Manor Lake Labradoodles

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Comment by Jackie B and family on May 19, 2014 at 10:53pm

We have a 14 month old boy from ML named Rudy.  He did have a milder case of Giardia, but we were able to get rid of it after a few treatments. He has the most loving personality.  He gives us hugs when we ask and when he feels like having one himself.  He knows the command hug which is sweet.  He is bouncy and can run like the wind. lol  But he is very gentle and kind. He is an amazing listener. (long story short) Our youngest child (who is special needs) had recently escaped un noticed from our yard, and without training, he knew he needed to stay with her.  They were 2 blocks away and he was right there with her protecting her without a leash.  He amazes us every day.  We feel very blessed to have our Rudy in our life.

Comment by Heather on May 19, 2014 at 7:35pm

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words! I am super excited about our puppy and will continue to pray that everything goes well and she is healthy and ready to go in 3 weeks! Cynthia, Did you have to pay that $1000 to get rid of the Giardia or did ML take responsibility?

Comment by Cynthia, Elvis & Pink on May 19, 2014 at 12:46pm

Heather - I got Pink (Emmie and Artimus) almost 2 years ago and she was one of the ones that came home with drug-resistant giardia.  It took over 6 months and over $1000 to get rid of it. I'm glad to hear that they are testing them before they release them. You'll still want to test your puppy when you get her/him because they have ponds and streams so it will still be possible to get it after the test.

Pink is now a healthy, rambunctious (sp?) almost 2-year old.  She's sweet and gets all kinds of compliments - she's a standard with shiny, black curly fleece.

Comment by Joan Bollaert on May 19, 2014 at 4:44am

My Millie is absolultely beautiful and so very sweet, however she is a wild woman when she sees anyone at all.  She is 39 lbs of pulling and tugging me unctrollabely and at times pulling me to the ground.  I'm 65yrs old and that's not a good thing. :)

Anyway, I'm a little confused as to why she is this way when I've never seen or heard of any other doodle act this way when they see people.  ??  Any suggestions?  I can never take her anywhere because she behaves so badly in that pulling/wild aspect and feel badly that she never gets to go anywhere.  But, I just don't have the strength to control her in public situations .

I'd asked Manor Lakes for a calm, laid back puppy which she is at home......until she sees people.   I can only open my door a crack to answer it otherwise she will bolt out the door and jump all over everyone and I can no longer have people come over to the house for the same reason.  So sad, because she's such a sweet girl and not getting the gentle attention she deserves from everyone .  I've taken her to obedience class but they don't teach how to control your dog on a leash when they see people.  It's weird, but in class she was fine.  ??  She must have known she was in school and might get in trouble. :)

Comment by Oliver & Elizabeth on May 18, 2014 at 10:43pm

I truly love Oliver, and I couldn't ask for a better puppy. His temperament is incredible (happy, playful, smart, loving, confident, silly...) and he is completely adorable. ML couldn't have selected a better puppy for us. We get compliments from strangers on Oliver nearly every day--I'm not exaggerating. Oliver has always been healthy, and he came home to us free of giardia two years ago in June. I have since heard of some ML families struggling with hard to treat giardia, and I would have been upset if this had occurred with Oliver. 

Basically, I think ML produces stunning dogs with fantastic personalities, however, with that seems to come an increased risk of giardia (other breeders have giardia too though). I think you just have to do what you think is best for your family. If you get a ML puppy, be sure to get them tested for giardia immediately, and if they have giardia, treat it swiftly and be very diligent about cleaning up. Good luck, and post some pictures! I know we all love puppy pictures! :)

Comment by Joyce Meredith on May 18, 2014 at 9:13pm

I would be sad to think someone gave up a ML puppy because of giardia fears. I have known a few ML puppies and mine is now 3 years old - every one has been so wonderful. My girl has been so healthy, and wonderful in every way.

Comment by Joan Bollaert on May 18, 2014 at 2:07pm

Heather, my Millie came here last August and she was tested (at my insistance) right up to the day before she left there and she was fine.  She's a beauty and as sweet as can be.  I don't blame you for being concerned because Giardia has been an ongoing issue with Manor Lakes puppies.   I hope all goes well with your's.  Good luck!

Comment by Debbie & Gibbs on May 18, 2014 at 11:54am

Heather, we got a puppy last November from Manor Lake and had him tested the day before he traveled for Giardia and he was negative and we had no problems at all. Have wonderful dog from Manor Lake couldn't be happier with Gibbs.

Comment by Heather on May 18, 2014 at 8:12am

I got pictures of our new puppy on Friday and she is gorgeous!! I am so excited! However, I keep hearing about this Giardia issue, have any of you received a puppy recently with this issue? Melissa said they haven't had any problems since they started testing the day before they send the puppies home.
I'm so nervous that I will have to deal with Giardia and my puppy won't be healthy!! Has anyone received a HEALTHY puppy from ML recently?!

Comment by Heather on April 26, 2014 at 11:29am

HI Everyone! I am new here, and we are expecting our first labradoodle puppy in June! (Well she was already born, we will be bringing her home in June!)

Any advice or experiences you would like to share? We are purchasing from Manor Lakes and the mother is Pom Pom. We are bringing home a little girl and her name will be Sofie. :)

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