Unfortunately, he wasn't good at record keeping since his primary goal was breeding family pets. He didn't recognize the non-shedding and hypoallergenic potential of these dogs. He did however continue breeding his first and second generation Labradoodles for a few years before finally retiring.
The Australian Guide Dog Association was having very little success as well, because they too didn't recognize the mutated gene which develops the allergy friendly Labradoodle of today.
However, even with the limited success the few original pioneering breeders had at the time, interest in the Labradoodle was strong enough for a few visionaries to start breeding them with an intentional plan in mind. Within a few short years, other breeders followed, and what they developed is the Australian Multi-Generational Labradoodle we recognize today.
Australian Labradoodles are different than those produced in America is because the Australian variety has used other breeds aside from the Standard Poodle and Labrador Retriever. Other dogs that have been used to create the Labradoodle breed in Australia include Wheaton Terriers, Curly Coated Retrievers, Two types of Irish Water Spaniels and a Poodle/Cocker Spaniel cross.
Labradoodles are still under development and, therefore, cannot be declared a true breed. The reason is because a true breed is one that produces consistent characteristics each time to form a standard. Due to the fact that three different types of Labradoodles can be currently bred, for now, they are still only considered a hybrid breed.
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