Scarlett will Produce Deep Red, Parti Red, Apricot & Cream
We are very excited about what is ahead for Scarlett and our future F1 Mini Labradoodle puppies in Ontario.
Scarlett is our beautiful Fox Red Labrador Retriever, and she has so many of the qualities we love in a family dog. She is affectionate, loyal, intelligent, playful and eager to please. Most of all, Scarlett loves being involved in our everyday family life.
She is always ready when something fun is happening. A walk, a ball, a run through a field or time outside with us can make her day. Once everything settles down, she is equally happy coming home and relaxing with the family.
Our future plans for Scarlett include Mini Labradoodles expected to mature at approximately 25–35 pounds, giving families many of the wonderful qualities of the Labrador Retriever and Poodle in a smaller size.
Scarlett’s puppies will be raised in our home with daily care, gentle handling, early socialization and lots of human interaction from the very beginning.
Families interested in Scarlett F1 Mini Labradoodle Puppies can follow our Upcoming Litters, learn about Our Adoption Process, review our Adoption Pricing and complete our Adoption Application when ready.
Scarlett is one of those dogs who brings fun into everyday life.
If there is a ball nearby, she will find it.
If we are heading outside, Scarlett is ready to come along.
She loves long walks, running through fields, chasing balls and sticks, interactive games and anything that gives her the opportunity to be with us.
Scarlett is also very intelligent and genuinely enjoys learning. She responds beautifully to commands, especially recall, and she loves puzzle toys and activities that make her think.
Training with Scarlett is enjoyable because she wants to participate. She watches us, listens and tries to understand what we are asking from her.
And although she certainly enjoys being active, she also knows how to settle.
After a good walk or afternoon outside, she is perfectly happy coming home and relaxing with our family.
That balance between playfulness, intelligence, affection and companionship is something I especially love about her.
Scarlett is approximately 19 inches at the shoulder and 40 pounds. She has a lovely compact, athletic Labrador build and the beautiful deep colouring that gives the Fox Red Labrador its name.
Her colour certainly attracts attention, but Scarlett is part of our breeding program because of much more than her appearance.
It is her kindness, loyalty, intelligence, affectionate nature and eagerness to please that make her so special to us.
Families can meet Scarlett along with the other girls behind our program on Our Stunning Females.
A Fox Red Labrador is not a separate breed of Labrador Retriever.
Fox Red is a beautiful, deeper shade within the yellow Labrador colour range. The Canadian Kennel Club recognizes yellow Labradors in shades ranging from light cream through fox red.
Scarlett has that rich, warm red colouring that becomes especially beautiful in natural light.
Underneath that gorgeous colour is the Labrador Retriever temperament and heritage we know so well.
Labradors have a long history as working and retrieving dogs. Their intelligence, enthusiasm, willingness to work with people and love of activity help explain so many things we naturally see in Scarlett.
She loves retrieving.
She loves learning.
She loves exploring.
And she loves being with her family.
Families who would like to learn more about Scarlett’s breed can visit the Canadian Kennel Club Labrador Retriever information.
Scarlett is a purebred Labrador Retriever.
When Scarlett is paired with the carefully selected Miniature Poodle for her program, her puppies will be F1 Mini Labradoodles.
F1 simply means first generation.
Labrador Retriever + Miniature Poodle = F1 Labradoodle
Scarlett brings her Labrador qualities directly into the pairing—her affection, loyalty, intelligence, playful spirit, love of retrieving and eagerness to work with people.
The Poodle brings another wonderful set of qualities, including intelligence, trainability, beautiful furnishings and the non-shedding coat qualities we want for Scarlett’s Mini Labradoodle puppies.
Poodles are also much more athletic than some people realize. That intelligence and athletic ability can complement an active Labrador beautifully.
Families interested in the Poodle side of Scarlett’s future puppies can visit the Canadian Kennel Club Miniature Poodle information.
Scarlett gives us a wonderful foundation to work with.
She enjoys people without needing constant attention.
She is playful and athletic but can settle comfortably.
