Australian Labradoodle?

[Anonymous]

We're considering getting another dog, and the Australian Labradoodle seems like a nice mix, but don't know anyone who has one. We have a pug at home and would like to get a second dog. We'd like the new dog to be more playful than the pug (who is very sweet, but is a total couch potato), but don't want a dog that is prone to being hyperactive, excessively jumpy, etc., both for our own sakes and because we don't want to overwhelm the pug. Our kids are 10 and 5.

Anyone have an Australian Labradoodle? Can you offer any thoughts on their temperment/activity level, etc.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like a mix of 3 dogs not a breed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This sounds like a mix of 3 dogs not a breed.

+1 Although I don't consider labradoodles a "breed" either, just a designer mix. OP are you talking about an Australian shepherd mixed with a poodle? Sounds incredibly high energy and high maintenance.

Unless there's an Australian Labrador I'm not familiar with . . .

[Anonymous]

Well we have a golden doodle, not an Australian. But she’s sweet with the kids and has a lot of energy. There are dog forums out there—you should find one and ask—I bet you’ll get more info than here.

[Anonymous]

We have a “medium-sized” one who’s almost 1.5 years old, and she’s terrific. Super, super sweet, affectionate and friendly. Very playful but can easily do couch potato mode if she has no takers for playing. She likes playing with other dogs but is slightly wimpy and prefers smaller dogs than large dogs. She’s usually desperate to play when she sees other dog, so I don’t know if that’s true for all of them, and if that would annoy your pug. Presumably your labradoodle would take the hint and learn how to “read” your pug. She’s not hard to train, wants to please, and doesn’t shed.

We LOVE our labradoodle! She’s a great family pet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This sounds like a mix of 3 dogs not a breed.

+1 Although I don't consider labradoodles a "breed" either, just a designer mix. OP are you talking about an Australian shepherd mixed with a poodle? Sounds incredibly high energy and high maintenance.

Unless there's an Australian Labrador I'm not familiar with . . .

NP. Australian labradoodle is supposed to be the "good" kind of labradoodle. It's a more established mix that is on its way to being a real breed. They're also really hard to get. Not many breeders around.

http://www.australianlabradoodleclub.us/about/about.htm

[Anonymous]

OP I think they are pretty lively. A smaller one is likely easier to manage, especially with a pug.

We had a 2nd generation golden doodle (75% poodle / 25% golden) and he is tall and jumpy. He gets very excited about being around other dogs and has once or twice accidentally kicked smaller dogs. We are onto this now and prevent it happening but if you're in a house with a smaller dog already I do suggest looking at the smallest versions possible.

[Anonymous]

All the doodles need extensive training. Very hyper active dogs with extreme grooming needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All the doodles need extensive training. Very hyper active dogs with extreme grooming needs.

The Australian labradoodles are supposed to be the calm ones, unlike other doodles. Are they hyper? Do you know many of them?

[Anonymous]

We have one and adore him. He is jumpy and high strung, smart, needy, very playful. He is not calm. Good for our active family but he was rehomed to us because his original owner couldn’t give him enough exercise and stimulation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All the doodles need extensive training. Very hyper active dogs with extreme grooming needs.

This is just not universally true.

I have a golden doodle who is one year old and she would sleep 22 hours a day if we let her. She is lively on her walks and retrieves balls, but she loves to snooze. The grooming needs outweigh the shedding nuisance. Training was simple. Literally the easiest dog to train we ever had (out of 6). She's smart like a poodle and wants to please like golden retrievers or labs.
There's a reason these dogs are popular.

[Anonymous]

Agree grooming is not always a big deal. My 75% poodle 24% golden needs hair cuts but he is not curly so he doesn't get tangles and knots at all, ever.

[Anonymous]

We have one - 4.5 yrs old. She is the most mellow dog imaginable. She likes to go for walks but generally content to chill on the couch 90% of the day. She’s not a cuddler, though, but does like to be pet. I get annoyed with the grooming only because I spend more on her hair than mine but overall it’s a great breed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're considering getting another dog, and the Australian Labradoodle seems like a nice mix, but don't know anyone who has one. We have a pug at home and would like to get a second dog. We'd like the new dog to be more playful than the pug (who is very sweet, but is a total couch potato), but don't want a dog that is prone to being hyperactive, excessively jumpy, etc., both for our own sakes and because we don't want to overwhelm the pug. Our kids are 10 and 5.

Anyone have an Australian Labradoodle? Can you offer any thoughts on their temperment/activity level, etc.

Our next door neighbor has one. The bolder is her to a tee. She’s sweet but NUTS.

[Anonymous]

I have a neighbor that has a Labradoodle. He is fairly large, I’d say about 80 pounds or so, and very strong. Fortunately he is friendly as when he sees something like a squirrel or a dog he is able to pull and get away from the teenage girl who typically walks him. I have seen him pull her down as he got away. Anyway that dog is a bit high energy.