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2.
Non Shedding and Unique Allergy Friendly Coat
PRO's.
No doggy smell, no hairs on clothes
or furniture, frequent bathing not necessary.
CONS.
All dogs go through a change from
their puppy coat to adult coat. With shedding breeds the puppy
coat falls out and only needs to be brushed away. With a non
shedding coat, the puppy coat needs to be literally stripped out
with the appropriate grooming tools, otherwise excessive matting
occurs which then requires a complete shaving off. This puppy
to adult change of coat can begin any time from ten months old
through to fourteen or fifteen months in the Australian Labradoodle
and this period is a time of high coat maintenance if you don't want
to shave your dog.
There are two coat types, Wool
and Fleece. Curly Fleece coats need to be trimmed or clipped just
like the Wool coats. This needs to be done two to three times each
year. (The Poodle needs this coat clipping every six to eight
weeks). Wavy Fleece coats are lower maintenance but are still being
developed as a work in progress by the two Breeding and Research
Centers in Australia and overall correctness in Fleece Coats is
hoped to be accomplished within the next three to four generations.
3.
Water Loving
PRO'S.
They love to swim and many families
enjoy taking them boating and swimming in pools, lakes and in the
ocean.
CONS.
They will often play in water
wherever they can find it. Paddle in their water bowls,
splashing water all over the kitchen floor, make a game of the
garden sprinklers, and play in puddles.
4.
Goofy fun loving Nature
PRO"S.
They actually love to see you laugh
or smile and will go to enormous lengths to amuse you, which is very
endearing a a lovely trait. After September 11 in the United
States, many people wrote to tell us that their Australian
Labradoodle had put the first smiles on their faces after the
tragedy.
CONS.
If they think you are taking no
notice of them for too long, they will look at you over their
shoulder with a mischievous grin while they carry off something they
know they shouldn't have, in their mouths and play a game of 'catch
me if you can'. They seldom chew the object, but will take it
just to make you take notice them. It's done in fun, but it
could be very annoying to some people.
5.
Strong Retrieving Instinct (soft mouthed)
PRO"S.
Keep the children amused playing
games of fetch. Excel at advanced obedience, are easily
trained as Service Dogs who retrieve objects for the disabled.
CONS.
Can be 'mouthy' and inclined to take your wrist or clothing
(gently) in their mouths to lead you somewhere.
NOTES
1.
Temperament can be either Mellow or Active. It is important to tell
your breeder what you want to do with your dog. Agility and
Advanced Obedience require a more active mind than a dog whose
family wants a more mellow companion.
2. It's
important to know the difference between physical activity and
mental activity. An extreme of physical exercise will not provide
the mental stimulation needed by an active MIND.
FINALLY
If you are prepared to dedicate
the first twelve months with your puppy to TRAINING then you will
have a superlative family companion second to none. If you are
not, then you should consider a different breed.
A well bred Australian
Labradoodle is as equally content to lay with you for hours as
he/she is to respond to your whim to go outside and enjoy some fun
and games, or go hiking or jogging. Your breeder should temperament
test their puppies to ensure that the best match is made for you and
your new puppy.
Good luck with your decision, and whichever breed
you decide to go with, we would like to wish you many happy years
with your new doggie family companion.
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