the australian labradoodle
The name Australian Labradoodles is becoming a more common name. This breed has been around since the 1970s and is now becoming a household name. It was originally bred in Australia, hence its name.
The American Labradoodle or the Labradoodle is not the same as the Australian Labradoodle. They are strictly crossing a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle and have multigenerational lines calling them the American Labradoodle.
The Australian Labradoodle has a type of Spaniel in their bloodlines. To have an Australian Labradoodle, the bloodlines must include a 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 suitable for allergy sufferers because it does not come off. He is highly intelligent and intuitive, which makes him the perfect service or therapy dog.
It is important to find a reputable breeder of this breed because many backyard breeders have been surfacing. They are also being raised in large kennels. If you are buying from a backyard breeder or a large kennel, you have a very good chance of not having a pure breed, having diseases, not having health tests, having been in a cage most of their lives, and much more.
There is an organization called the Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), this group makes sure that their breeders have tested their dogs and keep up-to-date records. It is very important to make sure that the breeder you choose is part of this organization.
- This breed is extremely intelligent, must be trained early, and continually challenged through puzzles, agility, and therapy work.
- They are great with children of all ages.
- They from your mood and are eager to please you. They will constantly seek your approval.
- Australian Labradoodles are little to no molters and have a low doggy scent. Because they don’t shed, they need to be brushed regularly or they will get tangled.
- They are people pleasers and so you should be proud of them.
- They have very few genetic diseases. Reputable breeders test these on their parent breeds.
- You will often read that Australian Labradoodles make excellent service dogs and therapy dogs, this is because they are very intelligent and quick to train.
- They are non-aggressive dogs.
- Very tame and energetic dogs that know how to calm themselves.
- They are loyal to their masters.
Australian Labradoodles come in three sizes. They have a lot of hair, so it seems that they weigh much more than they do.
- The miniature weighs from 14 to 25 pounds.
- Medium weighs 25 – 45lbs S
- Standard weighs 45 – 60 lbs.
There are three types of coats on the Australian Labradoodle. The coat is one not generally found in multigenerational lines.
- fur coat
- Fleece Coat – Wavy and Curly
- wool coat
Whether you’re looking for a family pet, therapy dog, service dog, or hunting dog, you’ve found the breed for you. Most of these dogs can be trained to do anything, even ring bells to go to the bathroom!
