Frequently Asked Questions
Pawpaws supports knowing
as much about your new
friend as you possibly can in
order to ensure that you are
purchasing the perfect dog
and friend for your lifestyle.
Labradoodles, and Australian Labradoodles are all
very loyal intelligent companions. They have proven
themselves valuable in the field of therapy as
well as faithful eye seeing dogs.
We will try to answer any and all questions that you
may have in order to help you find the
perfect friend for you!!
Pease visit Arrowhead Park Labradoodles R&D page
for a comprehensive visual breakdown of all the
different types of Labradoodles available today!
What are the sizes of a Labradoodle?
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Labradoodles are available in three different sizes, Standard , Medium,
Miniature. They mature at......
~Standard 21~24 in tall and aprox. 50~65lbs
~Medium 17~20 in tall and aprox. 26~49lbs
~Miniature 14~16 in tall and aprox. 16~25lbs
What is the temperment of a Labradoodle??
Labradoodles are a very intelligent breed of dog. Other traits that they
aquire are Affectionate, Confident, Sociable, Friendly, Comical, and they
have been called the most Loving and Devoted family pet.
They are a very non aggresive breed. They love to play making them
wonderful around children. They are well suited to work as therapy dogs
and have a history of working as guide dogs.
How can I know if a Labradoodle is right for me??
The Labradoodle is sociable loving and easily trained. They are also
exceptionally intelligent! Because they are so intelligent they need to
have training at an early age, to provide them with a healthy channel for
their smarts! Labradoodles crave companionship! It is very important to
provide stimulation and to train them while they are still puppies.
If you are to busy to spend time with your new puppy maybe you
should consider a less intelligent breed.
Are all Labradoodles non shedding??
Almost all Labradoodles are non shedding and allergy friendly, but
some are definately not. Labradoodles are still a developing breed
so there will be the occasional puppy that will shed later on as an
adult dog. The Early Generation Labradoodles are more likely to
shed. Please be advised, if you suffer from allergies, a
Multigeneration Australian Labradoodles with a wool coat will
inevitably be most suitable, as this type sheds very very little.
How do I care for the coat of my Labradoodle??
Labradoodles have a easy care coat. You will need to be aware that
the coat will change from the puppy to adult coat, it should be
groomed very well once every 3 weeks, a trim once in a while
around eyes and mouth and a real cut about every 6 months. The
coat ideally should be 4~6in long.
What is the life expectancy of a Labradoodle??
Labradoodles are a long term investment!! A Labradoodle will live
to be between 13~15 years old.
Who was the first breeder and why did they breed the Labradoodle??
Wally Conron was the first person to breed the Labradoodle. Wally
lived in Austrialia and in 1970 he wanted to help a blind lady with
allergies to have a guide dog. Wally first breed the Labrador Retriever
to a Standard Poodle ~~ It has been a sucsess ever since !
What is an LO1 Labradoodle??
Origin Labradoodles can be a Hair Coated Labradoodle, Fleece Coated
Labradoodle or Wool Coated Labradoodle. For example to present a LO1,
LO2pp, LO3 with a fleece coat you would refer to the dog as a Fleece
Coated Labradoodle First Generation OR a Fleece Coated Labradoodle
Second Generation OR a Fleece Coated Labradoodle Origin. A Sixth
generation or higher Labradoodle Origin to Labradoodle origin mating
would result in a Purebred Labradoodle Or in this case a Fleece Coated
Labradoodle, Or Fleece Coated Purebred Labradoodle.
Definitions used herein:
L=Labradoodle (solely from Labrador x Poodle lines)
O = Origin (solely from Labrador x Poodle lines prior to 6 generations)
1-6= Generation
pp=Poodle Parent breed
LO1 “First generation Labradoodle Origin” results from breeding a
Labrador Retriever to a Poodle
LO2 “Second generation Labradoodle Origin” results from breeding a LO1
x LO1 generation or higher**
LO2pp “Second generation Labradoodle Origin, Poodle cross” results from
a breeding of a LO1 x Poodle
LO3 “Third generation Labradoodle Origin” results from a breeding of a
LO2 x LO2pp or LO2pp x LO2pp or LO2 x LO2 generation or higher***
LO3pp “Third generation Labradoodle Origin Poodle cross” results from
breeding a LO2 x Poodle or LO2pp x Poodle
LO4pp “Fourth generation Labradoodle Origin Poodle cross” results from
breeding a LO3 x Poodle or LO3pp x Poodle
LO4 “Fourth generation Labradoodle Origin” results from breeding a LO3 x
LO3pp or LO3pp x LO3pp or LO3 x LO3 generation or higher.
LO5 “Fifth generation Labradoodle Origin” results from breeding a LO4 x
LO4pp or LO4pp x LO4pp or LO4 x ALO4 generation or higher.
LO5pp “Fifth generation Labradoodle Origin Poodle cross” results from
breeding a LO5 x PP
LO6 or L1 “Sixth generation Labradoodle Origin or Purebred Labradoodle”
results from breeding a LO5 x LO5pp or LO5pp x LO5pp or LO5 x LO5
generation or higher. An LO6 would be classified as a purebred
Labradoodle, L1

