F1
First generation
A direct Labrador (or Golden) × Poodle cross. Coats and shedding can vary widely in the same litter. Blessed Day does not breed F1s.
About the breed
The Australian Labradoodle guide.
What the breed actually is, how it differs from a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle, and what families should know about generations, size, coat, and allergies before they apply.
What is an Australian Labradoodle?
An Australian Labradoodle (often shortened to ALD) is not just a Labrador mixed with a Poodle. It is a multi-generational companion breed developed so families can get a more consistent temperament, a lower-shedding coat, and a predictable adult size. The foundation includes Labrador Retriever, Poodle, and Cocker Spaniel lines.
Tera’s one-minute version: Labradoodles and Goldendoodles are Poodle crosses. Australian Labradoodles come from established multigenerational lines bred toward a consistent breed type.
Blessed Day Doodles has raised Australian Labradoodles in Harrisonville, Missouri since 2005. Tera, Kyle, and their five kids raise puppies in the house until 4 weeks, then move them to the barn for a larger play area.
Australian Labradoodle vs. Labradoodle vs. Goldendoodle
A lot of families land here after searching “goldendoodle puppies.” That is honest traffic — people want a soft-coated family dog that sheds less than a Golden Retriever. Blessed Day does not breed Goldendoodles. The comparison below is so you can tell the difference before you apply.
| Australian Labradoodle | Labradoodle | Goldendoodle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it usually is | Multi-generational breed with Lab, Poodle, and Cocker Spaniel lines | Often a Labrador × Poodle cross (F1) or an early backcross | Golden Retriever × Poodle cross |
| Coat | Fleece or wool; more consistent when lines are multigen | Can range from shedding to curly in the same litter | Often wavy; early generations can still shed |
| Why families search it | Predictable size, lower shed, family temperament | The original “doodle” name | Golden Retriever look with less hair in the house |
| What Blessed Day breeds | Yes — this is the only breed we raise | No F1 / F1b first-crosses; occasional F3 | No |
If you came looking for a Goldendoodle, tell Tera that on the application. She will tell you whether an Australian Labradoodle is actually what you want.
Generations explained: F1, F1b, and multigen
Generation labels are the biggest search gap on this site. Families type “F1b Labradoodle” because they have been told a backcross is the hypoallergenic one. The letters are useful. They are not a promise.
F1b
First-generation backcross
Usually an F1 bred back to a Poodle. Often marketed as “the hypoallergenic one.” Tera does not breed F1b — she finds multigen more allergy-friendly.
Multigen
Multi-generational ALD
Australian Labradoodle × Australian Labradoodle for several generations. This is how size, coat, and temperament stay steadier. Occasional F3 litters, otherwise this is the program.
Blessed Day Doodles raises multi-generational Australian Labradoodles. That is why the parent dogs look like the puppies. If you specifically want an F1 or F1b first-cross, this is not that program — and Tera will say so.
Sizes
Adult size is estimated from the parents’ weight range — not promised to the pound, and not guessed from an 8-week chart.
| Size | Typical adult weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | 10–18 lbs | — |
| Mini | 15–25 lbs | up to 16 inches at the shoulder |
| Medium | 26–45 lbs | up to 18 inches at the shoulder |
Mini and micro overlap a little on purpose — the parents of a specific pairing are the better predictor. Ask Tera for the range on the litter you are considering.
What kind of coat will your puppy have?
Most families
Wavy Fleece.
A soft, flowing coat — the one most families choose.
Allergy-conscious
Curly Fleece.
Tighter spirals and a lower-shed coat — still not hypoallergenic.
Densest coat
Wool.
Dense, highly structured coat. No dog is hypoallergenic; this is the tightest option.
Coats, colors, patterns, and grooming
Coats: wavy fleece, curly fleece, and wool. Fleece is what most families live with. Wool is the densest option.
Colors and patterns are two different things. A merle is a pattern, not a color.
Colors
- apricot
- caramel
- chocolate
- red
- black
- cream
Patterns
- tuxedo white blaze down the face and chest
- parti all white with colored splashes
- merle diluted black or chocolate with a speckled look
- phantom black or chocolate with tan on the legs, chest, and above the eyes
Colors Blessed Day produces: apricot, caramel, chocolate, red, black, cream. Patterns sit on top of those colors — tuxedo, parti, merle, and phantom.
Brush weekly. Professional groom every 8 weeks. Tera links the brushes she actually uses on her Amazon grooming list. Skipping grooms is how fleece turns into mats.
Allergies and shedding
No dog is hypoallergenic. Doodles are often better than regular dogs and have natural oils in the coat that reduce dander, but everyone has a different allergy threshold. An Australian Labradoodle may work fine for one person and not for someone with more sensitive allergies.
Multigens are the better option over F1 or F1b — farther from a shedding dog, with generation after generation of low-shedding coats. Tera does not claim any dog is non-shedding. Even poodles shed; the hair mats in the coat. Doodles are the same.
Temperament and family fit
People-oriented, social, and affectionate. Blessed Day puppies spend their first four weeks in the house with the Mueller family and their five kids, then move to the barn for a larger play area.
Families choose a puppy based on temperament and their interaction at the visit. Tera keeps veto power if a pairing would be unfair to the dog — a super-chill, somewhat timid puppy should not go to a house with several rowdy, loud small children. If you are out of the home five days a week, she strongly suggests doggy daycare. Australian Labradoodles thrive with other dogs and people.
Health and longevity
Every Blessed Day parent is OFA tested for hips, elbows, patellas, heart, and eyes, plus DNA panels through Animal Genetics or Orivet / Paw Print Genetics. Puppies go home with a 26-month genetic health guarantee, a 5-business-day vet window, 30 days of Trupanion with no wait period, and lifetime support. If a family cannot keep a dog, Tera will assist with rehoming.
Read the health guarantee before you apply.
Is an Australian Labradoodle right for you?
If you want a family companion who lives in the house, can handle kids and routines, and you are willing to groom and train — this breed is often a beautiful fit. If you need a first-cross F1, a Goldendoodle specifically, or a dog that never needs a brush, keep looking.
Quick breed questions
- What is the difference between an Australian Labradoodle and a Labradoodle?
- A Labradoodle is a Labrador Retriever × Poodle cross. A Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever × Poodle cross. An Australian Labradoodle is a multigenerational breed developed from Labrador Retriever, Poodle, and Cocker Spaniel lines, selectively bred for more consistency in coat, structure, size, and temperament.
- Do you breed F1 or F1b litters?
- No. Blessed Day sticks with multigenerational Australian Labradoodles and will occasionally have an F3 litter. Multigen is more allergy-friendly than F1b, which is why Tera stays with those lines.
- What size Australian Labradoodles do you raise?
- Micro 10–18 lbs. Mini 15–25 lbs, up to 16 inches at the shoulder. Medium 26–45 lbs, up to 18 inches at the shoulder. Adult size is estimated from the parents’ weight range. Blessed Day no longer breeds standards.
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Talk with Tera about a puppy.
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