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Most frequently asked questions
What type of labradoodles do you breed?
We raise medium and standard size American labradoodles. American labradoodles are a cross of just poodle (standard and or mini) and lab, unlike the Australian labradoodle which has some spaniel mixed in as well. The mediums range on average 30-50 pounds. They can go a little over or little under as there are some smaller size in their linage as well as standard size in the linage few generations back, but this is the average size they will run. Our standards will range on average anywhere from 40-75 pounds. Some can exceed this size as there have been a few who have gotten a little larger.
What generation of labradoodle do you raise?
We only raise multigenerational (multigen) labradoodles. What is a multigen labradoodle? It is a labradoodle whose linage is labradoodle for several generations. Typically, f1b, f1bb f2b f3 etc. bred together multiple generations., not generally and f1 to f1 line (first generation) as you are looking to improve the quality of the coat and breeding two f1 labradoodles together will not improve the breed. The reason we breed only multigens, is they have the most consistent coat types for the lowest Non shedding allergy friendly coat types of all labradoodles. There is always a possibility for throwback coats (wavy coats) but the odds are very minimal in most of our breeding pairs.
No not all labradoodles are non-shedding! They have to have a fleece or wool curly coat type. Most first and second-generation labradoodles are not allergy friendly. You have to do your research and not rely on just "an ad" stating as such, as most people out there will post them as hypoallergenic even when they are not or have a lab type coat!
Are labradoodles hypoallergenic?
If you are clinically allergic to dogs, there is no such thing as a "hypoallergenic dog". The reason CERTAIN labradoodle coats are considered allergy friendly is because they are low to non-shedding. For people who are allergic to dog dander, these coat types make it more tolerable for some people's immune systems to be around on a day to day. This is NOT the case for everyone, however. Some people are allergic to the proteins in the urine in the dog, or the dog's saliva, so low shed may not be the issue of allergy at all. I always tell people this when I am asked. I have a child who suffers with allergies and is very allergic to dogs. He scores very high on a blood allergy test for dogs but does very well with this breed. He was diagnosed with his allergy as an infant, and we have been raising labradoodles inside our home with him most of his life and he has no issues with them and is allergies. This is not the case for everyone however as everyone's immune system is individual.
The coat types we raise are low to no shed and are the most allergy friendly coat types. Typically, if one with allergies can handle being around dogs with these types of coats, then there should be no issues.
Anyone advertising their dogs as "hypoallergenic" is using a marketing ploy. If you are clinically allergic, there is no such thing.
What type of dog food do you feed?
We feed only WSAVA compliant dog food. There are only 5 brands on the market that are WSAVA compliant out of the hundreds of brands of dog food. We feed ProPlan chicken and rice for our medium size and ProPlan large breed chicken and rice for our standards. WSAVA compliant foods are the only foods that are vet approved, and vet tested which go through thousands of nutritional studies annually to make sure they keep up with the dietary needs of your pet. They are specifically designed to be all the proper nutrition needed for your animal and no other supplements are needed
What dog food is approved by Wsava? - The Environmental Literacy Council
links to dog food we use
Does my puppy need suppliments?
NO! If you are feeding the appropriate diet, the food is designed with all the nutrition in mind for your dog. You will not need added supplements. In fact, when giving added supplements on top of a QUALITY brand food, you can actually cause more harm than good to your pup!
do you offer stud service?
No we do not offer a stud service
if I got a puppy from you, what does it come with?
The puppies come with their CKC registration (unless otherwise stated), typically their first round of vaccines, two rounds of wormer, for families who are local to us you will receive one complementary puppy training class which is for a training location located in the city of La Habra, a small take home start pack which comes with a small bag of food, a blanket which has mom and siblings scent on it, some wee wee pads and some toys.
How old is the puppy when it is ready to go home?
puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks of age.
Can I take my puppy in Public as soon as i take it home?
NO!! Puppies are not fully immune until ALL puppy rounds of vaccines are complete. This is usually around 16 weeks of age. So yes, your puppy comes with their first shots, but this does not make your puppy immune. This starts the immune process. The puppy's body has to build immunities from each of those rounds of vaccines which at the young age it is, the moms' immunities are still fighting some of those vaccines off which is why we give so many vaccines in the beginning, to make sure the immune system holds the vaccines.
Can I give my new puppy treats?
