Differences between australian labradoodles and labradoodles?

chiroken · 08-22-2010, 03:08 AM

Hello everyone, 1st time poster.

After several years we feel we are able to commit to the responsibilities of being a dog owner. We have 2 girls aged 7/10 that have begged for a dog for quite some time! We currently have a 16 yr old cat in our home.

Abit about us...we are looking for primarily an indoor door dog, in the size range of a medium labradoodle, and the dog's temperment is very important to us. We are looking for a calm, relaxed dog, not one that is always hyper (still want to be able to "play" with him/her though!). We live in a house on about 3/4 acre, not yet fenced (no reason to be to date!) Most of our week at least one of us is home, and we are fairly active (kids' sports, day boating in summer months, condo in the winter to ski weekends). We have not had a dog as adults, we've both had dogs all our childhoods. We REALLY like the idea of non-shedding, no allergies in our family. No offence, however, I am not a fan of the "poodle" look and I've learned appropriate grooming is that that is necessary to affect appearance. We both LOVE labs but are not keen on the shedding aspect and the size is abit big for our preference.

Researching labradoodles has brought me to what seems to be the more common F1 puppies along with the australian labradoodles. I am trying to understand the differences of the dogs. I understand the blood lines etc, I'm referring to what you actually get as the dog as per its characteristics. I get the impression that the australian labradoodles are non-shedding whereas you don't know what will be the case with a labradoodle. An F2 is more likely to be non-shedding, however, it seems most available puppies are F1. And australian labradoodles are more consistent with the mild tempermant?

I believe the type of coat we would like would be fleece, available in both australian and labradoodles? A wide range of coat colours for both (I'd love 1 of each, how can you chose, that cream coloured or that chocolate?!)

Australian labradoodle puppies seem to be about $500-700 more, why is this? Simply fewer breeders therefor higher demand?

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance...

**lindamarie** · 08-22-2010, 10:18 AM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

I really can't answer all of your questions, but I'm more than sure someone will be able to.
I'll briefly speak to what I do know.......I don't care for the poodle look either and really......that hopefully isn't an offense to anyone. It's just a preference......and what else I will say is "preference" as well.

I purposely set out to get a black doodle and an F1.
Many say they are not as popular and that's fine with me. Bogart is exactly what I wanted. He has been call a PWD and a Bouvier over a Labradoodle. One woman I met couldn't believe he wasn't a Bouvier!
I raised Bouv's so I now have a dog that actually looks like my Bouvier and I love it!
Why/
Because although he is more gentle and mild mannered than any dog of any breed I have ever had, he just has a look that says "don't mess with me."
This is great because I walk him at night and travel around in some areas where the added protection of a dog is a bonus. No one really knows they could possibly be licked to death when they see him!

He sheds minimally. We call it "tumbleweeds" that sort of gather on the hardwood floor and are easily vacuumed. The starnge thing is although we find this hair on the floor, we rarely find it on clothing!

Bogart has a BEAUTIFUL coat! It's fleece and just a tad curly, especially on his legs.
One of our breeders is an advertising breeder so I will mention his website.
Riverbend Labradoodles / Welcome !
Chad and Kristi have amazing doodles! Both of Bogart's parents were champions. Mom, Rosie, is and English yellow lab.......and dad, Louie, is a smaller standard poodle.

Not sure if this helps........but I do look forward to someone posting on the differences between the Australian and Labradoodle.......and I look forward to hearing what you decide to do!

Taekwondodo · 08-22-2010, 01:04 PM

This site is a good place to look to find out about the differences. Basically Labradoodle Origin are from only lab and poodle lines whilst Australian Doodles can have up to six different breeds in the mix. Both are loyal and friendly but Australian has less shedding fur. Neither dogs actually look poodley (to my mind).

deepnite10 · 08-23-2010, 07:13 PM

i ve only seen one Aussie doodle and what i know of them is that though theyre predominetly a poodle/lab hybrid..every few generation s a spaniel is infused to maintain size consistancy..?????

IMO..*from reading mostly*..the F1 are more hearty than following generations...though their coat is less consistant, some have straight others have a wavy fleece coat..

My Toby is a F1b..he s so mellow you could light a firecracker under him and he would nt flinch..he not much into playing games but, he is a very
obedient..

what commands i do teach him are ones that make it easier for me to care for him...people think they re nice tricks..but, its much easier to get him to rollover than try pushing him over..a paw up from a sitting position
looks cool..but, it only makes it easier to brush under his armpits...

because of him mild temperment..he s become the easiest indoor dog ive
ever had the pleasure of having..and he s certainly easier to care for than
children..btw, he s a a big standard at 90 lbs..and i think Max tips the scales at 100..

