Australian Labradoodles

Australian Labradoodle Coat Types

Australian Labradoodles can have fleece or wool coats, and their color may change with age. This page brings together the key points about coat types, colors and realistic expectations.

Fleece and wool coatsColors may change with ageEarly generations can be less predictable
Molly, an Australian Labradoodle
Molly, an Australian Labradoodle

We distinguish two Australian Labradoodle coat types

  • Fleece — curly or wavy

  • Wool

These coat types are considered allergy-friendly.

Shorter, hair-like coats

Short coats and hair-like coats can occur in early generations. They are usually seen in early crosses and unfortunately tend to shed, trigger allergies and have a characteristic dog odor.

We do not have early-generation crosses in our breeding program, only multigenerational Australian Labradoodles, so this issue does not apply to us.

Australian Labradoodle Colors

Australian Labradoodles come in many colors, some more popular than others. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to predict whether a puppy's coat color will change later. The recently popular lavender color, for example, develops from a brown coat that fades at around a year and a half.

Labradoodles can therefore be found in these colors:

  • black

  • silver

  • white (chalk)

  • cream

  • gold

  • apricot

  • red

  • chocolate

  • café au lait

  • lavender

  • parchment

  • parti color

  • phantom

Colors, textures and different coat types

These photographs show the variety found in Australian Labradoodles, from light and cream shades to black, chocolate and multicolored coats.

Molly
MuMu
Mija
Goddess
Benji
Onyxe
Oreo
Szajba
Photo session at a cement plant

Continue exploring

Coat Care — Caring for the coat with your dog's comfort in mind.

Allergies and Shedding — Shedding, allergies and each household member's individual response.

Australian Labradoodles and Allergies — What to consider when allergies or sensitivities are involved.