The Three Coat Types of Australian Labradoodles

A soft textured wool feeling and wavy to curly coat, it is easy to maintain and is considered allergy friendly.curlyfleece This is the most common labradoodle coat type.curlyfleece Angoras have a similar fleece texture. Fleece coats are low-to non-shedding.

A dense curly coat resembling lamb's wool in feel and appearance.curlyfleece They have a crimped appearance, and when clipped the curls may invert [coil].curlyfleece With intense coat care they can often be regrown into their original soft spiraling staples. This coat type is usually seen in F1B labradoodles, or second generation and multigen labradoodles.

The wavy fleece is the most common coat type of Australian Labradoodles.curlyfleece It is a long, flowing coat with beautiful rippling waves that move as the dog moves.curlyfleece This is also the most hygienic and allergy friendly coat type. A wavy coat should be brushed/combed thoroughly about twice a week to keep it looking healthy. Wavy fleeces are also low to non-shedding.

Occasionally, a labradoodle will be born with a straight hair coat.curlyfleece They have inherited the straight gene from one of their parents.curlyfleece A wavy or curly hair labradoodle can still be an allergy friendly coat if they are from an F1 litter with a fleece or wool parent. However, it is hard for a breeder to predict what coat type a pup will produce as an adult.

The straight coat has a smooth, dense and slick feeling, and it sheds to some extent.curlyfleece This coat type is less tolerant of heat than the other two coat types, and it may require more frequent grooming.curlyfleece It is more prone to matting than the other coats, and it can have trouble with areas of the body like the ears and collar. A F1 or F1b labradoodle with a straight coat will often produce a fleece or wool coat as an adult, but it is very important to have the coat DNA tested before choosing this pup. A genetic test is the best way to determine the coat type for this breed. Doodle Sweethearts offers this service through Paw Print Genetics. This company uses only reputable genetic testing companies and is committed to ethical breeding practices. For more information, please click here.