Giving a Labradoodle as a Gift

Many varieties of Labradoodle

Have you ever thought about giving someone a dog as a gift? It can be a risky proposition. Deciding what size dog, what breed and even what sex can be difficult when you are trying to choose a pet for a loved one. When you are trying to select a dog, it is often difficult to know just what breed is right. Finding the perfect breed depends on many factors, but the most important maybe temperament. Speaking with breeders may very well lead you to a relatively new breed – the Labradoodle.

Breeders will tell you that Labradoodles have been bred specifically for several impressive traits The dogs are known as ‘smart’ dogs and have quickly become a favorite breed for guide or ‘help’ dogs. A breeder will further explain that Labradoodle dogs are exceptionally easy to train. Not only are they smart, they are intuitive, making them ideal for families with small children. Because they come in three different sizes, it is possible to find a Labradoodle for any size home. The miniature works well for apartment dwellers while the standard is perfect for people with yards.

Labradoodle Puppies

Labradoodle Assistance Dogs

Anybody who is need of a guide or assistance dog would certainly appreciate the Labradoodle. Because of their intelligence and intuition, they are often the perfect breed to be trained as either a guide or an assistance dog. A Labradoodle can easily be trained as a ‘hearing’ dog to assist the deaf with hearing sounds such as doorbells or tea-kettles. They also work well as service dogs where they become the arms and legs of the disabled person. Many people find the Labradoodle a great gift for the elderly who can be trained according to the particular needs of each owner by working with a trainer.

Finally, Labradoodles, originally bred as a low-allergen guide dog, are perfect for anyone who suffers from mild allergies. Pet allergies can be downright dangerous if they are severe enough. If you are considering gifting a dog, this is something you must take into consideration. By selecting a Labradoodle, a breed which does not shed a lot of animal dander, the likelihood of an allergic reaction is much less.

Labradoodle Breeders

If you are considering gifting a dog, it is an excellent idea to speak with a local Labradoodle breeder about Labradoodles. They will be able to assist you with this difficult decision and help you to understand the benefits of the Labradoodle breed. Gifting a dog is about much more than a cute puppy with a bright red bow, it is about finding the ideal breed and the one best suited for its new owners needs. You must carefully consider all aspect, from color to size and from temperament and intelligence. While all dogs are different, as a breed, Labradoodles are known for their even temperament and the various sizes and colors available makes picking one easy. Labradoodles may simply be the best breed to gift.

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Labradoodle Service Dogs – An Inspiring Story

Using labradoodles as service dogs is not a new idea, but I have definitely seen more interest in using them as such in recent years. I have seen some of the breeders here on this site convert their breeder business into labradoodle service dog businesses. I have seen TV reports about them and even saw this recent article about them.

The article talks about a labradoodle that will be given to a little boy named “Dante”. His family was given a check for over $4000 towards a labradoodle service dog by the Niagara Falls Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. Dante is six and is autistic, the new service dog will help Dante a great deal of things, especially his seizures. Autism service dogs are trained to keep children still, and stand on him/her if necessary. When they sense a seizure coming on, they will sit down to catch the parents’ attention. They will also calm a child down by diverting their attention from their surroundings

I personally think this is great. Labradoodles are a highly intelligent and a quick learning dog breed. The labradoodle breed was actually origionally conceived to be a service dog.

I will soon a new section talking about Labradoodles as Service Dogs.

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