Australian Labradoodle Health Testing
Australian Labradoodle Health & Genetic Testing
Churchills Australian Labradoodles – Essex, UK
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At Churchills Australian Labradoodles, the health, integrity and long-term wellbeing of the Australian Labradoodle breed is our highest priority. Every breeding dog within our programme undergoes comprehensive DNA health testing based on their full genetic history, pedigree analysis and known inherited risk factors.
Our approach to health screening ensures we protect future generations and maintain the highest standards expected of a responsible Australian Labradoodle breeder in the UK. You can meet our fully health tested breeding dogs on our Meet Our Dogs page.
Churchills Australian Labradoodles is a responsible breeder based in Essex, United Kingdom.
Comprehensive Genetic Health Screening
All breeding dogs within our programme are DNA tested for the following inherited conditions:
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Inherited Disease Screening
Achromatopsia (Labrador Type)
Autosomal Hereditary Recessive Nephropathy
Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever Type)
Chondrodystrophy with Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk Factor (CDDY with IVDD)
Cone-Rod Dystrophy I (crd4 / cord1 – PRA)
Congenital Methemoglobinemia
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
Copper Toxicosis (ATP7B & ATP7A)
Degenerative Myelopathy
Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Polymyopathy (DAMS)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Type Variants)
Elliptocytosis B-spectrin
Exercise Induced Collapse (Retriever Type)
Gangliosidosis GM2
Generalised PRA 1
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (Krabbe’s Disease)
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis
Hyperuricosuria
Ivermectin Sensitivity (MDR1 – Multi Drug Resistance)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Myotonia Congenita
Myotubular Myopathy (X-Linked)
Narcolepsy (Labrador Type)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (Poodle Type)
Osteochondrodysplasia
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA)
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Retinal Dysplasia / Oculoskeletal Dysplasia
Skeletal Dysplasia 2
Stargardt Disease
von Willebrand’s Disease Type I
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Coat, Colour & Trait Genetics
In addition to disease screening, our dogs are genetically tested for coat, colour and structural traits to ensure correct breed type, low-shedding characteristics and healthy conformation. These include:
A Locus (Agouti)
B Locus (Bd, Bs, Bc Variants)
Brown TYRP1
Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
Coat Composition CFA28 (Single / Double Coat)
Curly Coat Variant 1
Dilute (D) Locus
E Locus (Cream / Red / Yellow)
EM (MC1R) Melanistic Mask
Furnishings (RSPO2)
K Locus (Dominant Black)
Long Hair Gene L1 (C95F)
M Locus (Merle / Dapple)
Pheomelanin Intensity Variants (CFA18, CFA2, CFA21, CFA15)
Pied (SINE and Repeat Variants)
Shedding (MC5R)
Ticking & Roan (TR)
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Genetic Status of Our Puppies
All breeding dogs within the Churchills Australian Labradoodles programme are fully DNA tested and are clear for all conditions listed above.
Because both parents are genetically clear for the conditions tested, it is not possible for their puppies to be affected or to be carriers of those specific inherited diseases.
As a result, all puppies bred by Churchills Australian Labradoodles are genetically clear by parentage. This means they inherit clear genetic status from both parents and cannot carry or pass on the tested conditions.
This structured and responsible approach ensures that no affected or carrier puppies are produced within our programme and allows us to maintain the highest possible standard of genetic health within our Australian Labradoodle lines.​​​​
Our Commitment to Ethical Australian Labradoodle Breeding
Health testing is only one part of responsible breeding. At Churchills Australian Labradoodles in Essex, UK, we combine comprehensive genetic screening with temperament assessment, structured guardian home rearing, and lifelong breeder support.
Our aim is to preserve, protect and strengthen the Australian Labradoodle breed while raising confident, well-balanced family companions with excellent health and predictable temperament.
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We are based in Essex in the United Kingdom UK.
You can meet our fully health tested Australian Labradoodle breeding dogs on our Meet Our Dogs page. and learn more about our upcoming Australian Labradoodle puppies here. Puppy Page. You may like to learn more about Australian Labradoodles on our Australilan Labradoodle Breed information page
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your Australian Labradoodles health tested?
Yes. All of our breeding dogs are fully DNA tested and clear of inherited genetic diseases within our programme.
Can your puppies be carriers of genetic diseases?
No. Because both parents are genetically clear, our puppies are clear by parentage and cannot carry the tested conditions.
Are you a licensed Australian Labradoodle breeder in Essex?
Yes. We are a responsible, licensed breeder based in Essex, UK. Churchills Australian Labradoodles is a responsible breeder based in Essex, United Kingdom.
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Churchills Australian Labradoodle Breeders Blog
For more information about Australian Labradoodles, training, health and life with a Churchills puppy, you may enjoy some of our blog articles below:
• Trainee Assistance Dog – A Journey in Training
• Meet Lyra – One of Our Lovely Australian Labradoodles
• Australian Labradoodles Learn So Quickly
• Finding the Right Australian Labradoodle Breeder
• Teaching Whistle Recall
• A Lovely Groom – Grooming an Australian Labradoodle
• If a Photo Could Speak a Thousand Words
• When is the Right Time to Spay or Neuter?
• Choosing an Ethical Australian Labradoodle Breeder
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If you are interested in welcoming one of our Australian Labradoodle puppies into your family, you can find more information on our Puppies page.
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Churchills Australian Labradoodles is a responsible breeder based in Essex, United Kingdom.
Paw Print / Orivet have the Highest Industry Standards and Accuracy
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Our laboratory is staffed with expertly trained geneticists, veterinarians, and technicians. We are equipped with the latest testing technology and analyze each mutation with two independent methods to provide you the highest accuracy in the industry.
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All mutations offered are based on the published, medical literature
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Board-certified geneticist by the American Board of Medical Genetics on staff
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Each mutation is tested twice, with two independent methods
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All results are reviewed and reported by both a PhD geneticist and a veterinarian
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Majority of test results accepted by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
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Diagnostic-grade DNA extracted from a variety of accepted sample types
