Designer Dog Show on National Geographic

kim26 · 09-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Did anyone see the show on Designer Dogs that was on the National Geographic channel? I saw it this morning. The first dog they featured was the Labradoodle because they said it was likely the most popular one. They showed Rutland Manor kennels and talked all about how great the LD's are.

Did you know that Rutland Manor has 50 litters a year? Wow!

jerry · 09-15-2006, 01:04 PM

50 litters a year!! thats some serios money making.
how much are labradoodle pups in the us ?
in the uk they go from around £500-£1200.

kim26 · 09-15-2006, 02:27 PM

There are a big range of prices now in the U.S. I've seen puppies for as little as $650 and as much as $2000.00. I think Rutland Manor, which is in Australia and breeds multi-generational pups, gets $2500.00 for their puppies.

The TV show said 50 litters, but, maybe they meant 50 puppies. That would make more sense. I can't imagine they could have 50 litters. I catch news people making mistakes all the time if I know alot about what they are reporting.

christinasdoodle · 09-15-2006, 10:45 PM

Shucks I missed that show. You think it might come on again?

kim26 · 09-16-2006, 10:11 AM

I do think it will come on again. The National Geographic channel repeats shows all the time.

Jac · 09-16-2006, 07:59 PM

No, I think that RM gets 50 litters a year...
And, yes they are very, very expensive.

The price is generally determined by several factors, not just the fact that the dog is a Labradoodle...and breeders range from the RM kennels to puppy mills...and everything in between...that is why it is so important to look well beyond just the price when you buy.

I'd like to see the NG special...thanks for posting this.

kim26 · 09-16-2006, 08:32 PM

Wow Jac. Do you really think they have 50 litters? Would that mean they must have 50 females? How in the world could you take care of that many dogs and puppies?

Julee · 09-16-2006, 10:08 PM

Hi Doodle Family
At The National Geographic website you will find information on all shows,
and when they will be repeated.
Julee

Jac · 09-16-2006, 10:44 PM

Yes, I do believe that (I have no knowledge that they do, of course)...they have a HUGE operation, they have been in business for many, many years...they may utilize guardian programs and/or kennels...but I would not be at all surprised to hear that they have that many litters per year.

kim26 · 09-17-2006, 10:10 AM

Wow, that is just amazing. I hope that you didn't think the tone of my post was distrust in you. I just think it's astonishing that anyone could have that big of an operation. They must have alot of volunteers or employees to help handle and socialize the dogs and puppies. The dogs and pups really were beautiful and the grounds they had were gorgeous with horses on the property too.

Jac · 09-17-2006, 02:38 PM

No, Kim...thanks for being concerned...but I didn't find any offensive tone to your questions...just amazement! (And I agree!)

seazr · 09-19-2006, 02:55 PM

The National Geographic Designer Dog Show airs again on Nov 14.
Diane

09-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
kim26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 853	Designer Dog Show on National Geographic Did anyone see the show on Designer Dogs that was on the National Geographic channel? I saw it this morning. The first dog they featured was the Labradoodle because they said it was likely the most popular one. They showed Rutland Manor kennels and talked all about how great the LD's are. Did you know that Rutland Manor has 50 litters a year? Wow!

09-15-2006, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
jerry Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dunstable-uk Posts: 35	50 litters a year!! thats some serios money making. how much are labradoodle pups in the us ? in the uk they go from around £500-£1200. __________________ www.jerrythelabradoodle.co.uk Jerry's Daily tournament http://my.funtrivia.com/private/main.cfm?tid=76351

09-19-2006, 02:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
seazr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,971	The National Geographic Designer Dog Show airs again on Nov 14. Diane __________________ Diane (and Dakota) http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

09-15-2006, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
kim26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 853	There are a big range of prices now in the U.S. I've seen puppies for as little as $650 and as much as $2000.00. I think Rutland Manor, which is in Australia and breeds multi-generational pups, gets $2500.00 for their puppies. The TV show said 50 litters, but, maybe they meant 50 puppies. That would make more sense. I can't imagine they could have 50 litters. I catch news people making mistakes all the time if I know alot about what they are reporting.

09-15-2006, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
christinasdoodle Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62	Shucks I missed that show. You think it might come on again?

09-16-2006, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
kim26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 853	I do think it will come on again. The National Geographic channel repeats shows all the time.

09-16-2006, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	No, I think that RM gets 50 litters a year... And, yes they are very, very expensive. The price is generally determined by several factors, not just the fact that the dog is a Labradoodle...and breeders range from the RM kennels to puppy mills...and everything in between...that is why it is so important to look well beyond just the price when you buy. I'd like to see the NG special...thanks for posting this.

09-16-2006, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
kim26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 853	Wow Jac. Do you really think they have 50 litters? Would that mean they must have 50 females? How in the world could you take care of that many dogs and puppies?

09-16-2006, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Julee Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Palos Park Illinois Posts: 45	Hi Doodle Family At The National Geographic website you will find information on all shows, and when they will be repeated. Julee

09-16-2006, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Yes, I do believe that (I have no knowledge that they do, of course)...they have a HUGE operation, they have been in business for many, many years...they may utilize guardian programs and/or kennels...but I would not be at all surprised to hear that they have that many litters per year.

09-17-2006, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
kim26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 853	Wow, that is just amazing. I hope that you didn't think the tone of my post was distrust in you. I just think it's astonishing that anyone could have that big of an operation. They must have alot of volunteers or employees to help handle and socialize the dogs and puppies. The dogs and pups really were beautiful and the grounds they had were gorgeous with horses on the property too.

09-17-2006, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	No, Kim...thanks for being concerned...but I didn't find any offensive tone to your questions...just amazement! (And I agree!)

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