In the Australian Labradoodle breed the
temperament is extremely important. These dogs are highly trainable
and excel as companion dogs for people with disabilities. They are
energetic and yet extremely gentle. They are friendly and
non-aggressive, sociable, and always, always happy! The dogs are
clever, comical, and loyal......... everything that makes a great
family pet and loving companion.
The Australian Labradoodle is an athletic and
very agile dog. They are a compact, medium boned dog with substance.
They are energetic at play and gentle while being handled. Their
movement has a good reach and drive, giving the appearance they are
going somewhere. They seem to skim the ground when they run. Many
Australian Labradoodles are excelling in agility trials.
There are three sizes in the Australian
Labradoodle breed:
Standard: 21 inches to 24
inches Weight ranges from
50 to 65 pounds
Medium: 17 inches to 20
inches Weight ranges
from 30 to 40 pounds
Miniature: 14 inches to 16
inches Weight ranges
from 16 to 25 pounds
Sizes are still somewhat inconsistent with no
definition between male and female. Accurate prediction of size,
even by an experienced breeder, is not expected at this time. Size
is measured to the top of the shoulder blades (withers) while
standing squarely on a level surface.
The Australian Labradoodle comes in a variety of
coat colors:
Chalk, cream, red, chocolate, cafe, gold, apricot, black, blue,
silver, caramel, lavender, and parchment
Apricot/gold, red, black, silver, and blue must have black
pigment
Caramel, chocolate, cafe, parchment, and lavender must have rose
pigment
Chalk may have rose or black pigment
Cream and cream apricot may have rose or black pigment
For complete listing of Breed Standards
for the Australian Labradoodle, please view:
Australian Labradoodle Club of America website
at www.australianlabradoodleclub.us
OR
International Labradoodle Association website at
www.ilainc.com
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