Labradoodle associations

Labradoodle associations

As we describe in our article, the origins of the Australian Labradoodle breed are well documented, and its established standard is overseen by specialized international breeding organizations that focus exclusively on the Australian Labradoodle. Thanks to this, they can often impose stricter breeding requirements than general organizations – all in the interest of the breed’s health, well-being, and stability. Below you’ll find a list of such organizations along with helpful links that will allow you to check the current criteria breeding dogs and breeders of this breed must meet.

Associating organizations:

As you can see, there are several cynological organizations dedicated to the Australian Labradoodle, but in Europe, you will most often come across three: ALAEU, WALA, and ALFA-Europe. Joining any of them and operating a breeding program within their structures is a demanding process that a breeder must undergo by meeting a number of strict conditions. That’s why membership in such an organization is a mark of quality that breeders proudly display on their websites, social media, or in direct conversations.

If you’re planning to purchase a Labradoodle, look only for breeders affiliated with one of these organizations. Only then do you have a real possibility to verify the pedigree, trace the dog’s ancestry, and confirm that the breeding dogs have undergone health testing. Equally important – you can be sure that the breeder adheres to ethical practices and prioritizes animal welfare.

Without affiliation to a recognized organization, beautiful claims of “ethical breeding” remain just empty phrases – with no real tools for verification.

Why can't we find an FCI-registered Labradoodle breeder?

To understand why we can’t find Australian Labradoodle breeders within the FCI, we first need to understand what the FCI is. In Poland, most people associate purebred dog breeding with ZKwP (Polish Kennel Club) and FCI, but it’s important to know that this is just one of many canine organizations operating worldwide.

ZKwP belongs to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), which is one of several canine federations – but not the only one. In many countries – such as the United States or Canada – the FCI does not serve as the main authority, and breeders operate under other organizations like the AKC (American Kennel Club) or CKC (Canadian Kennel Club). These organizations have their own lists of recognized breeds and independent breeding regulations. Does this mean there are no purebred dogs in those countries? Of course not – they simply operate within separate systems of registration and breeding oversight.

Because Australian Labradoodle is currently not on the list of breeds recognized by ZKwP or the FCI, it is not possible to talk about FCI-registered Australian Labradoodle breeders. However, this does not mean that the breed is just a typical mixed breed. Definitely not!


It’s also worth emphasizing that the list of breeds recognized by the FCI is not closed
 – the organization regularly adds new breeds to it.

For example:

  • The Labrador Retriever was only recognized by the FCI in 1954.
  • The Polish Hound (Ogar Polski) in 1966.
  • The Long-Haired German Shepherd not until 2011 – even though its short-haired counterpart had been on the FCI lists nearly a hundred years earlier.

This shows that in the future, the Australian Labradoodle may also appear on the FCI list. However, at present, the breed standard and breeding guidelines are overseen by other international organizations that focus exclusively on the Australian Labradoodle breed.

Remember to be cautious when choosing a breeder

This applies to all dogs, whether you’re choosing, for example, a German Shepherd from a breeder under the ZKwP (FCI), or an Australian Labradoodle from a breeder registered with ALAEU, WALA, or ALFA-Europe. Membership in an organization is a good starting point, but it’s not the end of the verification process.

Always verify what the breeder claims:

  • ✅ Confirm actual membership in the organization – each one maintains a public breeder database.
  • ✅ Request full health documentation of the parents and review the pedigree.
  • ✅ Visit the breeding facility in person, observe the living conditions, the dogs’ behavior, and how the breeder interacts with them.
  • ✅ Pay attention to details – are the animals socialized and well-cared-for, is the environment clean and safe?
  • ✅ Make sure early spaying/neutering is not practiced – performing such procedures in the first weeks of life is harmful to the animals, as explained here.

Unfortunately, every organization has its weaknesses, and dishonest breeders may try to exploit them – often at the expense of the animals. It’s not hard to find shocking stories online about puppy mills operating under the ZKwP or FCI label.

We will soon publish a detailed guide on what to look for when choosing a Labradoodle breeder – so that you can make an informed and responsible decision!

Contact Us

Are you looking for a loyal, loving companion to become a part of your family? Do you have any questions about Australian Labradoodles or our breeding program?

Feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

Reach us through:

  • Poland, Łódź
  • +48 791 518 070
  • labradoodlesbreader@gmail.com

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