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What does "Multigenerational" mean for Australian Labradoodles?
The original Australian Labradoodles were a proprietary mix of different dog breeds: labs, poodles, English Cocker Spaniels, Wheatons, and Irish Water Dogs. Now, Australian Labradoodles are bred with other Australian Labradoodes, so the dogs are their own breed, not a mix. According to the Australian Labradoodle Association of America, Australian Labradoodles must include at least 3 of the 5 approved breeds, and they must be a cross. Call us biased, but this blend makes some adorable dogs!
If you’ve been researching Australian Labradoodles, you’ve probably seen the term multigenerational, often shortened to multigen. But what exactly does that mean, and why does it matter?
In dogs, “multigen” (short for multigenerational) means a puppy is the offspring of two “doodle” or hybrid parents (e.g., Goldendoodle to Goldendoodle), rather than a direct purebred cross. It typically refers to F3 generations or beyond, and aims to stabilize desired traits like coat consistency, size, and hypoallergenic qualities.
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- Coat Consistency: While first-generation (F1) dogs can randomly have straight, wavy, or curly coats, multigen breeding stabilizes genetics to produce predictable, low-shedding coats.
- Hypoallergenic Potential: By carefully selecting for specific genes over multiple generations, these puppies often end up with the best non-shedding qualities of breeds like Poodles.
- Predictable Temperament & Size: Breeders have a better idea of how the dog will behave and exactly how big it will get since both the mom and dad are already a mix of the same breed.
Understanding Labradoodle Generations:
F1 Labradoodles
F1 Labradoodles are the first-generation cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Because these puppies inherit traits from two very different breeds, there can be considerable variation in coat type, shedding, size, and temperament.
F1B Labradoodles
An F1B Labradoodle is created by breeding an F1 Labradoodle back to a Poodle. This generation often produces more low-shedding coats and somewhat greater predictability.
Multigen (F3+): A Doodle bred to another Doodle (e.g., F1 × F1b, or F2 × F2).
Why We Choose Multigenerational Australian Labradoodles
The Australian Labradoodle was developed with a specific vision in mind: to create a dog that is:
- Low to non-shedding
- Intelligent and easily trained
- Loving and affectionate
- Gentle and wonderful with children
- Moderately active
- Outgoing and friendly
- Adaptable to many lifestyles
- A potential therapy or service dog
- Structurally sound and health-focused
About CVL
Colonial Village Labradoodles is Indiana’s premier labradoodle breeder. We raise multi-generational Australian Labradoodle and Australian Bernedoodle puppies with a purpose. Our dogs are bred for their therapy-oriented temperaments and allergy-friendly coats.
What is a multi-generational Australian Labradoodle?
Multi-generational Australian Labradoodles are a cross between many different parent breeds. The breed originated in Australia in the 1980s with the intent of creating an allergy-friendly service dog for the blind. Australian Labradoodles are a combination of a Poodle, Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, and Irish Water dogs. These breeds were hand-selected for specific breed qualities to create the ideal service dog for those with allergies. Since then, the breed has continued on and spread across the world. Australian Labradoodles are now considered their own breed with its own breed clubs (ALAA and WALA).