What's the history of a Labradoodle and why are they so popular now?

Question

What's the history of a Labradoodle and why are they so popular now?

Answer 1

Wally Conran, a breeder of guide dogs in Melbourne, Australia, was the first person to purposefully mate a labrador retriever and a standard poodle (the large kind) in 1988. A woman in Hawaii had requested a Guide Dog for her disabled husband with allergies. It took a while for Conran to hit upon the right mix, but the first litter produced three puppies, one of whose hair and saliva did not affect the man's allergies.



He began breeding and cross-breeding the Labradoodles, which were in high demand almost immediately. "The mix reputedly combines the intelligence, aloof nature, the delicate frame, and the low-allergy, and non-shedding traits of the poodle with the boisterous exuberance, lovability, and loyalty of a lab."

Answer 2

Labradoodles are mix of labrador retriever and poodle. The first labradoodle was originally bred in Australia.



My ex sister-in-law who lives in Sydney has one and she says that labradoodles are popular because they are very friendly and sociable. Her kids are not afraid to play with their labradoodle.



Also, if you are allergic to fur, a labradoodle is a perfect breed for you.