Q 01/05

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and which breed?

A) Bichon Frise

B) Poodle

C) Cocker Spaniel

D) Golden Retriever

Answer · why

B) Poodle

Either a Standard or a Miniature parent can be used, which is why sizes vary so much.

Q 02/05

Labradoodles were originally intended to suit people with what problem?

A) Small apartments

B) Fear of large dogs

C) Limited mobility

D) Allergies to dog dander

Answer · why

D) Allergies to dog dander

The low-shedding coat was meant to make a guide dog usable by allergic handlers.

Q 03/05

Which Australian breeder is credited with inventing the Labradoodle?

A) Don Burke

B) Wally Conron

C) Steve Irwin

D) Bruce Manners

Answer · why

B) Wally Conron

He later said he regretted starting the trend.

Q 04/05

Which organisation did the Labradoodle's inventor develop the cross for?

A) Guide Dogs for the Blind UK

B) Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia

C) Australian National Kennel Council

D) Royal Society for Animal Welfare

Answer · why

B) Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia

He hoped the poodle's low-shedding coat and the Labrador's trainability would make a guide dog for allergy sufferers.

Q 05/05

In which Australian state did the Labradoodle guide-dog programme begin?

A) Queensland

B) Tasmania

C) Victoria

D) New South Wales

Answer · why

C) Victoria

Guide Dogs Victoria no longer breeds Labradoodles, though other assistance-dog groups do.