She loves learning.
She is affectionate.
She enjoys being part of what the family is doing.
Those are qualities we hope to see carried forward into her puppies.
Our goal is to raise family-raised Mini Labradoodle puppies who can become part of everyday life.
A dog who can enjoy a walk in the morning.
Play with the children.
Learn something new.
Join the family for an outing.
Play a game of fetch.
And then curl up comfortably when everyone comes home.
That is the kind of balance we value.
Families comparing our different Doodle programs can also visit Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle vs Bernedoodle.
Scarlett’s puppies are being planned as Mini Labradoodles expected to mature at approximately 25–35 pounds.
For many families, this is a lovely size.
They are large enough to enjoy an active family lifestyle while remaining easier for some families to manage than a larger Standard Labradoodle.
Adult size can vary somewhat between littermates.
One puppy may mature closer to 25 pounds while another may finish nearer the upper end of the expected range.
We give families an expected adult range so they have a realistic idea of the size of dog they are welcoming home.
Health testing is an important part of our breeding program.
Scarlett has completed extensive DNA health screening for inherited conditions associated with her Labrador Retriever background.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD-PRA — CLEAR
Von Willebrand Disease Type I — CLEAR
Von Willebrand Disease Type II — CLEAR
Degenerative Myelopathy, DM SOD1A — CLEAR
Centronuclear Myopathy, CNM — CLEAR
Cone Degeneration, Labrador Type — CLEAR
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome — CLEAR
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis — CLEAR
Hyperuricosuria — CLEAR
Narcolepsy — CLEAR
Skeletal Dysplasia 2, SD2 — CLEAR
Ichthyosis, Labrador Type — CLEAR
CDDY / IVDD — CLEAR
Multidrug Resistance 1, MDR1 — CLEAR
These are the CLEAR results currently listed for Scarlett on our DNA health-testing page.
Scarlett’s results give us valuable information when planning her future puppies and selecting a Poodle that complements her.
At Cucciolini Doodles, we look at the whole dog—DNA health testing, temperament, structure, family history and compatibility of the parents—when planning our litters.
Families can see the health testing behind our parent dogs through DNA Tested Doodles Ontario.
Every Cucciolini puppy also goes home with our written Two-Year Health Guarantee.
Scarlett’s future F1 Mini Labradoodle puppies are being bred for beautiful non-shedding furnished coats.
We expect soft Doodle coats ranging from gentle waves to more defined curls.
A soft wavy coat has movement without being tightly curled.
This creates the relaxed, shaggy Doodle appearance many families love.
Other puppies can inherit more texture from the Poodle side and develop stronger waves or more defined curls.
Both coat styles can be beautiful.
Furnishings create the longer hair around the puppy’s eyebrows, muzzle and beard that gives a Doodle its familiar expressive face.
These furnishings are an important part of the look we are breeding toward with Scarlett’s puppies.
A non-shedding coat does not mean a maintenance-free coat.
The hair continues growing and needs regular brushing, combing and professional grooming.
Families can learn more about coat care through our Puppy Care Guide and our Ultimate Guide to Dog Allergies.
Scarlett’s beautiful Fox Red coat gives us a wonderful foundation for warm-coloured Mini Labradoodles.
Our future Scarlett program is planned around beautiful shades such as:
Deep Red
Red
Apricot
Cream
Warm red and apricot tones
The colours expected from each litter will depend on the genetics of the Miniature Poodle selected for Scarlett.
I love watching puppy colours develop.
Some puppies can begin with a very rich shade while others have a softer tone.
Their coats can also change as they mature.
But as exciting as colour is, it should never be the only reason for choosing a puppy.
A family’s relationship with that dog will be built around temperament, companionship and personality, not simply the colour of the coat.
Scarlett has so many qualities we would be happy to see reflected in her puppies.
She is affectionate.
She is intelligent.
She is loyal.
She loves to learn.
She is playful.
She enjoys people.
She loves being active.
And she can settle comfortably once the activity is over.
We want puppies that have the foundation to become loving, intelligent and confident family companions.
