There are three designations of Labradoodles as specified below. There are Australian Labradoodles and American Labradoodles (see History of Labradoodles).
At Blue Star Labradoodles, we only sell Multi-Generation Australian Labradoodle puppies because the Multi-Generation Labradoodles are allergy-friendly, non-shedding and have the most reliable temperament, coats and health. It is important when you are researching your Labradoodle puppy that you understand the difference between Multi-Generation puppies and puppies that are the result of a first or second cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle (F1 or F1B).
F1: When a Labrador is bred to a Poodle the offspring are 50% Poodle and 50% Labrador. Most F1’s will have some shedding, wispy hair coat, and maybe dander friendly. There is just not enough Poodle in the dog typically to make them non-shedding and dander free. If you have owned, or been around, a Lab, you know that they shed. However, you should see a noticeable reduction in the shedding with an F1 and they usually have a great temperament if the parents are of the same quality.
F1b or F1 Backcross: When the F1 Labradoodle is bred back to a Poodle the offspring are 75% Poodle and 25% Labradoodle. They are consistently non-shedding, have a fleece hair coat, are very close to dander free and have that great Labradoodle temperament if the parents are of the same quality.
Multi-Generation: When an F1b is bread to another F1B the offspring are 3rd Generation. They, and future Labradoodles bred to Labradoodles, are considered Multi-Generation Labradoodles or Multi-Gens. These puppies are the most likely to be non-shedding and allergy friendly. However, it has been suggested that you must get to the 5th generation before you can be confident of the non-shedding and non-allergenic benefits.
Colors
- Cream & Variations of Cream
- Black/Silver
- Apricot
- Chocolate/Brown/Cafe
- Red/Gold
- Chalk/White
Ideal Coat Types
- Wavy Fleece Coat
- Curly Fleece Coat
- Curly Wool Coat
Reasons to Have a Labradoodle
One of the most appealing qualities of the Multi-Generation Labradoodle is that they are Non-Shedding and are Allergy-Friendly. This means that even those who are allergic to most other dogs will be able to live comfortably with a Multi-Generation Labradoodle. This is a great relief for many dog lovers, or a family member, who have been too allergic to have a dog of their own. They can now have a friendly, loving, gentle, smart dog that is a wonderful companion and will not make them sneeze or make their eyes itch and water. Also, the Multi-Generation Labradoodles have no, or very low, doggie odor. The Multi-Generation Labradoodle is an extraordinary breed of dog! Not only is the Multi-Generation Labradoodle Non-Shedding and Allergy Friendly but they have a wonderful temperament, are good natured, joyful, have amazing loving personalities and are fantastic companions!
List of Reasons to Have a Labradoodle
- Non-shedding coat
- Allergy friendly
- Extremely intelligent
- Loving
- Easy to train
- Quick to learn
- Eager to please
- Loyal
- Friendly & social
- Athletic & energetic
- Strong but gentle
- Intuitive
- Totally bot aggressive
- Outgoing & happy
- Lots of fun
- Joyful
- Water repellent coat
- Love to be loved
- Comical & cute
- Intuitive