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Among the most popular mixed-breed "designer dogs" is the Labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Here is advice and information for prospective owners. This book is a brand-new title in Barron's extensive line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. They advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and even exotic creatures like tarantulas and sugar gliders. The information in each book is authoritative but the language is non-technical and easy for every pet owner to understand. Every title in this series is individually written from first page to last by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and instructive line art.
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Information and advice to help you take good care of your Labradoodle
The typical Labradoodle: its origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: choosing and training your dog, feeding, health care, exercise, grooming, and more
Understanding your Labradoodle: its voice, its body language, and their meaning
Step-by-step directions for everyday care Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars Filled with handsome full-color photos
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This engaging pooch is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
Information and advice to help you take good care of your Labradoodle
The typical Labradoodle: its origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: choosing and training your dog, feeding, health care, exercise, grooming, and more
Understanding your Labradoodle: its voice, its body language, and their meaning
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This engaging pooch is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
most comprehensive labradoodle book yet, Mar 3 2010
By kragler1918 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Labradoodles (Paperback)
I am not sure why one of the previous reviewers believes that this book is "incorrect in terms of breed." I did look at one of her other reviews and noticed that she is/was president for the Australian Labradoodle Association, so she probably has her own agenda and reasons for pointing prospective dog owners to the Australian labradoodle. Australian labradoodles (multigens) and labradoodles (F1/F1B) both have advantages and disadvantages; the book mentions some of these. Both can make wonderful family pets. And both have their own unique problems.I have read several labradoodle books, and this book represents the most complete that I have come across so far. It is not a perfect book; it definitely would have benefited from a better copy editor (typographical errors throughout). And more information could have been included in some instances. For example, some information about the coat change or all the grooming involved (time and money) to prevent mats in non-shedding dogs would have been helpful.
Education is the key to picking out the perfect labradoodle--just make sure it doesn't come from a biased source.
16 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Incorrect on terms of breed, beautiful pictures, Oct 8 2007
By K. W. "mom of two" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Labradoodles (Paperback)
The biggest hurdle in working with this breed is trying to help consumers understand that there is a difference between the first generation, second and later generations. A difference between Australian Labradoodle and Labradoodle, a difference between those of healthy, good conformation/coat, laid back temperament lines and those of high drive, poor coat, and unhealthy lines. There are those families that want the first (lab to poodle) and second (first generation to poodle) generation labradoodles, however when inexperienced or new breeders attempt to sell the first generation(lab to poodle) and second generation labradoodles (first to poodle) as the later generations (labradoodle to labradoodle) or Australian Labradoodle (Labradoodle with English or American Cocker Spaniel), those breeders that have no idea what they are producing and selling puppies faster than they are learning, consumers are losing and the breed (Labradoodle and Australian Labradoodle) is losing. And in some cases these dogs are ending up in shelters because a family purchased a wonderful low shedding, higher drive, first generation Labradoodle, but wanted, a fleece coated, non shedding Australian Labradoodle.Education is the key to getting the correct Labradoodle or Australian Labradoodle for each family.
This book, in my opinion is a step backward in education since it represents to many a valuable source, and it is incorrect.
It does however have beautiful pictures and shows the variety of looks, but does not state what each generation or type each dog is that is pictured, so again the consumer has no real education.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, Sep 12 2011
By Lola Bunny - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Labradoodles (Paperback)
This is a great, basic book about Labradoodles. It has plenty of information about breeding, genetics, the history of a labradoodle, and it covers bringing your new dog/puppy home and how to get started. It even has training tips and techniques, and a lot of good overall advice. If you're considering getting a labradoodle, DEFINITELY get this book. You can get it used for a few dollars (mine came in excellent condition) and it's well worth the price. It has a lot of great pictures as well.
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