Yes, BUT in moderation! Puppies have very sensitive digestive systems and are only used to the puppy food we have given them up until they leave here. Introducing treats and edible bones can cause digestive upset. When introducing new treats, start very slow. One a day. I know you want to spoil your new pup but giving more will just upset their tummy. A good treat that causes less digestive upset which I like to suggest is just plain boiled diced chicken breast. Nothing in it. just boiled till cooked, cooled then diced in teeny pieces. There is nothing in it, nothing artificial and is less likely to cause stomach upset. And they love it and will be eager to learn new tricks for it!
Also, rawhides are a huge NO NO! They are not digestible, and dogs love to eat them. They can cause intestinal impaction as well as digestive upset and are a choking hazard. No dog under the age of 1 year should be offered rawhides. Bones, though they are great for some of those aggressive chewers, they can be extremely damaging to teeth and cause breakage. Use with caution. Edible bones are ok, but many do cause loose stools or diarrhea, but are considered typically safe.
Do labradoodles require a lot of grooming?
Short answer, yes. Labradoodles have a low to non-shedding coat which grows pretty long. It needs daily brushing and professional grooming about every 4-8 weeks depending on how you like to keep the hair. The good thing is they do not shed everywhere so you won't have hair all over your house like a typical dog, but the higher maintenance coat does require brushing. A slicker brush with some daily brush outs in between grooms as well as a come for around the ears and collar area will help your groomer out tremendously and they will thank you.
Are labradoodles expensive to own?
Any animal can be expensive to own. A labradoodle is really no different. If this is a question you have to ask yourself, a pet may not be the best idea for you. Animals come with a lot of responsibility. This is not just financially; this is physical and emotional as well. Unexpected injury or illness can happen in being a parent of a pet (or child) and we all know it can be pricey! It may be a good idea to look into pet insurance but be sure to do research on which ones offer the best bang for your buck!
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Are labradoodles good with kids?
Yes, but as with any dog, they still need the proper training to be a great family pet. Labradoodles are amazingly smart and love people. They are an active breed and do require a lot of mental stimulation and activity. We have had many families adopt from us who have infants, to teens. I have been raising labradoodles since my middle child was 3 and continued on thru my third. They are great family dogs.
Can labradoodles be trained as assistant dogs?
YES! We have had MANY families who have adopted from us, put their pup through assistant training to be an item retrieval dog, an anxiety therapy dog, even a seizure alert dog (who trained herself this talent she did not go thru special training!) along with other assistant family therapy training. Will all pups be capable of this type of training and learning skills? No. but many are and do very well because of how smart they are and how much they love the mental stimulation.
if i place a deposit can i CHANGE MY MiND AND WAIT FOR A DIFFERENT LITTER?
No. deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. I know some breeders will accept a deposit and hold it for YEARS (because typically deposits are nonrefundable by most breeders as well) until someone decides on a pup or until that person forfeits their deposit. I do not do that. I do not take a deposit until you know what pup you want or what litter you want from. The only time we accept a deposit for a nonspecific puppy is when we accept a zero-preference deposit for first pick for a litter. Zero preference means You are placing a deposit for a specific litter BEFORE the puppies have arrived and you do not have any preference on gender or color, you just want a puppy from that particular litter. Otherwise, deposits are only accepted for a specific puppy once it has been born and is listed as available on our website. If you are not sure, do not place the deposit until you are sure. Our goal is to get our pups reserved to go home as soon as they are ready if possible so they can start living in their new homes and adjusting asap. This is why deposits are nonrefundable and non-transferrable, because we are anticipating that pup once reserved, to be going home which means we have removed the available post and any ads for that pup.
Why can't I place a deposit on specific color/gender in upcoming litter if I know I for sure want?
We do not accept deposits for specific color and gender requests prior to birth, because we cannot predict what the moms will deliver until the puppies have arrived. Yes, we have done dna testing, so I can tell you what potential colors we may expect in the upcoming litter, but that does not mean every litter will have every single color they are capable of producing and of each gender. Most of our pairings are capable of producing a wide array of color potentials in each litter, and unfortunately this is not a "made to order" scenario. It is whatever mother nature, and genetics pop out for us in each litter. So when we are expecting a litter, you will see, I will post all the color combo potentials capable in that upcoming litter. Again, those are the possibilities, this does not mean that litter will produce all those colors in every single litter, or that there will be boys and girls in each of those colors available.
if i place a deposit can you hold my puppy for a month after pick up date?
