How the Australian Labradoodle Was Born

The Labradoodle is a special and independent breed that combines the best traits of the Labrador Retriever (such as temperament and loyalty) with the hypoallergenic coat of the Poodle.

The original goal of creating these beautiful dogs in the 1980s was to provide a solution for people who needed the services of a guide dog but were allergic to the naturally shed coat of the Labrador.

The first Labradoodle was born when Australian breeder Wally Conron decided to cross the two Victoria Guide Dog breeds to find the breed known and loved today. Unfortunately, many breeders focus on the common Labradoodle, crossing over the Labrador / Poodle. This will not produce feature consistency and will shed its coat 95 percent of the time. The first cross ‘common’ labradoodle also has a high incidence of temperament issues.

Since Wally Conron’s discovery, some established and respected breeders have consistently bred / developed the breed, and the true Labradoodle is now a multi-generational hybrid. This means that it has been raised with a purpose and professionally developed for many generations. Today the Labradoodle is considered by many to be a breed in its own right, although it is not yet officially recognized by international bodies as such.

The loving temperament and gentle nature of a Labrador has always been perfect for use in specialized guide dog training, which is why they are the face of the Australian Guide Dog Association and are most often used for these purposes. Increasingly, the Labradoodle is becoming a popular assistance dog choice, particularly throughout Australia, due to its many desirable traits. The Australian Labradoodle is now such a desired breed that it is becoming increasingly known as a completely different breed from other Labradoodle lineages.

Many breeding programs in Australia have become recognized for producing consistent and outstanding examples of the ‘pure’ Australian Labradoodle which is celebrated today as a beautiful pet and family assistance animal.

These dogs have been bred with a purpose for health, temperament, and personality for many generations, and they are a far cry from the first Labrador / Poodle cross so commonly mistaken for a Labradoodle today. (And, unfortunately, it’s the result of some unethical ‘backyard breeders’ selling puppies labeled ‘labradoodles’ rather than those managed by licensed and experienced breeders.)

Pure labradoodles also typically display beautiful, non-shedding, non-odor, or allergenic fur, making them aesthetically beautiful as well as intelligent and loyal.

Many Australian Labradoodles have become life-saving assistance dogs for their owners and companions, which veterinarians and breeders attribute to the breed’s success over many generations, beginning with Wally Conron’s crossbreeding experiment to find an assistance dog. hypoallergenic. back in the eighties, and kept alive by dedicated breeders who truly love the qualities of the pure Australian labradoodle today.

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