Information About Australian Labradoodle Puppies North Carolina Buyers Will Find Useful

By Paulette Short


The Australian Labradoodle is a gentle, friendly, loyal and loving breed of dog. They are a great choice for people with allergies as many do not shed, and they are also commonly used as service and guide dogs. Before looking to adopt Australian Labradoodle puppies North Carolina dog lovers should first make sure they meet its specific needs.

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 stature, with heights ranging from 17 to 24 inches tall, and weighing between 30 and 75 pounds. Standard sized dogs are larger than miniatures. The dog's coat can be curly or wavy and either a full color or mix of shades such as black, cream, gold, silver, tan, chocolate, red, chalk, apricot, and apricot cream.

Around the age of ten and fifteen months, the Australian Labradoodle's coat will change from that of a puppy to an adult coat. Dogs who shed will naturally lose this first coat, whereas non-shedding types will need to have it trimmed away by a groomer to avoid matting. They need to be trimmed two or three times each year and brushed every week. This breed is low-odor and does not require frequent bathing, but they should have their ears cleaned every week to prevent infections.

Due to their high intelligence, this breed learns readily and is not hard to train. They are very intuitive and can easily read people's emotions, but it is necessary for their masters to establish themselves as pack leader early on, or the dog may attempt to outsmart them. Usually they get along well with other dogs and make a fun and gentle playmate for children.

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.

The Australian Labradoodle is generally a healthy one, which can live to be as old as 16 years. The main health concerns with this breed are hip and elbow dysplasia, for which breeders should regularly test their breeding stock. Like many floppy-eared dogs they can also be prone to ear infections, so it's necessary to keep the ear canals free of hair and clean.

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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