Loracraodle - Discover this curious race mix of the farmer and the caniche
As with the evil shi, Labradoodle is another of those dogs that have developed "in laboratory", consciously mixing two dog races, the labrador and the caniche, giving rise to this dog that looks like a teddy bear.
- Size: 45 to 55 cm
- Weight: between 10 and 25 kilos
- Hair type: long and wavy, although there are specimens of smooth hair
- Character: Quiet, sociable and pampering
- Health: Good, although they suffer from several genetic diseases
- Life expectancy: 14 years
Origins of Labradoodle
Labradoodle is one of the few dogs around the world that has its documented origins, so we know in which exact year it originated, specifically, in 1988.
On that date Wally Conron came up with the idea of creating a guide dog for blind people who did not release hair, because the blind with allergy could not enjoy a Lazarillo dog.
One of the races was clear, The farmer And the other chosen was the poodle, very intelligent and that also did not let out hair, being what is known as a hypoallergenic race.
Over the years its creator has regretted his idea, since he believes that his initial motivation has been perverted and now this animal is raised in order to earn money, something that is right.
In addition, it seems that there are some problems with the health of many specimens, although in the United States and in Australia they have already put to work with the idea of professionalizing the breeding of the race.
In fact, he Kennel Club of the United States He has recognized Labradle, something that we think will take a long time in Europe, where we can buy it without any documentation that accredits us that it is a pure race.
Characteristics Labradle
Being such a recent race, not recognized in a good part of the world and on which we are currently being worked on, these characteristics are only an orientation, since there are several different types of carved.
So, It has a very long mantle that is usually undulating, although it is not uncommon to find specimens whose hair is smooth or curly, and something similar happens with the colors, among which there are many different tones.
We see white, black, caramel, silver, gold, gold and all those colors combine with each other, being valid at this time as there is no clear standard or guidelines on what are desirable.
The size is medium, and something that identifies them immediately is their two ears, that they are hanging and moving when this dog runs.
Weighs between 10 and 25 kilos, which is a large variation And here we see again that there is a lot of variety in the different animals, measuring between 45 and 55 cm.
Because over the years they have been raised without any order, some of them have lost the quality of being hypoallergenic, which was the reason why this race was devised.
There are several types of work and The one who wants to impose is the Australian Loracradle, since the breeders are struggling to create a race and that it has a defined standard, using others such as the cocker Spaniel or the Irish terrier, always with the idea of setting physical characteristics.
The mixture has sometimes not given good results, since many dogs originate with a character too nervous.
Character of the car
Again, and taking into account that everything is provisional and changes a lot from one dog to another, as a general rule this is a sociable and very cheerful race, which loves, children and family life.
In turn, it has a much higher intelligence to the average and always wants to please its owner, which, on the one hand, does not serve when saving, but on the other it makes it one of the best assistance dogs, which is for what was created.
This is not always the case, and sometimes You can give us more problems than we thought at first, as it is a cross of two hunting races, so that instincts can come out and that would not make it appropriate as an animal of therapy.
With a good early education this can be redirected, so you have to start with it soon.
LOBRADOODLE EDUCATION
One of the first tasks when we are training a Labradoodle is to teach him to go to our call, which is the most difficult because the races from which they proceed have a great hunting instinct.
Here the training in positive will be our best ally, especially with a dog as intelligent and sensitive as this, using prizes every time you do something well. Of course, violence is totally out of place, in addition to that we would only scare it.
With patience we can get great progress, because we must not forget that they have been used, and it is still doing, to help people with vision problems and that they are also excellent therapy dogs.
It would not be a bad idea to go to a canine school, at least at the beginning with the intention that they help us in the initial training and in it we can practice Agility, because its intelligence and agility make it very good in this discipline, although there are some specimens that are reluctant to practice it.
Labradoodle health
It is its weakest point, since although it is not a sick dog, yes has several hereditary diseases that come from having crossed the caniche and the farmer without any control.
We always read that mestizo dogs are more resistant and this is true, but after many years of natural selection in which the most sick people end up dying, reproducing only the strongest.
This is not the case of Labradoodle, who is prone to Hip dysplasia, of elbow and the progressive atrophy of retina. In addition, it can also suffer from skin problems due to the mixture of both hairs of two types so different and malformations in the teeth.
That does not mean that I will have these diseases, but will be prone to them and that can appear throughout their lives.
Now "the ball" is on the roof of the breeders, who must get to work to banish these pathologies with selective reproduction and genetic tests, stop raising with those dogs that have them.
Loracradle care
As happens to the farmer, this race is prone to the overweight, so we must control what we feed, leaving aside the treats and giving them a quality feed, without grains or cereals.
Hair is another specific care And the heaviest of all, because due to the quantity and length you have to brush it daily, or otherwise it ends up being a bunch of knots.
You can cut your hair, but if we do not want to brush it, it is often better than opt for another race with the smooth and short layer.
Following specific care, the ears can also cause us some problem, because sometimes they have hair inside and having them falls will soon appear the otitis if we are not attentive.
Must exercise and They like to swim like farmers, so perhaps it is not the best dog to spend the day locked in a small floor, and it is more convenient to live with us in a villa with plot or in a country house.
Adopt a carved
In Spain it is not a popular race, although it is already possible to see the first specimens, but they are not common in the protectors.
We can look for them, since over time it is feasible that we give one, but if we find it you have to be careful, then Some specimens do not have the best character in the world and they are likely to be in a shelter for that.
Recting an adult animal is something that can be done, but it is not available to anyone. Therefore, if we meet a carvedodle it is convenient for us to spend time with him, or even consult the possibility of living with him at home a few weeks before the final adoption.
This helps us to know well how it behaves, and if what we see we like to enjoy it a lot, especially if we are fond of going out to the field and we have some water course near or pool at home.
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