Up North Labradoodles | Alaska Labradoodle Breeder

Labradoodles
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Here we go again!

Trixie is in season & we will be doing artificial insemination on the 2nd and 5th of June. So keep your fingers crossed! The sire will be Neptune of Sierra Vista Labradoodles, out of Davis, California. He is a "cover dog" of the Labradoodle calendar! I will be doing an ultrasound on Trixie around the 28th of June to find out if she is in fact pregnant, and I will keep you posted.

We have a new addition to our family, her name is Blossom. She is an F1b from Sierra Vista Labradoodles. When she is old enough and has had all the proper health tests done, I plan on breeding her to Tank, probably in a year or so. They should make beautiful puppies.

Blanca should be coming into season in a month or so, and we have found a beautiful Parti-colored poodle to breed her to, here in Anchorage. So I suppose puppies from that litter would be considered F3b (?) They will probably look a lot like our little Blossom.

Blanca

Blanca, our "sweet & petite" Doodle is due to come into season any time. And we have Pine Lodge Labradoodles' stud on stand by & ready to take care of business. Keep checking back as I post the latest information on Blanca's breeding.

Tank

Tank is a beautiful cafe, wool coat Doodle, he is truly hypoallergenic, non shedding, has the most incredibly calm & sensitive disposition and will be ready for stud service after this spring. I will be doing OFA certification on both Tank & Blanca this Spring.

Grooming

First generation Labradoodles tend to have a low maintenance, shaggy dog look, the hair on the body usually about 2 inches long. Labradoodle backcrosses and multigens tend to have longer fur (4 - 7 inches), and require regular grooming.

Upnorth's Mission

As an official member of the Australian Labradoodle Association of America & the International Labradoodle Association, I am obligated to require a spay/neuter contract on any puppy I sell. My main objective is to provide quality 'doodles' to loving homes, however if you are looking for breeding stock, that entails a different contract. Please let me know what you are looking for. I suggest you visit the ILA's website at www.ilainc.com. They have strict breeding guidelines in which their members agree to. For those of you looking for a Labradoodle, I highly recommend that you ask any breeder if they are members of these organizations. As with anything you purchase, the old adage "You get what you pay for" rings true. Yes there are Labradoodles out there for $1000 or less but did the owners do DNA testing or OFA certification? Do their puppies have Australian bloodlines? Do they offer a health guarantee & micro-chip the puppy? Do they welcome anyone at anytime to come and see where the puppies are born and raised? Do they have references? These are questions that need to be asked as well. I will happily answer any & all questions. I look forward to your inquiries. Patrice Higgins

Our personal guarantee to you is that every puppy that comes from our home will be socialized, well loved, health guaranteed, microchipped, and guaranteed against genetic defects for a period of two years from the date of birth.

All puppies will have first shot, wormed, and will be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate if being shipped by air.

You have one week after you pick up your puppy to have him/her checked by your veterinarian. If any health issues are found you have the option of a full refund of purchase price or another puppy from the same litter or subsequent litter of equal value provided you return the original puppy and provide documentation by a licensed Veterinarian.

We can predict the size of your puppy but no guarantees are made regarding the size. Remember, all Labradoodles originate from full size Labrador Retrievers and some will be bigger than others even when bred to a tiny poodle.
Doodle Sizing
Standard: Height: Over 20 inches
Medium: Height: 17-20 inches
Miniature: Height: 14-17 inches
Generation Lingo
F1 = 50% Labrador and 50% Poodle
F1-B = 25% Labrador Retriever and 75% Poodle (F1 Labradoodle and Poodle cross)
F2 = F1 Labradoodle and F1 Labradoodle cross
Labradoodle (Labradoodle Origin - LO) - This term describes the dogs above or dogs that have exclusively Labrador and Poodle Parent Breeds in their background. Australian Labradoodle (AL) - a dog made up of six different breeds : Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, Curley Coat Retriever, American Cocker Spaniel, and English Cocker Spaniel. These breeds were selected over many years by researchers in Australia to develop specific traits and qualities. These dogs must have over three generations of AL-to-AL in their pedigree to be considered an Australian Labradoodle.
Multi-generation = This can be an F3. Italso is referred to as an Australian Labradoodle Foundation Dog (ALF) - This term describes dogs that have both the Labradoodle Origin (LO) and an Australian Labradoodle (AL) Parent Breed in their heritage.

A Few Interesting Notes about the Labradoodle:
1. The combination of breeds makes for a healthier dog in what is called “Hybrid Vigor.” In the Labradoodle you have a dog who is coming from different genetic pools, so to speak. The weaknesses of a particular breed are lessened because of this.
2. They come from two dogs that rate in the top 5% in intelligence rating. They are easily trained. Many suggest you train it right away, or it will be training you. They have been rated as a good candidate for therapy dogs and in agility competitions.
3. Labradoodles’ coats vary. First cross, or F1 Labradoodles have a very high percentage of shedding coats. There is well over a 50% probability that they will shed. Back cross, or F1-B Labradoodles, tend to be lighter shedding because of the higher percentage of poodle in their genes. Multi-generation Labradoodles tend to be the best for people with allergies or someone who is looking for a non-shedding dog. We breed MULTI-GENERATION LABRADOODLES.

Labradoodles come in a variety of colors and coat types. They can be black, silver, brown, lighter brown, shades of cream and red. Their coats can be curly or wavy, fleecy or more straight.
Labradoodles love to play! They need to have some time outside to romp. They also love to be around their human family. They are adaptable to most family situations. They love kids and adults who treat them with respect and will have every family member glad to have them in their family.

Trixie Millie
Like Mother (Trixie left) Like Daughter (Millie right)

Pluto Tank
Like Father (Pluto left) Like Son (Tank right)

Here we go again!

Blanca

Tank

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