Personality/Disposition of Australian Labradoodles

[Australian Labradoodles]

Hi everyone,  Harley is a 5-month old Double Doodle (NAR).  I pride myself for being a good researcher and I always just assumed that Australian Labradoodles are a mix of Australian Labrador Retriever and a poodle.  Now, I hear that Aus. Labradoodles are a mixture of cocker, poodle, etc. which at this point have very little Labrador in them.  I know that they are originally from Tegan Park and Rutland Manor.

 

We got Harley from a reputable breeder and he is good.  Can you tell me what the personality/characteristic behavior of Aus. Labradoodles?  Just want to understand his breed more.  How are your Aus. Labradoodles disposition?  He is very smart and good with the kids.  Thanks!

[Dara and Hendrix]

Hi,

Australian Labradoodles were orginally bred to be service animals for people with allergies. That is why the origin of the breed began with labrador retrievers which are often used as therapy dogs and service dogs for people who are physically impaired. They were bred to standard poodles because they have non shedding coats. The originators of the breed wanted the service dog character of the retriever and the non shedding coat of the poodle.As a result, the original mating of Labrador Retriever to Standard Poodle produced a first generation mixed breed that was 50% retriever and 50% poodle that was bred to another first generation mix that kept getting rebred and then infused with cocker spaniel and one or two other breeds somewhere along the chain. The result of the repetitive re-breeding is a dog with a fairly consistent appearance and character. I was told that this is how all pedigreed dog breeds originate. The australian labradoodle generally has a fleece or wool like coat that is non shedding or minimally shedding. The character is generally smart, friendly, good with people and children. They are often intuitive and gentle which is why they make great therapy dogs.

[Patti]

This may help...

www.labradoodleasd.com/TEGAN-BREED%20STANDARD.htm


or

www.rutlandmanor.com/breed-standard.html

[Tracy L Boring]

My dogs are exceptionally sweet and gentle dogs.  They are fun loving and outgoing, kind of goofy, and supremely intelligent.  They both seek out eye contact and want to lay by your feet. We got one for my young son that has arthritis, and I loved the breed so much that I got a second one.  

My son trains his dog and does 4H with him, and agility.  My son was 7 when we got the dog.  I had a trainer come out and evaluate my son and the dog to see, if my son could train him.  The trainer feel in love with our dog, and has worked with my son and the dog for three years now.  They are awesome dogs. 

[Tracy L Boring]

Jenny,  

I was happy things turned out they way they did with my son, and the dog working so wonderful with my son. Both dogs seem to love my son, and both listen good to him.  I struggle a bit training the second dog, but it was me.  The second dog did fine with my son.  Ha, ha.  I have enjoyed them both so much.  I am finding it hard not to add another dog.  I looked at your site.  I love all of your Australian Labradoodles.  They are all so gorgeous.  

[Tracy L Boring]

Jenny, 

Which one of your dogs is the dancer?  My third doodle I want to be an dancer. Ha, ha. I have some questions about your doodles, and their coats.  Do you want me to send you an email?  

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I have to say they are not all alike IMO.  I have two ALDs and they are as different as can be.  One is great with kids....the other is nervous with kids.  Training one was a piece of cake, training the other was a lot of hard work.  They are both smart and loyal, but beyond that they are more different than alike.

[Tracy L Boring]

Jenny,

I bet the dancing is funny to watch.  I have one that loves television as well.  It seems his favorite show is Bugs Bunny or any kind of Looney Tunes show.  He will bark occasionally at the television, and get up and run in a little circle.  I would love to see the dancing.

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Please try not to use a dog that is being bred for the first time.  A tried and true dam and sire will tell you most about personalities and ALSO ask is this particular breeding has EVER produced a puppy with a genetic disorder.  Testing is not enough.  As I've learned on this site, some breeders do the tests to early in the breeders life so that diseases don't show up yet.  Also, Perthes is a terrible genetic disease that cannot be tested for.  It mostly occurs in the smaller doodles.  It is a small dog disease involving cutting off part of the hip and not even being able to pin it, just let scar tissue grow in.  Sheila had it.  Believe me, you don't want to mess with this.  And I have heard from my breeder that the ALD breeders that are in the Australian Labradoodle Club have voted as a group that the sire or dam do NOT come off the breeding line.  They simply mix the male or female with a different mate. Very risky in my opinion. So ask about ANY PROBLEMS that have occured from this particular breeding and get it on email if possible.  And since sooo many generations and kinds of dogs have been put into these dogs, think of the genetics!!  I would not buy another mini labradoodle until the Australian Labradoodle Club tightens up on their rules.

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Hi ALD owners.  I just heard from my breeder that the Australian Labradoodle Club has made some changes in their policies since Sheila's Perthes Disease incident and a couple of other doggies' issues.  The ALC has formed a database to keep track of all breeders genetic problems.  Or puppy problems from these breeders.  It was voted into force by the whole membership.  I feel this is a positive step for the breed.  My breeder says that since Jan. the Pres. of the Austalian Labradoodle Club has received voluntary calls from breeders reporting problems. My own personal breeder has retired Sheila's mom and dad (time for old guy anyway) are now both retired and Sheila's one half brother is now their own pet.  Although this program is voluntary I really appreciated the phone call and felt like Sheila and I were "heard" bow wow!.  For me personally, I would love to have another mini doodle someday so my faith that most of these breeders are trying hard to breed healthy, robust ALD's. We all know that these ALD and American LD are still in the process of being developed, but it is nice to know they are trying.