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Recognition & Registration

Australian Labradoodle puppies from Rainmaker Ranch can be registered with either the Australian Labradoodle Club of America (ALCA) or the Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), depending on parent lineage.

Understanding Breed Registration

  • AKC: Only purebred dogs can be AKC registered. Labradoodles are not recognized as a pure breed by the AKC and are listed under hybrid or miscellaneous categories.

  • CKC (Continental Kennel Club): Will register Labradoodles as hybrids, and once enough dogs breed true to type, they may be considered for full breed recognition.

  • Australian Labradoodles can participate in AKC agility and obedience events, but not in conformation shows.

Health Recognition Matters Most

We believe the most meaningful recognition comes from OFA and OptiGen, the top health testing organizations. These agencies created dedicated breed categories for Labradoodles in 2007 thanks to efforts led by Rainmaker Ranch founder Krista Waitz, then-president of the IALA/ALAA.

 

OFA Approval Highlights:

  • Labradoodles now have their own breed code (LD) through OFA.

  • Only Labradoodles with ALAA or IALA registration qualify for this category.

  • OFA recognized the breed’s strong commitment to health screening standards.

 

OptiGen also now allows Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles to be tested under their own categories.

Our Association History

Rainmaker Ranch was a founding member of the ALAA, with Krista Waitz serving as both President and Vice President. We were also involved in the ILA, the predecessor to the ALAA.

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While we were once a Gold Paw Breeder with the ALAA and had true Australian Labradoodles under ALCA standards, we have voluntarily stepped away from both organizations. We left in good standing due to the following concerns:

ALAA: Lowering of health testing requirements and misalignment with OFA/PennHIP standards.

ALCA: Closure of stud books, which we believe increases the risk of inbreeding.

 

We continue to support health-focused, ethical breeding practices and collaborate with networks that prioritize the wellbeing and future of the breed.

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