![]() ![]() In addition, small- and medium-sized labradoodles can experience patellar (i.e., kneecap) luxation, which can be inherited from smaller-sized poodles. To help rule out joint dysplasias before breeding, the breeder should ensure a breeder dog has X-ray screening, which requires the dog to be sedated. Dysplasias cause joints to form abnormally, increasing forces during normal movement, which results in arthritis and joint degeneration-sometimes at an early age. Hip and elbow dysplasia are common in large-breed dogs, especially the Labrador retriever. Labradoodles’ most common inherited Labrador health problems include: The sweet labradoodle is playful and loyal, however, this mixed breed can develop conditions that douse their mischievous spark. Rather, we will focus on the two most popular, oldest doodle breeds-the labradoodle and the golden doodle-and discuss their common health concerns. We cannot discuss every doodle breed here, because the list is far too long. ![]() Keep in mind that not every illness or disease has traceable genetic causes, so even the best-bred pets can still develop an adverse health condition. To ensure you get a doodle who will potentially avoid developing a breed’s inherited diseases, purchase your pooch from a reputable breeder who is likely to screen breeder dogs for known harmful gene variants. So, mixing breeds can-in a sense-dilute some harmful gene combinations’ effects, but other diseases (i.e., dominant disorders) require only one bad gene copy to cause a problem. Some diseases develop only if a puppy has two abnormal copies. However, this situation does not double the chances of their offspring developing an inherited disorder, because each gene has two copies-one from mom and one from dad. Any mixed-breed dog can develop diseases associated with either parents’ breeds. Are doodles healthier than purebred dogs? ![]()
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