Parasitic worm infections are unpleasant for our dogs, and pretty gross for us to deal with too. But should I quarantine my dog with worms on top of giving him a dewormer? And if I can’t get to the vet, would quarantining be enough? The good news is, dogs with worms don’t usually need quarantining. …
Raising a puppy while working full time can be challenging. The key to success is understanding your puppy’s needs so that you know what to provide for them in the hours while you are away. Small puppies should not be left alone throughout the working day, they need company and frequent small meals. Ideally, you …
It’s important to keep your Labradoodle puppy safe from nasty bugs and viruses. But it’s also important for puppies to meet new friends and have new experiences before they reach the ‘shy and fearful’ stage. In “When is it safe to take my puppy out” we look at how to find a balance between keeping …
What is an f2 Labradoodle? F2 is shorthand for ‘second filial generation’. It means that a Labradoodle is two generations removed from their closest purebred ancestors. In other words, their parents were first generation Labradoodles, and their grandparents were Labradors and Poodles. The ancestry of a Labradoodle puppy can provide important information about their temperament, …
Are Labradoodles hunting dogs? They can be, yes! The traditional purpose of both Labradors and Poodles was to work as gundogs and hunting companions, retrieving fallen game for their human handler. But, just because a dog has hunting ancestry doesn’t mean that it’s certain to be an excellent hunting or retrieving dog. In fact, the …
A silver Labradoodle has a unique and unusual combination of genes that determine their coat color. They are friendly, loving and loyal dogs, with a high activity level and full of fun. They’re beautiful to look at, and yet they have a surprising scandal in their family tree. People considering adopting a silver Labradoodle puppy …
Labradoodle temperament is usually friendly, intelligent, loyal, and playful. But as a mixed breed, their character can draw on elements of either Labrador or Poodle temperament more strongly than the other. Or it can be a real mixed bag of traits from each breed! Which means their personality is harder to predict than that of …
