History of Australian Labradoodles

 

The Australian Labradoodle breed originated in the 1980s, initiated by Wally Conron of Royal Guide Dogs in Victoria, Australia. The goal was to create a breed that was friendly to those with allergies and asthma, while also possessing the temperament of a service dog. This effort was inspired by a vision-impaired woman in Hawaii who needed a guide dog that would not trigger her husband's allergies. Out of the 31 Labradoodles bred at Royal Guide Dogs, an impressive 29 successfully became guide dogs, marking a significant achievement for this emerging breed.

 

Breeding for Consistency

 

To continue the efforts of Wally Conron, breeders in Australia began breeding Labradoodles and were determined to produce litters with consistent conformation, coat type, and temperament. During the 90s, a number of other dog breeds were bred into the Labradoodle lines to assist in this effort. Most often, the English Cocker Spaniel and American Cocker Spaniel were the breeds used; however, it is reported that a few other dog breeds were also introduced into certain lines. DNA evidence of these dog breeds is still found in a few lines today, while others were bred out and not re-introduced into any other bloodlines.

 

 Australian Labradoodle vs Labradoodle

What's the difference?

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• The Australian Labradoodle is considered to be a cross between the Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever.

• The Labradoodle is a cross between two specific dogs, the Labrador Retriever and Poodle.