The Best Buying Tips For Australian Labradoodles

By Sandra Roberts


All breeds of dogs regardless of whether they are mixes, crossbreeds, or purebreds have the potential of developing genetic health problems. Australian Labradoodles are not excepted from this possibility. As such, it is important to avoid breeders who do not provide health guarantees on their puppies, but instead make unsubstantiated claims. One must ask to see health certificates of the puppies before making a purchase.

A legitimate breeder usually never hesitates to share any health concerns with the client. They will give the client details of possible diseases that may occur and the rate at which they may occur. With this in mind, a buyer is able to make wise decision. A person may go ahead and buy the puppies in case there are low chances of various genetic diseases occurring. Testing needs to be done for one to make up their mind.

As this dog breed is a hybrid, it is prone to health issues affecting both of its parents. This means that they may develop same health issues affecting Labrador retriever, standard doodles, and miniature doodles. Fortunately, as genetic diversity is introduced by mixing of genes from both parents, chances of inheriting certain diseases may be lower.

It is not always that inherited health defects may be detected in puppies but the opposite is also true. Some defects may only be realized in fully grown pups. This leaves the buyer at the mercy of the seller. Fortunately, buyers can avoid this situation by ensuring the breeder produces health certificates for grandparents and parents of the puppy.

Certain diseases usually run in certain lines of dogs. That means that if the parents and grandparents of the puppies do not have certain inherited diseases, then chances of descendants being free of the same diseases are high. The health certificates of the parent dogs should be obtained from reputable registries such as the Canine Registry Foundation and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals among others.

There are certain breeders who go to great heights when lying to unwary clients. Such breeders usually come up with stories to convince buyers there is no need for testing. Some will even tell the clients their line of dogs have never experienced any genetic problems thus there is no need for testing. Other breeders may present certificates from the veterinarian as evidence of testing. One is advised to avoid such a breeder.

A part from health defects, man-caused problems are also known to kill dogs. For example, obesity is responsible for several health issues which both adult dogs and puppies. It becomes increasingly hard for an obese dog to live its life to the fullest. In light of this, a person must be careful with the feeding of the dog. The market has lots of healthy formulas that a person may adopt.

In order for the dog to grow healthy, they need to be given daily exercises. Labradoodles need daily exercises since they are an active dog breed. Daily exercises helps keep their bones fit and strong. They also need to be let free to exercise and run around the yard daily.




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