Puppy Love Intrigue : The Labradoodle

Duncan the Labradoodle

 

 

 

 

Duncan is a most adorable Labradoodle puppy!

 

I have long been intrigued by the Labradoodle breed.  In November 2010 - Puppy Love launch month - I wrote briefly about the Labradoodle.  In this post, I will once again ask what is a Labradoodle?

 

A Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Standard, Miniature, or Toy Poodle.  The purpose is to combine the naturally low-shedding Poodle coat and natural temperament of the Labrador (as well as the Labrador's ease of training).  A further benefit of this cross is being a guide dog for those who also happen to have extreme fur allergies.

 

Although Wikipedia states that the Labradoodle tends to have unpredictable behavioral traits as a hybrid and not a true breed, the overall Labradoodle temperament is friendly and energetic.  Labradoodles are good with children and families in general.

 

A note of interest regards the Labradoodle coat color - shades reflect anything a Poodle would have.  Examples include chocolate, apricot, black, silver, and many others (refer to Wikipedia for a full list).

 

Labradoodle information is surprisingly abundant if one queries "what is a labradoodle" on Google.  I will nonetheless always be intrigued by such a unique hybrid.







2015 Most Popular Breeds in the UK

As of April, England was the backdrop to the most expecting Duchess of Cambridge.  As of May 2nd, British royalty has a precious new heir.  Prince William and Princess Catherine (or simply Will and Kate) have an impressive family - an adorable toddler in the name of George, a bundle of love newly named Charlotte, and their royal pup Lupo.

Puppy Love reflects dog breeds from around the world and throughout history.  In this post, I thought I would reflect breeds named most popular in England - and the UK overall - in 2015.  In this way, England remains as a national spotlight.

On January 18, 2015, The Daily Mail reported that the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in England, as well as Wales and Scotland.  The Jack Russell Terrier was listed in second place.  The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was listed in third place.  

In the article, The Daily Mail likewise noted that "physical space also dictates the breed."  (The Daily Mail)  For example, Dachshunds are common in London because they are a smaller breed fit for more confined neighborhoods.  In larger terrain, Border Collies are common because of their larger size.

Lupo, an English Cocker Spaniel, may be "First Dog" in Will and Kate's royal household.  However, the Labrador Retriever reigns "Top Dog" worldwide.

Too cute!

The puppies on The Daily Puppy are simply adorable.  However, the image of a sleeping Labrador puppy will melt anyone.  Check out The Doggy Blogger.

Labrador Retriever Month on Puppy Love

As I follow the trend in The Daily Puppy, I officially declare December 2010 to be Labrador Retriever month.

There is to consider Jack the Labrador Retriever, Maddie the Golden Retriever, and Mylah the Labrador Mix.  There is to consider today Scout the Labrador Retriever.

PAWS Chicago was home to Blue, a Golden Retriever pup, until his forever home adoption.

PAWS Chicago is now home to Jaxx - a goofy one-year-old -



The Naperville Humane Society is now home to Griswald - a "total package" one-year-old mix -



It is simply no wonder that the Retriever breed is the most popular in the United States.

Puppy Love gives a pawfive to the adorable Labrador Retriever.

Jack the Labrador Retriever

Today's daily puppy is Jack the Labrador Retriever.  Jack looks adorably content in happiness.  And his breed is so popular in December posts - Maddie the Golden Retriever, Mylah the Labrador Mix!

The Labrador Retriever is intelligent and family friendly - making this breed the most popular in the United States.  The Labrador Retriever is a hunter by nature and suits well as a guide dog for the blind, for narcotics detection, and for search-and-rescue.

Labs, as are known, were crossed with Setters, Spaniels, and other Retrievers and evolved over time to become true retrievers.  Labs are now bred to retrieve game and hunt in other ways.

The Labrador Retriever has a calm demeanor and pure love for its forever family.  Millions of Americans adopt and own Labs every year.

For more information on the Labrador Retriever, visit the American Kennel Club at http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/index.cfm.