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I wish I had a nickel for every person who told me they have a purebred labradoodle or cockapoo...I'd be a rich woman and could afford my own 5 star rescue!I think it's unfortunate that the "designer" breeds are so popular, but at least this guy has the guts to admit his mistake, and perhaps others will agree with him and eventually the intentional mixed-breeding will lessen.
I personally have never understood how you can call Labradoodle's a "breed", since they do not give a consistant look -- some look like labs, some look like poodles, some in between, some with curly hair, some with straight hair, etc. There is no consistant look to them.
Well, he really wasn't the first one to 'invent' designer dogs...mixes have been around forever.
Words taken right out of my mouth.His regret is a little late.![]()
I agree with you 100%. I have two friends that have labradoodle's and you would never know they are the "same breed"I think it's unfortunate that the "designer" breeds are so popular, but at least this guy has the guts to admit his mistake, and perhaps others will agree with him and eventually the intentional mixed-breeding will lessen.
I personally have never understood how you can call Labradoodle's a "breed", since they do not give a consistant look -- some look like labs, some look like poodles, some in between, some with curly hair, some with straight hair, etc. There is no consistant look to them.
I have to agree with you that I'm thinking I'm not buying into his original intentions of providing people with an allergy free service dog. You are correct that the Poodle, Giant Schnauzers, and Portuguese Water Dogs are also great as services dogs. They aren't all labs and golden retrievers for heavens sake. And how many doodles shed and cause problems for allergy sufferers? A lot.There is already a "hypoallergenic" breed perfectly suited to service work. It's called a Poodle, no need to mix them w/ Lab. (I did read somewhere that they tried Poodles and they didn't work, but I don't buy it.) I've seen many pics of Poodle service dogs. They even featured a young lady who raised/trained Poodle service dogs on Dogs101. Her current dog could read! There is also the PWD and Giant Schnauzer. Both smart, trainable working breeds. I don't care if the mix was created out of good intentions, it was still dumb. I think it was a matter of "we have a poodle and some labs, why not?" You know what they say about the road to ****.
I guess I'm one of those breed purest. I'm getting a STP from a breeder. I did spend some time looking at rescues and shelter, but there far more "doodles" than Poodles. It's not that I dislike mixed breeds, but I don't care for the Lab temperment, size or coat type. Adding Poodle can't cancel all that out. I've heard too many horror stories about "doodle" grooming. I chose the Poodle b/c I want smart, self aware, sensitive, focused, beauty and grace in a medium sized package. All traits that are lacking in "doodles" and Labs. (JMHO)