Multigenerational Australian Labradoodles are different from other doodle mixes. Most doodle mixes are created by breeding a poodle to a Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, or other purebred dog. Sometimes, their offspring can have unpredictable coat types, variable levels of shedding, and other health or temperament characteristics. It is difficult to anticipate what any puppy in the litter will inherit from which parent, as the two parents are completely different breeds.
Multigenerational Australian Labradoodles, on the other hand, come from a long line of Australian Labradoodles. Neither parent is a Labrador or a Poodle, both parents are Australian Labradoodles. And all their grandparents, and great grandparents, and great-great grandparents… you get the idea! This results in an established, protected genetic line to produce offspring that do not shed, have consistent coat types, and have predictable health and temperament characteristics.
What is an Australian Labradoodle?
Australian Labradoodles are lots and lots of fun! They will bring so much joy to your household. These dogs are high-energy, very intelligent, sociable, and playful. With proper early socialization, you can expect your pup to get along well with children and other pets, enjoy outdoor adventures (particularly water adventures!), and be a snuggly companion. Did I mention that they are adorable and unbelievably soft? You will probably get to know your neighbors, because everyone wants to stop and pet these guys.
If you are looking for a potential therapy dog, you should know that the Australian Labradoodle was originally created specifically to be the ideal non-shedding service dog. As with any other therapy/service animal, the pup will still require plenty of training, however the genetic building blocks are in place to produce a wonderful therapy dog.
Here are some snapshots of our life with our sweet girl, Sunny (miniature Australian Labradoodle, 27lbs). Also pictured is her brother/best bud Thunder, a Coton de Tulear (and not a part of the breeding program).
What are Australian Labradoodles like?
Our Breeding Practices
The only thing more important to us than healthy puppies is healthy parents. Each and every one of our breeding dogs is a beloved family member with a devoted, caring family. We accomplish this by using guardian families - families who keep a breeding dog as their pet. When the time is right, the dogs that are placed in guardian families will come to my home for breeding purposes. For father dogs, this is just a quick visit of course! For mother dogs, the mother stays with me from right before her due date until after her puppies are weaned. The guardian family is able to visit any time. We also do regular social visits with guardian dogs outside of breeding times just for fun. This helps every dog feel safe, comfortable, and at-home in my home so that they are not stressed when they arrive to have a litter.
Our commitment to your future pup’s health is paramount. We ensure that all of our breeding dogs are very thoroughly health tested prior to breeding and that any breeding pair is genetically diverse - we test for an extremely low coefficient of inbreeding to ensure that our puppies will not have genetically-related issues due to overbreeding/inbreeding. We also complete all of the health testing required by WALA (the Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association) and only breed dogs with acceptable scores for hips, knees, eyes, and clear genetic panels.
Once a puppy is born, the real work begins. We use Puppy Culture practices while raising newborn puppies to set them up for success for the rest of their lives. This includes early neurological stimulation, sound desensitization, early socialization, and early potty training techniques. While your puppy will still need lots of socialization and training after arriving at home, these early building blocks provide an irreplaceable foundation for learning and resilience that will last them a lifetime.