Miniature Labradoodle

The adorable, sociable, smart, low shedding, ‘cute’ and small guide dog, Miniature Labradoodle, one newer breed of designer dogs, that are becoming widely popular over the internet as well, is a medium-sized dappled dog, which are tolerant to other dog breeds. They are a mixed breed between the Labrador Retriever and the Miniature Poodle.

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History

Back in 1988, one breeder Wally Cochran of ‘The Royal Guide Dogs’ successfully bred the first miniature labradoodle to provide a hypoallergenic dog for his client’s husband, who was prone to allergies, who needed a guide dog.

Variants and Mixes

The mini labradoodle breeders breed this dog in different variations:

1. F1 – 50% Poodle and 50% Labrador: This first generation breed, resulting in healthier offspring, is not ideal for people with allergies.
2. F1-B – 75% Poodle and 25% Labrador Retriever (F1 Poodle and Labradoodle cross): This breed sheds much less and is safe for those prone to allergies.
3. F2 – Cross between two F1 Labradoodles: This breed is almost the same as F1, more likely to shed hairs, and hence, not much suitable for allergetic people.
4. F3 – Cross between two F2 Labradoodles.
5. Multi-generation – Like the common crossbreed Australian Labradoodles, this is a cross between two F3 or higher generation Labradoodles.

Temperament and Behavior

This inherently intelligent, compassionate and tolerant dog, good with children and other pets, apt for an apartment life, need less space to live. They love water, playing in the bathtub or bathroom, engaging in water sports, and need some good training from puppyhood. Being a loyal, affectionate and friendly breed, they love playing with their owner and the family, making an ideal family pet, interacting with people of all ages and being adaptable to any setting. However, not being an ideal guard dog, they would bark and scream to alert their owners about impending ‘dangers’.

Training

The miniature labradoodle can make an excellent pet for the first-time owners. In order to ensure brisk pick-up of tricks and training effectively, train these intelligent dogs to socialize with children, other people, strangers and pets from their puppy days. The act of being trained runs in their veins, since they are ever-ready to please their owners. You can employ a professional trainer for the purpose to avoid probable injures for their exuberant boisterousness.

Feeding

A well-nutritioned dog is less prone to allergies, and that ensures a longer life span (as also a less poop to clean up). Some vets do prefer barf foods, while others are against it. However, in general, dehydrated, processed canned food is highly recommended. For these high-energy dog breed, just 1 to 2 ½ cups of high-quality dry dog food, divided into two halves, should serve the purpose. A diet with raw chicken backs and pork liver in a ratio of 9 pounds chicken backs/necks to 2 lb ground beef or other muscle meat and 1 pound of veggies like peas, beans, carrots, etc. are good. Also, add cheese in or cottage cheese and yogurt. You can as well go for powdered greens, fresh veggies frequently. This can been pureed in a food processor or juicer, But fr a better nutrition, add the pulp and the juice back together.

Interesting Facts

• In 1991, Dr. Kate Schoeffel, an American geneticist/veterinarian bred the Mini Labradoodle as a companion dog for the first time.
• The first-produced cross of this dog was called ‘Sultan’.
• The miniature labradoodles have even made its place quite much in popular culture, even being included in the Oxford Dictionary by creating a new word placement for scrabble gamers.
• In the USA, there are no Mini Labradoodle breed clubs.