”.

Their friendliness is the main reason that, despite making good service dogs, they do not make guard dogs or protection dogs. Friendliness is a big part of their outgoing personality.

Good With Kids ???

Labradoodles are very good with kids. Although they are good with people of all ages, their love of playing makes them very affectionate and loving with children. Labradoodles are similar to children in that they are always ready to play, whether it’s chasing a ball, running around in the yard, or just bouncing throughout the house. Our Pippi is a great example of this energy.

Larger Labradoodles may knock down and hurt a young or small child, but it surely is not their intent. They just are carried away while having fun with kids. They love to play just as much as they love to have their bellies rubbed.

Good training can eliminate a lot of the running around and jumping, but the Labradoodle does have a very high play drive. Having them socialize with children at a young age can also help, as well. This is one reason that proper training is key to having a great life with your dog. It give the dog an outlet to please you and

Social With Humans

Labradoodles socialize with humans in the same way they do other animals. They’re friendly and loving. If the Labradoodle is inside the home when a stranger comes, the dog might bark to inform its owner that someone is there, but generally will not pose a threat to the stranger.

In fact, it’s often been said that a Labradoodle would prefer to make friends with a stranger than alert the owner that a stranger has arrived.

Labradoodles have the Lab’s friendly and mellow personality as well as the Poodle’s intelligence. When combined, this makes for a very sociable and happy-go-lucky dog.

Eager To Please

One of the Labradoodle’s best qualities is its eagerness to please its owner. This is also often the result of Labradoodle’s parents’ personalities. This is just one of several reasons why the Labradoodle is such an easy dog to train.

They have the easygoing personality of the Lab and the intelligence of the Poodle. Whether the owner is playing catch, asking the dog to retrieve something out of the water or doing obedience training, the dog strives to please its owner at all times.

Loyal

Loyalty is yet another of the Labradoodle’s top qualities. Whether it is the dog’s intelligence, friendliness, affectionate personality, or a combination of all three, the Labradoodle is a very loyal dog. Its loyalty is one of the things that make it such an extraordinary service dog.

Their loyalty is also what makes them such good family dogs. All Labradoodles want is to love their family.

Intelligent

Labradoodles are extremely intelligent dogs. When people hear of all the great qualities Labradoodles possess, intelligence is the adjective that’s usually at the top of the list.

When you consider the fact that the Poodle is ranked at the top of the pack for its intelligence, with the Labrador Retriever not far behind, it is not hard to understand or believe that Labradoodles are extremely intelligent dogs.

Some Labradoodles tend to want to be in control. This is not due to lack of intelligence but rather high intelligence combined with a playful personality. Labradoodle’s high intelligence makes them sought-after service dogs worldwide.

Playful

Other than intelligent, playful is probably the most appropriate word used to describe the Labradoodle’s personality. They love playing, whether it’s with adults, children or other animals. They have an extremely high play drive. Labradoodles are always up for a game of fetch, a game of tag or a good swim in the lake.

Their constant desire to play may seem overwhelming to owners at times, but allowing them sufficient playtime can use up a lot of the energy this dog possesses. The Labradoodle’s love of playing may be difficult and intimidating for young children, but this is easily remedied with consistent obedience training.

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