Australian Labradoodle Coat Types
- Wool
- Curly Fleece
- Wavy Fleece
Here at Sequoia Haven, we strive for the curly to wavy fleece coats with are low to non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
Australian Labradoodle Colors
It is normal that all colors may show bleaching and discoloration over the topcoat, referred to as sunning, this is quite expected and acceptable. The Australian Labradoodle is an active dog and often a service dog that enjoys the outdoors.
Chalk This color should be a white color but when compared to white is rather a chalky white in color. Nose pigment to be Black or Rose.
Cream
This color should be a creamy coloring sometimes with apricot/gold tinting, all shades of cream are acceptable. Nose pigment to be Black or Rose.
Gold
This color has also been referred to, as "apricot" should be the color of the inside of a ripe apricot to varying shades of rich Gold in color. A true Gold should not have a lighter root than the outer coat and preferable have an even coloration over the entire body. This color may fade as the dog grows older. Nose pigment to be Black in color.
Caramel
This color ranges from a rich gold through to a deep red the preferred color is very much the same color as its namesake "caramel" with even coloration over the entire body. Nose pigment to be Rose in color.
Red
This color should be a solid even rich red in color. A true red should not be lighter at the root than the outer coat. Reds can fade as the dog grows older. Nose pigment to be Black. (Rare color group)
Black
This color should be a solid black in color with no sprinkling of any other color through the coat. Nose pigment to be Black.
Silver
This color can range in shades from very light pewter in color to a dark charcoal in color it is preferred to see an even color through the coat but acceptable to see uneven layering of color in the coat. Silvers are born Black with the coat color developing over time (1-3 yrs). Nose pigment to be Black.
Blue This color should be a dark to medium smoky blue in color. Blues are born Black but will have a Blue/Grey skin pigment. The blue coat color will develop over time (1-3yrs) but as a developed adult should have an even coat color. Nose pigment to be Blue/Grey [matching the skin pigmentation]. [Rare color group]
Chocolate This color should be a dark rich chocolate in color. True chocolates are born almost black in color and maintain the rich dark color throughout their lifetime. Color should be even. Nose pigment to be Rose in color [matching the coat color]. (Rare color group)
Cafe This color ranges from a milk chocolate to silver-beige in color and will develop over time (1-3yrs). Nose pigment to be Rose in color [matching the coat color].
Lavender This color has a definite smoky lavender chocolate color giving an almost pink to lilac appearance. Lavender dogs are born chocolate and will develop over time (1-3yrs). Nose pigment to be Rose in color [matching the coat color]. [Rare color group]
Parchment This color is a creamy beige chocolate color reminiscent of a cup of coffee with a generous addition of milk. Parchment dogs are born milk chocolate and will develop over time (1-3yrs). From a distance adult dogs can be mistaken for a dark or smoky cream. Nose pigment to be Rose in color. [Rare color group]
Parti This can be any color except Phantom with white patches on the face, head and or body (Rare color group)
Phantom is any shading or two-toned coloration such as a Black dog with lower legs showing a soft toning of silver or gold. Or a dog that is born dark with golden shading at the roots or a slight brindling effect. (Rare color group)
