Opis rasy - Australijski Labradoodle

In 1989, Wally Conron, a breeder from The Royal Victorian Guide Dogs Association, was tasked with creating a guide dog for a blind woman whose husband had allergies. He crossed a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle, hoping for intelligence and a low-shedding coat. The first litter consisted of three puppies, but only one had the desired traits. Many of the dogs from this line had difficult temperaments, which led Conron to ultimately discontinue the breeding program.

However, the growing interest in Labradoodles inspired Australian breeders Beverley Manners and her daughter Angela to continue Conron’s work, but in a more controlled manner. To improve temperament and the consistency of traits, they introduced additional breeds into the line, such as the Irish Water Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. After years of careful selection, they succeeded in creating dogs with a predictable appearance, hypoallergenic coats, and excellent temperaments.