About Us
About Us
Who we are and what we do
We are a small, family breeder. Although we are somewhat new to this breed, we are not new to breeding. My husband, Ron, and I have been married 46 years and our house would not have been a home without our pups. Our dogs are family members and live with us in our home. They’re pets first and breeding dogs second. In fact, litters are whelped in our bedroom so that both mama and babies can be closely monitored. We are passionate about raising healthy, well-socialized puppies! As a small family breeder, we limit the number of litters each year so that we are sure to give each and every pup the attention and socialization needed. With the help of our six grandchildren and 94-year-old mother the puppies learn to be gentle while playful; becoming an instant member of your family is all but guaranteed!
What is an Australian Labradoodle
The Australian Labradoodle breed dates back to the 1980's and was initiated with the intent to create a breed that had the temperament of a service dog and was allergy and asthma friendly. During the 1990's breeders in Australia began breeding labradoodles to a number of other dog breeds in an effort to produce litters with consistent conformation, coat type and temperament . Most often the English Cocker Spaniel and American Cocker Spaniel were the breeds used, however, it is reported that a few other breeds were also introduced into certain lines. DNA evidence of these dog breeds are still found in a few lines today, while others were bred out and not re-introduced into any other blood lines. Currently the Australian Labradoodle is considered to be a cross between a Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever, while the Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador retriever and Poodle. This distinction of the breeds and the ALAA's commitment to the breeds health was formally recognized with the creation of the separate breed code Australian Labradoodle by the OFA (the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). The Australian Labradoodle is a breed that has been carefully developed since 1980s, bred over generations with focus on temperment, coat quality and soundness through diligent health testing an d planned litters.
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Australian Labradoodles are multigenerational, meaning both parents of the dog were Australian Labradoodles
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No other Doodle breed has been developed over generations like the Australian Labradoodles
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Australian Labradoodles have a consistent appearance and temperament throughout the breed.
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Australian Labradoodles are people-focused dogs with exceptional eye contact and desire to pleas
Australian Labradoodles have an average life expectancy of 12-15 years. Currently there are 3 size ranges of the breed, defined by measuring from the ground to the wither, the highest point on the dogs shoulder blades.
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Miniature Between 14-16 inches
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Medium Between 17-20 inches
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Standard between 21-24 inches