• May 18, 2022

Understanding the Difference Between American and Australian Labradoodles

Labradoodles are a cross between Labrador Retrievers and Poodles. Unlike other crossbreeds, Labradoodles were very carefully bred (in Australia) to produce a dog that had the service qualities of a Labrador Retriever with the tight-coated, hypoallergenic qualities of a Poodle. The resulting breed was intended as a service dog that could live in the homes of people suffering from allergies.

Over time Australian breeders have carefully experimented with breeding to produce healthy, intelligent and hardy dogs with ideal coat quality. They have done extensive genetic testing to rule out hereditary diseases or problems. Along the way, Australian breeders added other dog breeds (Irish Spaniel, Curly-Coated Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, and American Cocker Spaniel) to the mix to further infuse breeding lines with the desirable traits of good health. , intelligence and hypoallergenic coat.

When a Labradoodle breeder claims to offer Australian Labradoodles, that means their original stock was an Australian Labradoodle, a dog that is a multi-generational Labradoodle carefully bred to ensure strong, healthy dogs.

American Labradoodles have a different approach to breeding. American Labradoodles are a cross between Labradors and Poodles. These dogs do not have the multigenerational approach that eliminates some of the unwanted characteristics. For example, if you have a first generation American Labradoodle (50% Poodle/50% Labrador), you have a 50/50 chance of getting a dog that has a loose coat, rather than the tight, curly coat that doesn’t shed.

Breeders of American Labradoodles also don’t believe in infusing other breeds into their breeding lines. While Australian Labradoodles have added other breeds to incorporate ideal characteristics and strengthen the breed, breeders of American Labradoodles insist on mixing only the two breeds. This increases the possibility of genetic diseases.

Why choose between an Australian Labradoodle and an American Labradoodle? The main reason for selecting an Australian Labradoodle is because you want a Labradoodle that has the physical characteristics that the original Australian Labradoodle breeders strove for: extremely intelligent dogs that could be used for service, with a close-fitting coat that doesn’t shed. Both breeders can produce healthy dogs, but Australian Labradoodles go back many generations with extensive genetic testing to weed out unfavorable characteristics and health issues.

When it comes time to choose a Labradoodle, get to know the breeder and their philosophy towards these special dogs. Quality breeders are committed to producing healthy, beautiful dogs that deserve to be a part of loving, caring families.

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