08-22-2010, 03:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
chiroken Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	Differences between australian labradoodles and labradoodles? Hello everyone, 1st time poster. After several years we feel we are able to commit to the responsibilities of being a dog owner. We have 2 girls aged 7/10 that have begged for a dog for quite some time! We currently have a 16 yr old cat in our home. Abit about us...we are looking for primarily an indoor door dog, in the size range of a medium labradoodle, and the dog's temperment is very important to us. We are looking for a calm, relaxed dog, not one that is always hyper (still want to be able to "play" with him/her though!). We live in a house on about 3/4 acre, not yet fenced (no reason to be to date!) Most of our week at least one of us is home, and we are fairly active (kids' sports, day boating in summer months, condo in the winter to ski weekends). We have not had a dog as adults, we've both had dogs all our childhoods. We REALLY like the idea of non-shedding, no allergies in our family. No offence, however, I am not a fan of the "poodle" look and I've learned appropriate grooming is that that is necessary to affect appearance. We both LOVE labs but are not keen on the shedding aspect and the size is abit big for our preference. Researching labradoodles has brought me to what seems to be the more common F1 puppies along with the australian labradoodles. I am trying to understand the differences of the dogs. I understand the blood lines etc, I'm referring to what you actually get as the dog as per its characteristics. I get the impression that the australian labradoodles are non-shedding whereas you don't know what will be the case with a labradoodle. An F2 is more likely to be non-shedding, however, it seems most available puppies are F1. And australian labradoodles are more consistent with the mild tempermant? I believe the type of coat we would like would be fleece, available in both australian and labradoodles? A wide range of coat colours for both (I'd love 1 of each, how can you chose, that cream coloured or that chocolate?!) Australian labradoodle puppies seem to be about $500-700 more, why is this? Simply fewer breeders therefor higher demand? Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance...

08-22-2010, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! I really can't answer all of your questions, but I'm more than sure someone will be able to. I'll briefly speak to what I do know.......I don't care for the poodle look either and really......that hopefully isn't an offense to anyone. It's just a preference......and what else I will say is "preference" as well. I purposely set out to get a black doodle and an F1. Many say they are not as popular and that's fine with me. Bogart is exactly what I wanted. He has been call a PWD and a Bouvier over a Labradoodle. One woman I met couldn't believe he wasn't a Bouvier! I raised Bouv's so I now have a dog that actually looks like my Bouvier and I love it! Why/ Because although he is more gentle and mild mannered than any dog of any breed I have ever had, he just has a look that says "don't mess with me." This is great because I walk him at night and travel around in some areas where the added protection of a dog is a bonus. No one really knows they could possibly be licked to death when they see him! He sheds minimally. We call it "tumbleweeds" that sort of gather on the hardwood floor and are easily vacuumed. The starnge thing is although we find this hair on the floor, we rarely find it on clothing! Bogart has a BEAUTIFUL coat! It's fleece and just a tad curly, especially on his legs. One of our breeders is an advertising breeder so I will mention his website. Riverbend Labradoodles / Welcome ! Chad and Kristi have amazing doodles! Both of Bogart's parents were champions. Mom, Rosie, is and English yellow lab.......and dad, Louie, is a smaller standard poodle. Not sure if this helps........but I do look forward to someone posting on the differences between the Australian and Labradoodle.......and I look forward to hearing what you decide to do! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

08-22-2010, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Taekwondodo Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dunbar, Scotland Posts: 50	This site is a good place to look to find out about the differences. Basically Labradoodle Origin are from only lab and poodle lines whilst Australian Doodles can have up to six different breeds in the mix. Both are loyal and friendly but Australian has less shedding fur. Neither dogs actually look poodley (to my mind). __________________ The cure for all ills, a puppy sleeping in your lap... Last edited by Taekwondodo; 08-22-2010 at 01:07 PM.

08-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,321	i ve only seen one Aussie doodle and what i know of them is that though theyre predominetly a poodle/lab hybrid..every few generation s a spaniel is infused to maintain size consistancy..????? IMO..from reading mostly..the F1 are more hearty than following generations...though their coat is less consistant, some have straight others have a wavy fleece coat.. My Toby is a F1b..he s so mellow you could light a firecracker under him and he would nt flinch..he not much into playing games but, he is a very obedient.. what commands i do teach him are ones that make it easier for me to care for him...people think they re nice tricks..but, its much easier to get him to rollover than try pushing him over..a paw up from a sitting position looks cool..but, it only makes it easier to brush under his armpits... because of him mild temperment..he s become the easiest indoor dog ive ever had the pleasure of having..and he s certainly easier to care for than children..btw, he s a a big standard at 90 lbs..and i think Max tips the scales at 100..

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