Frequently Asked Questions
Why an Australian Labradoodle?
This is probably one of the most common question we are asked. There are a number of reasons, including the fact that Australian Labradoodles are:
• Allergy-Friendly Dogs
• Shed-Free
• Available In Many Colors and Coat Types
• Available In Several Sizes, Including Miniature, Medium, and Standard
• Great with Small Children
• All-Around Family Dogs
What Is the Difference Between a Regular Labradoodle and an Australian Labradoodle?
The main difference between common Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles is in their coats. An Australian Labradoodle is NOT just a Labrador/Poodle cross, like a common Labradoodle. Australian Labradoodles have ancestors from Australia whose pedigrees include Cocker Spaniel, Wheaton Terrier, and Portuguese Waterdog, along with their Labrador and Poodle bloodlines. Australian Labradoodles were originally developed as service dogs for people with allergy concerns. Generations of breeding have developed a more consistent fleece and allergy-friendly coat, whereas many common Labradoodles can have coats that shed and are not allergy-friendly. At US Labradoodles, we work to continue the Australian Labradoodle tradition, producing miniature, medium, and standard-size Australian Labradoodles with allergy-friendly coats.
If I Can't See My Puppy, How Will I Pick It?
Often times, people are concerned when they realize they cannot visit their puppy until it is six weeks old and has received its first set of shots. This is in the best interest of your puppy, as well as any other puppies we may have in our home at the time. We will, however, begin taking photos of the puppies when they are born and every week after that. These photos will be posted on our website. Once the puppies are four weeks old, we ask the first person who placed their deposit to make a selection.
How do i pick the personality if i want the calmest puppy?
At US Labradoodles, we pride ourselves on breeding for temperament. Our puppies are sweet, affectionate, intelligent, and calm. If you want your puppy to remain calm once you get it home, do not over stimulate it. We have found that homes with a quiet environment will have the calmest puppies. If there is a lot of commotion, this may not be the case. So while we do our best to provide the best temperament genetics for every puppy, the rest is up to you. To further understand how to raise a puppy, we suggest picking up a copy of The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell.
What happens to my puppy during the shipping process?
Oftentimes it is necessary to ship a puppy to its new home. We understand this is something our customers are uneasy about. Therefore, we thought we would take a moment to explain the shipping process and hopefully ease our customers' minds about having their puppy shipped.
We begin by taking the puppy to the Animal Holding Facility at the airport. The puppy is comfy in a crate. We freeze the water the night before so it lasts throughout the trip. We also tape a bag of Puppy Food to the top of the crate in case of a layover, but generally the bag is never opened because we try to avoid layovers. Once the puppy is dropped off at the airport, it is then transported to the airplane by the wonderful airport staff - We have met them on many occasions and they are all dog lovers. The puppy is then loaded onto the plane into a climate controlled area, specifically designed for pets.
Once the plane lands, the puppy is transported from the plane to the animal holding facility at the destination airport, where the customer is waiting. Traveling by plane is no more of an issue for puppies than it is for us. The only problem we ever have is if the puppy has to go potty during its trip. For this reason, it is a good idea for customers to take some paper towels and baby wipes for any accident that may occur in transit. We hope this puts your mind at ease about shipping your new fur baby.
What is a Guardian Home??
In order to ensure that each and every one of our breeding dogs has its own family, US Labradoodles utilizes the help of Guardian Homes.
Guardian Homes receive one of our puppies and raise it as their own. Once the dog becomes breeding age, US Labradoodles will use it for breeding purposes. If it is a female, we will pick it up, take it to be bred and then bring it back to you. She will remain at your home and the puppies will be delivered at your house (with guidance and instruction from us). Once the puppies are 8 weeks old, they will go to their new homes. If the puppy placed in your home is a male and we decide to use him as a stud, we will call you to make arrangements to use him as needed.