Big Band Litter — Born June 13, 2026

Ophelia and Mene’s beautiful Big Band Litter has arrived, and we are thrilled to introduce 11 gorgeous Australian Labradoodle puppies in rich red and warm apricot shades. Raised in our home with hands-on care, these puppies are being lovingly nurtured for the confident, affectionate, family-centered temperaments we value so deeply at Selah Doodles.

These puppies are expected to be medium in size, fleece-coated, and ready to join their forever families in mid-August. We currently have availability, and approved families are invited to apply now for this special litter.

This is a thoughtfully planned pairing that brings together two beautiful Barksdale lines with authentic Australian Labradoodle heritage. Ophelia and Mene were selected for their structure, temperament, coat quality, and the kind of intuitive, people-focused nature that makes the Australian Labradoodle such an exceptional companion.

From the beginning, the goal for this litter has been to preserve the qualities that first made us fall in love with the breed: soundness, softness, trainability, and a joyful heart for family life. The Big Band puppies represent that vision beautifully.

About This Pairing

This litter brings together two exceptional Barksdale Labradoodles lines in a thoughtfully planned pairing. Mene and Ophelia share deep roots in some of the most respected Australian Labradoodle programs in the world — IvyLane, Spring Creek, Southern Cross, and select European lines — while maintaining the genetic diversity that produces healthy, robust puppies with great longevity.

With Mene's remarkably low coefficient of inbreeding and Ophelia's warm apricot/red coloring and classic fleece coat genetics, this litter is expected to produce medium-sized puppies in rich red, apricot, and red caramel tones — all with the signature low-shedding fleece coats and steady, loving temperaments this breed is known for.

Whether you are looking for a devoted family companion or a future addition to a quality breeding program, this pairing represents authentic Australian Labradoodle heritage at its best.

Key Takeaways

• Consistent Growth Across the Litter: Every puppy in the litter has shown a steady increase in weight from Day 1 to Day 7. On average, the puppies started at approximately 245g and nearly doubled their weight to 451g by the end of the first week.
• Male Puppies are Generally Larger: There is a noticeable weight difference between the sexes. At Day 7, the 8 male puppies averaged 468.6g, while the 3 female puppies averaged 404.3g.
• Standout Growth Performers:
  • Pup 2 (Kelly Green collar, Male) is currently the largest puppy, reaching 555g by Day 7.
  • Pup 6 (Yellow collar, Male) showed the highest relative growth, increasing from a birth weight of 212g to 526g (a 2.48x increase).
  • Pup 5 (Light Pink collar, Female), despite having the lowest birth weight of 195g, has maintained a healthy growth trajectory, reaching 384g by Day 7.

Growth and Weight Distribution

The following charts visualize the growth trends and weight comparisons for the litter:

• Puppy Weight Growth (Day 1 to Day 7): This line chart tracks the individual weight of each puppy over the first seven days, highlighting the consistent upward trend for all members of the litter.
• Average Puppy Weight at Day 7 by Sex: This bar chart compares the average weight of males versus females at the one-week mark, showing that males are trending larger.
• Birth Weight vs Birth Order: This scatter plot examines whether the order in which the puppies were born correlates with their initial weight. While Pup 2 (born second) was the heaviest at birth, there isn't a strict linear correlation between birth order and weight.

Summary Statistics

Now Accepting Applications
Families interested in the Big Band Litter are encouraged to complete our puppy application as the first step. Once applications are reviewed, approved families will be contacted to discuss fit, availability, and the reservation process for this litter.

Because final placements are made thoughtfully as puppies develop, we take time to match each puppy with the right home. Our goal is not simply to place puppies quickly, but to create the best long-term fit for both puppy and family.

If you believe this upcoming litter may be the right fit for your family, the first step is to complete our puppy application.

Approved families will be contacted to discuss the pairing, timing, and reservation process as pregnancy is confirmed and the litter progresses.