Australian Labradoodles Vs American Labradoodles

Australian Labradoodle

The Australian Labradoodle is most true to the standard in physical appearance and will have the silky fleece (most desired) or soft spiraling wool coat. They are non-shedding with the wonderful Labradoodle temperament, intelligence and laid-back nature. They have been bred to standard over the last couple decades and contain not only Lab and Poodle DNA, but also a controlled mix of American and English Spaniel, which contributed toward the incredible silky fleece coat.

American Labradoodle

A Labradoodle is the result of breeding the Labrador Retriever to a Poodle, Labradoodle to Poodle, or Labradoodle to Labradoodle. Basically the Labradoodle has Labrador Retriever and Poodle-only DNA and nothing else.

F1 (1st generation). 50% poodle & 50% lab. This usually produces a dog with mild to light shedding. Hair can be long or short, wavy or straighter, and wirey or harsher fleece in texture. First generation Labradoodles are typically high-energy dogs with the great Labradoodle intelligence and are a good choice for a family that does not mind some shedding and high energy.

 

F1B (2nd generation). F1 Labradoodle bred to a Poodle. 75% poodle & 25% lab. The F1B Labradoodle is more standard in physical appearance, and more consistently non-shedding. The coat ranges from fleece to wool in texture and can be wavy or straighter. These dogs have the great Labradoodle laid-back temperament and intelligence, and can be a good choice for families that prefer a non-shedding dog.

Multi Generational (3rd generation or higher). F1B or higher bred to F1B or higher. Most true to the Labradoodle standard in physical appearance and consistently non-shedding. The texture ranges from fleece to wool and the wave ranges from wavy to curly. It is important to maintain the wider body type and shorter muzzle length. The fleece coat can be very nice, but not as silky as the coat of an Australian Labradoodle.

Sizes

Miniature - 14" to 17" to the shoulder & 25-35 lbs

Medium - 17" to 19" to the shoulder & 35-45 lbs

Standard - 20" to 22" to the shoulder & 45-55 lbs