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Doodle Dog Buying Advice / Health Issues
Lifes_Grand_Plan
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Hi folks,
After many, many hours of research, thinking and planning, I think I've finally decided I'm ready to get a dog to be part of the family. My wife and kids have wanted one for ages but they don't think of the logistics like I do so I've always said no up to now.
Anyway we're looking at something like a Labradoodle or a Cockerpoo but I've been reading about hip dysplasia so now worried about that. If anyone on here has any experience with Doodles, can you advise how what, if anything, I can do to avoid or minimise the risk of getting a dog that might develop this.
And if anyone has any general advice about buying either of the above or any similar dogs I could consider that'd be greatly appreciated too.
TIA
After many, many hours of research, thinking and planning, I think I've finally decided I'm ready to get a dog to be part of the family. My wife and kids have wanted one for ages but they don't think of the logistics like I do so I've always said no up to now.
Anyway we're looking at something like a Labradoodle or a Cockerpoo but I've been reading about hip dysplasia so now worried about that. If anyone on here has any experience with Doodles, can you advise how what, if anything, I can do to avoid or minimise the risk of getting a dog that might develop this.
And if anyone has any general advice about buying either of the above or any similar dogs I could consider that'd be greatly appreciated too.
TIA
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I'll give the easy response - have you considered a rescue? Likely there are dedicated Doodle rescue spots or somewhere like Dog's Trust might have one that someone has had to surrender. If it's older than a puppy then it's possible that any problems are already obvious so you'll know what you're actually getting.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Yes I've tried rescues. Most rescues - certainly the ones I've tried - won't home many dogs with a family that has children under 11 / 12 or around that age. So lots of rescue's i've looked at don't have the type of dog i'm looking for and the one that I found that did, the above applies.Brie said:I'll give the easy response - have you considered a rescue? Likely there are dedicated Doodle rescue spots or somewhere like Dog's Trust might have one that someone has had to surrender. If it's older than a puppy then it's possible that any problems are already obvious so you'll know what you're actually getting.
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Glad you've tried - so many don't even consider it unfortunately. Hopefully someone else might be able to help with your questions.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Do your research about breeders to make sure you avoid puppy farms and ask the breeder about the hip scores of the puppies parents. You are looking for a lower score, on or below the median for the breed.
https://www.bva.co.uk/canine-health-schemes/hip-scheme/All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0
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