Au contraire, H, did you know wthat a Labradoodle is a crossbred dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard Poodle.
The impetus behind experiments with this type of cross was the desire to achieve an assistance dog that would not shed and so produce a hypoallergenic dog that is suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander.
Strictly speaking, the Labradoodle cannot yet be described as a dog breed because it does not breed true.
It would seem that the labradoodle is quite a ‘bone’ of contention (did you see what I did there). Recently it was announced by Angela Cunningham of Tegan Park and Beverley Manners of Rutland Manor that they had obtained a trademark on the name "Australian Service Dog - ASD" and planned to rename the Australian Labradoodle as such.
It is the position of the Australian Labradoodle Club of America that they will make no change in the name "Australian Labradoodle" at this time. ALCA does not support the name change and license fees as proposed by Tegan Park and/or Rutland Manor owners. They do not advise any member of the Australian Labradoodle Club of America to make these changes nor enter into a license agreement. (so put that in yer pipe and smoke it Angela!)
‘Interestingly‘, the Poodle is often thought of as a typically French breed (it is frequently referred to as the "French Poodle"). However, it is an old breed and its region of origin is a matter of contention. Most experts believe the Poodle originated in Germany or Russia, but it may have come from Iberia. Related breeds are the Portuguese Water Dog and Irish Water Spaniel.
Amazing stuff I'm sure you'll agree.
(I 'heart' wikipedia
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and that wsa only cos some anonymous person called. gonna have a cuppa and some kind of snack and wash and try and make it up soon as humanly possible.
. cheers tho GS, prob just wake up now and be up all night.
<shakes fist> 
