Dog
Pronunciation:
aw-streyl-yuhn lab-ruh-dood-l
Breed Description:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog, although similar to the Labradoodle, is actually considered to be a purebred breed of dog. Originally developed by crossing the Poodle with the Labrador Retriever, the Australian Labradoodle is now bred to type and is recognized by several kennel clubs and organizations. The Australian Labradoodle can be found in two sizes, the Miniature and the Standard and the dog should be slightly longer than they are tall in both sizes. They should have a square head with pendulous ears that are placed slightly high on the head. The coat should be curly with a hard texture and it can be yellow, chocolate, apricot or black in coloring. The poodle-like coat is considered to be hypo-allergenic.
Temperament:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog is a very intelligent breed of dog that is known for their happy temperament and their love of everyone. They are very devoted to their family and can make an ideal pet if they are properly trained and socialized from a young age. They have many of the qualities that are desired in a family pet and can make a good companion for children as adults. The even temperament of the Australian Labradoodle has made it an excellent breed for service work and has proven to be very intuitive when it comes to the needs of their family. They are considered to be non-aggressive and are usually very social with everyone. They can be very joyful but this can cause them to be very bouncy. In fact, they tend to be energetic and can quickly develop habits such as jumping. With proper training, however, they are a very gentle family companion.
Height:
The Australian Labradoodle can be found in two different sizes. The average height for the Australian Labradoodle are Standard: 22 to 24 inches for both males and females, Miniature: 17 to 22 inches for both males and females.
Weight:
The Australian Labradoodle comes in two different sizes. The average weight for an Australian Labradoodle are Standard: 55 to 77 pounds for a male and 45 to 60 pounds for a female. Miniature: 35 to 55 pounds for a male and 30 to 50 pounds for a female.
Health Problems:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog can suffer from a range of health problems including Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Patellar Luxation and Von Willebrand's Disease. In addition, Australian Labradoodles can suffer from chronic ear infections due to the shape of their ears.
Living Conditions:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog is a versatile breed when it comes to living conditions. They can do well in both apartments and homes as long as their exercise needs are met, although the ideal is a home with a fenced yard. Generally, they are very quiet indoors but active once they get out.
Exercise:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog is a very energetic breed and require at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. They do have excess stores of energy and if they are not properly exercised they can become very destructive. Australian Labradoodles make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog should be brushed once or twice a week. They do not usually have a strong doggy odor so they only need to be washed when it is absolutely necessary, usually once every few months. For dogs with the curlier coats, which is prefered in the Australian Labradoodle, clipping can be done once every six weeks or so to keep the coat more manageable. It is very important to keep your Australian Labradoodle‘s ears clean and dry because they can be prone to ear infections.
Origin:
The Australian Labradoodle breed of dog, although a hybrid breed, is one of the few hybrids that actually has an origin. Originally created in Australia, the breed was developed to provide a hypo-allergenic breed that could be used as a guide dog. The hope was to cross the Poodle and the Labrador Retriever to gain the intelligence of both breeds, the working ability of the Labrador Retriever and the low-allergen coat of the Poodle. It is important to note that the Australian Labradoodle is the only breed of Labradoodle that is recognized as an actual breed by some kennel clubs since efforts have been made to create a breed standard and to breed the dogs true to type. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
