If you look at pictures of Australian labradoodle puppies, it’s hard to resist falling in love. These adorable “clown-like” dogs look like little fluff balls on feet. At first glance, these dogs all look alike, except for a difference in coloring. But actually, there are several variations in the texture of the labradoodle coats that provide the Australian labradoodle puppies with a very distinct appearance.
Australian labradoodles are a product of careful breeding. Other breeds have been infused to enhance certain characteristics of the coat types, ear sets, confirmation and colors, etc. One of the elements that make up the breeding decision is the type of coat of the dog. Australian labradoodle puppies have one of four types of coats:
Short Hair Coat – This type of coat shows the more prominent influence of the short Labrador coat. The short hair coat is easy to manage in terms of shampooing and brushing, but does tend to shed to varying degrees.. Of course, frequent brushing eliminates much of the shedding.
Longer Hair Coat – Again, this type of coat shows the influence of the Labrador in the breed. The coat is longer and straight. It is silky, fine and prone to some shedding. This coat requires regular brushing and washing.
Curly Wool Coat – This coat shows the poodle influence. Originally, Australian labradoodles were bred for the ideal coat – a poodle curly coat which looked like wool with soft, tight curls that grow tightly together. This type of coat does not need as much trimming, usually a few times a year. The curly wool coat was considered ideal because it didn’t shed, and would cause few or no allergens.
Fleece Coat – The fleece coat is the true combination of the characteristics of the careful infusions of other breeds to enhance the original foundation stock of the poodle and Labrador mix. As the Australian labradoodle puppies mature, the fleece coat grows longer than the wool coat, and the hair strands kink slightly. This coat has a wonderful rippling quality as the dog moves. Dogs with a fleece coat need regular maintenance around their eyes, ears, and beard to provide good hygiene for the dog.
Australian labradoodle puppies are a product of careful breeding. Breeders look for dogs that represent the ideal mix for body formation, temperament, intelligence, and coat formation. Take a look at our puppy photos to see the combination of colors and coat textures that make our puppies so adorable and a wonderful addition to your home.