well, some people, like myself, can not have a dog unless they are non shedding. I have had many poodles, but have lost them through in-breeding ( breeders call this 'Line Breeding') It has been told to me by my vet, that this is one of main problems, so after my last one dies, I did not wan't another, so my daughter found this and talked me into getting her. The best thing I did. .....I have done the rescue with poodles, all lost before they were mature due to a multitude of problems.