Considering a labradoole but so many questions...

rawise · 07-10-2010, 09:56 AM

I am considering a labradoole but have sooooo many questions. We just lost our yellow lab after 11 years in March. He was my dog and the family dog and I was devistated. I made a bad pick when I picked him and ended up with the Alpha male of the litter and a lot of issues to go with it but still loved him deeply. I was attacked at age 5 by a very large dog and do not want to make the same issues with temperment again in picking a new dog. Every day my 5 year old asks me if we can get a new dog - however we are on the verge of a major move expected in the spring of 2011 from PA to FL and my husband thinks we should wait until we move to get a new dog. I am was very allergic to my lab so have been looking at the labradoole but my husband does not want it to look like a poodle.

I have seen so many breeders on this page and they all look good, how can you pick one over another?

What should I expect for cost in a puppy - I have seen them range from $800 - $2500?

Can you tell as a puppy what their fur will look like so I don't end up with one that has a wool coat and looks too much like a poodle - think I need more of an F1 or F1b with open fleece coat to keep it fluffier or looking more like a lab is that correct?

Will a puppy adjust from PA to FL or should we and get on bred in FL so it is already used to the weather?

I know that is a lot of questions so I am appreciative in advance for any help

**lindamarie** · 07-10-2010, 10:53 AM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!

Yes, there are many questions and most of them you will have to figure out as for your timing.
If it were me.......I would get one now. The doodle shouldn't have a hard time adjusting to the move.
It's summer now and a great time to raise a puppy and housebreak!

I also LOVED my Springer Spaniel that died a couple of years ago. We had Bogart 6 days later. I know the pain you are enduring. For me, I couldn't have an empty, dogless house.
My Springer was also Alpha male and actually contributed to my PTSD. But, I dearly loved him no matter what.

I didn't want a dog that looked like a poodle either.....no offense to anyone who does, it was just my choice as I wanted that boxy look.
Bogart's mom is a boxy English Lab, so he tends to look like her, yet if the groomer does a poor job, his nose may appear a bit more poodle pointy!
Bogart is an F1 and is 1/2 and 1/2 so he sheds a bit. But, not much. I call it tumbleweeds that collect on my hardwood floors and are easily vacuumed up. In fact, it's fun chasing them with hte vacuum...GET 'EM

!

As far as costs, I do believe F1B's are more expensive...but your price range seems to be correct with the $800-2500.

In choosing a breeder......I would say go visit a few!
See what the surroundings are. Meet the parents. Look at a few litters........and research the breeder.
Get some references from the breeder too. Make sure the breeder will take the pup back of there is a problem. Get a good health warranty....ours was 2 years AND if anything were to happen, God forbid, the breeder will always want the doodle back FIRST before you sell it.

I hope this helps a little............keep us posted.

rawise · 07-12-2010, 10:08 AM

Linda and Bogart -

Thanks for the response. I have been reading and reading and reading some more to the point that my husband doesn't want to hear about it any more I think

!

I found a great post by Jac with an attachment on how to pick a breeder and that has been a great help. I have found three that are within a four hour drive of where I live and have started communication with them. They all have liter now and are expecting liters in the next several months. My aunt was a breeder of dobermans and labs in the Kelly green line so I think I am going to pull her in on the search for a breeder now that I have it narrowed down to three.

I am so excited just to think that a puppy is in the future but I know it is going to take time to find the right puppy - temperment is vital with a 5 year old in the house and it is going to take time to save up to get the puppy but just the thought of getting the new fuzzy ball of joy is so exciting! Hoping that I might even be able to time it for Santa.

Thanks for your help and I will keep you posted!

**lindamarie** · 07-12-2010, 11:38 AM

Good for you!
I know you will find a wealth of information here at this forum. It will be great to have your knowledgeable aunt help too!
My 72 year old aunts advice to me was DON'T GET A DOG!

Think about a Christmas puppy too. It's not always recommended to get one at this time with all the excitement going on.
Maybe a NEW YEAR pup??

River Rat · 07-13-2010, 08:00 AM

I did a lot of reading on this forum and then selected a breeder based on getting to know them here. The breeder I chose bred for temperament and was also willing to ship our pup to us. We did a lot of communicating back and forth and she sent photos and helped me to select the perfect puppy for our needs. I have to say that we couldn't be more thrilled with our Chouette. She is typical of the breed in that she is bright, has a wonderful, very gregarious and upbeat personality, and really wants to please. I wasn't sure about getting a pup sight unseen, but it has worked out beautifully.

Summer is a good time to get a dog; housebreaking is easier when it's warm, and children are home from school. Lots of luck!

deepnite10 · 07-17-2010, 12:21 AM

its not like expecting a baby..but, waiting for the arrival of a
doodle puppy is pretty close

in our case..Toby arrived in Jan..during a period where it was pouring rate
and near freezing weather..he did nt much like the idea of spending alot of time outside..so it was pretty easy to potty train him..

