F1: The "F" stands for "filial generation". "F1" means "first generation" and is a common scientific term. This, in the Labradoodle breed, is the coding for First cross, purebred poodle to purebred Labrador Retriever. The results are mixed as this is not the breeding of two "like" dogs, dogs that resemble each other. F1 are typically moderate to low shedding and have a sparse hair to fleece coat.
F1B: The "F" stands for "filial generation". "F1" means "first generation" and the addition of the B refers to Backcross. In Science, it is common to state the long version F1 Backcross. This, in the Labradoodle breed, is the coding for a Labradoodle F1, as defined above, bred (or backcrossed) to a purebred Poodle. The results are mixed as this is not the breeding of two "like" dogs, dogs that resemble each other. F1b are typically low shedding to non shedding (as much as a dog can be non shedding) if the parents are both non shedding. and have a hair to fleece coat.
Australian Labradoodle is a dog that carries the DNA of the Labrador, Poodle and Cocker Spaniel (American or English). The resulting offspring are more similar but slightly mixed depending on the parent dogs. An Australian Labradoodle can be created by the crossing of a Poodle to another Australian Labradoodle, a Cock a poo to a Labradoodle, a Labradoodle to a Cocker Spaniel and the like, resulting in the three breed combination. The Australian Labradoodle is the first step, once an Australian Labradoodle is crossed to another Australian Labradoodle the result is termed a Multigen (Multigenerational) Australian Labradoodle as it involves multiple generations of breeding like to like. Australian Labradoodles and Multigen Australian Labradoodles typically have a non shedding coat (as much as a dog can be non shedding) if both parents are also non shedding.
Multigen Australian Labradoodle (Multigenerational) is the breeding of an Australian Labradoodle to another Australian Labradoodle. Multigen Australian Labradoodles typically have a non shedding coat (as much as a dog can be non shedding) if both parents are also non shedding.
Purebred Australian Labradoodle: The defination of purebred was determined in 1852. Merriam-Webster's definition of purebred: Date: 1852 : bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations. Furthermore the AKC in their foundation service requires 4 generations of like to like matings. Therefore the ALAA uses these two references and once an Australian Labradoodle has been breed to another Australian Labradoodle in 4 CONSECUTIVE matings it will be considered a purebred.

Grading Scheme (voted by membership March 2008

What is the Membership process?

Follow the instructions on the Membership page to submit your membership application.

Who should I contact with questions?

For questions regarding the Pet Membership process contact our Pet Membership Registrar at pets@ilainc.com.
For questions regarding the Breeder Membership process, contact our Breeder Membership Registrar at registrar @ilainc.com.
For questions regarding the registration of dogs or litters, contact our Dog Registrar at dogs@ilainc.com.
For questions about the newsletter, contact the Public Relations Officer at pr @ilainc.com.
For financial issues, contact the Treasurer at treasurer @ilainc.com.
For questions about breeding parent breeds other than Lab or Poodle, contact the Infusion Mentor at infusion@ilainc.com.
For questions regarding health testing of breeding dogs, contact the Dog Register at dogs@ilainc.com.
For press relations or interviews, contact the Public Relations Officer at pr@ilainc.com.
For questions on any of the Code of Ethics or Rules and Regulations, OR to file for an exemption to a rule or regulations including the grading scheme, ask the Quality Assurance Officer at qa @ilainc.com.

Who should I contact with a complaint?

Contact the Quality Assurance Officer at QA@ilainc.com

How do breeders submit health testing documentation?

If I use a non ALAA breeder members stud what do I have to submit, paperwork and health testing?

Health testing must be verified on all dogs bred. This includes those outside of the ALAA used by breeder members. Therefore the stud hired MUST meet the minimum health requirements of the ALAA prior to breeding. This documentation is required to be submitted to the dog registrar. It can be submitted via fax or mail. The ALAA's policy is to register the stud dog and input the testing into the ALAA database to register the litter. If the stud owner does not wish the testing to be entered into the ALAA database we need a written letter as to this request. Please wait for a reply that we have received the request. The stud dog will still be registered, however the testing will be omitted.

