The Australian Labradoodle

The name Australian Labradoodles is becoming a more common name. This breed has been around since the 70's and is now becoming a household name. It was originally bred in Australia, thus its name.

The American Labradoodle or the Labradoodle are not the same as the Australian Labradoodle. They are strictly mating an Labrador Retriever and a Poodle and having multi-generational lines calling them American Labradoodle.

The Australian Labradoodle has a type of Spaniel in its blood lines. To have an Australian Labradoodle the blood lines must include Labrador Retriever, Poodle, and one of the following: Irish Water Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel (English or American) or Curly Coated Retriever.

The original Australian Labradoodle was bred to be a service dog. It is allergy friendly because it does not shed. It is very intelligent and intuitive thus making it the perfect service or therapy dog.

It is important to find a reputable breeder of this breed because many back yard breeders have been rising to the surface. They are also being bred in large kennels. If you are purchasing from a back yard breeder or a large kennel you do have a strong chance of not having a pure bred, having diseases, not having health testing, been in a crate most of their lives and much more.

There is an organization out there called the Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), this group makes sure its breeders have tested their dogs and keep up-to-date records. It is very important to make sure the breeder you choose is part of this organization.

1. This breed is extremely intelligent, they must be trained early and continually challenged through puzzles, agility, and therapy work.
2. They are great with children of all ages.
3. They since your mood and are eager to please you. They will constantly look to you for approval.
4. Australian Labradoodles are low to non-shedding and have a low doggy odor. Because they do not shed, they do need to be brushed regularly or they will get mats in their hair.
5. They are people pleasers and what you to be proud of them.
6. They have very few genetic diseases. Reputable breeders test for these in their parent breeds.
7. Often you will read that Australian Labradoodles make great service dogs and therapy dogs, this is because they are so smart and quick to train
8. They are non-aggressive dogs.
9. Very gentle and energetic dogs who know how to calm themselves.
10. They are loyal to their masters.

Australian Labradoodles come in three sizes. They have a lot of hair so they look like they weigh much more than they do.

• Miniature weighs from 14 - 25 pounds
• Medium weighs 25 - 45 pounds S
• Standard weighs 45 - 60 pounds.

There are three types of coats in the Australian Labradoodle. The hair coat is one that is not generally in multi-generational lines.

• Hair Coat
• Fleece Coat - Wavy and Curly
• Wool Coat

If you are looking for a family pet, a therapy dog, a service dog, or a hunting dog you have found the breed for you. Most of these dogs can be trained to do anything, including ringing bells to go potty!

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