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My husband, for the longest time, kept trying to talk me into getting a bigger dog. I prefer not to have shedding dogs in my house. There weren't many big dog breeds that don't shed. So, we chose a Labradoodle, and we have never
regretted it! Our Cockapoo Mylee was our first "Doodle", then Bella came along! We have been Doodle Addicts ever since!
The Doodle coat can be challenging to maintain at times. But for me, personally, I would rather have a high maintenance Doodle coat than dog hair all over my house! lol. But, please note, not all Doodles are non-shedding. No matter how curly their coat is, curl doesn't necessarily mean non-shedding. It's all about genetics, which is a whole other world of information!
Most Doodles are intelligent, high energy dogs. They love to run and play, so having a large yard or daily walks is very important. They are non-aggressive, very friendly, and great with children and other dogs! They love their people, so some may have anxiety when you leave them home alone, so I highly recommend crate training!
Doodles do require alot of grooming, anywhere from 3-6 times per year, depending on how quickly their coat grows, and the look that you want! Many doodle coats require semi-regular brushing in order to avoid matting. While for many people this additional cost and time commitment is no big deal, please consider these things when determining whether a Doodle is right for your family. No Doodle is really ever completely "non-shedding". If you allow their coat to become long, and you neglect brushing and/or bathing, you may begin to see dust-bunnies rolling out from under your furniture.
Sadie is a F1b Doodle. Some hear that and give me a blank look like "say what?!". So here's a little rundown on the types of Doodles: (Disclaimer: I gathered some of this info off of other websites.)
F1: Poodle x any Pure-Breed (50%/50%)
These are considered first generation Doodles.
They will have more of a hair coat (shorter, wavy, shaggy, wiry). Their coat varies in thickness and length, but typically is straight or minimally wavy. Their coats tend to shed a little, some more than others. So they're not ideal for the allergy sufferers. Occasionally you can have a nice fleece coat in a F1. Maintenance would be low to medium.
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F1b: F1 Doodle x Poodle (25%/75% Poodle)
The b means "back-crossed" to one of the original purebreds. Their coats can be either a soft fleece or curly wool, maybe a little course like the Poodle. Maintenance can be medium to high. Brushing often may be necessary to prevent matting, especially in high friction areas like under the collar or around the ears.
Fleece - A very soft, down feel, different than the hair or wool coats. These are more allergy friendly coats as there is little to no shedding. There are also different kinds of fleece coats, some fine or thick, some wavy, curly or straight. As a puppy it can be hard to differentiate whether it will have a fleece or wool coat as an adult.
Curly/Wool - Tight curls like a poodle, but can have looser curls as well. Can be high maintenance when coat is long. Keeping them trimmed short makes for easier maintenance. This is a non-shedding coat.
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F1bb: F1b Doodle x Poodle (12.5%/87.5% Poodle)
If severe allergies are a concern in your household, this may be your option. They will have a coat type similar to the F1b.
A second generation Doodle is produced by crossing a F1 or F1b with a F1b. (A F1 should never be crossed with a F1.) Third generation is a F2 or F2b to a F2 or F2b. If you were to cross a F1 or F1b to a F2 or a F2b it will still be considered a second generation. When a Doodle is 4 or more generations in to the breed (both parents are an F3 or greater) they are considered Multi-generation Doodles.
For more Doodle info visit:
www.puppyfind.com/goldendoodle.php
www.puppyfind.com/labradoodle.php
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