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[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

We found a great breeder and a really great puppy! We will be getting her in about two weeks. I really wanted a girl so I am so happy! We had four girls to pick from and this is who we picked! My mom picked the name Libby for our next female Goldendoodle and my husband and I love the name. She is a standard F2b with a playful spunky personality.  

Meet Libby!! 

Creamy white female (breeder is keeping her)

F1b Labradoodle Mom

Mother and son 

Standard Parti Poodle Dad (she emailed this pic)

Question: Is it typical to keep a stud outside and not in the house? The breeder told me that it's very hard to keep a stud in the house because they mark. Is this true or false? 

My husband and I went to look at multigenerational Labradoodles tonight. He found a parti male and thought we should take a look. The male is black and white and super cute. The breeder also has a solid creamy one that didn't look like a party but was from the same litter. Is it common to have a parti litter but have one or two pups who are solid color? Also, the parti male didn't have all black paw pads is that bad breeding or normal for a parti? The breeder said she was keeping the female but once the pup was interacting with us she said she might sell her. I loved the color of the female as she has similar color to my Ava. My husband would love a Labradoodle but what is the difference between Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle? Thanks in advance!!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

What do you mean by this question?  ....." but what is the difference between Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle?"

A simple answer to that would be:

• Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever + Poodle
• Labradoodle is a Labrador Retriever + Poodle

 this mix is called an f1 in genetics.

Then, there are multi-generational doodles of both types.  More common in Labradoodles right now, but Goldendoodles are also being bred this way.   A multi-gen doodle might look like this:

• Labradoodle + Labradoodle= F2 generation
• Labradoodle f2 + Labradoodle f2= Labradoodle f3

and this continues on, gets complicated, and what do you call an f2 and a f4?  I don't know.  A multi-gen I suppose.

Did you ask what generation these multi-gen puppies are?

"Is it common to have a parti litter but have one or two pups who are solid color?"

YES, that is very common and typical. 

"Also, the parti male didn't have all black paw pads is that bad breeding or normal for a parti?"

My cat has pink paw pads, pink and black paw with spots, a black paw pad, and one paw pad is checkered. She is a black and white tuxedo cat

My parti doodle had a variegated paw pad.   It has nothing to do with bad breeding. 

One word of advice, do read, " What to look for in a breeder"  Make sure the pups are from a reputable breeder who does health testing.  

Do choose temperament, not pretty colors. 

I cant find the pics of my cats paws.  They are adorable. Cutest feet ever.  Here is a picture of my parti doodle

Three paw pads were black and one was pink with  heart-shaped spots

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

"I have heard that when a dog has dark pigmentation that is good breeding and more desirable"

Not true at all. One is a dominant gene ( black) and the other is recessive ( called liver or rose colored)

One is just more common than the other.  It has nothing to do with the health of the dogs.  Actually, some good breeders strive to get Rose -Colored pigmentation.

As far as temperament, that comes from the parents. Of course, " Nature vs Nurture" also play a part here.  Were the pups indoors, been with a family, exposed to humans, sounds, sight, handled a lot,  or are them kept in a kennel with little interaction?   Meet both parents.  What temperament do they have?

A good breeder will not breed a shy dog, a hyper dog, a dog with aggression history, etc.

Sadly, some breeders just breed for color. Stay away from that.

Sure, all breeds carry specific characteristics, but as far as Lab vs. Goldens, there is not much difference

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Any listing of health testing: Eyes, Hips, Knees, Heart, etc?  Here is a list of what a good breeder tests for in their breeding dogs.

http://www.goldendoodles.com/breeders2/health_tests.htm

Breeding more than one type of dog is a red flag.

[GBK]

So cute Joanne and perfect explanation!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

thank you, Gina!  I love paws

[GBK]

Me too Joanne :)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Me three GBK & Joanne

[DJ & Chance]

Love that parti doodle paw!

[GBK]

We have a great group of labradoodles and goldendoodles in our Las Vegas group who get together to play often.  Don't see much of a difference in termperment between them all.  Same play styles and same loving friendly manners.

I have a medium multi-gen who turns six next month.  She is a sweet, smart and calm little girl.  I think the parti's are adorable, look forward to seeing your decision :) 

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Unless the human tells me, or I know the dog, usually I have no idea what they are either  :)  I just can't tell the difference in looks or temperament with a Goldendoodle vs Labradoodle and I've met many

[GBK]

We have one labradoodle and one goldendoodle in our group that look like twins and have the same energy. If I showed you a picture of each you could hardly tell the difference..... 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

What about the Dam?  She also needs to have health testing.  Also, ask for PROOF.  We hear so often, " Sure this was done" but many never ask for the results.