What do you think about Labradoodles?

Question

I have heard that they are designer mutts, is that true? My cousin's have one and it seems like a good dog. I have a good size yard for a lab or a labradoodle to run and play in. I have all the things you would need for a Lab or a labradoodle. Just tell me what you think! Lab or Labradoodle? What do you think about labradoodles? Good dogs,mutts,whatever. Tell me what you think. Your answer really helps me!!! Thank you!! :)

Answer 1

They are pretty ugly. If you want a hybrid, try a puggle. They are the cutest. Half pug, half beagle. Look it up.

Answer 2

A waste of money. The dog is fine. I have a problem with spending $1500 on a mutt that you might be able to find at the pound.

Now you have to consider why you want a dog. Do you have allergies? That's what the labradoodle was bred for. You have to consider what your goals are in getting a dog and find a breed (or mutt) to match your needs.

Answer 3

labradoodles are mutts. These mixed breeds are bred from what are called Back yard breeders. These people do not breed with the proper intentions in mind, they only care about making a profit. A real breeder would only breed a dog ever couple of years, and would do so in order to better the breed of dog that they are breeding. These designer breeds are not pure bred dogs and never will be. The are not bred for a specific purpose like all other breeds, but merely to look cute so the breeder can make a lot of money off of them. Please do not buy a labradoodle.These dogs are so expensive, yet you can usually find several at your local animal shelter for a lot cheaper. The breeders of these dogs are also adding to the pet over population problem here in america. Way too many animals, thousands really, are killed every day in shelters because there are too many animals and not enough people wanting them. But the breeders of these designer breeds do not care about this, they only care about the money they make from selling an over priced mix breed dog. So again, i ask you to consider adopting a dog from a shelter, one who would love to have a loving home.

http://www.petfinder.com/

Click that link to search for shelters in your area with labradors or any other breed of dog you want.

Answer 4

When these dogs were "designed", breeders claimed that you got all the good of the lab, with a non-shedding poodle coat, but none of the "bad" traits of poodles.

Anyone who has the most basic knowledge of genetics knows that that can't possibly be true. You get the good and bad of both breeds in these puppies. These dogs are very expensive mutts - does it make sense to you to pay as much for them as you would for a purebred? It's up to you.

Labradoodles are just mutts, but that doesn't mean they can't be good pets. You have to decide what you want in a dog. Does

Answer 5

It seems like everyone is really into mix breeds like Labradoodles and Puggles right now. I would say that you need to be careful where you get the dog from. The idea behind "designer mutts" is that they should have all the good qualities of the two breeds, while leaving out the bad inheritable traits. Sometimes this works, and sometimes you get the worst of both kinds.

Answer 6

over priced mutts really...

ok look at it this way - if either parent were a good quality dog they would be used to breed purebred dogs... not mutts so right off you know the pups are inferior quality...

now thing is purebreds from reputable breeders are costly BECAUSE the breeder has invested ALOT of cash - showing the parents, qualifying them with vet tests to prove they are worthy of passing on their genetics to a litter of pups - now what happens is some dopes with unfixed dogs think they can breed them and charge just as much as a purebred breeder does but they havent invested anything other than the initial purchase price of the dog... they get away with it because the public allows them too because for the most part the public is uneducated as why purebred dogs from good breeders cost more..

ok hope I didnt loose you there - now also consider this.. labradoodles are cross breds SOME pups come out slightly more like labs and others slightly more like poodles.. some are non-shedding, others are not.. the ones that are not are often disregarded and destroyed becuase these breeders are trying to promote this cross for people with allergies so letting people know that some actually do shed is contradictory to their little scam...

if you want a mutt beleive me there are plenty for adoption at humane societies or SPCA's everywhere - there is absolutely no need to pay more than an adoption fee for a mutt.. if you want a pure bred get one from a reputable breeder - NEVER get from a pet store..

for a mutt you shouldnt ever pay more than the cost of the first vaccinations, deworming and vet check ALL which should be done before you got the dog.. also you should get a health guarantee with ANY dog purchase...

I just wouldnt trust anyone intentionally breeding mutts.. giving them fancy names.. and over charging...

Answer 7

I have only met one Labradoodle. It was on vacation in NY, and her name was Mary Kate. She seemed to be a very even tempered dog, and got along with my American Eskimo, Snow Fox quite nicely. Mary Kate was about 30-35 pounds and very cute. I think if I were given the choice between a Labradoodle and a Labrador I would probably choose the "doodle".

Answer 8

My dog and I often visit with a Labradoodle and his person while walking.

The Labradoodle's name is Rocky, and he is a delightful dog. He is enormous, and he's not full grown yet, so be sure you are set up to handle a big dog. Also, his coat is very different--large soft curls, not tight poodle curls, so he requires grooming, but not quite as intensely as a poodle. He is very intelligent, and from what I understand, that is part and parcel of their breeding. He is very young, but obeys his owner very well. He is very playful, but unlike poodles, who can sometimes be rough, he has the gentle attitude of a labrador when he plays. My dog is quite small compared to Rocky, and he always is very careful to be gentle when he plays with her, and when he first greets her, he acts a lot more like a labrador than a poodle, as he gets down on the ground so he is at her level, and sits quietly while she approaches him. They have met many times, but he always follows the same ritual when meeting her, and allows her to initiate play. His owner has told me he does require a lot of exercise, and that just running around a yard isn't enough for him, so you may need to take a Labradoodle out for walks or runs on a regular basis.

The only things I can think of that may affect a Labradoodle in general are two things which are very common in poodles and in labradors, and which may end up being in his blood lines. My cousin is a vet tech and she told me that many poodles in the US, both full size and toy size, have mental illnesses. It is more prevalent in the smaller ones, but it is of real concern. It is due to overbreeding in small populations, but she said in the last ten years or so, some breeders have made an effort to curb the problem by bringing in new animals from other places, such as Europe. That's definitely something you need to check with a breeder about, as my cousin told me that many dogs who develop it become so out of control because of it that they have to be destroyed. The other problem is hip dysplasia, which is a huge problem for labradors and several other large breeds, such as golden retrievers. The hip dysplasia problem is so widespread that I don't know anyone who has one of the retriever types of dogs who doesn't worry about it. Again, it's something to discuss with the breeder.

Overall, I think that Labradoodles are great dogs. Yes, technically they are mutts, as they are no longer purebreds, but who cares! They seem to incorporate the best traits of both breeds, so they are very intelligent, loyal, loving, and gentle, and really, what more can you want from a dog?

Answer 9

I think the choice is really Lab, Labradoodle, or Chupacabra aka the Mexican Goat Sucker. If you were to go with the Chupa you'd need high walls and lots of goats. These suckers are like the vampires of the goat world. So, keep your mind open. Catch a Chupa. Stick it in a pen with high walls. Feed it some goats. That's my advice. Does this help?

Answer 10

Labradoodles have poor temperments (usually), they don't train well, their hair is impossible to maintain... they are very much mutts, you never know what they will look like or act like. If you like labs, get a lab... labradoodles don't look or act anything like true labs.

Answer 11

yea i think that thats pretty bad that people breed mutts and sell them for lots of money...and people actually buy them! if you want a dog..i say you go to the pound and actually save one insted of just paying money for a mutt