Poodles?

[Horse Lover]

A "Golden Doodle" is a designer breed. A breeder should not be selling these dogs...they are simply mixes that are being sold for more.

Poodles are awesome dogs...just as everyone said. They are not hypo-allergenic, there is still dander, and I believe someone else said that a lot of allergies come from saliva also. A smaller dog that dosen't shed might work better, especially if you can't handle the grooming requirements of a poodle. Like other people said, schnauzers are a good choice, they have miniature, standard, and giant schnauzers. And then there are the hairless breeds...the Chinese Crested, American Hairless, among a few. (One of my favorite breeds is the American Hairless). Were you specifically looking for a big dog though?

And a beagle will shed just as much as a papillon will...just different types of fur.

Thanks we were looking into a larger dog my friends dog had puppies and few years ago schazers they are great dogs but her dogs go after squrrels and chipmunks and I really dont want a hairless because if my cat sctracthes it it might be a little worse than a dog with alot of hair but i LOVE all dogs

[Pam]

A "Golden Doodle" is a designer breed. A breeder should not be selling these dogs...they are simply mixes that are being sold for more.

I couldn't agree with you more!!!!! I am 100% against this kind of breeding and it never ceases to amaze me what these breeders charge for these dogs. They are mixed breeds and can be found in abundance at any shelter. People need to be educated to stop buying *designer breeds.*

[Majestic]

I got this info from some website:

for mini poodle:
-Is conveniently-sized, light and graceful, athletic and agile
-Has a curly coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)
-Comes in a variety of colors
-Is lively and playful
-Is one of the brightest and most attentive of all breeds, so intuitive, and such a skilled reader of body language and expression, that he often appears telepathic
-Excels at obedience and agility competition
-Is usually polite with strangers and sociable with other animals
-A careful search to avoid all the highstrung, neurotic Poodles
-Timidity or skittishness when not socialized enough
-Emotional sensitivity to stress, tension, or loud voices
-Monthly clipping of the curly coat
-Barking
-Health problems

Standard poodle
-Is medium to large, combining sturdiness and athleticism with elegance and grace
-Moves with a light, graceful, springy gait
-Has a curly coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)
-Is lively and playful
-Is one of the brightest and most attentive of all breeds, so intuitive, and such a skilled reader of body language and expression, that he often appears telepathic
-Excels at obedience and agility competition
-Is usually polite with strangers and sociable with other animals
-A careful search to avoid all the highstrung, neurotic Poodles
-Vigorous exercise requirements
-Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young
-Destructiveness when bored or not exercised enough or left alone too much
-Skittishness or suspiciousness in some lines, or when not socialized enough
-Emotional sensitivity to stress, tension, or loud voices
-Monthly clipping of the curly coat
-Barking
-Lots of serious health problems


Goodluck

[honor_fl]

Speaking as another poodle owner, and also a foster for rescued poodles, I wholeheartedly agree with Pam's assessment. We just fostered a standard poodle, and she was just a love. Even though she had been neglected, (not abused), she gave us her trust wholeheartedly and fit in great with our human and animal family. She loved our other dogs, and tried extremely hard to make friends with our cat (who wasn't having ANY part of it).

I will say that younger poodles can be VERY exciteable, and need a firm hand for training. Every poodle I've ever met has been extremely intelligent, but that doesn't mean they're easy to train. You'll need to make sure you know what you're doing, or go to a reputable training place.

As for the grooming, a quick brush every day keeps most of the mats out of their hair. I think most dogs have some kind of grooming issue.

[Horse Lover]

Thank you everyone I never knew tons about golden doodles but i do believe your right they shouldnt be as expensive as a pure dog or something some people go really high!

[Flatcoatluver]

Thank you everyone I never knew tons about golden doodles but i do believe your right they shouldnt be as expensive as a pure dog or something some people go really high!

they shouldn't even be bred!! 10,000 dogs get euthenized every year!!!! Another breed that dosen't casue allerge problems is a sheltie.

[king2005]

I personally like the Goldendoodles. We have a couple at my kennel & dang their fur is fluffy & fine like a poodles fur, but it doesn't keep growing & it doesn't shed. The Goldendoodle group member I met & got free things from, said their groups only breed these goldendoodles & not the sheding ones. Any one thats not good, is fixed & found a good home & goes with a contract that if its no longer wanted they must return the dog & it'll be rehomed by the group.

At our kennel we get sheding goldendoodles & we mark that on their info sheet to let the buyer know. We keep really good records, even if one puppy bites or attacks another. The buyer is given the sheet & decied if they want the puppy or not.

If you go to a shelter, you could probbly find one. Take a brush & if you brush out alot of fur, it'll shed lots.. but if you hardly get anything if anything on the brush, it shouldn't shed.

[dab_20]

well i have a toy poodle and they are wonderful! they have the same temperment as the standered. the miniature is a little more hyper. VERY smart, easy to train, affectionate, friendly torwards strangers, and cute!! this is a great dog.

i recommend this breed, as long as you have enough time to groom it. you can go to the local humane society, or look on petfinder.com if you would like to rescue a dog. Good Luck!!

flatcoatluver, i have allergies to shelties, so it depends on the person. but they shed alot!

[Vette]

Take a brush & if you brush out alot of fur, it'll shed lots.. but if you hardly get anything if anything on the brush, it shouldn't shed.

Um.. my dog doesnt free shed at all. and a lot comes out in the brush.. so i woudlnt recomend that.



on the other hand.. pure bred Poodles never shed. it only comes out in the brush.. or when you cut it off. so if you want to be sure of a dog that doesnt shed.. then get a purbred Poodle then.

[Horse Lover]

I personally like the Goldendoodles. We have a couple at my kennel & dang their fur is fluffy & fine like a poodles fur, but it doesn't keep growing & it doesn't shed. The Goldendoodle group member I met & got free things from, said their groups only breed these goldendoodles & not the sheding ones. Any one thats not good, is fixed & found a good home & goes with a contract that if its no longer wanted they must return the dog & it'll be rehomed by the group.

At our kennel we get sheding goldendoodles & we mark that on their info sheet to let the buyer know. We keep really good records, even if one puppy bites or attacks another. The buyer is given the sheet & decied if they want the puppy or not.

If you go to a shelter, you could probbly find one. Take a brush & if you brush out alot of fur, it'll shed lots.. but if you hardly get anything if anything on the brush, it shouldn't shed.

I really love every breed too just what people do to sell them(very high $$)