WALA Board of Directors
The WALA Board of Directors is a place where passion meets leadership. Our leadership team is comprised of dedicated professionals who demonstrate unwavering commitment to the Australian Labradoodle breed and community. As stewards of the Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association's mission, they form the backbone of our organization, bringing to the table a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Susan Davis, President
Davis Doodles Labradoodles, Georgia, United States
Susan Davis grew up surrounded by retrievers at her grandparents' home. After adopting a breeder-pick Labrador Retriever puppy in 2005, Susan found her calling in creating Labradoodles. She and her husband have raised five children alongside countless Australian Labradoodles near Atlanta, Georgia. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Georgia Tech and uses her natural passion for science to ensure her puppies are healthy, happy, and well-socialized.
Alice Cobb, Vice President
JoaLins Australian Labradoodles, Florida, United States
After raising and loving many different dogs and other pets over the years, Alice was drawn to the Australian Labradoodle’s temperament and their amazing personality. Upon retiring from leadership positions in the non-profit sector, she felt she had the time to devote to starting a small, home-based Australian Labradoodle breeding program. With the support of her three adult children, her two grandchildren and her husband, Alice devotes her time to improving this wonderful dog breed through health testing, genetics, and puppy development.
Carolyn DeBar, Vice President
Doodle Around, Montana, United States
Carolyn, her husband and three children fell in love with the Labradoodle breed in 2006. Since developmentally appropriate practices, educational enrichment, and nutritional programs are equally important to babies and puppies, she has found her early childhood degree and philosophies translate directly to advancing the Australian Labradoodle breed. She enjoys learning and applying the latest research while communicating with the breeding community and concentrating on the breed standard.
Anita Main, Corresponding Secretary
Coastal Labradoodles, Florida, United States
Anita discovered Labradoodles searching for a breed for her youngest son who had dog allergies. Her family loves the breed so much that her three adult children all have a Labradoodle, including the youngest, who nine years later still has that first Labradoodle. Anita spent 20 years in education as a teacher and librarian. She now loves bringing joy to families with puppies from this wonderful breed. Along with her dogs and puppies, Anita enjoys writing, hiking, and travel.
Gina Fischer
Küstendoodles, Geestland, Germany
Gina has loved all animals all her life and in 2014 she started to work intensively with Australian Labradoodles. She has been running a hairdressing salon for almost 17 years and wanted to take an allergy-friendly dog with her to work. So she decided to breed these wonderful dogs to make this possible for other people. Her passion is raising puppies and color genetics. She has also trained as a certified dog midwife in Germany. Together with her husband and daughter she loves to travel and meet other breeders around the world.
Corinne Groth
Jollity's Australian Labradoodles, Unterageri, Switzerland
Corinne Groth spent her career in the medical field. In 2010, she discovered the Australian Labradoodle, and after extensive research, started her breeding program in 2012, becoming the first ALD breeder in Switzerland. She focuses on enhancing the breed’s temperament, health, and conformation while ensuring excellent socialization for each puppy. For nearly two decades, Corinne has dedicated her passion and energy to breeding. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with dog associations in Switzerland and Germany. She firmly believes that the ALD can be improved and protected through active membership in ethical breed clubs and collaboration with other breeders.
Toni Kyzar
Lantana Labradoodles, Johnson City, Texas
Toni Kyzar's deep compassion for animals, particularly those with a soulful gaze, has been a lifelong passion. As a Guardian of an Australian Labradoodle, Toni was captivated by the depth of the bond that could be forged through connecting with each other's souls, as if the dog were human. When Toni's 30-year career in hairdressing and salon ownership shifted to allow her to focus on her family, this created space for her newfound interest in breeding and raising ALD puppies to flourish. This transition led to the establishment of her own breeding program, where Toni, her husband, and adult children collaborate to craft ALD puppies that bring joy and companionship to other families. Beyond their commitment to breeding, the Kyzar family finds pleasure in bay fishing and snow skiing during their leisure time.