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I'm about to pitch a MAJOR fit here, people!!!
I have health insurance on my dogs in case of accident or illness, and I have always found my company to be helpful and accomodating. Now, mind you, I'm on the fence about vaccinations (I won't start that debate) and they refuse to insure your dog for any sickness or disease that is preventable if you do not vaccinate yearly. So be it, I'll deal with that if the need ever arises.
Imagine my surprise (and disgust) to find THIS lovely piece of literature on my inbox in their newsletter today:
"What do you get when you cross a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle? A Labradoodle of course! No kidding.
With the intelligence and low allergy qualities of the Poodle, and the trainability and temperament of the Labrador Retriever, they are an exciting cross breed. Plus they’re amazingly cute. Could you ask for more in a pet?
Labradoodles originally hail from Australia. In the 1970’s, Wally Cochran bred a Standard Poodle with a Labrador Retriever in an attempt to produce a guide dog for a blind woman whose husband suffered from allergies. The first litter produced eight pups, three of which were low allergy, and a new cross breed was born!
Two Australian research facilities were formed in the 1980’s to further develop the Labradoodle and today they export the dogs to allergy and asthma sufferers around the world. Although Australia is the birth place of the Labradoodle, there are also breeders across Canada and the US.
Labradoodles range in size from Standards at 65-85 lbs, to Mediums at 45-55 lbs, to Miniatures at 25-40 lbs. Their curly or wavy coats come in a range of colours including Black, Chalk, Creams, Apricot, Chocolate, Cafe au Lait and Silver. Labradoodle’s coats are low allergenic and low to non-shedding and lack doggy odour. You get an adorable fluffy dog without the dog hair all over your house and clothes!
Labradoodles love people. They are wonderful family pets due to their outstanding trainability and intelligence combined with their good nature and loyalty. It is important to socialize and train Labradoodles early; if they are undisciplined, they have a tendency to try to outwit their owner.
Labradoodles are a relatively healthy crossbreed because of a large gene pool. They are prone to some eye, elbow and patella disorders so be sure you’re getting your pet from a reputable breeder and that you enroll with Petplan Insurance.
If you are considering a Labradoodle, be sure to consider your lifestyle. Doodles like company, need a moderate amount of exercise and they are affectionate, smart and loyal. The Labradoodle is an equally ideal guide dog or family pet."
OK...so since when is a MUTT (and no offense to mutts, they rock) all of a sudden a new up and coming breed? Do we SEE any recognition from any breed clubs or registeries? HELL NO!!! Because it's someone breeding a lab and a poodle, FFS!!!
What's next, a mastifoodle???
Or perhaps a lhasaweiler...lord.
*bangs head on desk*
I have health insurance on my dogs in case of accident or illness, and I have always found my company to be helpful and accomodating. Now, mind you, I'm on the fence about vaccinations (I won't start that debate) and they refuse to insure your dog for any sickness or disease that is preventable if you do not vaccinate yearly. So be it, I'll deal with that if the need ever arises.
Imagine my surprise (and disgust) to find THIS lovely piece of literature on my inbox in their newsletter today:
"What do you get when you cross a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle? A Labradoodle of course! No kidding.
With the intelligence and low allergy qualities of the Poodle, and the trainability and temperament of the Labrador Retriever, they are an exciting cross breed. Plus they’re amazingly cute. Could you ask for more in a pet?
Labradoodles originally hail from Australia. In the 1970’s, Wally Cochran bred a Standard Poodle with a Labrador Retriever in an attempt to produce a guide dog for a blind woman whose husband suffered from allergies. The first litter produced eight pups, three of which were low allergy, and a new cross breed was born!
Two Australian research facilities were formed in the 1980’s to further develop the Labradoodle and today they export the dogs to allergy and asthma sufferers around the world. Although Australia is the birth place of the Labradoodle, there are also breeders across Canada and the US.
Labradoodles range in size from Standards at 65-85 lbs, to Mediums at 45-55 lbs, to Miniatures at 25-40 lbs. Their curly or wavy coats come in a range of colours including Black, Chalk, Creams, Apricot, Chocolate, Cafe au Lait and Silver. Labradoodle’s coats are low allergenic and low to non-shedding and lack doggy odour. You get an adorable fluffy dog without the dog hair all over your house and clothes!
Labradoodles love people. They are wonderful family pets due to their outstanding trainability and intelligence combined with their good nature and loyalty. It is important to socialize and train Labradoodles early; if they are undisciplined, they have a tendency to try to outwit their owner.
Labradoodles are a relatively healthy crossbreed because of a large gene pool. They are prone to some eye, elbow and patella disorders so be sure you’re getting your pet from a reputable breeder and that you enroll with Petplan Insurance.
If you are considering a Labradoodle, be sure to consider your lifestyle. Doodles like company, need a moderate amount of exercise and they are affectionate, smart and loyal. The Labradoodle is an equally ideal guide dog or family pet."
OK...so since when is a MUTT (and no offense to mutts, they rock) all of a sudden a new up and coming breed? Do we SEE any recognition from any breed clubs or registeries? HELL NO!!! Because it's someone breeding a lab and a poodle, FFS!!!
What's next, a mastifoodle???
Or perhaps a lhasaweiler...lord.
*bangs head on desk*