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A Labradoodle is a crossbreed dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard, Miniature or Toy Poodle. The term first appeared in 1955, but was not popularized until 1988, when the mix began to be used as an allergen-free guide dog. Currently, they are not considered a breed by any major fancier and breeder organization. Not all Labradoodles are hypoallergenic, but it is a quality that many look for and appreciate in this type of crossbreed. Since there is no real hypoallergenic dog, the term is often used loosely. ==History== The Labradoodle became known in 1988, when Australian breeder Wally Conron crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle at the Royal Guide Dogs Associations of Australia in Victoria.〔Conron, Wally. ("My Story: I Designed a Dog" ), ''Reader's Digest'', 10 July 2007.〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Australian Labradoodle )〕〔 Conron's aim was to combine the low-shedding coat of the Poodle with the gentleness and trainability of the Labrador, and to provide a guide dog suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander.〔 Sultan, a dog from this litter, displayed all the qualities Conron was seeking and worked as a guide dog for a woman in Hawaii for ten years.〔 Although Guide Dogs Victoria no longer breed Labradoodles,〔 they are bred by other guide and assistance dog organizations in Australia and other places.〔(A Guide Dog with a difference ). Association for the Blind of WA – Guide Dogs WA (2010-09-07)〕 The Association for the Blind of Western Australia has introduced Labradoodles into their training program, and their first, Jonnie, graduated in November 2010.〔(Busselton Guide Dog Graduation – Association for the Blind of Western Australia ). Guidedogswa.com.au. Retrieved on 2012-12-18.〕〔(New dog in town ). Association for the Blind of WA – Guide Dogs WA (2010-09-02)〕 Labradoodles are now widely used around the world as guide, assistance, and therapy dogs〔(Colchester: More than puppy love! (From Gazette) ). Gazette-news.co.uk (2008-06-17). Retrieved on 2012-12-18.〕〔Altonn, Helen. (2004-06-28) (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News ). Starbulletin.com. Retrieved on 2012-12-18.〕 as well as being popular family dogs.〔 The Norwegian Royal Crown Prince and Princess own a Labradoodle.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Her er kronprinsparets nye kjæledegge )〕 Conron has since repeatedly stated he regrets initiating the fashion for this type of crossbreed and maintains it caused "a lot of damage" together with "a lot of problems". He also felt he was to blame for "creating a Frankenstein", adding that problems were being bred into the dogs rather than breeding away from problems. He is further quoted as claiming: "For every perfect one, you're going to find a lot of crazy ones." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「labradoodle」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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