Labradoodle info, please...

[mamatutu]

Definately check out doodlekisses. It's a huge, over 14,000 members, worldwide doodle community. Lots of great info. Hope to see you there.

I actually ran across doodlekisses website in my search weeks ago, among many others. I know I didn't do this exactly right, but I am going with Daisy. She is supposed to be my dog. I think of it as all the animals out there whether bred, or stray in shelters, if I zeroed in on Daisy, then it was a done deal. When I started college at LSU, I was in prevet. I found out my heart was too soft for that career, and I changed majors. I know a lot about animals because of my experience, and I also go with my heart. I still have to assess this breeder. My problem. Thanks so much for all the replies and advice. Y'all are the best. This forum is awesome.

 

[JoeR]

Hope you join us on doodlekisses. Can't wait to see more pictures of Daisy.

 

[mamatutu]

Hope you join us on doodlekisses. Can't wait to see more pictures of Daisy.

I can't wait to get Daisy. I have to wait another month.

I do want to say to all here that replied. I appreciate it so much. I may have made a mistake at picking a pup, but I am committed to Daisy now. I can't believe I can't have her for 6 more weeks! I feel if I give her up, that would not be how things are supposed to be. There is a reason for everything, or a season turn turn turn, or something like that.

 

[mamatutu]

Also, I think of this song a lot when I am faced with sadness, and choose to move on in life. I miss my pets that I lost in the last two years so much, it hurts. I can't wait until Daisy is my life!

 

[vraiblonde]

I may have made a mistake at picking a pup, but I am committed to Daisy now.

Well, if you got her from a shelter you wouldn't know her parentage and health history, either. So on one hand "they" are sniffing that she's not a pound puppy rescue, then on the other wanting you to do a complete family background check on her. So, I mean... :shrug:

I think she's a cutie.

 

[Blister]

This from the inventor of the "Labradoodle"

Just some food for thought.
http://http://www.globalanimal.org/2010/12/02/man-who-created-labradoodles-regrets-the-cross-breed/25768/


The labradoodle proved to be a brilliant dog for the blind and the woman in Hawaii was happy. So what was the problem?

It’s how the dog has been used and abused and sold under false pretences, Conron says. ”When the pups were five months old, we sent clippings and saliva to Hawaii to be tested with this woman’s husband. Of the three pups, he was not allergic to one of them. In the next litter I had, there were 10 pups but only three had non-allergenic coats. Now, people are breeding these dogs and selling them as non-allergenic and they’re not even testing them.

”All these backyard breeders have jumped on the bandwagon and they’re crossing any kind of dog with a poodle. They’re selling them for more than a pure-bred is worth and they’re not going into the backgrounds of the parents of the dogs. There are so many poodle crosses having fits, problems with their eyes, hips and elbows; a lot have epilepsy. There are a few ethical breeders but very, very few.”

 

[wharf rat]

Hope everything works out with Daisy.
Definitely a cutie.

 

[frequentflier]

I actually ran across doodlekisses website in my search weeks ago, among many others. I know I didn't do this exactly right, but I am going with Daisy. She is supposed to be my dog. I think of it as all the animals out there whether bred, or stray in shelters, if I zeroed in on Daisy, then it was a done deal. When I started college at LSU, I was in prevet. I found out my heart was too soft for that career, and I changed majors. I know a lot about animals because of my experience, and I also go with my heart. I still have to assess this breeder. My problem. Thanks so much for all the replies and advice. Y'all are the best. This forum is awesome.

Only you can determine what is right or wrong. If is feels right to you, then do it

 

[mamatutu]

Only you can determine what is right or wrong. If is feels right to you, then do it

Thanks, ff. Yes, Daisy Doodle Dog is meant to be our dog. I don't want to wish my life away, but a 5 week wait for her will be hard!

I am going to do things differently with Daisy after what I have read about standard dry dog food that I always bought at Giant. I want to give Daisy higher end food and don't necessarily need to give my biz to Petco in PF. I am just about as close to Solomons as I am to PF, so I thought I would patronize your store. Do your customers bring their dogs with them? You could meet Daisy, and I could meet you!