Every puppy will still be an individual.
One puppy may be the first to investigate a new toy.
Another may immediately look for a lap.
One may be very playful.
Another may quietly observe everything before deciding to join in.
I love watching those differences begin to appear because they help us get to know each puppy as more than simply a colour or collar.
Many families love the idea of a Mini Labradoodle because they want a smaller companion who can still participate fully in family life.
Scarlett’s puppies can be well suited to families who enjoy:
Walking
Fetch
Training
Family outings
Exploring
Cottage trips
Playing in the yard
Interactive games
Outdoor adventures
Quiet evenings together
These are intelligent dogs who still need exercise, training, play, grooming and time with their family.
Knowing Scarlett, I also would not be surprised if quite a few of her puppies decide that chasing a ball is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Our puppies begin life inside our family home.
During those first days, their needs are very simple.
They need their mother.
They need warmth.
They need milk.
They need sleep.
And they need time to grow.
As the weeks pass, everything starts changing.
Eyes begin opening.
Little legs become stronger.
They start noticing us.
They begin interacting with their littermates.
Then come the toys, the funny little noises, the first playful moments and eventually those individual personalities we have been waiting to see.
We are there for all of it.
Our puppies grow up hearing normal household sounds and experiencing the everyday rhythm of family life around them.
That is their first introduction to the world they will eventually share with their new families.
Socialization does not mean overwhelming a young puppy with as many experiences as possible.
It means introducing the world gradually and positively.
As Scarlett’s puppies grow, they can become familiar with:
Gentle handling
Human voices
Household sounds
Different safe surfaces
New textures
Toys
Age-appropriate play
Grooming handling
Family activity
Positive interaction with people
Our goal is to help puppies begin learning that people are kind and that new experiences do not need to be frightening.
Once the puppy goes home, the family continues building on that beginning.
Our Puppy Socialization Guide gives families more ideas for continuing that work safely.
If Scarlett’s puppy will be your first dog, you may be excited and a little nervous at the same time.
That is completely understandable.
Puppies arrive with a lot of questions attached to those adorable little faces.
How often should I take the puppy outside?
How much should the puppy sleep?
Why is my puppy biting everything?
When should training begin?
What happens if the puppy cries at night?
How do I teach my puppy to come when called?
You do not need to know everything before your puppy arrives.
You and your puppy will learn together.
We provide our families with guidance before pickup and remain available afterward.
Our Doodle Puppy FAQ answers many of the questions families ask us about puppy preparation, coats, grooming, visits, selection and bringing a puppy home.
You can also use our New Puppy Checklist and Puppy Shopping List while preparing.
Teaching your puppy to come when called is one of the most useful things you can begin practising from the time your puppy comes home.
Begin indoors where there are few distractions.
Crouch a few feet away and happily say your puppy’s name followed by “Come!”
As soon as your puppy comes to you, praise them.
A little treat, favourite toy or lots of affection can make the experience rewarding.
You want your puppy to learn:
Coming back to my family is a wonderful thing.
Once your puppy understands the game, move a little farther away.
Family members can also sit several feet apart and take turns calling the puppy back and forth.
Keep the sessions short and happy.
Try not to repeat:
“Come, come, come, come.”
Say the command once and encourage your puppy with your voice, open arms or by moving backward slightly.
Even if your puppy was getting into something they should not have been before you called them, do not punish them once they come to you.
We want the puppy to trust that coming back to us is safe.
Once your puppy is doing well inside, practise in a securely fenced outdoor area.
When practising somewhere that is not enclosed, use a long training line while your puppy is still learning.
Sometimes call your puppy, reward them and let them go right back to playing.
That way “Come” does not always mean the fun is finished.
A few happy minutes of practice every day can build a wonderful habit.
Potty training is mostly about routine, supervision and patience.
Young puppies cannot hold their bladder the way an adult dog can, so expect plenty of trips outside at the beginning.
