View Full Version : A pic of my happy babies....
Rubylove
12-06-2005, 08:40 PM
Ruby (7 months) and Chester (4.5 months). Both Labradoodles, and the best of friends. They just love each other to bits!! Awwwwwwww...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Sarahpen01/ChesterandRuby10.jpg
Tysons Mom
12-06-2005, 08:49 PM
That pic is so great awwwww is all i can say well also very very cute luv them i just want to eat em up like potato chips
bubbatd
12-06-2005, 09:04 PM
I would never seek out a breeder of these ... but I sure would rescue !! So cute !
Rubylove
12-06-2005, 09:15 PM
I would never seek out a breeder of these ... but I sure would rescue !! So cute !
Well, they're an Australian standard, and recognised as a pure breed by the Australian Kennel Club, which is why we were happy to go ahead with the breed. We certainly wouldn't go to any kind of BYB or `designer' breeder, but Labradoodles were bred for a purpose, and I have to say that they are the most joyful, intelligent, happy, loyal, loving dogs in the world!!
Rubylove
12-06-2005, 11:33 PM
And where are WE supposed to sit?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Sarahpen01/ChesterandRubysleepytime.jpg
Barb04
12-07-2005, 08:23 AM
I love the pic of them laying down on the couches. They look very happy.
Gallien Jacks
12-07-2005, 08:32 AM
Well, they're an Australian standard, and recognised as a pure breed by the Australian Kennel Club, which is why we were happy to go ahead with the breed. We certainly wouldn't go to any kind of BYB or `designer' breeder, but Labradoodles were bred for a purpose, and I have to say that they are the most joyful, intelligent, happy, loyal, loving dogs in the world!!
they have a regestry of their own, but I cant see them in the Kennel club?
YorkieLover
12-07-2005, 11:12 AM
What was the main "purpose" they were breed?
Fran27
12-07-2005, 05:23 PM
They were bred as hypoallergenic dogs that would have the retriever properties of labs. The thing is, the project was cancelled because it didn't work so well, and mostly the breed did nothing better than other breeds could do, plus the hypoallergenic/non shedding part never really worked either. As such it is *not* recognized by the Australian Kennel Club.
So mostly the breeders who keep breeding them are in for money, in my opinion, as there is no standard nor is it a recognized breed.
Just figured I would get the facts straight...
They are cute, I just wouldn't support that kind of breeding, that has no purpose except making money.
Gallien Jacks
12-07-2005, 07:57 PM
Yep i agree with fran all the breeders are in it only for the money, have you seen who much is asked for these crosses
Rubylove
12-07-2005, 08:15 PM
They were bred as hypoallergenic dogs that would have the retriever properties of labs. The thing is, the project was cancelled because it didn't work so well, and mostly the breed did nothing better than other breeds could do, plus the hypoallergenic/non shedding part never really worked either. As such it is *not* recognized by the Australian Kennel Club.
So mostly the breeders who keep breeding them are in for money, in my opinion, as there is no standard nor is it a recognized breed.
Just figured I would get the facts straight...
They are cute, I just wouldn't support that kind of breeding, that has no purpose except making money.
Woopsie - when I did the research on them what I read had said they were recognised! The site that I looked at was one of the original breeders of labradoodles, who bred them to be hypoallergenic guide dogs. I didn't know there had been all of those problems. And ours certainly were nowhere near as expensive as the breeders we rang for standard poodles (or labs for that matter). We paid around $650 in total for ours, and the breeders I rang for poodle puppies were about $800 each.
We are lucky, too, in that ours don't shed any hair, and so far have been hypoallergenic!! Perhaps in Australia the breed is a little more regulated?? I don't know...but I'm glad you pointed that out to me....
I guess we're lucky that we managed to get such a good example of labradoodles, I'm sure there are really dodgy ones out there.
I do think, however, that the schnoodle, spoodle etc etc is taking things a bit far. But then again, isn't that how many breeds came about? By interbreeding the best features of separate breeds? I have to say I'm not very knowledgeable about it...
Gallien Jacks
12-07-2005, 08:46 PM
Woopsie - when I did the research on them what I read had said they were recognised! The site that I looked at was one of the original breeders of labradoodles, who bred them to be hypoallergenic guide dogs. I didn't know there had been all of those problems. And ours certainly were nowhere near as expensive as the breeders we rang for standard poodles (or labs for that matter). We paid around $650 in total for ours, and the breeders I rang for poodle puppies were about $800 each.
We are lucky, too, in that ours don't shed any hair, and so far have been hypoallergenic!! Perhaps in Australia the breed is a little more regulated?? I don't know...but I'm glad you pointed that out to me....
I guess we're lucky that we managed to get such a good example of labradoodles, I'm sure there are really dodgy ones out there.
