I have been research labradoodles and would really like to obtain a
medium size dog that doesn't shed much through a shelter or rescue.
Are all poodle mixes less likely to shed a lot? The cost of a
labradoodle is obscene and I really would rather save a dog, but need
a medium size, good with kids, low shedding type. Any suggestions?

"tammy" wrote in message
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I have been research labradoodles and would really like to obtain a
medium size dog that doesn't shed much through a shelter or rescue.
Are all poodle mixes less likely to shed a lot? The cost of a
labradoodle is obscene and I really would rather save a dog, but need
a medium size, good with kids, low shedding type. Any suggestions?

No, poodle mixes may get the poodle coat, may get the other breed's coat.

Labradoodles offer NOTHING that a well-bred Standard Poodle does not already
possess. Standard Poodles are highly intelligent dogs, that can be kept in
ANY coat length (you can shave them close, keep them in show coat,
whatever.)

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Emily Carroll
Fluttervale Labradors: www.fluttervale.com
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(tammy) wrote:

I have been research labradoodles and would really like to obtain a
medium size dog that doesn't shed much through a shelter or rescue.
Are all poodle mixes less likely to shed a lot? The cost of a
labradoodle is obscene and I really would rather save a dog, but need
a medium size, good with kids, low shedding type. Any suggestions?

There is no evidence that a mix like a labradoodle will not shed.
Puppies from the same (mixed) litter won't have predictable shedding
patterns. Furthermore, Labs shed like crazy. They shed all year, but
they shed copiously twice a year.

Just because a dog has some Poodle in it doesn't mean that it will be
low shedding.

tammy wrote:.
Are all poodle mixes less likely to shed a lot?

That would depend on whether they inherit the poodle coat and its
characteristics. The labradoodles I have seen have been large, shaggy
beasts with longish curly hair. One of the owners complained about how
much work it was to keep the dog from matting (daily grooming), and the
others complained about how much they shed.

Is there any reason why you are not looking into a standard poodle?
They can be awesome dogs.

Suja

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tammy wrote:.
Are all poodle mixes less likely to shed a lot?

That would depend on whether they inherit the poodle coat and its
characteristics. The labradoodles I have seen have been large, shaggy
beasts with longish curly hair. One of the owners complained about how
much work it was to keep the dog from matting (daily grooming), and the
others complained about how much they shed.

Is there any reason why you are not looking into a standard poodle?
They can be awesome dogs.

I seem to remember reading somewhere, or hearing from someone, that Standard
Poodles aren't the best breed to have around young kids. I don't know if
they are less patient or what, nor do I know if there's any truth to it.

--
Tara

Standard poodles are usually great with properly trained & supervised kids.

They do need regular coat work and if you haven't time to brush you must
either keep them short or pay someone to do it. People often get rid of Std
poos when kids come along because they lack the time or money for coat care
rather than a problem with the dog.

I'd much rather trust a standard poodle than some of the Labs I board.
The only labradoodle I've had in was a nervous aggressive - the most
dangerous dog there is.
Sue

I seem to remember reading somewhere, or hearing from someone, that
Standard
Poodles aren't the best breed to have around young kids. I don't know if
they are less patient or what, nor do I know if there's any truth to it.

--
Tara

I seem to remember reading somewhere, or hearing from someone, that
Standard
Poodles aren't the best breed to have around young kids. I don't know if
they are less patient or what, nor do I know if there's any truth to it.

--
Tara



There was a time when poodles had the "popular breed syndrome" where
temperaments and health went down the drain. Luckily standards have done a
remarkable job of coming back out of that rut and have, for the most part
(there will always be millers and BYB's), regained their solid temperament.

Happens to any popular breed, when the public finds out about the cruddy
temperaments, they stop being quite so popular, and the true breed
temperament returns.

A responsible breeder will have happy, sound dogs.

--
Emily Carroll
Fluttervale Labradors: www.fluttervale.com
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame/


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