About the Australian Labradoodle:
Temperament and soundness are the two key elements in a good family companion. The Australian Labradoodle should be athletic and graceful, yet compact with substance and medium boning. Joyful and energetic when free, soft and quiet when handled. They should approach people in a happy friendly manner with eye to eye contact. They should be keen to learn and easy to train. They have a free flowing wavy or curly coat that does not shed and is possibly non-allergenic.
Sizes:
Size is measured to the top of the shoulder blades (withers) while standing squarely on a level surface..
· Standard: 21 to 24 inches. The “ideal” size for a standard female is 21 to 23 inches and for a male 22 to 24 inches. Weight range tends to be 50 to 65 pounds.
· Medium: 17-20 inches. The “ideal” size for a medium female is 17 to 19 inches and for a male 18 to 20 inches. Weight range tends to be 30 to 40 pounds.
· Miniature: 14 to 16 inches. The “ideal” size for a miniature is 14 to 16 inches with no correlation between height and sex of the miniature Australian Labradoodle. Weight range tends to be 16 to 25 pounds.
Colors:
Australian Labradoodles are available in a variety of colors. Several colors are just slight variations of one another and can be difficult to distinguish, especially since the color can change or develop over time! The choices range from red, apricot, chocolate, caramel, phantom, silver and different variations of cream, cafe and black.
More Information:
More information can be found at the International Australian Labradoodle website at