I do think, however, that the schnoodle, spoodle etc etc is taking things a bit far. But then again, isn't that how many breeds came about? By interbreeding the best features of separate breeds? I have to say I'm not very knowledgeable about it...
your last quote i am afriad only makes me think then why are you breeding them? Please dont add to the rescue centres, and I think $650 is a lot to pay for a cross when ther are so many in rescues
GSDMom
12-07-2005, 08:48 PM
too cute :D
Rubylove
12-07-2005, 09:06 PM
your last quote i am afriad only makes me think then why are you breeding them? Please dont add to the rescue centres, and I think $650 is a lot to pay for a cross when ther are so many in rescues
I don't breed them. ??
And I still think that there are benefits to be had from cross-breeding. They do it in cows all the time! We did a lot of research into these dogs, and got them for their purported attributes, which I am happy to say, they have displayed every single one. They are just what we were told we would get. We didn't know what we would get in a rescue (all my cats are from shelters, BTW) and wanted to make sure we got the right dog for us, and that we would be right for the dog.
And it was $650 in total, for two, not each. However I have seen places where they are sold for in excess of $800 each. Which is a bit much, IMO.
Gallien Jacks
12-07-2005, 09:11 PM
Sorry I read it wrong when you said going ahead with the breed i thaught you ment going ahead with the breeding sorry again
Rubylove
12-07-2005, 09:14 PM
Sorry I read it wrong when you said going ahead with the breed i thaught you ment going ahead with the breeding sorry again
Lol no worries! God you'd have to pay me A LOT to become a breeder. I would love to, but I just don't think I would be able to manage it! I would like to breed cats, however, but I do firmly believe in cats coming from shelters etc....there are WAY too many unwanted and mistreated cats in the world. I know it's the same for dogs but I am a real cat activist...lol!
And I think that often with purebred dogs you really do get what you pay for. I think with a purebred cat you can often still be left wanting, because cats do as they please...lol!
Fran27
12-07-2005, 09:30 PM
I do think, however, that the schnoodle, spoodle etc etc is taking things a bit far. But then again, isn't that how many breeds came about? By interbreeding the best features of separate breeds? I have to say I'm not very knowledgeable about it...
True, but in this case the people who wanted to make it a breed stopped the program.
I agree that $650 for both is very reasonable though, this price can be justified by vaccinations etc... mostly. Most breeders really ask way too much for them...
Rubylove
12-07-2005, 09:57 PM
True, but in this case the people who wanted to make it a breed stopped the program.
I agree that $650 for both is very reasonable though, this price can be justified by vaccinations etc... mostly. Most breeders really ask way too much for them...
And we were very fortunate that that price included ALL vaccinations and worm treatments, two weeks of free veterinary care after purchase (which we needed because they both had slight ear infections, and Ruby contracted a urinary tract infection a week after we got her - this was all covered including antibiotics) and 25% off all vet visits for the first six months after purchase. Pretty good huh?? And also, my sister-in-law is a vet so that is VERY handy :D
my2girls
12-07-2005, 09:58 PM
Rubylove ~ I think your pups are very cute! Thanks for sharing your pictures. :)
Jamie
Rubylove
12-08-2005, 12:05 AM
OK Ok here's another one!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Sarahpen01/ChesterandRuby02.jpg
Both VERY cute dogs...Chester looks more poodlish in my opinion and Ruby more labbish.
Rubylove
12-08-2005, 12:53 AM
Both VERY cute dogs...Chester looks more poodlish in my opinion and Ruby more labbish.
That's exactly what we think too! Not only in looks (although they are very different in looks) but also in personality. He is extremely laid back, sweet and quiet, and Ruby is just a mad lunatic lol...
But they are both HIGHLY intelligent, loving, loyal and sweet. Beautiful doggies and we adore them!
Here they are making sure I don't fall down the loo - if I try to close the door on them there is chaos and havoc, so I took the camera in to catch them in the act.....lol lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Sarahpen01/ChesterandRubyLoo1.jpg
Ha...sometimes Sawyer does the same thing to me...when I woke up with the stomach flu one time I could hear him whining at the door because he was worried about me. Ruby is adorable! she reminds me of this one labradoodle that comes in to board sometimes and it's one of my favorite dogs.
I still don't necessarily agree with the purposeful breeding of them, but they are neat dogs.
Rubylove
12-08-2005, 01:03 AM
Ha...sometimes Sawyer does the same thing to me...when I woke up with the stomach flu one time I could hear him whining at the door because he was worried about me. Ruby is adorable! she reminds me of this one labradoodle that comes in to board sometimes and it's one of my favorite dogs.
I still don't necessarily agree with the purposeful breeding of them, but they are neat dogs.
I think we were very lucky to get beautiful, sweet gentle dogs, regardless of breed. They are pretty high-maintenance but that's fine, we love it. They are so full of joy, which is why we love them so much. They are just the happiest most loving dogs. Chester climbed all over me last night when I was lying on the lounge, got right on top of me, stretched out, stuck his nose in my ear and then fell asleep with his cheek on my cheek. Nothing like it.
Of course, he's huge, so it wasn't overly comfortable, but I got all sorts of cramps lying there till he decided to get up because it was SUCH a warm fuzzy. I was of course pinned to the lounge so I had no defences against Ruby's smelly bone breath in my face, and her tongue in my eye, but you know, ya gotta love it!!