How long has the labradoodle been about?

doodledash · 02-16-2009, 08:47 AM

I am certain someone will be able to help me on this.
How long has the labradoodle been about ?
Is it a breed or what class does it come into?
Please please dont say 4 legs and it barks hee hee.
I am trying hard to learn more about this lovely breed.
Any help would be a bonus thanks

Caroline

KingstonTodd · 02-16-2009, 08:56 AM

You will get many answers to this, since there are different types of labradoodles, and different parent clubs that are "in charge" of its recongition. Try
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...+history&meta= and read a few and you will get the general idea.

Here is what wikapedia says, and its a good short answer:

"The Labradoodle was first deliberately bred in 1989, when Australian breeder Wally Conron first crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle for Guide Dogs Victoria. His aim was to combine the low-shedding coat of the Poodle with the gentleness and trainability of the Labrador, and to provide a Guide Dog suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. Guide Dogs Victoria continue to breed Labradoodles today and Labradoodles are now often used around the world as Guide, Assistance, and Therapy Dogs as well as being popular family dogs."

**MaxandMe** · 02-18-2009, 10:28 PM

yes 1989 and here's a link with two more articles on labradoodles
http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/labradoodle_faq.htm

02-16-2009, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
doodledash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 513	How long has the labradoodle been about? I am certain someone will be able to help me on this. How long has the labradoodle been about ? Is it a breed or what class does it come into? Please please dont say 4 legs and it barks hee hee. I am trying hard to learn more about this lovely breed. Any help would be a bonus thanks Caroline

02-16-2009, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	Re: How long has the labradoodle been about? You will get many answers to this, since there are different types of labradoodles, and different parent clubs that are "in charge" of its recongition. Try http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...+history&meta= and read a few and you will get the general idea. Here is what wikapedia says, and its a good short answer: "The Labradoodle was first deliberately bred in 1989, when Australian breeder Wally Conron first crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle for Guide Dogs Victoria. His aim was to combine the low-shedding coat of the Poodle with the gentleness and trainability of the Labrador, and to provide a Guide Dog suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. Guide Dogs Victoria continue to breed Labradoodles today and Labradoodles are now often used around the world as Guide, Assistance, and Therapy Dogs as well as being popular family dogs."

02-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Re: How long has the labradoodle been about? yes 1989 and here's a link with two more articles on labradoodles http://www.goldendoodles.com/faqs/labradoodle_faq.htm __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

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