WALA Diamond Rewards Program
The WALA Diamond Rewards Program recognizes member breeders who exceed WALA's core health and breeding standards, demonstrating an elevated commitment to the long-term well-being of the Australian Labradoodle breed.
To qualify, members must meet all WALA membership criteria, including hip and elbow clearances and DNA profiles on every breeding dog in their program and have at least one WALA-registered litter. The Diamond Rewards Program builds on this strong baseline with enhanced health testing and elective Breeder's Choice options designed to further promote ethical, responsible breeding.
Participating breeders commit to higher standards in health testing, continuing education, and the use of proven puppy-raising methods. These values support WALA's mission and form the foundation of the Diamond Rewards Program, ensuring the continued advancement, development and integrity of the ALD breed. ​​​​​​​​​
One Diamond Reward
To achieve One Diamond Reward, breeders' proven WALA-registered dogs must all meet the basic WALA membership criteria plus:
EIC and PRA/prcd testing
At least one OFA, CAER, ECVO, or BVA eye exam
One Breeder’s Choice option from the General or Advanced Lists below
Two Diamond Reward
To achieve Two Diamond Reward, breeders' proven WALA-registered dogs must all meet One Diamond requirements, plus:
EIC and PRA/prcd testing (One Diamond requirement)
At least one OFA, CAER, ECVO, or BVA eye exam (One Diamond requirement)
Breeder participation in least 12 hours of professional development each year
One Breeder’s Choice options from the General or Advanced Lists below
Three Diamond Reward
To achieve Three Diamond Reward, breeders' proven WALA-registered dogs must all meet One Diamond and Two Diamond requirements, plus two additional ADVANCED Breeder's Choice options:
EIC and PRA/prcd testing (One Diamond requirement)
At least one OFA, CAER, ECVO, or BVA eye exam (One Diamond requirement)
Breeder participation in at least 12 hours of professional development each year (Two Diamond requirement)
Two Breeder’s Choice options from the General or Advanced Lists below (Two Diamond requirement)
Two Breeder’s Choice options from the Advanced List below
The former Star Rewards Program badges remain valid on websites through April 2026.
See the Star Rewards Program page for explanations of earned badges.​​​​​​​
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Diamond Rewards Program Breeder's Choice Options
The following are GENERAL Breeder's Choice options to meet the requirements:
Hip Evaluation over 12 months of age
Elbow Evaluation over 12 months of age
Patellar Evaluation over 4 months of age
Extended Genetics Disease Panel
OFA, CAER, ECVO, or BVA eye exam every 18 months
Cardiac Evaluation over 4 months of age
Breeder participation in at least 12 hours of professional development each year
Temperament testing of every litter with an independent evaluator
Uses a professional method of puppy-raising
Five or more years experience breeding ALDs or LDs
Breeder's program has produced at least 5 working therapy or service dogs
The following are ADVANCED Breeder's Choice options to meet the requirements:
Final Hip Evaluation
Final Elbow Evaluation
Final Patellar Luxation Evaluation
Actively mentoring a new breeder
Volunteer for WALA at least 12 hours each year
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 membership expiration date.