All You Need To Know About Australian Labradoodle

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Unlike their more famous namesake, the Australian Labradoodle is a mix of 6 different dog breeds. Australian Labradoodle came to life after carefully crossing these dog breeds:

• Labrador
• Poodle
• English Cocker Spaniel
• American Cocker Spaniel
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Curly Coated Retriever

The idea for its creation is pretty similar to the idea behind Labradoodle’s creation; making a breed that can serve as a hypoallergenic guide dog to the visually impaired.

Here is what you need to know about the Australian Labradoodle.

How did the Australian Labradoodle come to life?

The Labradoodle is a crossbreed created by crossing the Labrador and the Poodle, which is  significantly different from the Australian Labradoodle’s careful creation. The latter is a carefully planned hybrid that was developed with the explicit purpose of creating a new breed. To achieve that, you should do more than cross two different breeds.

The Australian Labradoodle club keeps detailed track of every produced dog, and they are only allowing the breeding of two Australian Labradoodles. They have successfully created dogs that produce consistent appearance and temperament, which is the first marking of a breed.

After the first planned breeding of Labradors and Poodles, some people wanted to develop the breed further. They have started introducing other breeds to get some desirable characteristics into the Australian Labradoodle breed. After they were satisfied with the puppies, they created a breeding program that consistently produced dogs with the same traits, predictable temperaments, and appearances. They have achieved a remarkable result, and the Australian Labradoodle Association of America is working on getting the international recognition they deserve.

What kind of a pet is the Australian Labradoodle?

If you are considering getting an Australian Labradoodle, you should learn about the dog’s character. Nothing else really matters if you cannot provide them with the home they need. As a future owner, you should ensure your characters and activity levels match, so you don’t end up with an unhappy dog that will make your life a lot more complicated. These are the essential traits of the Australian Labradoodle’s temperament;

Activity level

The good news is, these dogs are moderately active. They are equally at home in families that love hiking and those that prefer walking their dog and relaxing at home afterward. The Australian Labradoodle should have no problem keeping up with you in all your adventures, hikes, jogs, or swims.

Friendliness

Australian Labradoodles are generally considered friendly. They have been described as having a very friendly character that gets along great with other dogs and kids. They should be patient and gentle with children from their own families and those outside of it. These dogs are friendly towards other dogs as well. They love having company and playing with other dogs.

Trainability

So far, the Australian Labradoodle breed looks like it is highly trainable and capable of playing different roles. These dogs make excellent service, therapy, and emotional support dogs. They are even promoted as ideal service dogs on the official website of their breeding club. They thrive on positive reinforcement training, and you can expect fast and excellent results if you include plenty of treats and praises in their training.

If you are interested in learning more about dog training, check out this article - Obedience training basics.

Australian Labradoodle appearance

One of the most significant assets Australian Labradoodles possess is their adorable looks. They already make fantastic family dogs because of their character, and when you add their shaggy coat and kind eyes, you can understand why these dogs are becoming so popular so fast.

Size

The first thing we need to mention is that Australian Labradoodles are bred in three sizes. This is by no means the only breed that comes in different sizes; Poodles, Schnauzers, Podengos, and many more pureblooded, registered breeds come in different sizes. According to their club and the standard they produced for these dogs, the Australian Labradoodle varieties are:

• Miniature - Between 14 and 16 inches
• Medium - Between 17 and 20 inches
• Standard - Between 21 and 24 inches

Coat types

According to their official standard, Australian Labradoodles have two coat types, and they come in ten different coat colors. The coat types are either fleece or wooly. They also mention that the wooly coat can only be curly, and the fleece coat type can be wavy and curly. Both types look adorable, and we would love to feel how soft and fluffy these dogs are.

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Coat colors

This is where the situation gets a bit more complicated. Australian Labradoodles come in different patterns and colors. The club mentioned that the available patterns are;

• Tuxedo
• Sable
• Parti
• Phantom
• Tri-phantom
• Merle

With merle being considered a flaw, and these dogs are excluded from breeding. They can only be registered as “limited registration” and can only register the dog in the Australian Labradoodle club. The available colors are;

• Chalk
• Cream
• Apricot
• Gold
• Red
• Black
• Blue
• Silver
• Chocolate
• Cafe

Getting an Australian Labradoodle

Currently, the only way to get an Australian Labradoodle is through a breeder registered in the Australian Labradoodle Association of America. They have a list of breeders and puppies available on their official websites.

The problem with such designer dog breeds is that they can be pretty expensive and hard to get. There aren’t too many breeders involved in the official breeding program, and the question will remain how often a litter will be available. They mention that you shouldn’t buy a dog from someone that cannot prove their registration in the ALAA, which is generally good advice, regardless of the breed you are interested in. The average price of an Australian Labradoodle is between $2.700 and $3.000.

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World Dog Finder team