In 2005 the Original line of Barksdale Australian Labradoodles was started. The very first Breeding Female was Spring Creek’s KoKo and she was the Matriarch of Barksdale. KoKo was a gorgeous medium lavender.

Today our “Original” Barksdale’s come in a multitude of sizes, colors & patterns.

Sizes: Miniature, Medium, and Standard.

Colors: Chalk, Cream, Gold, Black, Silver, Chocolate, Lavender, Cafe, and Parchment.

Patterns: Solid, Solid with White Markings, Sable, and Phantoms.

Barksdale Original Labradoodle

Barksdale Australian Labradoodles “Temperament”

Barksdale’s are noted for their wonderful Temperament.

* Extremely clever, sociable, comical and joyful. Energetic when free and quiet when handled. Should approach people in a happy, friendly manner. Keen and easy to train. Should display an intuition about emotional state of family members or handler’s current emotional state or needs.This ability to “know” is what has made the Australian Labradoodle an excellent dog for individuals with special needs.

*Defined by The ALAA

Barksdale’s Original GIRLS
» Frosty
» Leela
» Winnie
» Stormy
» Mo
» Betsy
» Eva

Barksdale’s Original Girls

FROSTY

Ivylane Frosty

Frosty is a “Verified Multi-Gen Australian Labradoodle by Barksdale (ALd) Miniature in size. This very unique girl is a Tri-Color.. Not only is her pattern and color very special, but her soft soul will just melt you. She was born 21 January 2020 and came to Barksdale from Pennsylvania. Frosty is a True Miniature and is a Foundation BK ALd for the Tri-Color lines. Yes, her name should have been Sprig Flower to match that wonderful personality and appearance.

This gorgeous little girl has a wonderful fleece coat that is a Sable Tri color. Frosty’s coat is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful flush texture to it. This wonderful Barksdale lives with her Guardian Family (The Gordy’s) at Barksdale.

  • OFA CAER Normal, CBC, vWD Clear, DM Clear, EIC Clear, PRA/PRCD Clear, IC Carrier, B/b E/e, S sp, Ayea, KyKy, OFA Thyroid Normal, OFA Elbows Normal, PennHIP.
  • Registration #:  ALAA-099488

LEELA

Barksdale's Leela Rani

“Leela” is a Barksdale Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) Medium in size with a beautiful, silky, dark coat and white markings. She is so appropriate for our line of dark Chocolate’s and her personality is “let’s love” and caring. This beautiful girl was born 05 July 2020. We are excited about the future of this girl and what she brings to the Barksdale lines.

Leela has a silky fleece ( dark-chocolate) coat and is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful soft texture to it. This wonderful girl her Guardian family “The Evans’s” in Mize, MS.

  • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, Bb or bbee, DM Clear, IC Clear, Solid S sp, PRA Clear, EIC Clear, PennHIP, OFA Elbows Negative, & OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-094241

WINNIE

Winnie

 Barksdale’s Wonderful Winnie is a Verified Australian Labradoodle by Barksdale. Winnie is a Small Medium in size with a beautiful, thick coat with white markings. She is a perfect fit for our Barksdale line of Verified Australian Labradoodles. Her personality is a Therapy level being open but sensitive. This beautiful “attractive” little girl was born 07 January 2020.

Winnie has a wavy fleece coat and is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful soft texture to it. This wonderful little girl lives with her Guardians the “Wright’s” in Starkville, MS.

  • EIC Clear. DM Clear, PRA/PRCD Clear, vWD Clear, DM Clear, IC Carrier, bbEE , S sp, DNA Profile, CAER Normal, PennHIP, OFA Elbows, OFA Thyroid.
  • Registration #: ALAA-064541

STORMY

Barksdale's Mystique Storm "Stormy"

Barksdale’s Mystique Storm “Stormy” is a Barksdale Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) Standard in size with a beautiful, silky, dark coat. She is so appropriate for our line of dark Chocolate’s and her personality is fun “let’s play” and loving. This beautiful girl was born 22 August 2019. We are excited about the future of this girl and what she brings to the Barksdale lines.

Stormy has a silky fleece ( dark-chocolate) coat and is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful soft texture to it. This wonderful big girl lives with her Guardians the “Hewitt family” in Hattiesburg, MS.

  • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, bbEe, DM Clear, IC Clear, Solid S S, PRA Clear, EIC Clear, PennHIP, OFA Elbows Negative, & OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-084392

MO

Barksdale’s Sweet Molasses "Mo"

Barksdale’s Sweet Molasses “Mo” is a Barksdale Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) Standard in size with a beautiful, thick coat, dark chocolate coat. This sweet “gorgeous” girl was born 31 August, 2019 out of Ivylane Lady Isabella “Izzie” and Southern Cross Apple Jack. This Standard Dood is sweet and lively , she will bless all with her warmth and eagerness. Mo is a very nice Standard size.

Mo has a fleece chocolate coat and her wonderful personality reminds us of “Me”! Her coat is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful soft/silky texture to it. Her color is a dark rich chocolate. This wonderful big girl lives with her guardian family “The Bosarges” in Hattiesburg, MS.

  • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, Bb or bbEe, DM Clear, IC Clear, Solid S S, PRA/PRCD Clear, EIC Clear, PennHIP,, OFA Elbows Normal and OFA Thyroid Clear.
  • Registration #: ALAA–084398

BETSY

Ivylane Expect the Best - aka 'Betsy'

Ivylane Expect the Best – aka ‘Betsy’ is a Barksdale Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) Standard in size with a beautiful, thick coat. She is so appropriate for our line of dark Chocolate’s and her personality is soft and loving. This beautiful girl was born 21 March 2018. We are excited about the future of this girl and what she brings to the Barksdale lines.

Betsy has a wavy fleece (chocolate) coat and is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful soft texture to it. This wonderful big girl lives with her guardian family “The Karnis” in Purvis, MS. Our thanks to Kristin of IvyLane Labradoodles for allowing this wonderful girl to be part of “Barksdale”.

  • • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, bbEe, DM Clear, IC Clear, Solid S S, PRA/PRCD Carrier, EIC Clear, PennHIP, OFA Elbows Negative, & OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration # : ALAA-074367

Barksdale’s Eva Dove

Eva Dove

“Eva” is a Barksdale Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) Sm Medium in size with a gorgeous dark coat and white markings. She is a fabulous continuation of our line of dark Chocolate’s and her personality is “one of lets go”. This beautiful girl was born 06 March 2021. We are excited about the future of this girl and what she brings to the Barksdale lines.

Eva has a wavy fleece (chocolate) coat and is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding with a wonderful texture to it. This wonderful girl her Guardian family “The McLemore’s” in Harrisvile, MS.

  • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, Bb or Bb or bb ee, At/At, KB/KB, DM Clear, IC Clear, S sp, PRA Clear, EIC Clear, PennHIP, OFA Elbows Negative, & OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-103006
Barksdale’s Original Boys

Barksdale’s Dark Choco

Barksdale's Dark Choco

“Choco” is a perfect Boy to carry on from “Jack” in our Standard Chocolate line of Barksdale’s Authentic Australian Labradoodles. Choco is a gorgeous chocolate with a thick wavy fleece coat. His birthday is 22 June 2019. “Choco” is part of Barksdale’s Guardian Program and lives with his BK Guardian Family (the Ellis) in Petal, MS.

  • Authentic Australian Labradoodle – Chocolate.
  • 23″ tall and 50 lbs, wavy fleece coat.
  • vWD Clear, CAER Normal, DNA Profile, CBC, DM Clear, IC Clear, PRA/PRCD Carrier, bbEE, S sp, EIC Clear, PennHIP OFA Elbows Normal, OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-081008

Rainmaker’s Walker

Rainmaker's Walker

Walker is an Authentic Australian Labradoodle (ALd) that will be a Large miniature in size with a gorgeous wavy fleece coat. This coat is hypo-allergenic and non-shedding.This handsome guy was born 25 September, 2019. We are so pleased about what he brings to Barksdale’s line of Chocolates.

Walker is part of Barksdale’s Guardian Program and lives with his guardian family “The Brewers” in Saucier, MS. Our thanks to Krista at Rainmaker Ranch for allowing this wonderful boy to be part of Barksdale.

  • CAER Normal, vWD Clear, DNA Profile, bbEe, S S, DM Clear, IC Clear, PRA/PRCD Clear, EIC Carrier, PennHIP, OFA Normal, and OFA Thyroid Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-086219

Barksdale’s Smokey Shadow

Barksdale’s Smokey Shadow

“Smokey” has that life personality that says “I am my own Dood and I am glad to meet you.” Smokey is a gorgeous Barksdale Phantom with a fleece coat and is the male extension of our First “Smooch”. Not to put any pressure on him but we expect him to follow in his Great Uncles paw prints in Therapy and Service.  This guy is a  Medium multi-Gen Australian Labradoodle (ALd). His birthday is 07 March, 2018. This youngster will be an important part of the Barksdale Program.

  • Australian Labradoodle – Black/Silver Phantom.
  • Medium with  fleece coat. BbEe, AtAt, KbKb.
  • vWD Clear, DNA Profile, IC Clear, DM Clear, EIC Clear, PRA/PRCD Clear CBC, PennHIP, OFA Elbows, & OFA Thyroid.
  • Registration #: ALAA-069184

Our First
Southern Cross “Smooch”, ThD, (c:ed), (c:h), AKC-CGC, AKC-Therapy

Southern Cross “Smooch”

“Smooch” is our very special friend and companion. While he is not able to participate in our breeding program he gives of himself to others daily. He is one of the most active and requested Certified Therapy Pets in the South. Not only is he part of Gentiva Health Care’s staff but he is involved with the VA-N, Some Place Special, Boswell Regional Center, and several Care Facilities. Smooch is the 2009 Hospice and Palliative Care Organization “Heart of Hospice” award recipient. You can find out more about “Smooch” and Barksdale’s Therapy program by going to this page.

  • Registration #: ALAA-005854

Southern Cross Spicey Tasso

Southern Cross Spicey Tasso

“Tasso” on loan to Barksdale from Becky of Southern Cross Labradoodles.

  • Authentic Australian Labradoodle – Black/Silver
  • 16″ tall & fleece coat.
  • vWD Clear, CAER Normal, DNA Profile, CBC, DM Clear, IC Clear, PRA/PRCD Clear, BbEe, S sp, EIC Clear, OFA Hipps Good, & OFA Elbows Normal.
  • Registration #: ALAA-036404