Want a Puppy

Elk21 · New User Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 8

Hello,
I am new to this site. I am a 30 year old unmarried guy. I am only considering dogs that shed minimally and that are hypo-allergenic. I have read a lot about goldendoodles as well as labradoodles. Which dog would you say I should get being that I am a young guy? I like to run and would love to have a dog that would go running and such with me. Is a "doodle" an appropriate dog for someone like me?

Thanks!
MJ

gene · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:07 am Post subject:

The BEST dog for you!! You won't go wrong Goldendoodle or Labradoodle! They're energetic, loving, energetic, smart, energetic, cute as a button, energetic, love to run and play.....did I say energetic?? Wink

Honestly, you can't go wrong with a doodle!! Laughing

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Lori2147 · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

Hi MJ,

I'm a labradoodle-owner-in-waiting. My puppy is due to come home with me mid-January, so I have some book-smarts, but no experience with doodles. All of the research I've done points to a labradoodle or goldendoodle being a great choice. If you're looking for a dog that is non-shedding, you'll probably want an f1b or a multi-gen.

Also, if you want to take the pup running. Please do a little research on that. I've read that it can be detrimental to the pup's physical development to take it on serious runs before it's 12 or 18 months. I'm a bit sketchy on the data, so I'll see if I can find some links or sources for you that will shed light on this aspect.

I'm new to the forum also! Welcome! You'll find everyone here is friendly and helpful.
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Elk21 · New User Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 8

I agree...I have been browsing through this site for about 2 weeks now and find that everyone is on here to help others out! You are all passionate about your dog and the labradoodle!!

I do prefer the look of the F1 over the F1B. I would prefer a straighter coat and more Lab looking than poodle.

hmz819 · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:41 am Post subject:

Hey MJ:

Did you see the post below about count chocula? He is a little older so a lot of the little puppy stuff is out of the way. I got Maya when she was about 3.5 mos and she was really easy to potty train and I only had to wait 2 weeks from when I got her and then she was fully immunized so I could take her in public (training and dog parks and daycares) without as much worry of her getting sick. They are great dogs and very energetic, love to play and run. In fact they need this exercise or they get a little destructive.

I did ask my vet about running and they said that you need to wait until 18 to 24 mos before you take them running for log periods (like on a 3 mile or longer jog). This is because of hip dysplasia. Before that time they are still growing so they could get hip dysplasia. Since I am a worry wart Maya will not be runnin with me until she is 2!!

Oh and by the way Maya is a combo of both a labradoodle and a goldendoodle so if you can't decide to get one or the other like I couldn't you can get both in one dog!!!
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annieG · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:14 am Post subject:

Where are you located? Tink has some F1's that are straighter coated and about 4 months now. Great looking pups but not ready to run for quite a while.

If you really want to run with your doodle right away you might want to look for a rehome situation.
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Elk21 · New User Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 8

I am located in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I don't have to run right now, but as the dog gets older. I will not go on long runs either until the dog is matured. Thank you for the info, but the running thing will not steer me away from a LD or GD.

ellabee · Senior Member Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 1551 Location: NJ

Thinking of Tink was a good idea. She's in Wisconsin I think? I wonder if she ships?
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Elk21 · New User Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 8

I went to her site and I would love one of her pups! I sent her an email...hopefully she responds and ships!!!!

debbildog · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:48 am Post subject:

Well... I'm young and unmarried and I have two doodles... They fit with my life perfectly - and I am pretty active. Our dogs go everywhere with us Smile

My daughter is seven and just adores them... and they, her!

Welcome! I really really hope you get one of Tink's puppies!!! I'd been eying them myself wondering if I could swing another pup before Christmas... but then I remembered why I don't do winter puppies!!
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hmz819 · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject:

MJ I sent you a pm. Look at the top of the page and it will say you have one new message.
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River Rat · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:01 pm Post subject:

annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

Here is the link on Count Chocula if you are interested in an older pup

http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5663
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Lori2147 · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject:

debbildog · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

Small world... all these Ohio people Smile

I lived a few years in Westlake!
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Kristin & dd Annie with our crazy doodle crew - Sandy, Iris, and Maggie
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