Roan Colouring
Roan is one of the most striking Australian Labradoodle coat patterns. Learn what it looks like, how it differs from ticking,how to recognise the pattern, understand the genetics and appreciate the beauty of Roan
Heterochromia
In normal development, puppies are born with their eyelids closed. They begin to open their eyes around the end of the second week of life. Newborn puppies have blue or blue/grey coloured eyes. Eye colour will change gradually …
Your dog ate what?
Our prized breeding girl, Garam Masala was unwell. Lethargy; anorexia; nausea and dehydration were her main symptoms. We had been on a roller coaster of waves of sickness followed by the calm of seeming recovery, for almost a week.
Ditch the Itch
Okay, let me start with the bad news! Labradoodles {like all Oodles breeds} have a predisposition to sensitive skin. Let’s blame those poodle genes. Poodles are commonly listed amongst the most common dog breeds
The Merle Gene
The Merle Gene is a genetic variation that affects the pigmentation of a dog’s coat. The Merle gene is actually a genetic mutation that attaches to DNA. Merle affects the colouring of the coat, often giving the coat a dappled or mottled look.
The love of Dogs
Emotional connection is a core human need, comparable to basic physiological needs like food and shelter, and it is vital for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Psychologists highlight that feeling connected provides security.
Fear Periods
A fear period is a phase where the brain activates for danger more readily than usual. Fear periods occur during times of rapid cognitive growth. As a trend, a fear period does seem to pop-up at about the same time as physical growth.
Burrinjuck Guardian Program
A guardian arrangement is a contract between yourself and Burrinjuck Labradoodles. We may offer our puppies or dogs for sale under a full Guardianship or a modified Guardianship, depending on the needs of our breeding program.
Dogs Grieve too!
If you have a dog that is mourning the death of an animal friend, there’s a grieving process. Dogs are highly social, some of the most social mammals in the world. And as mammals, they share much of the same neurobiology.
Puppy Resource Guarding
For new dog owners, resource guarding in puppies can be really discouraging. But usually, all it takes is a little time and work to get things back on track. It’s indeed alarming for most people to see signs of aggression in puppies.