Labradoodles Discussion Forum

Kate’s Family Pets
Labradoodle Discussion Forum

Welcome! My name is Kate and I am a veterinarian and a breeder of Miniature Labradoodles - based in New South Wales in Australia. My web site address is www.family-pets.com
This is a page for Labradoodle owners to get in touch with each other and discuss their dogs - sharing experiences - both pleasures and problems.
If you have any problems or questions for me you can post them here or contact me throught the surgery.

If you are interested in one of my dogs please call my surgery on 02 6895 3117 - our dogs are in families all over Australia and the world
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Goldendoodle — imjohnm, Sun Nov 23 23:17

My goldendoodle was mysteriously poisoned and I am devastated. I would like to find one that needs a loving home, so please let me know if you hear of one.

Please see the post about Illy above :) (nm) — Linny, Sat Nov 29 17:44

Labradoodle Illy in Sydney looking for a new home — Linny, Sat Nov 29 17:43

Hi all, Alison at the University of Sydney is trying to find a new home for Illy the Labradoodle: "I am trying to rehome "ILLY". Unfortunately due to change in her owner's circumstances she needs to find a new home. * Illy * Labradoodle * Female desexed * Weighs ~15kg * DOB: 27/3/06 *... more

Puppy wetting herself — melanie.hillman, Thu Nov 6 21:47

Hi all, I have a three and a half month old back-cross female labradoodle called Chloe who is the most beautiful little thing and I love her to pieces! But she keeps wetting herself when she gets excited. Each morning when I first see her she wets herself or whenever someone comes home she gets really excited,... more

goldendoodle breeders — thegrechs, Tue Oct 14 21:51

Can anyone tell me where I would find breeders of Goldendoodles in the WA, preferably in the Perth area? Thanks

Digby and the black snake — Lucy C, Sat Sep 13 20:06

On Saturday I found Digby barking madly at something in the bushes. I thought he had bailed up a rat or lizard. Alas, he was in the process of killing a red belly black snake. I was home alone with the kids and not really sure what to do. Molly and Clancy came as soon as I called them inside but there was no way... more

Re: Digby and the black snake — Lucy C, Mon Sep 15 19:09
- I'm so glad Digby is safe — Linny Buffy & Spike, Tue Sep 16 01:49
- - Re: I'm so glad Digby is safe — Lucy C, Tue Sep 16 15:53
That must have been terrifying — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sat Sep 13 22:10

Backcross labradoodle — simandkris, Sat Sep 6 19:43

Hi there, We are looking at getting a Choc, backcross labradoodle from Kate's labradoodles this year. I was just wondering if anyone was willing to share some photos of their backcross labradoodle so we can see what they are going to look like as adults. If you could let us know who the parents were too that would be... more

Do I have pictures! — Linny Buffy & Spike, Tue Sep 16 02:11
- Re: Do I have pictures! — simandkris, Tue Sep 16 13:53
- - Thank you :) — Linny Buffy & Spike, Tue Sep 16 14:01
  - - Re: Thank you :) — simandkris, Tue Sep 16 14:52
Backcross — Krist, Sat Sep 6 23:26
- Backcross labradoodle — simandkris, Sat Sep 6 23:34

Rocks and Sticks — jjandrob, Tue Sep 2 00:41

I have recently received my gorgeous Labradoodle from Kate's and he is wonderful. He is only 10 weeks old and obviously loves to chew everything. He has many toys some rubber, some soft and some harder plastic but he is obsessive about sticks and rocks from our garden beds. I have read on other email forums that... more

Re: Rocks and Sticks — apetro, Sun Sep 7 19:35
- Re: Rocks and Sticks — jjandrob, Tue Sep 9 01:33
- - trained to eat rocks — Kate Schoeffel, Wed Sep 10 14:44
Re: Rocks and Sticks — Jess Smith, Tue Sep 2 21:58
- Re: Rocks and Sticks — jjandrob, Wed Sep 3 03:00

to clip or not — apetro, Sun Aug 31 19:30

Hi, I feel a bit silly asking this but we have no experience to go on. We have a gorgeous 10 week old golden labradoodle (one of Muffin's pups) and his coat is obscuring his vision quite a bit and we are wondering whether we should cut it around the eyes or wait for it to get long enough to start hanging down and out... more

Clipping around the eyes — Linny Buffy & Spike, Wed Sep 3 05:43
- Re: Clipping around the eyes — apetro, Thu Sep 4 04:24

Sydney "Dog Day by the Bay" Sunday 28 September 2008 — Linny Buffy & Spike, Wed Sep 3 05:28

Hi again There will also be a "Dog Day by The Bay" held by Pittwater Council at Sydney's Bayview Dog Beach on Sunday 28 September 2008. Details are as follows: Pittwater Council will be hosting their popular event for dogs and their owners at Rowland Reserve Bayview on Sunday 28 September between 10am and 3pm. The ... more

