Why Australian Labradoodles?

Wonderful family companions

Australian Labradoodles are known for their friendly, gentle and intuitive personalities. Our foundation female became a pet therapy dog at just 13 months old, and our families tell us again and again how easy their puppies are to train.

Low shedding coats

Australian Labradoodles shed very little, which is one reason so many families love them. Our dogs have soft fleece coats, and families can also ask about wool coats on our application. Their coats do need regular brushing and trips to the groomer, and puppies start getting their adult coat at about 9 to 12 months old.

Sizes

Our dogs are minis and mediums. Each litter on our Upcoming Litters page lists the expected adult size, estimated from the parents’ height and weight.

Colors

Our puppies come in shades like cream, apricot, caramel, red, chocolate, black, parti and phantom. Labradoodle coats often change as they grow up, especially chocolates and reds, so the color at 8 weeks may lighten over time.

Multi-generation Australian Labradoodles

Australian Labradoodles are a distinct breed, first developed in Australia, and are bred Australian Labradoodle to Australian Labradoodle over many generations. As a member of the Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), we register our dogs with the ALAA and health test our breeding dogs. You can see each dog’s results on Meet Our Doodles.

What makes a true Australian Labradoodle?

A true Australian Labradoodle is more than a Labrador crossed with a Poodle. The breed was developed in Australia beginning in the 1980s, from an effort to create an allergy-friendly guide dog, and it carries the DNA of three breeds: the Labrador Retriever, the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel (American or English). Since then it has been bred Australian Labradoodle to Australian Labradoodle, generation after generation, with a focus on temperament, coat quality and soundness. That careful, like-to-like breeding is what “multi-generation” means, and it is why Australian Labradoodles are so consistent in personality, coat and size.

Hallmarks of the breed:

• People-focused: known for exceptional eye contact and a real desire to please.
• Highly trainable: among the most trainable dogs, which is why so many work as therapy and service dogs.
• Two coat types: fleece (wavy or curly) and wool (curly), in a wide range of colors and patterns.
• Three sizes: miniature (14 to 16 inches at the shoulder), medium (17 to 20 inches) and standard (21 to 24 inches).
• Balanced, athletic build: a square, compact frame with a deep chest and well-sprung ribs, shoulders laid well back, and a moderately broad head in proportion to the body. Sturdy and strong, but never heavyset.
• Adaptable: just as happy curled up with the family as heading out on a hike.
• Grooming: their coats need consistent care and a trip to the groomer about once a month.