Take your puppy to the potty area:
After waking
After eating
After drinking
After playing
After an exciting activity
Before bed
Whenever you notice sniffing, circling or wandering away
Using the same potty area helps your puppy begin understanding the routine.
Give them a few quiet minutes to sniff and settle.
When your puppy goes outside, praise them immediately so they understand exactly what they did right.
Accidents are normal.
Your puppy is learning.
Clean the area thoroughly, watch a little more closely and try again.
Patience and consistency will get you much further than punishment.
Our Puppy Homecoming Guide provides more help for those first days.
A crate can become a safe, familiar place for your puppy to sleep and relax.
Introduce it gently.
Place something comfortable inside.
Allow your puppy to explore.
Offer a toy or small treat.
You can feed meals near or inside the crate and begin with short periods while you are nearby.
Gradually increase the time as your puppy becomes comfortable.
The crate should never be somewhere the puppy is sent because someone is angry.
We want the puppy to see it as a little bedroom—a comfortable place to rest.
Our Puppy Stages & Crate Training Guide can help families through the different stages of puppy development.
Those tiny puppy teeth can be surprisingly sharp.
Puppies naturally investigate things with their mouths, especially when they begin teething.
Keep safe chew toys nearby so you have something appropriate to offer when your puppy decides your hand, shoe or furniture looks interesting.
If your puppy becomes overly mouthy during play, calmly redirect them to a toy.
And remember that a very wild, bitey puppy is sometimes simply an overtired puppy.
Young puppies need a great deal of sleep.
Sometimes the best answer is a quiet break and a good nap.
Puppies do not need long, exhausting exercise sessions.
Their bodies are still growing.
Early activity can include:
Short walks
Sniffing
Gentle retrieving
Backyard play
Training games
Safe exploration
Playing with family
Exercise can gradually increase as your puppy matures.
Scarlett loves being active, and we expect her puppies to enjoy being involved in their families’ lives too.
At the same time, learning to rest is just as important as learning to play.
Scarlett loves puzzle toys and interactive games, and mental enrichment can be just as valuable as physical activity.
You can keep your puppy’s mind busy with:
Food puzzles
Hide-and-seek
Scent games
Fetch
Training tricks
Interactive toys
Hidden treats
Learning the names of toys
Short training sessions
You do not have to entertain your puppy every minute.
Independent quiet time and learning how to relax are important skills too.
A non-shedding Mini Labradoodle coat needs regular care to remain soft and comfortable.
Start while your puppy is young.
Touch the paws.
Look at the ears.
Handle the face.
Brush gently.
Use a comb.
Praise your puppy for cooperating.
These little routines teach the puppy that grooming is simply part of normal life.
Brush through the complete coat rather than only smoothing the surface.
Pay extra attention to:
A metal comb is very helpful after brushing because it lets you know whether you have worked all the way through the coat.
Families can also visit our Best Grooming Tools for Labradoodles.
Your Mini Labradoodle will need professional grooming throughout life.
How often depends on coat length, coat texture and how much brushing is being done at home.
Starting grooming early helps the puppy become comfortable with the sights, sounds and handling involved.
Begin touching your puppy’s feet while they are young.
This simple habit can make nail trimming much easier later.
Our How to Trim Puppy Nails guide provides step-by-step help.
Check your puppy’s ears regularly and learn what healthy ears normally look and smell like.
Gentle mouth handling and tooth brushing are also good habits to introduce while your puppy is young.
Regular brushing gives you a wonderful opportunity to check your puppy’s skin.
Look for anything unusual such as redness, irritation, tender areas, bumps or parasites.
Dogs who enjoy fields, walking trails and outdoor adventures can be exposed to fleas and ticks.
Families can learn more through our Flea & Tick Care for Dogs page.
Our Labradoodle Healthcare Tips page also contains useful information families can keep for future reference.
Your veterinarian can help you decide which preventative care is appropriate for your puppy and lifestyle.
Good nutrition is especially important while your puppy is growing.
When your puppy leaves us, you will know what food they have been eating and the feeding routine they have been following.
Try not to make a sudden food change during those first days.
