Australian Labradoodle Coat Types: Fleece, Wool, and Hair Explained
Australian Labradoodles come in three coat types, and knowing the difference helps you pick the right dog and care for it well. The fleece coat is soft, wavy, and low-shedding, the most common and easygoing type. The wool coat is denser and more curly, much like a Poodle’s, also low-shedding but needing more diligent brushing. The hair coat is straighter and more shedding, which is why responsible breeders have largely bred it out of multigenerational lines. For most families looking at an Australian Labradoodle for sale, a fleece or wool coat offers the low-shedding, allergy-friendly qualities the breed is known for. To ask which coats our current puppies have, call Bestland at 770-709-8497.
The fleece coat
Fleece is the coat most people picture when they think of an Australian Labradoodle: soft, with a gentle wave or loose curl, and a light, silky feel. It sheds very little and is generally forgiving to maintain. Regular brushing a few times a week and a trim every couple of months keeps it looking its best. For many allergy-conscious families, the fleece coat is the sweet spot of look, feel, and easy care.
The wool coat
The wool coat is denser and curlier, closer to a Poodle’s texture. It is also low-shedding and can be a great fit for allergy-sensitive homes, but the tighter curl means it can mat more easily if it is not brushed regularly. If you love the plush, curly look, a wool coat is lovely, just plan on staying consistent with grooming.
Fleece and wool coats shed very little. The trade-off is simply how much brushing each one needs.
The hair coat
The hair coat is straighter and sheds more, closer to a Labrador’s coat. Because low shedding is central to what makes the breed appealing, reputable multigenerational programs have largely selected away from hair coats. You are far more likely to see hair coats in early-generation crosses than in a well-bred multigenerational Australian Labradoodle.
How coat type affects shedding and allergies
No dog is truly one hundred percent hypoallergenic, but fleece and wool coats shed very little and release less dander, which is why so many allergy-conscious families choose the breed. If someone in your home has allergies, we always recommend spending time around the breed before you commit. Multigenerational breeding also makes coat type far more predictable, so you have a good idea of what a puppy’s adult coat will be.
Grooming by coat type
Whatever the coat, a little routine goes a long way:
- Fleece: brush a few times a week, professional trim every 8 to 12 weeks.
- Wool: brush more often to prevent matting, with regular professional grooming.
- All coats: check ears, keep nails trimmed, and watch for tangles behind the ears and legs.
Grooming is also something we can help with directly. Once your dog is part of the Bestland family, you can board your dog with us and have them groomed during the same stay, so they come home settled and looking their best. You can learn more about the breed on our Our Program page and see current puppies on the Available Puppies page.
Coat type questions, answered
Which Australian Labradoodle coat sheds the least?
Fleece and wool coats both shed very little. The hair coat sheds more, which is why it is uncommon in well-bred multigenerational lines.
Which coat is easiest to care for?
The fleece coat is generally the most forgiving. Wool coats are just as low-shedding but need more frequent brushing to prevent matting.
Can you predict a puppy’s adult coat?
Largely, yes. Multigenerational breeding makes coat type predictable, so your breeder can give you a reliable sense of a puppy’s mature coat.
Are Australian Labradoodles good for allergy sufferers?
Their low-shedding fleece and wool coats make them a popular choice, though no dog is fully hypoallergenic. Spend time with the breed first if allergies are a concern.
Find an Australian Labradoodle for Sale
Every Bestland Australian Labradoodle is raised in our home on a 40-acre farm, comes from health-tested parents, and is backed by a two-year genetic health guarantee and lifetime breeder support, including the option to board and groom your dog with us later on. To ask about coat types in our current litters, call 770-709-8497 or start your application.