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BREED TRAITS
ALLERGY FRIENDLY COAT -
| Rutland Manor ASD Australian Labradoodles have a 99%
plus success rate. BUT we highly recommend that if
severe allergies are a concern, you should make every
effort to meet a Rutland Manor ASD Australian
Labradoodle in person before making your decision.
The meeting should be in a controlled environment and in
a place where other kinds of dogs don't frequent and
where there are no cats living in order to give you a
true reading. In rare instances some people can be
allergic to dog saliva and if so, then the coat
qualities of our dogs may not be enough to keep you and
your family safe.
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1. An exceptionally
high level of intuitively.
 This sounds like an admirable
trait, and so it can be, if you understand the pros and cons.
PRO's. Adore eye contact with
humans, look deeply into your eyes, rather than 'at' you and
instinctively tune in to your emotions. Offer solace for
grief, want to cheer you up when you are sad, by being goofy and
bringing a smile to your face, and want to be gentle and close to
you when you are ill. They make superlative Therapy and Service
Dogs.
This unique connectedness to
humans also makes them yearn to be near you. The most cruel thing
that could happen to this breed is to deprive it of human
companionship. If you want a dog to live outside and are not
prepared to put in the time and effort to make it a true family
member then you should consider a different breed.
CONS.
Being so intuitive and connected to humans, they just naturally are
watching your body language. They need early training otherwise they
will outsmart you in a heartbeat even as a little puppy.
Training is imperative and if you are not able to commit to training
from the time your puppy arrives then you should consider another
breed.
2.
Non Shedding and Unique Allergy Friendly Coat
PRO's. No doggy
smell, no hairs on clothes or furniture, frequent bathing is not
necessary and in fact can cause coat problems such as removing the
natural dirt repelling coating and causing matting.
CONS.
All dogs go through a change from their puppy coat to adult coat.
With shedding breeds the puppy coat falls out and only needs to be
brushed away. With a non shedding coat, the puppy coat needs
to be literally stripped out with the appropriate grooming tools,
otherwise excessive matting occurs which then requires a complete
shaving off. This puppy to adult change of coat can begin any
time from ten months old through to fourteen or fifteen months in
the Australian Labradoodle and this
period is a time of high coat maintenance if you don't want to shave
your dog.
There are two coat types, Wool
and Fleece. Curly Fleece coats need to be trimmed or clipped just
like the Wool coats. This needs to be done two to three times each
year. (The Poodle needs this coat clipping every six to eight
weeks). Wavy Fleece coats are lower maintenance but are still being
developed as a work in progress and the occasional one may still
shed slightly.
3.
Water Loving
PRO'S.
They love to
swim and many families enjoy taking them boating and swimming in
pools, lakes and in the ocean.
CONS.
They will often play in water wherever they can find it.
Paddle in their water bowls, splashing water all over the kitchen
floor, make a game of the garden sprinklers, and play in puddles.
4.
Goofy fun loving Nature
PRO"S. They actually love
to see you laugh or smile and will go to enormous lengths to amuse
you, which is very endearing trait. After September 11
in the United States, many people wrote to tell us that their
Australian Labradoodle had put the first smiles on their faces after
the tragedy.
CONS.
If they think you are taking no notice of them for too long, they
will look at you over their shoulder with a mischievous grin while
they carry off something they know they shouldn't have, in their
mouths and play a game of 'catch me if you can'. They seldom
chew the object, but will take it just to make you take notice them.
It's done in fun, but it could be very annoying to some
people.
5.
Strong Retrieving Instinct (soft mouthed)
PRO"S.
Keep the children amused playing games of fetch. Excel at
advanced obedience, are easily trained as Service Dogs who retrieve
objects for the disabled.
CONS.
Can be 'mouthy' and inclined to take your wrist or clothing
(gently) in their mouths to lead you somewhere.
NOTES
1.
Temperament can be either Mellow or Active. It is important to tell
your breeder what you want to do with your dog. Agility and
Advanced Obedience require a more active mind than a dog whose
family wants a more mellow companion.
2. It's
important to know the difference between physical activity and
mental activity. An extreme of physical exercise will not provide
the mental stimulation needed by an active MIND.
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FINALLY
I f you are prepared to dedicate
the first twelve months with your puppy to TRAINING then you will
have a superlative family companion second to none. If you are
not, then you should seriously consider a different breed.
A well bred Australian
Labradoodle is as equally content to lay with you for hours as
he/she is to respond to your whim to go outside and enjoy some fun
and games, or go hiking or jogging. Your breeder should temperament
test their puppies to ensure that the best match is made for you and
your new puppy.
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Good luck with your decision, and whichever breed
you decide to go with, we would like to wish you many happy years
with your new doggie family companion.
Beverley and
the Rutland Manor Team
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Rutland Manor
ASD Australian Labradoodles
Some families choose
the The Australian Labradoodle because of its allergy friendly and
non shedding coat. But it is important before you commit to
this breed, that you take some time to consider your other needs as they
apply to a new dog in your home. How will this dog fit in with
the dynamics of your family? Many people believe
that they need a super intelligent dog.
But smart dogs learn the wrong things just
as quickly as they learn the things that you
would like them to learn!
