What is a Labradoodle? What is an Australian Labradoodle? Is there a difference? What is an F1, and an F1B? The authentic Australian Labradoodle was the dog which first captured the hearts of people all over the world. As they became extremely popular, literally hundreds of new breeders surfaced practically overnight, to cash in on the name. But most of them have decided to create their own new breed whilst at the same time parading it under the Labradoodle or Australian Labradoodle name. F1 – This is the first generation cross of a Standard Poodle bred to a Labrador Retriever. Most have hair coats and shed, and many are hyperactive in their temperament. F1B - Is the progeny of this first cross being bred back to a Poodle as a shortcut to producing the non shedding allergy friendly coat which is present in 99% of the authentic Australian Labradoodles. But with the predominance of Poodle in these puppies, the temperament, so carefully developed over many years by the Founders of the Australian Labradoodle breed is often sacrificed. We are not against F1’s or F1B’s because we love all dogs. But it is important to realize that they are a completely different dog to the authentic Australian Labradoodle as developed since 1989 by the breed Founders in Australia. The Founders, Tegan Park and Rutland Manor recognized the dangers in continuing to breed Labrador/Poodle mixes. Both breeds share an alarming number of serious hereditary diseases. Many of these illnesses skip many generations, so health testing of both parents will not in itself guarantee that affected offspring will not result. The Founders of the Australian Labradoodle met this challenge by carefully infusing other breeds at specific intervals. This not only kept the gene pool wide, but also lessened the probabilities of shared diseases surfacing. Some will tell you that American Labradors brought into their breeding programs will breed up to the Australian Labradoodle. We believe this is misguided information as the "recipe" cannot be replicated easily. Our research led us to conclude that the authentic Australian Labradoodle is a dog without peer. It is the very dog the world has fallen in love with. The co-founder, Beverly Manor of Rutland Manor has started the ALFA which is an association to keep the gene pool authentic and of true pure breed lines. LINKS TO THE ALFA: http://www.australianlabradoodlefoundationalliance.com/pages/why-alfa.php http://www.australianlabradoodlefoundersalliance.com/ And the logo that will hopefully be on our site very soon will represent our pledge to continue the devotion and years of work which the Beverly Manor has poured into her mission to develop the greatest dog ever known.  Authentic Australian Labradoodle with
True fleece coat - courtesy of RM The doggie in the picture below was sold as a multigenerational non shedding fleece coat! This is an example of what is being sold by unreputable breeders making false claims. This is a hair coat and will shed.  Picture - courtesy of Rutland Manor
We have the real thing. Our Authentic Australian Labradoodle came to us from Green Gables Labradoodles in South Carolina, who got her mommy from Rutland Manor, in Australia, one of the founders of this breed. Our pups are non shedding and allergy-friendly.  picture - courtesy of Rutland Manor
This is 'Del' or Rutlands Deliliah who is an Aunthentic Australian Labradoodle with true fleece coat. She came up from Rutland Manor in Australia and is the dam of our mommy, 'Tiffany Diamond' of Green Gables Labradoodles.
Some information above is courtesy of Green Gables Labradoodles or Rutland Manor.
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