Traits

Labradoodles are a beautiful breed known for their intelligence and adaptability. They are easy to train but benefit greatly from formal training to ensure lasting good behavior. As loving companions, Labradoodles are wonderful with children and thrive on family interaction. Their non-shedding coats, particularly in multi-generational lines, are a major attraction for families who want their pets to live comfortably indoors as part of the household.

The range of colours is truly astounding and diverse, giving each dog its own unique individuality. From the beautiful blacks whose coats gleam in the light, to the rich reds, chocolates, creams, partis, and many other variations, their beauty is remarkable. Their coats require regular grooming, with clipping recommended every 8–12 weeks, and thorough brushing every few days to prevent matting, which can become very painful if left unattended.

Coats may be fleece, wool or hair. Hair coats are shedding coats, and mainly seen in the early generations. Fleece coats have a soft wavy appearance and wool coats have a curly appearance. Both fleece and wool coats are hypoallergenic. 

There are three size ranges – miniature, medium and standard. The miniature height ranges from 35cm to 42cms with the weight range between 7kg to 13kg. The mediums range from 43 to 52 cm in height and 14 – 20 kg. The standard labradoodle will range from 53 - 63 cm with a weight range of 23 – 30kg. 

At Aamberdell, the health and wellbeing of our dogs is paramount. All breeding dogs undergo extensive DNA screening through accredited laboratories for a wide range of inherited conditions. This allows us to make informed breeding decisions and helps ensure the healthiest possible start for every puppy we raise.

DNA testing is only one part of our health program, which also includes careful pedigree research, temperament assessment, and ongoing veterinary care.

• Achromatopsia (Labrador Type)
• Cone-Rod Dystrophy I – PRA (crd-4/cord I)
• Generalised PRA 1 (Golden Retriever Type)
• Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd) – PRA
• Retinal Dysplasia / Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1
• Stargardt Disease (Retinal Degeneration)

• Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Exercise Induced Collapse (Retriever Type)
• Gangliosidosis GM2 (Poodle Type)
• Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy / Krabbe’s Disease
• Malignant Hyperthermia
• Myotonia Congenita (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Myotubular Myopathy X-Linked (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Narcolepsy (Labrador)
• Neonatal Encephalopathy (Poodle Type)

• Chondrodystrophy with Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk Factor (CDDY with IVDD)
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type), Variant 2
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Type)
• Osteochondrodysplasia (Miniature Poodle Type)
• Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism)

• Congenital Methemoglobinemia (Poodle and Pomeranian Type)
• Copper Toxicosis (ATP7B & ATP7A) (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Polymyopathy (DAMS) (Labrador Retriever)
• Elliptocytosis B-spectrin (Labrador Retriever / Poodle Type)
• Hyperuricosuria
• Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (Spaniel Type)
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Labrador Type)
• von Willebrand's Disease Type I

• Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis / Dry Nose (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1 (Multi Drug Resistance)

• Autosomal Hereditary Recessive Nephropathy (Familial Nephropathy)

Hip and Elbow scores by PennHIP and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

Despite careful planning and the highest standards of responsible breeding, nature can sometimes produce unexpected outcomes. While all Aamberdell breeding dogs undergo extensive DNA health testing and thoughtful pedigree assessment, no breeder can guarantee that a puppy will be completely free from all possible health conditions.

However, by thoroughly testing both the sire and dam and following best-practice breeding principles, we significantly reduce the likelihood of inherited conditions and aim to give every puppy the healthiest possible start in life.

At Aamberdell, we proudly feed our dogs LifeWise kibble.
Our own dogs love the variety of flavours, and we love LifeWise because it’s an Australian-owned company that takes a holistic approach to pet nutrition. We’ll send samples of this food home with our puppies, so they can continue enjoying the same healthy meals they’ve been raised on.
Be sure to check out the blogs on the LifeWise site too — they’re packed with great information!

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At Aamberdell, we also feed our dogs Lyka Fresh Food.
We love that it's fresh, lightly cooked, and packed in easy-to-serve sachets with a variety of delicious flavours.
Check out their website to learn more!

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