Proof of breed must be submitted. This can be a pedigree traceable to other ALAA registered dogs, DNA for breed tested dogs, or any dogs traced to registered purebred dogs in any recognized kennel club in any country.

How do I determine if I am in compliance regarding health testing of my breeding dogs?

Email the dog registrar at dogs@ilainc.com. She will review your submissions and let you know if any issues need to be addressed.

Do I need to register litters that were born before I became a member?

Only litters born after you are an ALAA member are required to be registered. All litters must be registered within 90 days of birth. There is a $12 fine per month per litter for late registrations up to 10 months after required registration date. This is an additional payment to the litter registration. Litters registered between 11 and 18 months late will be assessed a $120
fine for late registration. Litters registered over 18 months late results in an automatic suspension and requires a vote of the governing board for reinstatement of breeder.

What is the Litter Registration Process?

Online litter registrations is required. To register a litter online, perform the following steps:

Browse to the ALAA Dog Registry Log-in page.
Type your membership number and password in the appropriate fields and click Sign-In. The Member and Breeder Resources page appears.
Under Breeder Resources, click Register a new litter. The Litter Registration page appears.
Follow the instructions to register your litter online.
You will receive an email requesting payment. Follow the instructions in the email to pay your litter registration fees.

Note: You may need to file some paperwork (stud certificates, change in status for frozen semen) with the dog register prior to online registration. If you have any questions just email dogs@ilainc.com and ask the dog registrar. In these cases, contact the dog registrar and forms or links to forms will be sent to you.

Do I register dogs that are co-owned with another breeder who is not an ALAA member?

Are the puppies whelped and raised by the ALAA breeder or the non-ALAA breeder?
Are the puppies sold under the ALAA breeder’s contract or the non-ALAA breeder’s contract?
Does the consumer perceive they are purchasing the puppy from the ALAA breeder or the non-ALAA breeder?

If the answers to the above questions are the non-ALAA breeder, the dog does not need to be registered and the puppies do not need to be registered. Make sure that any advertising on your site points to the non-ALAA breeder’s site and does not give the impression that the puppies or the dog is covered by the ALAA Code of Ethics or is ALAA registered.

If the answer to any of the questions above is the ALAA breeder, the dog must be registered and all the litters must be registered.

If the breeding dog is moved back and forth between the ALAA breeder and the non-ALAA breeder, the dog must be registered and the litters born in your program must be registered.

When the dog is registered, notify the Dog Registrar of the co-ownership arrangement.

Do all breeding dogs need to be DNA’d?

All breeding dogs must have permanent identification. This can be a unique microchip, tattoo or DNA number. The preferred method is DNA. The preferred testing location is MMI http://www.metamorphixinc.com/contacts1.html.

The Code of Ethics requires DNA testing if parentage is ever questioned.

What if I retain my own puppies for my breeding program?

When you register a litter you must notify the dog registrar which dogs you intend to retain for breeding.

What do I do about registering puppies that I have purchased for my breeding program?

If you have purchased a puppy for breeding, you must complete all required health testing before you may breed with that dog. If it does not fulfill its health testing to be breeding quality, and you spay or neuter the dog to sell as a pet, you must register the dog with the ALAA if you are covering the dog under your warranty and the new owner perceives the dog is coming from your program. If the dog is sold under the original owner/breeder’s health warranty and the original owner/breeder is not in the ALAA and the new owner is notified the original owner/breeder is the seller of the dog, then it is the responsibility of the original owner to register the dog if the original owner is an ALAA member. This ONLY applies to dogs purchased not dogs that are whelped in your own program.

What if I have purchased an adult dog for my breeding program?

If you are purchasing a dog over 12 months of age for breeding, submit the registration paperwork within 90 days of purchase, and submit required health testing before the dog is bred.

Do I register all my Puppies or only Breeding dogs I am retaining?

Once you are an active member of the ALAA you must register all puppies born in your program. All entire and spay or neutered dogs must be registered within 90 days of whelp.

Should I recommend the ALAA to my pet families or is it primarily for breeders?

