| Lifesaving Labradoodle Guides Autistic Teen Webster, N.Y. July 16, 2008 Most of us think of dogs mainly as companions and playmates, but a Labradoodle named Bentley is also a teacher and a life-saver for a teenager severely affected by autism. Two-year-old Bentley and 17-year-old Lyndsy Bayer are connected emotionally and physically. The dog’s biggest job is keeping Lyndsy safe because she has no sense of danger. Bentley has only been with the Bayers for six days, yet in that time they say Lyndsey has undergone a transformation speaking more and using less puppeting of her hands. Trainers say she has come back into our world. "She's focusing on her dog and that's what we want them to do." said trainer Dianne Long. Long, of All Purpose Canines, says Bentley is a perfect fit. She also said the change has also given Lyndsy's mom freedom and peace of mind.
What's a Labradoodle - Designer Dog or Just Another Mutt? Bijal P. Trivedi National Geographic Channel February 9, 2004 The
most popular breed of designer dog is the Labradoodle—originally a
cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle. 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.
Fortune Magazine May 2003 “There is something about the Labradoodle that makes you feel as though you’re looking at a dog sprung from the pages of Dr. Seuss".
| | Labradoodle will be trained to assist autistic child Katie Warchut, The Day October 21, 2007 Dogs trained to work with autistic children wear a vest that says, "Please ask to pet me." "This is gold for the child with autism," Dobbs said. "There's no way they can develop that (social interaction) unless people give them a chance." Dobbs usually trains Labs, but a breeder from Landmark Labradoodles in Windsor had offered one of her Australian Labradoodle puppies to the foundation. Labradoodles don't shed, which was a requirement for Austin's allergies. "It was meant to be," Sharlene said. Maggie, who just turned 1 year old on Friday, is a controlled ball of energy, said her trainer, Linda Caplan of My Dog's Place in Mystic. Though she's going through her hormonal teenage years, she is sweet, obedient and even-tempered, which is key to her role. She has the curly fur of a poodle, dark gray on her torso but silver on her legs and face. She was raised by a family for about six months, and then went to a finishing trainer for another month before she came to the Tupases. Maggie endures Kyle throwing his arms around her and grabbing her, and sits quietly as Austin gently pets her. For children who have trouble speaking or making eye contact with people, dogs can be the easiest playmates, Dobbs said. "Dogs don't place these same pressures on them," she said. "It's a relief for (the children) to able to communicate."
Labradoodle will be trained to detect peanuts for his allergic master St. Johns Sun, July 15, 2005
| | Move over, Rover: Labradoodle replaces Scottish terrier token in Monopoly game Julie Ward, USA TODAY The Scottish terrier has always been among the most popular Monopoly game tokens, according to Matt Collins, vice president of marketing for Hasbro Games. So there was no doubt a dog would be among the icons for the special edition Monopoly: Here & Now. A Labradoodle got the nod as representative of the growing number of hybrid dogs. A cross between a Labrador retriever and poodle, the Labradoodle has recently become popular in the USA after first being bred in Australia as a guide dog.
Oxford Dictionary hoovers lush new words Reuters August 11, 2005 Many of the new words are simply formed by mixing two others together, such as charity and mugger making "chugger" (someone who approaches passers-by in the street asking for donations for a charity) and "Labradoodle" (a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle).
People with allergies delight in hypoallergenic dog breeds Gail Skurla Daily News May 18, 2004 When Kristen Shupe walks on the Coastal Trail with her 6-month-old puppy, Jake, curious stares are often followed by "Gee, that's a cute dog -- what is he?" The answer inevitably elicits snickering: a Labradoodle? Most people think Shupe is making up the name, she says, as if Jake is the product of a furtive one-night stand between a Labrador retriever and a poodle. But this is a bona fide breed, a hypoallergenic dog that allows asthma and allergy sufferer Shupe to live and breathe freely with man's best friend.
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