No. puppies must be picked up on the posted weaning date or agreed pick up date. We can not hold a puppy for an extended period of time. The goal is to get the pups into their new home as soon as they are ready and as close to the same time as the rest of the litter mates leaving to alleviate any additional stress to the pup during the transition period. Stress from the litter mates all leaving can impact the pups and then stress from moving from one environment to a totally new environment is an additional stress we try to avoid if possible. If you need a month after the weaning date, it may be best to wait for a later litter.
Can I be placed on your waiting list and how much does that cost?
Yes! And again, our initial waiting list does not require a deposit, unless you know you want a puppy and want to get on the zero preference, then we have a $300 deposit fee. But we do have the "specific interest list" which is our secondary list which we just ask your specifics you are looking for and we will contact you when we have that available. Please do not ask to be placed on this list if you are still reaching out to other breeders or still puppy shopping. If you do not intend to wait for the litter to arrive from us, do not ask to be placed on the list.
Can i visit my puppy before pick up?
Unfortunately, no. We take great pride in the health of our pups, and puppies before the age of 16 weeks do not have much in the way of immunities. They can be very susceptible to disease, viruses and bacteria. While under our care, we just do not chance anything. Showing puppies in person puts them at risk of exposure that is just not worth the risk. There are many illnesses puppies can catch that can be fatal. I have had people say, "but can't you just show me MY puppy?" No. taking one puppy out of their puppy room and putting it back after with their siblings still exposes them all. Things can be brought back to their litter mates on their feet and fur and expose them all to potentially deadly diseases. I do not chance it. We do not wear outside shoes in the puppy room or outside clothing. Those items can track invisible viruses and disease in with the pups. Puppies are raised solely inside while here and are not exposed to outside elements as wild animals and bugs can track things in, so we do not chance anything while they are in our care.
This is why we do actively post pictures and videos on our social media to help families feel connected with their future family addition until pick up day.
Is it possible to pick my puppy up before the actual pickup date?
No. Puppies cannot leave before 8 weeks of age. The date posted on our web site and the date on the contract is the 8 week mark. Sometimes we do let pickups 1 day before, but 8 weeks is the age they have to be to leave.
Are your puppies friendly?
Yes! Our puppies are raised solely indoors with our family. Not only that, I take the time to bottle feed every little 2-3 times a day (if it is a big litter I will offer 3 times a day, if smaller only 2 times a day) from day 2 from birth(to make sure they all get their vital intake of colostrum from mom before I offer any bottles as the colostrum in the first 24 hours is what gives those pups moms immunities and its very important they all consume as much of that as possible before the colostrum turns to milk) to make sure everyone is keeping up and not falling behind in weight and growth. This helps with mental stimulation from the start and imprints human contact from the moment they are born. Am I replacing mothers' milk, NO! They are not losing any vital nutrients from their mom. I am simply offering each pup the opportunity of an extra feeding thru out the day if they want it. Some don't take the bottle, some do. but this does make for very sweet, friendly and loving pups who are very used to human touch. We have nothing but positive feedback on the personalities of our pups. I have been raising dogs for over 25 years now and have always done this.
will my puppy be potty trained by the time i take it home
No. That is something that needs to be worked on in their new homes. We do line everything here with wee wee pads, so many of them know what they are by the time they leave, but that does not mean they are trained. This is a very intelligent breed and they learn very quickly. Many pick up on the potty training in a matter of a week or two in their new homes with one on one training. Keep in mind, you have to stay patient with them as their bladders are not fully mature until they are about 16 weeks of age so they cannot hold urine for long periods of time until then. Crate training is an excellent tool for potty training and also great for keeping a new pup safe. All of our dogs are crate trained and actually love hanging out in their crates during the day as we keep the crate open all day long with access to it.
Do I have to get my dog from you fixed?
YES. We offer our labradoodles as lower prices than most other local labradoodle breeders in our area . These prices are PET ONLY prices.. We like to keep our prices as affordable as possible and this is the PET ONLY pricing we offer. Contracts do state your pup must be fixed. They do not come fixed as they do need those hormones to grow and keep their skeletal structure healthy during their growing process.
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