Genetics a of red/apricot doodles

[jenn D]

Do we have any threads on where the red comes from in labradoodles? I remember someone saying it came from 1 or 2 distinctive poodle lines. I also recall discussing how because of this some reds can be a bit high Strung. Pickles is going through late adolescence (just over 1 year old) and he is really testing a lot lately. I know consistency is key but he is pretty strong willed. Just wondering how much is genetic related, age related, etc. as I'm pretty consistent with training across the board.

[Jess & Stewart]

Stew is crazy. Definitely a crazy redhead. He runs & prances & play bows all the time like a crazy poodle. Although it could just be that he can be demanding at times & being a first time owner, he isn't trained as well as he could be.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I always enjoyed the "math" in the study of genetics.  In college I took genetics to satisfy my science requirement.  All of the other science courses were beyond my abilities.

[jenn D]

And here is the man of the hour we are talking about. Not dominant per say, just not super soft. Still love him lots...the little scamp:

and with his "soft" marshmallow brothers (Jake is off with Dad):

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You gotta admit, he's gorgeous. 

And so are his marshmallow brothers, lol. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

True.

[BG and Gavin]

Yessir!

[Three Doodle Life]

Look at that sweet innocent face. :-) He doesn't know what you are talking about!

[F, Calla & Luca]

The red might not come from the poodle side only. There are fox reds, a darker red colored yellow Labrador retriever and some reddish golden retrievers too.

[jenn D]

Thanks everyone. I probably need to keep in mind he is only a bit over a year old. He is my youngest boy.

[Jess & Stewart]

Here's crazy but very handsome Stew playing in the snow.

[Jess & Stewart]

Here's another- excuse the wooly mammoth haircut, he's getting groomed this weekend!

[F, Calla & Luca]

True wooly mammoth!