Your puppy is already adjusting to a new home, new people, new sounds and a completely different routine.
Keeping their food familiar gives their little body one less change to manage.
Families receive approximately one week of Royal Canin puppy food to help with the transition.
Fresh water should always be available.
Families can learn more through our Puppy Nutrition & NuVet Information.
As your puppy matures, our When to Switch From Puppy to Adult Dog Food Guide can help you understand the next stage.
You do not need to buy everything in the pet store before your puppy arrives.
A few well-chosen essentials make those first days much easier.
Have ready:
Crate
Comfortable sleeping area
Food and water bowls
Puppy food
Collar or harness
Leash
Safe chew toys
Interactive toys
Training treats
Brush and metal comb
Cleaning supplies
Baby gate or puppy pen if needed
Designated potty area
It is also a good idea to choose your veterinarian before pickup so you are not searching for one after the puppy is already home.
Our Puppy Shopping List can help you organize the essentials.
Families can also browse our Shop Doodle Supplies for puppy-care, grooming, training and homecoming items.
Waiting for a new puppy is exciting, and we understand how much families want to see them.
Because our dogs and puppies live in our home, we do not offer in-person visits while the puppies are young.
Protecting our mother dogs, newborn puppies, and the other dogs living in our family home is very important to us.
Families still get to watch their puppies grow.
At approximately 10 days after birth, we take the puppies’ first individual photographs.
At approximately five weeks, we take another set of photographs along with video.
Those weeks also give us time to get to know them.
We begin seeing the puppy who always wants to investigate first.
The one who loves being cuddled.
The busy little puppy who wants to know what everyone is doing.
And the puppy who likes to watch for a moment before joining in.
When selection time arrives, we guide our families through choosing their forever puppy.
Of course, appearance and colour are exciting, but we also want families to think about personality, temperament and how that puppy may fit into their home.
Families can read more about our visit policy through Can I Visit the Puppies or Parents? and learn about selection through Choosing the Right Puppy.
Pickup day is always an emotional day for us.
We have watched these puppies from the moment they were born.
We have cared for them, held them, watched their eyes open, seen their first little steps and laughed as their personalities began to appear.
And then suddenly it is time for them to leave.
It is exciting because we know another family has been waiting for this moment too.
We want you to leave feeling prepared.
Your puppy goes home with important records, familiar food, comfort items, useful information and our continued support.
Every puppy goes home with our written Two-Year Health Guarantee.
Our family companion puppies are placed with a non-breeding agreement.
Families receive a written Puppy Contract outlining important information connected with their puppy.
Each puppy receives a full veterinary examination before leaving our care.
The appropriate veterinary records go home with the family.
Our puppies are microchipped before pickup and leave with the corresponding identification information.
Our puppies are dewormed during their early development at approximately:
2 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks
Families receive their puppy’s deworming record.
Puppies receive their age-appropriate first vaccinations before leaving our care.
Their vaccination records are included with their veterinary information.
We also provide practical guidance covering:
Feeding
Potty training
Crate introduction
Grooming
Socialization
Training
Daily routines
Veterinary follow-up
Helping your puppy settle into the new home
Our relationship with our puppy families does not end on pickup day.
Questions are normal.
Sometimes a first-time puppy parent simply needs someone to tell them that the behaviour they are seeing is perfectly normal for a puppy.
We are here for those questions too.
Our Doggie Daycare service is available exclusively to families who have purchased their puppy from Cucciolini Doodles.
Our puppy families receive access to six weeks of complimentary Petsecure pet insurance when their puppy goes home.
Families receive the appropriate enrollment information at pickup.
Those wishing to continue insurance afterward can review current Petsecure Plans & Coverage directly with Petsecure.
Your puppy goes home with approximately one week of the Royal Canin puppy food they have been eating with us.
Their take-home package can also include:
Scented blanket
Toy
Leash
Collar
Bandana
Scented waste bags
Other puppy goodies
The scented blanket is one of my favourite things to send home.
Your house is completely new to your puppy.
