Australian Labradoodles

History

Australian Labradoodles were initially bred to provide allergy and asthma friendly service dogs. Their popularity has rapidly increased (is it any wonder!) and nowadays they can be found in family homes and in service around the world. They are very sociable animals and love being with their people. They are extremely intelligent, taking their problem-solving ability from the Poodle and their willingness to please from the Labrador. They have excellent temperaments and are wonderful in young family situations. As they are so clever, they require lots of mental stimulation and appropriate training from a young age. This means that they are not suited to full-time workers.

Australian Labradoodles have six parent breeds:

• Labrador Retriever
• Poodle (all sizes)
• English Cocker Spaniel
• American Cocker Spaniel
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Curly Coat Retriever

These breeds were infused over many years by the founders of the breed to create what is now known as the Multi Generation Australian Labradoodle.

Definitions of Grading/Generation

Please click here to view an explanation of the various grades of Labradoodle.

Breed Characteristics

Australian Labradoodles:

• have an outstanding temperament
• are excellent in family situations
• are loyal
• are playful and comical
• are very intelligent
• are easy to train
• have a 98% success rate with allergy/asthma sufferers.

Sizes

Australian Labradoodles are bred to three sizes:

Miniature:
14" -16" (not over 17") (or about 35-42 cms) at the shoulder. There is no correlation between height and gender in the Miniature size. Weight range is in the range 7-12 kg (or about 15-25 lbs).

Medium:
17" -20" (not over 21") (or about 43-52 cms) at the shoulder. The ideal size for the female is 17-19" and the male is 19" -20" . Weight range is 13-20 kg (or about 30-45 lbs).

Standard:
21" -24" (not over 25") (or about 53-63 cms) at the shoulder. The ideal size for the female is 21" -23" and the male is 22" -24". Weight range is 23-30 kg (about 50-65 lbs).

Australian Labradoodles are available in many colours and can have three coat types.