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GreatKetch · 13-06-2008, 21:56

You have to be a bit careful with something like a "laberdoodle" not being a real fixed breed, somethings they DO shed. After all there is no magic that they always get the poodle coat and the lab's love of water. Sometimes the genes mix "backwards".

Most breeders of these "crosses" have no idea of the genetics involved or what they are doing.

You want a real breed of dog like the "laberdoodles" are supposed to be? Get a REAL Portugese Water Dog. About 50 lbs males, 35 to 40 lb females. Smart hard working, but not for everybody--but then no breed is.

13-06-2008, 21:56	#5
GreatKetch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 419	You have to be a bit careful with something like a "laberdoodle" not being a real fixed breed, somethings they DO shed. After all there is no magic that they always get the poodle coat and the lab's love of water. Sometimes the genes mix "backwards". Most breeders of these "crosses" have no idea of the genetics involved or what they are doing. You want a real breed of dog like the "laberdoodles" are supposed to be? Get a REAL Portugese Water Dog. About 50 lbs males, 35 to 40 lb females. Smart hard working, but not for everybody--but then no breed is.