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The Family’s Ultimate Companion Designer Dog: Labradoodle Puppies for Sale

Whenever I see a Labradoodle near me, I immediately feel an infectious joy and warmth at the laughter in her eyes. If you ever consider bringing a Labradoodle into your home, you too will be struck by a lasting impression of the breed which is one of good-naturedness, kindness, love of people, and cooperation. A Labradoodle is a medium to large dog with a vivacious energy that is most suitable for large active families with children and other pets. If you love to have fun and plan daily excursions, the Labradoodle makes an enriching and versatile companion.

Overview of a Labradoodle for Sale

The Labradoodle is an engaging and active dog that loves to be around people. It is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Although it is a hybrid, the breed has several recognizable traits.

Size

Like the purebred Poodle, the Labradoodle has three different sizes.

• Standard – 21 to 23 inches tall,
• Medium – 17 to 20 inches tall, weighs
• Miniature – 14 to 16 inches tall, weighs 15 to 25 pounds

Females are usually slightly smaller than males. Size is unpredictable in litters of Labradoodle puppies for sale, regardless of the size of the parents. This is especially true of breeders who try to consistently get miniatures.

Appearance

Labradoodles have a broad head with large, roundish, wide-spaced eyes. The top of their head is not domed like a Poodle’s but is not as flat as a Lab’s. A Labradoodle’s ears are medium-sized and hang flat against the head. The neck is medium-sized and muscular with a slight arch, the shoulders and hindquarters are muscular, and the body is compact with a deep chest and level back. Labradoodles carry their tails up to reflect a jolly mood or level with their backs when relaxed. Their tails may curl but should not be Spitz-like where they lay across or over the back. Unlike many working and herding breeds, the Labradoodle’s best gait is the gallop rather than the trot.

Colors

Labraddodles have one of three coat types.

• Hair coat – Similar to regular fur; More common in first- and second-generation crosses
• Wool coat – Curls
• Fleece coat – Silky straight or wavy

The fleece and wool coats shed minimally. A Labradoodle with a hair coat type will shed low to moderately.
While a black Labradoodle is striking, the breed has a multitude of possible colors.

• Red – Can be deep Irish Setter red to apricot; You know you have a red and not a liver dog if the nose is black
• Black
• Parti – 50% or more white with another color
• Shades of liver dilution – Caramel, cafe, and chocolate
• Isabella (term is not used to describe color in Labradoodle) – Parchment (creamy light coffee color) and Lavender (lilac)
• Phantom – Bicolor dog; Any base color with points of a different color; Similar to Rottie or German Shepherd but 2 colors do not have to be black and tan
• Cream – Has a black nose
• Blue – Born black and lightens as opposed to a dilution gene that causes blue in other breeds
• Chalk – Not quite white; black nose
• Silver

Brief History

The first official litter of Labradoodle puppies was born in 1989. Wally Conran sought to create a hypoallergenic guide dog, and Standard Poodles did not have quite the right temperament. While initially, the breed could not get a foothold among the blind, the coinage of the term Labradoodle saw a surge in demand as companions as well as guide dogs. Although the Labrador-Golden Retriever would prove to be more successful and the GSD remains more popular, the Labradoodle has proven its worth as a guide dog as well as an excellent family pet.

Labradoodles as Family Dogs

Labradoodles are great family companions in many ways.

General Temperament

When you visit Labradoodle puppies for sale, you will note that most of them are eager and people-oriented even at an early age. This enthusiasm and friendliness will follow the dog into adulthood. The Australian Labradoodle Association says the breed must not be aggressive, dominant, or fearful. Labradoodles are intelligent, affectionate, energetic, playful, and social. Their clown-like sense of humor means they enjoy playing with children and other dogs. Although they can be a bit rambunctious with toddlers, Labradoodles are generally patient and gentle. They get along with cats as well with proper socialization and a careful introduction.

Health

Conscientious breeders produce a healthy hybrid with the Labradoodle. Conran had major concerns when the Labradoodle for sale skyrocketed in popularity and fell into the hands of puppy mill-type operations. The AKC recommends eye and hip testing on the Standard Poodle and Labrador Retriever. Labradoodles can live about 12 to 14 years.

Caring for Labradoodles for Sale

Labradoodles are middle-maintenance dogs. However, “Labradoodles for sale near me,” need the same care as expensive imports from across the world.

• Time commitment – Love and affection, exercise
• Feeding schedule
• Grooming – Baths, nail trim, teeth brushing, combing, trimming

Attention

Labradoodles do best with their people. They bond readily with all family members and can suffer destructive tendencies if you leave them by themselves for longer than a few hours at a time. Adverse behaviors include chewing, barking, whining, biting themselves, and digging.

Exercise

Like its parent breeds, the Labradoodle is an active, high-energy dog. Labradoodles, although mostly for companionship, would be happy to have a job. They are good at agility, obedience, water sports such as dock diving and retrieving, and tracking. They require 45 to 90 minutes of exercise every day as well as plenty of mental stimulation. Use the five-minute per month of age rule for puppies and supplement the extra energy with training and socialization.

Feeding Labradoodle Puppies for sale

Labradoodle puppies should eat three or four times a day when you bring them home. Once your pup reaches the age of six months, you should decrease feedings to two or three meals a day. Adults should still eat twice a day or more so they can decrease the amount of food at one meal and thus minimize the risks your dog will bloat. Labradoodle, like other breeds, should get a high-quality protein as a top ingredient. Dogs should also obtain animal sources of fat where possible, but many make do with plant oils like coconut. A 50-pound dog needs about 900 to 1100 calories or three to five cups of kibble a day. You will have to increase or decrease dog food amounts based on weight, age, activity level, health needs, whether your dog is neutered, and reproductive status. Homemade and raw diets are viable options, but nutritional balance is difficult to attain without consulting with a veterinarian or canine nutritionist.

Grooming

Labradoodles have medium-long to long hair. Hair coats need brushing every few days and monthly baths. Wool and fleece coats may need daily brushing if you leave their hair long but may only require a bath every few months. Many owners use a groomer to clip their Labradoodle’s body hair short for easier maintenance.

Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

As you ponder Labradoodles for sale, inevitably you will ponder whether you should consider a Goldendoodle. As you might guess, a Goldendoodle is a cross between the Golden retriever and a Standard Poodle instead of the Labrador and Poodle. There are some interesting features of the Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle comparison. Labradoodles tend to have more wiry coats than Goldendoodles. Goldendoodles have finer but denser fur, so they are fluffier and have silkier hair than Labradoodles. You will see more black Labradoodles and more red, golden, or apricot Goldendoodles. Finally, Labradoodles tend to be more energetic and loyal while Goldendoodles are friendlier and more enthusiastic about new people.