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[–] cjk@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This can also be the product of a stupid breeder selecting dogs with bad traits, and not the fault of the breed.

Labradoodles have a significant higher prevalence with this kind of problems. It's the breed. Common problems are allergies, problems with their joints (e.g. hip dysplasia) and problems with their eyes (PRA).

That said: AFAIK aggressiveness is not a typical problem with Labradoodles. Typical behavioural problems are hyperactivity and separation anxiety. Excessive barking can be an expression of both of these problems 🫣

The behavioural problems @MrAlternateTape@lemm.ee mentioned seem to me like problems caused by humans. No offence! It's just an opinion from some random internet dude.

[–] TapatioOnEverythin@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Had to put mine down because of untreatable worsening epilepsy.

Also their coat is a problem. Having a mix of hair that falls out/does not fall out creates a matting/tangling issue. Ended up just keeping it shaved.

Otherwise it was a very well behaved dog, but never again.