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Our Gents & Gals

The Dogs Who Built the Heart of English Manor

Behind every puppy raised at English Manor Labradoodles is a remarkable lineage of dogs who shaped the temperament, beauty, and character of our program.
This page introduces the Ladies and Gentlemen of English Manor, both current and retired, representing four generations of our breeding program beginning in 2002. Each of these dogs has played a role in preserving the qualities that define the Original Authentic Australian Labradoodle, now recognized worldwide as the Cobber Dog.
Every dog here has contributed something meaningful to the journey we have been on for more than two decades. Some brought exceptional temperament. Others strengthened coat quality, structure, or intelligence. Together, they form the foundation of the English Manor line.
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English Manor Ladies

Wide photo of cream Labradoodle by red flowers on deck for families.

EM SANDRA DEE

  • Standard Cream Female 40 lbs
  • Em Spencer Tracy x Sophio Loren
Brown Labradoodle sitting in green grass with red collar with focus.

EM SAMANTHA EGGAR

  • Standard Cafe Female 40lbs
  • Bradley X Tippie

EM EVA MARIE

  • Standard Chocolate 40lbs
  • Bradley x Tippie
Black breeding female Labradoodle standing on wooden deck with pose.

EM Haley Mills

  • Black Standard Female 40lbs
  • RETIRED
Mickey Labradoodle portrait beside tall red flowering planter photo.

EM TIPPIE HENDREN

  • Standard Cafe Female 40 lbs
  • RETIRED

Mercedes

  • Standard Cafe Female 40 lbs
  • Looking for her forever home.

English Manor Gentlemen

Steward

  • Standard Male 40LBS
  • BFREEDING DOG
Black curly Labradoodle standing on deck near patio door with focus.

EM GRETA GARBO

  • Standard Male 40LBS
  • RETIRED
  • The Ladies of English Manor

Where It All Began. The Diva’s Story

Every great breeding program begins with one unforgettable dog.

For English Manor Labradoodles, that dog was Aprina In Desiree’s Diva.

Diva came from a lineage considered one of the most valuable Australian Labradoodle imports to the United States. Her mother, Rutland’s Desiree, arrived from Australia carrying puppies sired by the highly respected Tegan Park’s Macho Man, a pairing that many breeders believed represented the very best of the Australian lines.

At the time, only a small number of breeders in America had access to these bloodlines. Securing a female from this litter required persistence, patience, and a deep understanding of the importance of preserving these original lines.

After many conversations and careful vetting, we were graciously given the opportunity to welcome one of Rutland’s Desiree’s puppies into our program.

That puppy was Diva.

She quickly became far more than the foundation of our breeding program. Diva arrived during a difficult chapter in our lives, and in many ways, it felt as though she had been sent to us exactly when we needed her most.

She possessed the qualities the breed was originally created for: intelligence, emotional awareness, warmth, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Diva seemed to understand emotions instinctively. She had a way of walking into a room and instantly lifting the mood of everyone there.

When visitors arrived, Diva would happily trot to her toy basket and bring out her favorite toys to share. Sharing was simply part of who she was.

Over time, Diva became not only the foundation of our program but also a constant reminder of why this breed is so special. Her temperament, her heart, and her gentle spirit continue to appear in her descendants to this day.

Her presence was a gift. Her legacy continues in every generation that follows.

  • Diva
  • 2002 – 2015
  • Forever the Queen of the English Manor.
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Full red and white Labradoodle puppy cutout sitting neatly view dog.
Cream adult Labradoodle cutout sitting with wavy coat and calm eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Our Gents & Gals” represent at English Manor Labradoodles?
“Our Gents & Gals” introduces the foundation dogs behind the English Manor breeding program. These males and females represent multiple generations of carefully selected Australian Labradoodle lines that contribute temperament, structure, coat quality, and genetic health to our puppies.
Lineage determines many traits such as temperament, coat consistency, health, and emotional intelligence. By working with established lines tracing back to Rutland Manor and Tegan Park, breeders can maintain predictable characteristics that define authentic Australian Labradoodles.
Breeding dogs are carefully selected based on temperament, health testing results, coat quality, structure, and genetic compatibility with existing lines. Only dogs that meet these standards are included in the program to support strong, healthy future generations.
Yes, temperament is strongly influenced by both genetics and early environment. Calm, affectionate, and intuitive parent dogs often pass those traits to their offspring, which helps maintain the gentle companion nature Australian Labradoodles are known for.
Retired dogs remain an important part of the English Manor story because they helped shape the current breeding lines. Many of their traits, including temperament and coat characteristics, continue to appear in the generations that follow.