Genetic analysis of the modern Australian labradoodle dog breed reveals strong selection for poodle traits. Genetic analysis of the modern Australian labradoodle dog breed reveals strong selection for poodle traits

Allele frequency analysis reveals that the breed is enhanced for genes controlling traits associated with the poodle-type coat, which are perceived to have an association with hypoallergenicity, with no strong signatures of selection for Labrador retriever (LAB) traits. This study provides a blueprint for understanding how dog breeds are formed, highlighting the limited scope of trait selection in defining seemingly new breeds. Overall design: 47 canid samples representing 3 breeds