WALA Star Rewards Program
The WALA Star Rewards Program recognizes member breeders who exceed the basic levels of commitment to the health and well-being of the Australian Labradoodle set by WALA. The program has some required extra testing for parent dogs as well as an array of choices that support best practices in breeding. Health, education, research and using proven methods of ideal puppy raising are the foundations of WALA's mission and guiding principles. These same ideals are reflected in the Star Program.
*Each proven breeding dog in a member’s program is required to meet the disease screening requirements
Accredited Breeder (Three Stars)
To become an Accredited Breeder, WALA breeders must meet the following basic testing requirements before registering a litter with WALA:
Passing Certification for Hips
Passing Certification for Elbows
DNA Identity Profile
Champion Breeder (Six Stars)
To reach Champion Breeder status, WALA breeders must meet the basic Accredited Breeder requirements, plus 3 additional requirements:
Passing Certification for Hips (Accredited Breeder requirement)
Passing Certification for Elbows (Accredited Breeder requirement)
DNA Identity Profile (Accredited Breeder requirement)
EIC and PRA/prcd (Cleared by Parentage acceptable for one generation)
OFA, CAER, ECVO, SSVO, or BVA Ophthalmologist Examination
Breeder’s choice from the Star List
All Star Breeder (Eight Stars)
To reach All Star Breeder status, WALA breeders must meet the Accredited and Champion Breeder requirements, plus 2 additional requirements:
Passing Certification for Hips (Accredited Breeder requirement)
Passing Certification for Elbows (Accredited Breeder requirement)
DNA Identity Profile (Accredited Breeder requirement)
EIC and PRA/prcd (Cleared by Parentage acceptable for one generation) (Champion Breeder requirement)
OFA, CAER, ECVO, SSVO, or BVA Ophthalmologist Examination (Champion Breeder requirement)
Breeder’s choice from the Star List (Champion Breeder requirement)
Breeder’s choice from the Star List
Breeder’s choice from the Star List
Star Rewards Program Star List
The following are optional elective qualifications WALA breeders can select from to meet the Champion Breeder status and the All Star Breeder status requirements:
Patellar Evaluation (Preliminary or final examination of Normal/Clear over the age of four months)
OFA, CAER, ECVO, SSVO, or BVA Ophthalmologist Examination every 18 months (by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist)
Five or more years experience breeding Labradoodles
Extended Genetics Disease Panel
Participation in professional development for 6 hours every 12 months
Cardiac Evaluation (Preliminary or final examination of Normal/Clear over the age of four months)
Breeder's program has produced at minimum five therapy/service dogs
I use Avidog method of puppy rearing (includes ENS and ESI) or Puppy Culture method (which includes ENS)
I temperament test my puppies using a proven temperament testing tool such as APET or Volhard, with the test being performed by an independent evaluator
WALA breeders in good standing will display the above WALA badge on their website and advertising materials. Each badge includes member number, program name, and expiration date of membership.