Intelligence and learning
Thanks to the intelligence inherited from the Labrador and the Poodle, they excel at agility, obedience, tracking and therapy work. Even people new to dog training find them easy to teach.
Our Australian Labradoodle kennel in France
At Ouidoodle we breed Australian Labradoodles exclusively — not standard Labradoodles. That distinction matters: the Australian Labradoodle is the result of 40 years of rigorous selective breeding, resulting in a stable hypoallergenic coat, a balanced temperament and verified health.
- Sharp intelligence: they learn fast and adapt easily.
- A hypoallergenic companion: well suited to sensitive owners (a test with an allergy specialist is always advisable nonetheless).
- A sociable character: they get along with children and with other animals.
Our commitments
1Reliably hypoallergenic
Unlike F1 crosses, our multigenerational selection gives a curly or fleece coat that does not shed.
2A gentle, stable temperament
One of the gentlest and most sociable dogs there is. It suits families with children, older people, and makes a good therapy dog.
3Verified health
All of our breeding dogs are genetically tested. You receive the parents’ test results along with your puppy.
4Intensive socialisation
8 weeks of the Puppy Culture protocol: gradual exposure to sounds, people, animals and objects. A puppy that settles in quickly.
5Lifetime support
You are never on your own after the adoption: we stay available for any question about health, feeding or training.
Origins and history
The Australian Labradoodle is a hybrid breed created in Australia in the 1980s. This cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle answered a very specific need: providing an assistance dog for people with allergies. Over time, other breeds such as the English and American Cocker Spaniel were introduced to refine its physical and behavioural traits.
There is nothing accidental about the mix: here is what each breed contributed:
- Labrador Retriever
- Intelligence, biddability and a steady temperament.
- Poodle
- A hypoallergenic coat and a quick mind.
- Cocker Spaniel
- Gentleness and a natural affinity with children.
Development and recognition
Although the Australian Labradoodle is not officially recognised as a purebred by every kennel federation, it follows a rigorous breeding programme, overseen by associations such as the ALAA (Australian Labradoodle Association of America), which works to preserve the breed standard and its genetic quality. Australian Labradoodles now have a pedigree in the United States.
The 3 Australian Labradoodle sizes
Sizes are defined by measuring the height at the withers — that is, from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder blades.
Miniature
35–42 cm · 7–13 kg
Medium
43–52 cm · 13–20 kg
Standard
53–65 cm · 20–30 kg
The Australian Labradoodle in all its colours
Red / Red Tuxedo
A magnificent red coat, with or without white. With attractive white trim, it becomes a "Red Tuxedo".
Apricot
A lighter red, which can also come with white markings or without.
Caramel / Caramel Tuxedo
A darker shade of red. With white markings, it is known as a "Caramel Tuxedo".
Parti
A coat covered in patches, which may be of various colours, together with white.
Solid colours
The ALD also comes in classic solids: black, white or chocolate — with or without white.
Phantom
A dark base (black or chocolate) with lighter markings on the face, legs and chest.
Physical characteristics
- Head
- Well proportioned, with a square, slightly rounded muzzle. The eyes are expressive.
- Ears
- Dropped and lying flat against the head — they add to their friendly look.
- Body
- Well muscled and compact, with a level back and a well-developed chest.
- Tail
- Carried low or level, and often wagging to show how happy they are.
- Coat
- Soft, wavy or curly. Hypoallergenic and weather-resistant.
The Australian Labradoodle's character
Sociability
Highly sociable, they love human company and get on well with other animals. Patient and playful with children; curious but rarely aggressive with strangers.
Energy and activity
Calm indoors, they need 1 to 2 hours of exercise a day: ball games, forest walks, swimming and agility courses.