Breeder Member Requirements

All Breeder Members of the Australian Labradoodle Club of America must meet the following requirements to qualify for "Breeder Membership" status:

1. Register kennel name with the Australian Labradoodle Club of America (ALCA).
2. Sign ALCA Code of Ethics.
3. Register all breeding dogs with ALCA.
4. Supply DNA profile for all breeding stock.
5. Supply hip and elbow testing for all breeding stock (either PennHip, OFA or AVA).
6. Supply all CERF and PRA testing.
7. Submit puppy sales contract, health guarantee, puppy care instructions.
8. Register all litters with ALCA within 90 days of birth of litter.
9. Complete a minimum of preliminary testing on breeding stock before the actual breeding of the dog.  Suggested breeding age:  Bitches under 18" are not bred before 13 months of age; over 18" are not bred before 16 months of age.
10. Own at least one intact Australian Labradoodle.
11. All dogs sold as breeding stock must be micro-chipped prior to transaction.
12. All pet puppies sold must be spayed or neutered prior to transaction.
13. Accurately represent the Australian Labradoodle on website, and according to the ALCA Breed Standard.
14. Provide ongoing support for the lifetime of pups.
15. For breeders providing stud service, demonstrate knowledge required to do so.  For the protection of the stud dog, it is suggested that where possible, a male dog have a natural breeding prior to AI.
16. Agree not to purchase or take possession of any Labradoodle puppy or adult dog with the intent to resell.
17. Strictly adhere to the grading system established by the ALCA, and submit developing stock for approval of infusion into the Australian Labradoodle breed.