Newcastle Doggy Day Out 21 September 2008 — Linny Buffy & Spike, Wed Sep 3 05:27

Hi All There will be a "Doggy Day Out" in Newcastle to help Surf Life Saving on Sunday 21 September 2008. Here are the details: Diamond IT Doggy Day Out is an annual day out for dogs and their owners on the 21st September 2008. This fun festival is a community event that aims to raise money for the Cooks Hill Surf ... more

Licking Lulu — Krist, Tue Sep 2 03:12

Hi everyone, I thought I'd see if anyone had any tips to help us stop Lulu from licking us so often. She often gets very excited and can't stop licking us (or our clothes, or our shoes, or our bags... lol). The trainer said that it's because she's very submissive, and there's not too much that we can do. Any... more

Barking Doodle — pkwelter, Sun Aug 31 14:13

Hi, We have a 7 month old Labradoodle, Bailey, who has started barking. I know dogs will do that, but I suspect this is just attention seeking and I'm not quite sure what to do about it. Previously he could sit on our front verandah and happily watch people walk past without a whimper. In the last week, he's... more

Dangerous "Pimple Ball" update — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sat Aug 30 19:03

Hi all, Four Paws have now placed the following warning on their website at http://www.fourpaws.com/news/press-room/four-paws-rough-rugged-pimple-ball-with-bell.htm : " Four Paws Rough & Rugged® Pimple Ball with Bell Four Paws is deeply concerned about reports of injuries suffered by some dogs as a result of a... more

Looking for Labradoodle — teamrichards, Mon Aug 25 10:43

Hi, my family and I are moving to Melbourne and are looking for a Labradoodle to love! We want a male Standard size, and are not fussy on colour, but need a non-shedder. Anyone have any suggestions? We are not able to spend a lot on the cost of the dog, but able and willing to spend on needs of the dog once ours. ... more

a labradoodle — Kate Schoeffel, Tue Aug 26 18:55
- scout — teamrichards, Wed Aug 27 07:15
Rescue links — Linny Buffy & Spike, Mon Aug 25 23:03

Adelaide Romp? — Jess Smith, Mon Aug 25 21:41

Dear All, I'm very jealous of the Sydney romps and was wondering if there are any Adelaidians who would be interested in romping?? Sampson the naughty puppy loves to play and would love to have some friends to romp with! Is anyone interested or are we by ourselves here in little old Adelaide? :)

"Dougal" has a new home :) — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sun Aug 17 17:12

Hi all I know a lot of you have been anxiously watching the story of "Dougal", the beautiful black Labradoodle who was abandoned in Sydney a couple of months ago. The people at the pound thought he had HD, and left him there to suffer, all alone. Thankfully Amanda rescued him, and with the support of many good... more

Two black Labradoodles in Blacktown (Sydney) Pound — Linny Buffy & Spike, Wed Jul 30 01:18

Hi all There are two black Labradoodles in the Blacktown (Sydney) pound. They need urgent rescue, and only have until 10 August: http://groups.msn.com/rescuerex/blacktownholdingfacility.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=18830 If anyone can help, please contact Blacktown Pound: Address: 415 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown ... more

I'm doing a happy dance - they both have found a home! (nm) — Linny Buffy & Spike, Mon Aug 4 18:20

new puppy socialization tips? — protect, Sun Aug 3 13:55

Hi, I live in Seattle and recently got a miniature Australian labradoodle male puppy from a breeder here in Washington state. He was ~13 weeks when we got him -- is 14 weeks now. He is about 9 lbs. He was neutered 4 days ago. My question is that he seems afraid of other dogs. We had him at a Farmer's Market... more

Puppy School — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sun Aug 3 22:50

Central Coast (NSW) Romp 20 July 2008! — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sat Jun 28 22:07

Hi all, Barbara (Kyla & Shari), Marian (Ralph & Monty) and I are organising a Central Coast Romp for Sunday 20 July. A venue has yet to be decided, but pencil the date in your diary! Best wishes, Linny, Buffy & Spike

Any thoughts on a time or location? — Krist, Thu Jul 3 03:50
- Hi Krist — Linny Buffy & Spike, Thu Jul 3 06:32
- - Location options? — Krist, Thu Jul 3 16:52
  - - North Shelly Beach it is :) — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sun Jul 13 07:00
    - - See you there — Krist, Wed Jul 16 01:53
      - Map of Romp Location — Linny Buffy & Spike, Wed Jul 16 19:23
        
        Thanks for a great day!!!!!!! — Krist, Sun Jul 20 02:08
        
        It was lovely to meet you both :) — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sun Jul 20 19:20
        
        Re: It was lovely to meet you both :) — Krist, Sun Jul 20 19:35

Shelly Beach Romp pics — Linny Buffy & Spike, Sun Jul 20 19:18

Hi all We had a small (but very select) group at Shelly Beach yesterday, including Barbara & Graham with Kyla & Shari, Marian with Ralph & Monty, Krist with LuLu, Leanne, Steve & Sarah with Oliver, Keiko & Grahame with Gaudi, and Greg and me with Buffy & Spike. Here are a few pictures: Buffy looks happy to be there ... more