| Country of origin: | Australia |
| Registries: | Australian Labradoodle Association, Australian Labradoodle Club of America |
| Occupation: | Companion, service dog |
| Size: | Mini:14 to 16 in tall; 15 to 25 lbs Medium: 17 to 20 in tall; 30 to 45 lbs Standard: 21 to 24 in tall; 50 to 65 lbs |
| Longevity: | 12 to 14 years |
| Exercise: | Most are active, but exercise needs vary |
| Training: | Needs vary |
| Grooming: | Moderate |
The Labradoodle originated in Australia when a school for training dogs for the vision-impaired received a request for a dog from a woman whose husband was allergic to dogs. To try to suit her needs, a Labrador Retriever was crossed with a white Standard Poodle, and the offspring were called Labradoodles. After that beginning, a number of breeders became involved, but the crosses were not limited to the original two breeds. Poodles of all three sizes were used, along with Irish Water Spaniels and Curly Coated Retrievers, as well as American and English Cocker Spaniels. In the United States (and other countries), Labradoodles are still primarily crosses between Labrador Retrievers and Poodles, usually Standard Poodles.