What's Behind Austin's Labradoodle Obsession?

I had barely encountered these dogs before moving to Austin, and now they're everywhere. Full transparency, I have strong opinions on this topic. Texas shelters are overflowing, putting down hundreds of animals every day. Good, adoptable dogs. Families with brand new litters. So I'm biased about purchasing from breeders versus adopting from shelters. But putting that aside for a moment, what's driving Austin's Labradoodle trend?