Labradoodle VS Australian Labradoodle VS Aussiedoodle

You may be wondering what the difference is between a Labradoodle, an Australian Labradoodle and an Aussiedoodle. There is some confusion between these three breeds of dogs, but it's pretty easy to explain.    

A Labradoodle is a combination of a Labrador Retriever and a Standard Poodle and combines the best of both breeds.  A Labrador has a short dense coat and comes in black, chocolate or yellow.  This loyal breed is intelligent and even tempered and can weigh between 55-80+ pounds depending on breeding.  The Standard Poodle is alert, trainable and social.  These curly-coated dogs come in white, black, gray, blue, silver, brown and apricot and can weigh anywhere from 45-65 pounds. Small Poodles have been bred into the line of Labradoodles, Aussiedoodles and Australian Labradoodles, which offers a miniature size across all three of the breeds.

An Aussiedoodle is a combination of an Australian Shepard and a Standard Poodle. Despite its name, the Australian Shepard started on ranches in the United States during the 19th century. This affectionate and active breed weighs between 35-70 pounds at maturity.

And finally, the Australian Labradoodle.  This is a very special and lovable breed of dog. The Australian Labradoodle breeding line includes the Labrador Retriever, Curly Coat Retriever, Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. 

We've already discussed the Poodle and Retriever.  The Curly Coat Retriever is one of the oldest of the retriever breeds.  This proud and smart breed can weigh up to 90 pounds and is playful with its humans, and more discerning with strangers.  The Irish Water Spaniel is one of the largest and oldest of spaniels. This liver-colored canine is clownish, inquisitive and alert and can weigh up to 65 pounds. The American Cocker Spaniel has an amenable, cheerful disposition is a wonderful family companion. This breed can be very sensitive and can weigh between 20-30 pounds.  The English Cocker Spaniel is sturdy and happy — with a lot of energy, and can weigh between 26-34 pounds. 

Multi-generation Australian Labradoodles have been bred over time to bring together the best qualities of these breeds.  Their temperament is more established than first or second generation labradoodles, and they are consistently low to non-shedding and allergy-friendly.  They come in three sizes: miniature, medium and standard - typically ranging in size from 15-65 pounds. Their colors are varied as well: chocolate, tan, cream, apricot, red, tri-color, shiny blacks, merle, phantom, and parti-colored.

Australian Labradoodles make wonderful companions. They are smart, sensitive, goofy, and love their humans.