Please Help Us Find a Mini Labradoodle for Under $1200

doodle001 · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8

A labradoodle seems like the perfect dog for us. We could go with either a mini or medium (up to 40 pounds). We have been searching and it seems like the quality breeders charge $2000 plus. We live in the southeast and can only spend up to $1200. Can you all help us?

Thank you.

mtd885 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject:

HERE YA GO!

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10466743
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doodle001 · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8

Thnaks for the quick reply but my daughter really wants a puppy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Linda · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject:

Maybe you would want to try a Schnoodle or a Cavapoo? They are small and not as expensive as most mini's. Here is a breeder whose website states that testing is done, and they have available puppies that look adorable! Check out the alumni page, scroll down for adult Schnoodles or Cavapoos However, I do not know anything about them, so I would check it out for yourself! My neighbor has a Cavalier and she is the sweetest dog in the world. And Schnauzers are smart.
Good luck and keep us posted!
http://www.ayerspamperedpets.net/Available.html

Linda · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

And I forgot! Maureen has mini's! Some forum members have her puppies. I do not know the price but I think she does ship...check out her website:
http://www.labradoodleranch.com/

Doodlesville · Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 1580 Location: VA

We have mini aussiedoodles planned for this summer, may have mini labradoodles as well,,all of course up to da man Chili Very Happy

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lauren46 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

I'll PM you with some breeders.
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Doodlesville · Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 1580 Location: VA

Also just a note reguarding Mini Labradoodles

Labs dont come in mini or toy sizes, its hard for a breeder to be able to predict the size a labradoodle or goldendoodle, for that matter ,
will end up being,
in fact there can be different sizes within the same litter
if you have size stipulations where you live i dont think i would recommend a labradoodle

some breeders infuse smaller breeds to get their size, the breeds they use are not always the best breeds to compliment the Doodles,
it brings in alot of temprament and health issues, not to mention takes away from them truly being Labradoodles IMHO
I do address the sizes issues on my page if you want to research some more Smile

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lmtoth2 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

I don't think you should have a big problem finding a doodle in that size in your price range...just keep looking. Nancy is right - there are never any guarantees with size, but it's a fairly good bet if the mom and dad are both 40 lbs that their puppies won't be 80 lbs Smile

Oh - just to let you know, our Kirby (the brown doodle in my avitar) is 43 lbs so a 40 lb doodle isn't that small Smile

Good luck with your search.
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Doodlesville · Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 1580 Location: VA

under 80lbs a mini?? Surprised

Few of mine go over 55lbs ,,
Smile

wish everyone considered under 80lbs a mini
Laughing

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doodle001 · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8

Thanks to all of you for all of your help. Thanks Lauren for the names of the breeders. Is it ok to buy from a breeder that is not a member of one of the associations? One breeder told me not to get F1b puppies. Is that true?

Thank you for all of your help!

Lisa

lauren46 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

Yes, as long as they do good testings on their dogs its fine. Why did they say that? Riley is an F1B and he's fine, what was their reasoning behind telling you that??
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lmtoth2 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject:

doodle001 · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8

What kind of testing should we be looking for?

annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: