About Australian Labradoodles
Australian Labradoodle History
The labradoodle origin (poodle x labrador) was devised in the 1980’s when Wally Conran brought the two breeds together to try and create a guide dog for a blind woman with allergies. The litters he produced were varied in size, temperament and coat, the inconsistency of the crosses were not ideal.
Eventually two Australian based breeders, Tegan Park and Rutland Manor took the concept of what Conran was trying to achieve and infused into the breeding line of Labradoodles a further four breeds to gain a more standard type in terms of coat, weight, temperament and size.
The Australian Labradoodle is made of the following six breeds : Labrador, Poodle, Cocker Spaniel (English/American), Curly Coated Retriever and the Irish Water Spaniel.
These breeds are all highly active and intelligent.
Please note, my breeding lines originate from Rutland Park and Tegan Manor and are independently assessed and confirmed by the WALA (Worldwide Association of Australian Labradoodles) of which I am a registered breeder, as being authentic Australian Labradoodles.
I do not breed Australian ‘type’ or 50/50 litters (these are NOT genuine Australian Labradoodles), it can be a case of buyer beware I’m afraid, so please do your research, check the pedigree, check the parent breeds and ask difficult questions of the breeder
Australian Labradoodle Purpose
The Australian Labradoodle was not bred for a specific purpose, except to be a great active, intelligent, fun, family pet.
This breed have over time proved themselves as a breed to be very easy to train, friendly, calm, unphased and have great energy and joy of life.
Additionally they been used as therapy dogs, gun dogs, in obedience competitions and service work such is their intelligence, fantastic nature and willingness to please.
Australian Labradoodle Specifics
SIZING : Miniature, Medium and Standard
Miniature
Height: 14" to 17" / 35cm to 43cm
Medium
Height: 18" to 20" / 43cm to 53cm
Standard
Height: 21" to 24" / 53cm to 63cm
EXERCISE : 1-2 hours a day, primarily off-lead and incorporating varied walks.
GROOMING : every 1 - 3 days depending on coat length.
HOME : any size with a garden
GARDEN : must be secure and have approximate 6ft fencing
COAT : low to non shedding, in wool or fleece.
LIFESPAN : 12-15 years
TEMPERAMENT : active, fun, bouncy, happy, lively, intelligent, clown like, sensitive to emotions, intuitive, low to medium chase/prey drive.
I am a heavily assessed and scrutinised breeder in the U.K. with membership under WALA, and previous membership held by Alaeu. I am a Ltd company, a council registered breeder undergoing regular inspections and also tax registered.
I am not a here today, gone tomorrow breeder, but one that is looking to the future of the breed and to support my owners for the lifetime of their Doodle.
I am based in the North West of England on the Lancashire/Cheshire border with easy access from the M6/M60.
I am a heavily assessed and scrutinised breeder in the U.K. with membership under WALA, and previous membership held by Alaeu. I am a Ltd company, a council registered breeder undergoing regular inspections and also tax registered.
I am not a here today, gone tomorrow breeder, but one that is looking to the future of the breed and to support my owners for the lifetime of their Doodle.
I am based in the North West of England on the Lancashire/Cheshire border with easy access from the M6/M60.
I am a heavily assessed and scrutinised breeder in the U.K. with membership under WALA, and previous membership held by Alaeu. I am a Ltd company, a council registered breeder undergoing regular inspections and also tax registered.
I am not a here today, gone tomorrow breeder, but one that is looking to the future of the breed and to support my owners for the lifetime of their Doodle.
I am based in the North West of England on the Lancashire/Cheshire border with easy access from the M6/M60.