ABOUT THE BREED

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The Australian Labradoodle breed was initiated in the 1980s by Wally Conran of Royal Guide Dogs in Victoria, Australia. Mr. Conran's intent was to create a breed that was allergy and asthma friendly with the temperament of a service dog. Mr. Conran was inspired by a vision-impaired woman in Hawaii who needed a Guide Dog that didn't aggravate her husband's allergies. Of the 31 Labradoodles bred at Royal Guide Dogs, a staggering 29 made it through as Guide Dogs.

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As a breed, Australian Labradoodles are loving, social, highly trainable and excellent companion dogs. Their eagerness to please and smart, soulful nature makes them wonderful for therapy work or a perfect family pet.

 

Size- Standard- over 22" at highest point of shoulders, Medium- 17" to 21" to the shoulder, and Miniature/Mini- 14" to 16" at the shoulder

All three Australian Labradoodle sizes should be of equal appearance, temperament, and conformation.

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Coat- Woolly, Curly, Curly Fleece, and Fleece. ALD coats are non-very low shedding and allergy-friendly.

Colors- Black pigment (black nose, black paw pads, and dark eyes) Black, Chalk, Blue, Silver, Gold, Cream, Red, Apricot

Chocolate pigment (brown/rose colored nose, brown paw pads, and lighter eyes (usually hazel) Chocolate, Lavender, Parchment, Cafe, Caramel, Caramel Ice, Caramel Cream, Caramel Red

Patterns- Solid, White Markings, Tuxedo, Parti, Extreme Parti, Phantom, Tri Color, Sable, Roan, Ticking

 

* Information obtained from WALA website