Having something that carries familiar scents from their mother, littermates and first home can offer a little reassurance during those first nights.
The day you have been waiting for finally arrives, and naturally everyone wants to meet the new puppy.
Try not to do too much at once.
Your puppy has just left its mother, littermates and the only home it has ever known.
Everything is different.
Different smells.
Different voices.
Different rooms.
A different place to sleep.
Give your puppy a little time to take it all in.
Show them where to potty.
Show them where the water is.
Introduce the crate and sleeping area.
Keep the routine simple.
Let them sleep.
And please do not worry if everything is not perfect immediately.
There may be an accident.
There may be some crying.
There will probably be puppy biting.
You may have a night when you wonder whether you are doing everything correctly.
Then something wonderful begins happening.
Your puppy starts recognizing your voice.
They begin following you from room to room.
Their tail starts wagging when they see you.
They learn the family routine.
And before very long, it becomes difficult to remember what your home felt like without them.
Keep our Essential Tips for Puppy’s Homecoming nearby during those first days.
Scarlett is our beautiful Fox Red Labrador Retriever.
Fox Red describes the deep red shade of her yellow Labrador coat.
Scarlett’s puppies with a Miniature Poodle will be F1 Mini Labradoodles.
F1 means first generation—a Labrador Retriever paired with a Poodle.
Scarlett is approximately 40 pounds and 19 inches at the shoulder.
We are planning for approximately 25–35-pound Mini Labradoodles.
Yes. Scarlett’s Mini Labradoodle program is being bred for non-shedding furnished coats, ranging from beautiful soft waves to more defined curls.
Scarlett’s program is planned around beautiful warm shades including deep red, red, apricot and cream.
Scarlett is affectionate, loyal, intelligent, playful and eager to please.
She loves retrieving, walks, running through fields, puzzle toys and interactive games and enjoys being involved in our family life.
Yes.
Scarlett has completed extensive DNA health screening, and her CLEAR DNA results are listed above and on our DNA Tested Doodles Ontario page.
They can make wonderful family companions for homes prepared to provide training, exercise, grooming, socialization and plenty of family interaction.
We encourage families to learn about all three Doodle breeds through our Labradoodle, Goldendoodle & Bernedoodle Comparison.
We do not offer visits while puppies are young because protecting the health and wellbeing of our dogs and puppies is very important to us.
Families receive photographs and video updates instead.
We take our first individual photographs at approximately 10 days old.
At approximately five weeks, we provide additional photographs and video.
Absolutely.
Because we raise and care for the puppies every day, we have the opportunity to watch their personalities begin developing.
We guide our families so they can consider temperament and family fit along with colour and appearance.
It certainly can be.
Every puppy requires time, patience, training, grooming and commitment, but first-time families do not have to figure everything out on their own.
Our Doodle Puppy FAQ and Puppy Care Guide are available to help, and we continue supporting our families after pickup.
Families can review our current information on the Adoption Pricing page before applying.
Begin by reading Our Adoption Process.
When you are ready, complete our Adoption Application so we can learn more about your family, lifestyle and what you are hoping for in your future puppy.
If you are considering welcoming one of Scarlett’s F1 Mini Labradoodle puppies in Ontario into your family, I encourage you to spend a little time getting to know us first.
A puppy will hopefully share your life for many years.
You should feel comfortable with the breeder you choose, understand the parent dogs behind your puppy and know how those puppies are being raised.
You are welcome to learn about our Labradoodle Puppies Ontario program, meet Our Stunning Females, review our DNA Health Testing, see our Upcoming Litters and learn about Our Adoption Process.
You can also read what families have shared about their Cucciolini puppies through our Testimonials.
When you feel Scarlett’s future Mini Labradoodle may be right for your family, you are welcome to complete our Adoption Application or Contact Cucciolini Doodles with your questions.
We are so excited about this next chapter with Scarlett.
I cannot wait to see her puppies arrive, watch their little personalities begin to appear and eventually place each puppy into the arms of the family who has been waiting to bring them home.
With love,
Carmelina
Cucciolini Doodles