1. General Description
  2. Appearance
  3. Sizes
  4. Coat
  5. Colors

LabradoodleAbout 35 years ago, the Guide Dog Association created a breeding and research program to develop an allergy friendly, highly intelligent and loyal guide dog.

From this research and development sprang forth the Australian, Multi-Generation Labradoodle.

The first few generations of offspring from a labrador-poodle mix, called F1 or F2, do not typically produce all of the qualities mentioned below. Be cautious when purchasing a “labradoodle”, as many breeders are breeding F1 poodle/ lab mix and selling them as Labradoodles. But, a true multi-generation labradoodle means that the initial offspring are bred several generations deep (we recommend six) to truly create new breed characteristics.

These Multi-Generation Labradoodles will have excellent coat qualities with minimal-to-no odor or shedding. As a result a Multi-Generation Labradoodle is very allergy friendly.

General Description

The Multi-Generation Labradoodles are generally quite playful, affectionate, non-aggressive, loyal, intelligent (some would say TOO intelligent), and happy. Labradoodles have been bred to be well suited as service dogs of any kind. Their intelligence and intuition and desire to please makes them quite easy to train. Their coats should be shed free, odor free and hypo-allergenic.
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Appearance

The Australian Labradoodle has a very unique look to match it’s lean and muscular build. They are generally a very athletic and graceful dog. Their wonderful personality exudes happiness, affection and loyalty.
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Sizes

The Labradoodle is available in three sizes, Standard (largest), Medium, and Miniature (smallest).

  • Standard - 22 - 26 inches, weighs 22-42 kg (~45-90 pounds)
  • Medium - 18 - 21 inches, weighs 15 to 21 kg (~30-45 pounds)
  • Miniature 14- 17 inches, weighs 10 to 15 kg (~20-30 pounds)

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Coat

Multigeneration Labradoodle coats generally are odorless to nearly odorless and generally shed free to limited shedding. This is a major and very important difference between a multi-gen Labradoodle and a Lab/Poodle cross (”F1 Labradoodle”). They really should not be considered Labradoodles until they are bred six generations deep.

  • Wool-like: generally the most allergy friendly, shed free coat. It feels and appears coarse but is quite soft to the touch.
  • Spiral Fleece: very little shedding making it quite allergy friendly. Is very soft and has flowing curls
  • Wavy Fleece: softest and shiniest of the coats

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Colors

Labradoodles may come in a variety of colors. Most commonly they will be Chalk/Cream, Apricot, Red, Black, Chocolate, Silver, Blue or Cafe’. Reds will commonly lighten as the adult coat comes in.
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Learn About Labradoodle Development, From Toddler to Adulthood.

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