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What is an
Australian Labradoodle?

Two chocolate Australian Labradoodles tug on a stick outside on a dirt patch with grass in the background.

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Intersting facts:​

  • The Australian Labradoodle is a breed that has been carefully developed since the 1980s, bred over generations with focus on temperament, coat quality and soundness through diligent health testing and planned matings.  

  • Australian Labradoodles are multigenerational, meaning both parents of the dog were Australian Labradoodles. 

  • No other “doodle” breed has been developed over generations like the Australian Labradoodle.

  • Australian Labradoodles have a consistent appearance and temperament throughout the breed. 

  • "Australian" in the breed's name stems from the first generations being developed in Australia.  Australian Shepards/"Aussies" are not part of the breed.

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They are known for the following traits: 

  • extremely clever, social, joyful, comical  

  • eager to please and easy to train

  • quiet when handled, energetic & playful when free

  • intuitive about family member's current emotional state or needs

  • large, expressive eyes with exception eye contact

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The  information above, as well as additional FAQs, may be found on the ALAA site.

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