Miniature Labradoodle Breeder North Carolina

1. Miniature Labradoodle Breeder North Carolina Our Dogs Are Special With so many “doodles” being advertised, how can you know which you should choose? First, keep in mind that the labradoodles and goldendoodles are f1B - meaning 3/4ths poodle. This is the minimum amount of poodle normally offered in a doodle. So the poodle genetic input is the most important factor when deciding. majority of We are established miniature poodle breeders. While most doodles are based on standard or moyen poodles, which are just smaller standards, ours stem from champion, health- tested miniatures. The difference is huge. Standard poodles have a very small gene pool and many health issues. Standards are also true hunting dogs and have a strong prey drive. Standards have a wonderful temperament but it is a standard poodle temperament, rather serious and a bit protective. Miniature poodles have a diverse gene pool and are the most healthy of all three poodle sizes. Miniatures are not hunting dogs at all, but are strictly companion dogs. When you think of a miniature, you think of that wonderful circus dog on its hind feet dancing, merry and lively and adoring. Standard poodles are a very tall dog and even bred “down” a generation, most labradoodles are 35 to 55 pounds and 18” to 23” tall at the shoulder.

2. Miniature poodles range from 10” to 15” at the shoulder. With our parentage, our miniature labradoodles are the perfect size, ranging approximately 16 to 24 pounds and 14” to 18” at the shoulder. Want to go for a run or a hike or a swim? You can take one of ours along. Want to put your dog in the car or on the couch? You can easily lift ours up. Did it rain last night and your dog is muddy and needs a bath? Lift ours up, put in the sink and wash away. Have an elderly person in the house? Ours are big enough to not be underfoot but small enough to not bump into them and knock them down. Have a small child? Same thing. Just the right size to interact. Our Boys Chewy Chewy - He is 15 inches tall and 20 pounds. Mother is Brown Miniature Poodle Father is Golden Labradoodle F1 Chewy is an F1B Labradoodle He is brown with no spots. Chewy lives in North Carolina with Lisa Calderon and fathers multigeneration Labradoodle litters here. JUBA JUBAL L - He is 19 inches tall and 35 pounds. Mother is red miniaturepoodle Father is yellow Labrador retriever. Jubal is an F1 Labradoodle. He is red with no spots. Jubal lives in Arizona with Sherry Campbell and fathers multigeneration Labradoodle litters there. Our Girls Bess F1B Labradoodle 14 inches tall and 14 pounds.

3. Early Spay/Neuter Debate The Labradoodle and Goldendoodle community seems to have evolved toward many breeders doing early spay/neuter, prior to 10 weeks of age. While this is ostensibly done to offer a convenience to the new pet owner, it actually began as a way to protect the breeding bloodlines from unscrupulous breeders who wanted to jump on to the "doodle" craze and bypass the years of hardwork that go into creating gorgeous Labradoodles. However, in 2013, several studies were released which implicated spay/neuter prior to one year of age as doubling the incidence of hip dysplasia and greatly increasing the chance of certain cancers. We quote below from UC Davis Veterinary School News, 2-13-2013. Based on the research that we quote below, and our first- hand knowledge of the effect of early spay/neuter on other breeds as well as other species, we do not believe Labradoodles or any dog should be neutered early. Removing growth hormones at an early age is dangerous and damaging. "The researchers chose to focus on the golden retriever because it is one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. and Europe and is vulnerable to various cancers and joint disorders. The breed also is favored for work as a service dog. The research team reviewed the records of female and male golden retrievers, ranging in age from 1 to 8 years, that had been examined at UC Davis’ William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for two joint disorders and three cancers: hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tear, lymphosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma and mast cell tumor. The dogs were classified as intact (not neutered), neutered early (before 12 months age), or neutered late (at or after 12 months age). The study revealed that, for all five diseases analyzed, the disease rates were significantly higher in both males and females that were neutered either early or late compared with intact (non-neutered) dogs. For more information please visit http://www.redminiaturelabradoodles.com