Also, this breeder said I can give Daisy potato peelings as dog treats, and carrots as chew bones (frozen) and put salad fixings in her food. Is that true?

 

[mamatutu]

This from the inventor of the "Labradoodle"

Just some food for thought.
http://http://www.globalanimal.org/2010/12/02/man-who-created-labradoodles-regrets-the-cross-breed/25768/


The labradoodle proved to be a brilliant dog for the blind and the woman in Hawaii was happy. So what was the problem?

It’s how the dog has been used and abused and sold under false pretences, Conron says. ”When the pups were five months old, we sent clippings and saliva to Hawaii to be tested with this woman’s husband. Of the three pups, he was not allergic to one of them. In the next litter I had, there were 10 pups but only three had non-allergenic coats. Now, people are breeding these dogs and selling them as non-allergenic and they’re not even testing them.

”All these backyard breeders have jumped on the bandwagon and they’re crossing any kind of dog with a poodle. They’re selling them for more than a pure-bred is worth and they’re not going into the backgrounds of the parents of the dogs. There are so many poodle crosses having fits, problems with their eyes, hips and elbows; a lot have epilepsy. There are a few ethical breeders but very, very few.”

Thanks for the info. Somewhat disturbing. I just have to hope for the best. I can't give Daisy up now.

 

[mamatutu]

Well, if you got her from a shelter you wouldn't know her parentage and health history, either. So on one hand "they" are sniffing that she's not a pound puppy rescue, then on the other wanting you to do a complete family background check on her. So, I mean... :shrug:

I think she's a cutie.

Hope everything works out with Daisy.
Definitely a cutie.

Thanks, y'all, and to everyone else that has contributed info and thoughts to this thread.

 

[DoWhat]

Sorry Daisy, but the good side is, it can't get any worse.

 

[mamatutu]

Sorry Daisy, but the good side is, it can't get any worse.

You are such a doodle pooper!

 

[frequentflier]

Thanks, ff. Yes, Daisy Doodle Dog is meant to be our dog. I don't want to wish my life away, but a 5 week wait for her will be hard!

I am going to do things differently with Daisy after what I have read about standard dry dog food that I always bought at Giant. I want to give Daisy higher end food and don't necessarily need to give my biz to Petco in PF. I am just about as close to Solomons as I am to PF, so I thought I would patronize your store. Do your customers bring their dogs with them? You could meet Daisy, and I could meet you!

Also, this breeder said I can give Daisy potato peelings as dog treats, and carrots as chew bones (frozen) and put salad fixings in her food. Is that true?

I have never heard of giving dogs potato peelings...though I do know some dogs suffer from yeast issues and there is a connection between potatoes and yeast. My dogs eat and love both raw carrots, fresh green beans and baked sweet potato. You should stay away from tomatoes, avacados, onions and celery. Some dogs like lettuce and greens.

Yes, we allow dogs (and cats) in the store. Puppies usually get a lot of attention and will be loved on by many! It is good to get her out and socialize her. We also have a dog trainer that also has 5 week puppy classes- very basic commands and she works on getting puppies leash trained as well as socializing w/ other pups. Class is limited to 5.

When not in use, our point of sale systems (cash registers) rotate photographs of many of the animals that come in the store and pictures are often taken and put on Pepper's website. As cute as she is, several employees will probably be taking pictures of her! We all enjoy watching pups grow up . We have two mastiffs that came in when they could both fit in a grocery buggy. At two years old, they are now 140 and 120 lbs!

We have samples of many of the foods we carry and most of my staff are extremely knowledgeable about the foods and what would be best for her. We also special order a fair amount of food if you do research and find something you want to try.

 

[DoWhat]

We also special order a fair amount of food if you do research and find something you want to try.

Will you special order some "Old Roy"?

 

[Midnightrider]

Thanks, ff. Yes, Daisy Doodle Dog is meant to be our dog. I don't want to wish my life away, but a 5 week wait for her will be hard!

