Labradoodle Coats in Country Living

[pjmsj211]

My wife and I are considering a Standard Labradoodle to replace our beloved Lab. We live in a forested area in the Northwest that has its share of blackberries and other northwest vegitation and have concerns about the practicality of a labradoodle's coat in these kinds of situations. We would appreciate any owner feedback about the challanges of owning a dog in these circumstances.

Thanks

Pat Mc

[deepnite10]

Toby went running thru the thickets chasing after my brothers golden..and MAN, both were a mess..

Needless, i don t take him out to areas were there s alot of long grass s..

perhaps a first gn. doodle would have done better..with a straighter coat
and perhaps corser it would nt be too bad..

[Labralover]

I think that any dog might have problems in thick vegetation or brush. However, if your lab did okay, I believe that the Labradoodle will do fine. Do you have easy access to bath a large dog? If not, you may look for a good grooming place in your area. Have you ever red the angie's list categoriesto look locally?

[lindamarie]

We live in the city so we don't have the problem.
However, when Bogart has been out in a woody area, like any dog, he picks up burrs in his beard and legs.

He is an F1 that never mats. His coat is a fleece and easy to maintain.

Hope this helps.

[happydoodles]

the fleece coat is the most open one and needs less maintaince so in a forest area I would suggest fleece.

when allergy is involved (i guess not because you had a lab before) then curly is the best coat and then curly fleece would be better for you.

pure curly coat catches a lot of forest mess which will take more time to remove.