The ALAA is about half pet members and half breeders. It is important to retain pet member families to track the future health of Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles and the needs of their families. Pet membership is a lifetime membership. Your support of pet family membership supports the Labradoodle and Australian Labradoodle Breed.

Can I volunteer for a committee?

Yes, there are always volunteer opportunities! The ALAA Officers & Committees page lists openings and current committees. We are always looking for additional volunteer members. The ALAA is a non-profit organization. If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, notify the leader of that committee. The committee leader will inform you of the committee’s needs. In addition, in March during the annual officer voting ballot there is an open request for members interested in joining a committee.

Can I volunteer for the Board?

Yes. If you are interested in joining the governing board you should read the website officers page and understand each of the 7 board positions. You also should read the articles of incorporation and regulations on the ALAA History page. This will give you a general idea of the positions and how yearly elections and mid year nominations take place. You should submit a letter of interest to the ALAA board including your qualifications. The The ALAA Officers page lists the current officers and positions. Officers are required to not only hold a postion but also take on other duties, run teams and inititives to achieve the ALAA yearly goals. The current duties each ALAA board member has taken on is listed on the Officers page next to their personal information.

The existing ALAA Board is required to nominate all new board members. New board members are nominated in two ways. First, every year in March the existing ALAA board is required to nominate a slate, this is presented to general membership during the yearly open conference call then voted on by general membership. The ALAA board will present the slate at the yearly conference call after issuing that slate in an agenda, allow those wishing to self nominate be heard, follow this with a determination of the slate for general member vote, then provide a general member vote online within 3 weeks. Due to the Board being required to nominate each individual via a slate the board must know of your interest and will offer you time at the call to present your interest to the board and general membership.

2005 Regulations 3.1 Election: At each annual organizational meeting of directors, the remaining officers shall nominate the open officer positions and the general membership shall vote upon and elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer, and if desired a chairperson of the board, on or more vice presidents, and such other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary. Any two or more of such offices may be held by the same person, but no officer shall execute, acknowledge or verify any instrument in more than one capacity if such instrument is required by law, the articles, or these regulations to be executed, acknowledged, or verified by two or more officers. A majority of the members that actually vote, shall determine the new officers.

Secondly, if vacant postions on the board become available during the year they are filled following the ALAA regulations:

2.5 Vacancies: In case of a vacancy in the board of directors the remaining members (of the board) by unanimous vote may elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term. If the number of directors should at any time be less than the number necessary to constitute a quorum, or the remaining directors fail to agree promptly on a successor, then a special meeting of the members shall be called and held for the purpose of electing directors.

In these cases of having to fill positions mid year, or even prior to the March conference call having your resume on file or having you on a committee is the only way we are aware of your interest in becoming a board member, capable and interested in the ALAA board.

What if I make a mistake or believe that I or someone else has broken a rule?

There is a detailed quality assurance process filed by the QA Officer. The first step is to notify the QA Officer of the infraction, complaint, or your own concern(s) at qa@ilainc.com.

How does the ALAA change items like the Code of Ethics or the Breed Standard?

Once an item is in need of a correction or change it is put through the Quality Assurance process. Depending on the nature of the change, either the entire membership will vote or the breeder members will vote to ratify the change. General rules and regulations not specifically in the Code of Ethics are altered by all officer votes.

How are ALAA funds spent?

The ALAA is a non-profit association. Finances are spent for the Dog Registrar (a non-breeder employee of the ALAA), upgrades and maintenance to the ALAA database (DogTrack^TM and StudFinder^TM), the yearly ALAA breeder Roundtable, as well as minor overhead. All of the ALAA officers are volunteers.

What are the requirements for the Silver and Gold Paws?

First, a Breeder must meet requirements for Breeder Membership. Second, a breeder must exceed those requirements for basic health testing as noted in the ALAA Health Testing and ALAA Hip and Elbow Testing. Third, the breeder member must meet the specific testing requirements for the silver and/or gold paw and follow all the listed rules for the optional paw rewards program listed at the bottom of the Paw Rewards page.