Learning to Speak the Labradoodle Lingo!

If you are new to Labradoodles and you talk to someone who is into Labradoodles, you might get lost in all the “Labradoodle lingo”. Here is a little reference guide to help you through.

Labradoodle Generation Terminology
F1 = 50% Labrador and 50% Poodle

F1-B = 25% Labrador Retriever and 75% Poodle (F1 Labradoodle and Poodle cross)

F2 = F1 Labradoodle and F1 Labradoodle cross

Labradoodle Origin (LO) – This term describes the dogs above or dogs that have exclusively Labrador and Poodle Parent Breeds in their background.

Australian Labradoodle (AL) – a dog made up of six different breeds : Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, Curley Coat Retriever, American Cocker Spaniel, and English Cocker Spaniel. These breeds were selected over many years by researchers in Australia to develop specific traits and qualities. These dogs must have over three generations of AL-to-AL in their pedigree to be considered an Australian Labradoodle.

Multi-generation = This can be an F3. However Multi-generation can also refer to an Australian Labradoodle Foundation Dog (ALF) – This term describes dogs that have both the Labradoodle Origin (LO) and an Australian Labradoodle (AL) Parent Breed in their heritage.

**IMPORTANT NOTE** all dogs formerly referred to as ALFs are now considered Australian Labradoodles.

Infusion- In the development of any new breed, a dog breed is “infused” with another breed to develop whatever traits the breeder is trying to achieve. With the Australian Labradoodle and the Labradoodle, infusion of the list of dogs is an accepted and expected process. Infusion is important not only to improve the looks or temperament of a dog breed, but also to create a larger gene pool.