Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle Male or Female, What Suits my Family?

In each litter there is always an alpha male or female Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle. We identify the alpha puppy up front and with 20 years of dog training behind us we play with the puppy to work through its alpha issues, by gently re-adjusting it to into the pack with people as the alpha. If one dog remains a strong alpha we recommend it does not go to a house with another adult dog or cat that may have problems with a new alpha in the house. The dogs typically "work" it out, but it is a major stress on the people in the family for a week or so. Many potential owners thought that the alpha is always a male and that is not the case with a pack of puppies and a mom. If the family is aware that their dog is an alpha, most alphas are not alphas when they leave us, however, an early trained and socialized alpha is a fantastic Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle, 100% wonderful open and ready for anything!

Gender Neutral

In this breed, I find gender to be almost neutral. Of course this assumes the dogs are spayed or neutered at an early age (8 to 16 weeks) as all our puppies are before they are sent home. If I had make a general statement I would say neutered Australian Labradoodles are a bit more easy going natured and up for anything then the spayed females who are, although also wonderful, can be a bit more specific in their nature.

Male Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle

A early neutered male is as loving, cuddly and kind as any outgoing "go with the flow" dog. If the male is not neutered early and its testicles drop, it typically becomes a dog that will roam and have more of a mind of its own. This instinct tends to overpower the family member calling the dog to come; it will come but hesitates or plays that come and get me game. We recommend strongly that males be neutered early, as early as 8 to 16 weeks. Neutering removes the possibility of the male ever entering its time of confrontation, asserting its manliness and results it a great, loving, listening dog. The neutered male dog also seems to have less separation anxiety than a female and be more open to new experiences. An early neutered, trained male is a fantastic labradoodle, 100% wonderful open and ready for anything!

Two Males?

Two neutered males in the same household (in this breed) will typically get along famously. We highly recommend two males IF you are looking to add a second Labradoodle to your home.

Female Labradoodle / Australian Labradoodle

Most females are great right off. However, some females tend to be the opposite of the alpha...shy. We again identify this trait and work on socializing the dog as much as possible with positive new experiences. However, this dog can sometimes become the dog that pees when a new experience occurs, excited urination. This requires some work for the family and tends to have the family do the opposite than what is required, they keep the dog away from new experiences than just bite the bullet and taking them everywhere for a safe fun new experience. A trained female that has had many new safe experiences is a fantastic labradoodle, 100% wonderful open and ready for anything!

Two Females?

Two spayed females in the same household (in this breed) will not do as well as two males or a male and female. We highly recommend two males or a male and female IF you are looking to add a second Labradoodle to your home. Now this does NOT mean that two females will be an issue, just that it is more difficult. You as the leader will have to make sure that during the first few months the girls know that dominant behavior (stealing toys, hording food) is NOT acceptable in the home. You can do it and help two girls get along exceptionally, just put in the effort. A girl in this breed tends to enjoy being the one on top of the pecking order, let them know, you are the leader.

So, my advice, choose a dog gender that suits your family profile, talk to the breeder as to other pets you have in the house, family activities, what training you will do, and what experience you want the dog to participate. I would make a different recommendation to the retired owner that wants a pet to hang out in the house, versus the agility training, outgoing boating dog. If the gender matches the traits available in the litter great, if it does not have an open mind. Make the decision by asking the breeder what puppies in the litter they recommend for your family needs and selecting from those. If three puppies suit the bill then look at gender preference, color and physical traits. To me, personality fit should be the number one priority.