I need to rehome my Goldadore - Page 2

[MissMaegie'sMama]

Originally Posted by foreverinbluejeans

Goldadores are being bred on purpose mainly for service dogs. There used to be a Labradoodle that lived across the street from us. It was the funniest looking dog I have ever seen. About as tall as a great dane. They make good service dogs for people with allergies. They are very rare and expensive.

Not trying to be disrespectful, but five years ago I could look in the newspaper classifieds and find golden retriever/Labrador mix puppies from "oops" litters going for $25.00! Rare? No. Expensive? Um yeah, but they really shouldn't be. Too many people don't take time to educate themselves before they buy a dog, and unscrupulous "breeders" take advantage of that fact.

Going to agree with PPs who suggested that you contact a rescue group- even if you decide not to surrender your dog to a rescue, they could give you ideas on how to screen people who might be interested in adopting your dog. Good luck.

[phatchristy]

Originally Posted by MissMaegie'sMama

Not trying to be disrespectful, but five years ago I could look in the newspaper classifieds and find golden retriever/Labrador mix puppies from "oops" litters going for $25.00! Rare? No. Expensive? Um yeah, but they really shouldn't be. Too many people don't take time to educate themselves before they buy a dog, and unscrupulous "breeders" take advantage of that fact.

Going to agree with PPs who suggested that you contact a rescue group- even if you decide not to surrender your dog to a rescue, they could give you ideas on how to screen people who might be interested in adopting your dog. Good luck.

Our second dog could have been called a 'goldadore' I guess too. He was an accidental breeding from a breeder who bred two breeds golden retrievers and labs. They charged $50.

We had bought a golden retriever three years before that (which the neighbor poisoned by throwing these poison pellets in our yard they claimed to kill rabbits--grrr). The golden retriever was such an awesome dog! He had the typical golden retriever personality. The accidentally bred dog we got from her was nothing like a golden at all though he was half golden (his mom was the golden). Even though he may have looked semi like one, his personality was all lab!

[Serrendipity]

How's the re-homing process going? Have you contacted any of the rescues linked? It sounds like you have a sweet (if a bit neurotic) dog. Best wishes!

[angie7]

OP: I'm sorry that you have to rehome your dog and you probably feel you are being picked on by others stating your dog is a mutt but sadly, they are correct. Your local pound is full of these types of dogs and just b/c both parents were purebred and they created your pup with a fancy label on her, does not make her anymore rare or special then the 3 mixes I have laying at my feet. You were duped when you bought her. You fell right into the trap that many of these unethical, backyard breeders are creating today.

I would absolutely call a lab or golden rescue. Like someone else mentioned, you owe it to her to make sure she gets the best possible home and a rescue would ensure that she found one.

I'm curious though, why do you feel that your local shelter would consider her unadoptable? She is only 2 years old and a lot of people like labs and goldens and could very likely find a home.

GL in your decision and I hope she manages to find a good home.

[mangopassion]

Just bumping to check on you and Leia.

[dreamcougar]

I have experience with an adopted Goldadore, he was my best friend.  He passed away 1 year ago.  I feel I am ready to share that love with a new dog.  I was very happy with the breed.  Is your dog still available?  I would like to communicate with you if we could.  Karen

[catnip]

Originally Posted by North_Of_60 
 In fact, most reputable societies that breed, train, and raise service dogs don't use mutts BECAUSE of the unpredictability. When you have a responsibly bred purebred dog you can be fairly sure how it's going to turn out, temperament wise, than with mutts. Do you know how much it costs to raise and train a dog before it is homed as a service dog? 2-3 years. Spending that time on money on a mutt to find out the conglomerate of personality traits aren't desirable as service dog is a huge waste of time and effort, therefore mutts are not an economic choice for service dogs.

Canine Companions for Independence uses Golden Retriever/Lab crosses for wheelchair assist, hearing and facility dogs.

[34me]

This thread is a couple years old but what an interesting name Goldadore is!  I always called my Golden Retriever/Black lab hybrid a Labriever ;-).  And he was free.  But I love him anyway!

[lonegirl]

Originally Posted by foreverinbluejeans 

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Leia is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Lab. They sell puppies like her for thousands of dollars. She is really beautiful. She looks like a blond golden retriever. She is very gentle with babies, toddlers, & tiny kittens I have fostered.

 

I am sure she is beautiful.  I love goldens and in Canada most goldens are a golden blonde.  But sadly a "goldendore" is a mutt (this is not a bad thing).  I am sad that people have to spend that much money on a non-recognized breed...."breeders" and puppy mills get rich with these "breeds".

In fact the originator of the labradoodle wishes he hasn't done it. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/labradoodle-pioneer-regrets-fashioning-designer-dog/story-e6frg6n6-1225860829155

I hope you can find a good home for her.