The Labradoodle Handbook

If you've been bitten by the Doodle bug, then this is the only reference book you will ever need.

The Labradoodle Handbook is the most in-depth book ever written about Labradoodles.

This ebook is packed full of information and over 100 colour photos. It gives an invaluable insight into Labradoodles: how to pick the right one for you and your family and then how to care for, train and feed your Doodle.

The Handbook is the product of considerable research and liaison It separates the fact from the fiction to guide you through the pitfalls. Written by canine author Linda Whitwam with input from leading Labradoodle organisations, it's easy to read & suitable for anybody aged 10 to 100.

The Labradoodle Handbook will help you to select a good breeder, then the puppy with the right temperament, and how to care for your Labradoodle throughout his or her life.

It provides answers to the most frequently-asked questions from Labradoodle owners and tells you:

• How to pick the right puppy
• What the F numbers mean and the Bs
• The differences between a Labradoodle and an Australian Labradoodle
• Housetraining, crate training and basic obedience training
• How likely your Labradoodle is to shed
• Labradoodles' suitability for allergy sufferers
• How much, how often & what type of food to feed
• How much exercise they need
• How long you can leave your Doodle alone
• How and how often to bathe and groom
• Temperament & behaviour
• Whether & when to spay or neuter
• What to feed a Labradoodle with allergies
• Labradoodle skin conditions
• Labradoodles' suitability with children
• Different types and colours of Labradoodle coats
• Where to find a rescue Doodle

The answers to these & dozens of other questions are all are at your fingertips. The Handbook covers the most common ailments affecting Labradoodles & how to tell if all is not well. You might not know it, but your dog CAN talk to you. A change in your dog's behaviour or habits can be a sign that something is amiss. The Labradoodle Handbook has dozens of pages dedicated to health. Learn to spot:

• The Top 10 Signs of a Healthy Dog
• The 4 Vital Signs of Illness

Recognising symptoms of ill health early on and taking swift action can improve your Labradoodle's chances of a good outcome. If you're lucky, you could even prevent a chronic condition from developing & save a fortune in long-term veterinary bills.

Other advice to help you & your Labradoodle enjoy a happy and healthy life together includes -

• Top 12 Tips for Selecting a Healthy Puppy
• The 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Breeder
• Top 12 Tips for Feeding Your Labradoodle
• Top 14 Tips for Training Your Labradoodle

"This book was recommended by my breeder when I got my labradoodle puppy. It was most helpful and I enjoyed learning all about the breed. I would highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of getting a labradoodle or who has one as a member of their family," Greenthumb, Oxford, PA, USA

"This book has been well used. I am a first-time dog, owner and found this handbook, which I felt had all the info I would need. I'm constantly dipping in and out of it when not sure of something and couldn't do without it. Strongly recommend, it's been a great help and is written in easy terms," Chera