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The Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA) is dedicated to the well-being of the Australian Labradoodle (ALD). We believe that educated owners are the best owners, and we are committed to being the breed’s leader of education. By cataloging helpful information about the breed and offering networking services to breeders and owners, we promote responsible dog companionship and strive to make a positive difference in the Australian Labradoodle community.

 

All purebred dogs began by crossbreeding dogs of two or more different breeds to achieve desirable traits.  Dogs displaying those traits were bred to each other to continue the breed development.  This has been going on for hundreds of years.   The development of the ALD is no different.  In the 1980’s the first labradoodle was created by combining a lab with a poodle in an attempt to achieve a more allergy friendly guide dog.  Forward thinking breeders in Australia began breeding these 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 with the labradoodle, however, it is reported that a few other dog breeds were also introduced into certain early lines.  It is the combination of all these breeds that make up what we call the ALD today.

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