I am going to do things differently with Daisy after what I have read about standard dry dog food that I always bought at Giant. I want to give Daisy higher end food and don't necessarily need to give my biz to Petco in PF. I am just about as close to Solomons as I am to PF, so I thought I would patronize your store. Do your customers bring their dogs with them? You could meet Daisy, and I could meet you!

Also, this breeder said I can give Daisy potato peelings as dog treats, and carrots as chew bones (frozen) and put salad fixings in her food. Is that true?

Take you dog to the vet and ask them about diet. A lot ôf the stuff you hear is a decent commercial brand will be just fine for most dogs.

Golden/labradoodles tend to be hyper and need a lot of activity. You should have your yard fenced before you get the dog. It is unfair to keep an active dog limited to a leash at all times and it is irresponsible to let you dog out otherwise unless you have a fenced yard. Doodles do really well with underground fences and shock collars. However, those are only as good as you are consistent in training. I'm just guessing thats not a good fit.....

If you end up being overwhelmed in the first couple months to a year I will take him off your hands and he can join our family. My goldendoodle is very friendly and would show him the ropes.

 

[mamatutu]

I have never heard of giving dogs potato peelings...though I do know some dogs suffer from yeast issues and there is a connection between potatoes and yeast. My dogs eat and love both raw carrots, fresh green beans and baked sweet potato. You should stay away from tomatoes, avacados, onions and celery. Some dogs like lettuce and greens.

Yes, we allow dogs (and cats) in the store. Puppies usually get a lot of attention and will be loved on by many! It is good to get her out and socialize her. We also have a dog trainer that also has 5 week puppy classes- very basic commands and she works on getting puppies leash trained as well as socializing w/ other pups. Class is limited to 5.

When not in use, our point of sale systems (cash registers) rotate photographs of many of the animals that come in the store and pictures are often taken and put on Pepper's website. As cute as she is, several employees will probably be taking pictures of her! We all enjoy watching pups grow up . We have two mastiffs that came in when they could both fit in a grocery buggy. At two years old, they are now 140 and 120 lbs!

We have samples of many of the foods we carry and most of my staff are extremely knowledgeable about the foods and what would be best for her. We also special order a fair amount of food if you do research and find something you want to try.

 

[frequentflier]

Will you special order some "Old Roy"?

Ah, that would be no!

 

[frequentflier]

Take you dog to the vet and ask them about diet. A lot ôf the stuff you hear is a decent commercial brand will be just fine for most dogs.

Golden/labradoodles tend to be hyper and need a lot of activity. You should have your yard fenced before you get the dog. It is unfair to keep an active dog limited to a leash at all times and it is irresponsible to let you dog out otherwise unless you have a fenced yard. Doodles do really well with underground fences and shock collars. However, those are only as good as you are consistent in training. I'm just guessing thats not a good fit.....

If you end up being overwhelmed in the first couple months to a year I will take him off your hands and he can join our family. My goldendoodle is very friendly and would show him the ropes.

Having sold high quality pet foods for almost 10 years, I can tell you that most commercial brands are not that great. Some of the bigger brand companies are finally getting smart and removing dyes/food colorings from their foods! It's about time!

And the average vet has little training on nutrition other than a class that Hills taught them. The vet that used to work at All Kinds was an exception to that and she taught me a lot about *good* foods.

And MR, I am not going to get into a contest to see who can pee higher over this. If your dog does great on commercial food and you think your vet gives you good advice on it then

 

[Roman]

I saw a huge difference on my pup's stamina after switching to the higher-end dog foods. I was getting her what ever brand that was the cheapest, thinking that dog food is just that, dog food. Molly was a Boston/Pug aka Bug. It wasn't until she was about 5 years old that I switched to better food. She was over-weight, and kind of sluggish too. She had the dandruff from hell. After switching foods, I noticed her energy was much better, she had lost weight, and had a shiny coat minus the dandruff. My girls now get grain-free, and aren't itching. Plus no weight issues. They still stink, but no where near as bad.