07-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
rawise Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Considering a labradoole but so many questions... I am considering a labradoole but have sooooo many questions. We just lost our yellow lab after 11 years in March. He was my dog and the family dog and I was devistated. I made a bad pick when I picked him and ended up with the Alpha male of the litter and a lot of issues to go with it but still loved him deeply. I was attacked at age 5 by a very large dog and do not want to make the same issues with temperment again in picking a new dog. Every day my 5 year old asks me if we can get a new dog - however we are on the verge of a major move expected in the spring of 2011 from PA to FL and my husband thinks we should wait until we move to get a new dog. I am was very allergic to my lab so have been looking at the labradoole but my husband does not want it to look like a poodle. I have seen so many breeders on this page and they all look good, how can you pick one over another? What should I expect for cost in a puppy - I have seen them range from $800 - $2500? Can you tell as a puppy what their fur will look like so I don't end up with one that has a wool coat and looks too much like a poodle - think I need more of an F1 or F1b with open fleece coat to keep it fluffier or looking more like a lab is that correct? Will a puppy adjust from PA to FL or should we and get on bred in FL so it is already used to the weather? I know that is a lot of questions so I am appreciative in advance for any help

07-10-2010, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	WELCOME TO THE FORUM! Yes, there are many questions and most of them you will have to figure out as for your timing. If it were me.......I would get one now. The doodle shouldn't have a hard time adjusting to the move. It's summer now and a great time to raise a puppy and housebreak! I also LOVED my Springer Spaniel that died a couple of years ago. We had Bogart 6 days later. I know the pain you are enduring. For me, I couldn't have an empty, dogless house. My Springer was also Alpha male and actually contributed to my PTSD. But, I dearly loved him no matter what. I didn't want a dog that looked like a poodle either.....no offense to anyone who does, it was just my choice as I wanted that boxy look. Bogart's mom is a boxy English Lab, so he tends to look like her, yet if the groomer does a poor job, his nose may appear a bit more poodle pointy! Bogart is an F1 and is 1/2 and 1/2 so he sheds a bit. But, not much. I call it tumbleweeds that collect on my hardwood floors and are easily vacuumed up. In fact, it's fun chasing them with hte vacuum...GET 'EM! As far as costs, I do believe F1B's are more expensive...but your price range seems to be correct with the $800-2500. In choosing a breeder......I would say go visit a few! See what the surroundings are. Meet the parents. Look at a few litters........and research the breeder. Get some references from the breeder too. Make sure the breeder will take the pup back of there is a problem. Get a good health warranty....ours was 2 years AND if anything were to happen, God forbid, the breeder will always want the doodle back FIRST before you sell it. I hope this helps a little............keep us posted. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

07-12-2010, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Good for you! I know you will find a wealth of information here at this forum. It will be great to have your knowledgeable aunt help too! My 72 year old aunts advice to me was DON'T GET A DOG! Think about a Christmas puppy too. It's not always recommended to get one at this time with all the excitement going on. Maybe a NEW YEAR pup?? __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

07-13-2010, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
River Rat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 983	I did a lot of reading on this forum and then selected a breeder based on getting to know them here. The breeder I chose bred for temperament and was also willing to ship our pup to us. We did a lot of communicating back and forth and she sent photos and helped me to select the perfect puppy for our needs. I have to say that we couldn't be more thrilled with our Chouette. She is typical of the breed in that she is bright, has a wonderful, very gregarious and upbeat personality, and really wants to please. I wasn't sure about getting a pup sight unseen, but it has worked out beautifully. Summer is a good time to get a dog; housebreaking is easier when it's warm, and children are home from school. Lots of luck! __________________ \Portraits http://www.leslieficcaglia.org \ \Wild and Scenic http://mauriceriver.igc.org/ \

07-12-2010, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
rawise Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Linda and Bogart - Thanks for the response. I have been reading and reading and reading some more to the point that my husband doesn't want to hear about it any more I think ! I found a great post by Jac with an attachment on how to pick a breeder and that has been a great help. I have found three that are within a four hour drive of where I live and have started communication with them. They all have liter now and are expecting liters in the next several months. My aunt was a breeder of dobermans and labs in the Kelly green line so I think I am going to pull her in on the search for a breeder now that I have it narrowed down to three. I am so excited just to think that a puppy is in the future but I know it is going to take time to find the right puppy - temperment is vital with a 5 year old in the house and it is going to take time to save up to get the puppy but just the thought of getting the new fuzzy ball of joy is so exciting! Hoping that I might even be able to time it for Santa. Thanks for your help and I will keep you posted!

07-17-2010, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,361	its not like expecting a baby..but, waiting for the arrival of a doodle puppy is pretty close in our case..Toby arrived in Jan..during a period where it was pouring rate and near freezing weather..he did nt much like the idea of spending alot of time outside..so it was pretty easy to potty train him..

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