Labradoodles are a great breed. Most have an excellent temperament and they tend to be very laid back and intelligent dogs. The Labradoodle first appeared in Australia as a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Labrador. These days it is more common to find multigenerational Labradoodles. Multigenerational means that both parents are Labradoodles and they are not cross bred. These dogs have proven to be great service dogs because of there intelligence, size and temperaments.
As with the Poodle, a Labradoodle is more hypoallergenic and tends not to shed much if at all. As a groomer, I have seen many Labradoodles over the last decade and these dogs have a way of stealing your heart. Unfortunately when it comes to grooming I do consider these dogs to be high maintenance. I can not tell you how many times I have had people bring me a severely matted Labradoodle and say "I thought they where suppose to be easy keepers. I wasn't suppose to have to see the groomer. " Well I am here to tell you that is almost never the case.
Because you are dealing with a dog that is a relatively new crossbreed there is an unpredictability when it comes to the Labradoodle coat. They can have hair similar to a lab or they can have wool or fleece more like a poodle. I have seen many dogs that have a combination of all three. These dogs require lots of attention to the coat to keep it from becoming matted. A thorough daily brushing is highly recommended. Most of my Labradoodle clients come in about every six to eight weeks same as my Poodle clients. It can be easier to maintain the coat when kept in a shorter lamb cut. Sometimes the face is shaved like a poodle but many people love the look of a full fluffy face.
Brushing your Labradoodle everyday and a regular visit to your local groomer is the best way to keep your Labradoodle looking sharp. These are great dogs that can get along well in any family but you must keep in mind the grooming needs of this breed. Don't be fooled into thinking these dogs have a low maintenance coat because many times this is simply not the case.
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