Ok, I have been doing some research - my husband grew up "covered in pet hair" and for the longest time told me he only wanted an outside dog or it had to be shaved and I said no way, I'll find a way around this - I think Doodles are it. Does anyone have one of these breeds? A labradoodle or a Goldendoodle - which is what I want? What are their temperments like? Do they really not shed? How trainable are they? How much are they? Are they decent watch dogs? ETC!
2007-02-27 10:41:07 · 17 answers · asked by Margaret M 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok the doodle craze... here is where you can't be sure. Both goldens and labs shed like crazy and half of the genes are coming from them. You might find yours doesn't shed but you might also find they do. I have seen a couple bald and nearly bald doodles because some poodles have problems with hair loss or thinning hair.
All of your questions will be answered differently depending on the dog so there are no certainty in these mixes.
If you truly want a dog that doesn't shed consider the standard poodle. They aren't huge shedders but you do need to brush out their coat regularly and they will need to go to the groomer every so often.
The standard poodle was used as a protection dog and was bred to be extremely intelligent. They usually love the water and many hate seeing people in the water. A well bred standard poodle will cost at least 800 dollars for one with a non-breeding agreement and more if you want to breed.
Good luck
2007-02-27 10:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have been cleaning houses for the last 3 years. I have a house I clean with a Lab... it is rediculous the amount of hair I clean up every week, I feel dirty just walking into their house. I also have a house that I clean that has a large poodle, there is absolutly NO hair in this house! Maybe once a month there will be a small tuft of hair but nothing more. I also have a house with a Bichon Frise that has NO HAIR!!! I have heard that mixes like lab poodle create a dog with no shedding, the fact is this..... when mixing breeds you really don't know what you will get. If the dog takes on the genetics from the poodle you will have a dog with no shedding/minimal dander, if it takes on more lab traits then you will be covered in hair. My suggestion is to go to the local animal shelter and find a dog mixed with poodle, I would NEVER BUY one as it is a rip off. However if you wanted a dog with no shedding and a pure breed and you wanted to PAY for it then find a reputable breeder and get a purebread poodle, they come in alot of sizes, or a bichon frize, bichons are sweet, smart and easy to train. Good luck!
2007-02-27 18:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by crissyk24 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ALL dogs shed to some extent. Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and any other "poo" mix can shed just as much as any other dog. Some may take more from Poodle side others from Lab, Golden side and some inbetween...they are no more trainable then any other dog matter of fact some can be down right stubborn, others hyper. As for cost..price is way to expensive for a mix.Watch dogs?? no more so then any other dog.
Being a mix and not an actual breed, no one can tell you exactly waht they will be like.They may take more from one breed or the other or from both.They may get the best of health, temperament from both or they may get the worst...
2007-02-27 21:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a good friend with a labradoodle.
Their temperments, either way, are fantastic especially, in my opinion, if you get one more on the lab/golden side. Poodles are a little more sensitive and independent, but are still great dogs.
As for shedding, it really just depends on luck of the draw. Breeders can advertise their dogs as nonshedding all they want but the truth is that at this point in time, doodles are still mutts, which means that they could display any of the traits of their two parents. You can't predict that they will definitely be nonshedding like a poodle, rather than shedding like BEASTS, like a retriever.
Trainability with doodles is top notch in most cases! Labs live to please, and poodles are among the smartest of dog breeds. Labs actually make awful watchdogs. They do live to please -- EVERYONE. Poodles are least barkier, but I still wouldn't call them good watchdogs.
Price is totally dependent on where you get your dog. A good shelter dog usually costs less than $200, often less than $100, and comes already vetted and neutered (and that's expensive, trust me!) If you decide to buy from a breeder, you'll be paying considerably more, maybe even over $1000 depending on your location. I would strongly advise that you research and choose the breeder carefully. Poor breeders often breed closely related dogs over and over again without health or temperment testing, which is dangerous for you and your future with your dog.
If you want a guaranteed nonshedder, buy/adopt a hairless or nonshedding dog.
2007-02-27 19:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing as a dog that doesn't shed...ALL animals shed, some less than others. Look for a single coated breed (Such as a poodle or Bichon) and they will shed less, but still expect some hair to be around the house. Labs are some of the biggest shedders out there (I think the one I have now has shed more over the past 12 1/2 years than all my other dogs put together!).
The amount of shedding will also be reduced if you keep the dog well brushed.
2007-02-27 19:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you buy a doodle, do A TON of research before! Most doodle breeders breed for the money, which means the dogs aren't tested for health problems like hip dysplasia. Australian lines are usually tested and healthy, which means you won't be paying big money in vet bills later in life. If you need a no-shedder like a doodle, try petfinder.com and search poodles in your area. They will mostly be mixed, lots of labradoodles. And you will save a life.
2007-02-27 19:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a Golden breeder for many years I am disgusted with these designer breeds.
First they do shed! Second their temperment is not the best no matter what anyone says.
So if I were you look for a dog who sheds less and stay away form breeders who are profiting form these mixed breed dogs. If you want a mixed breed then go to your local pound or rescue. You'll pay alot less.
2007-02-27 19:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WHAT? Wreck a good dog by breeding it with a oily shedding machine.
Poodles are great dogs. If you want something that is tough and looks tough get a Schnauzer. But I would not say that a Poodle isn't as tough. They just have that look. Both have a lot more heart and more eagerness to please then a Lab or Retriever. Both love the water. My Mini Schnauzer can out swim a full size lab.
2007-02-27 18:53:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My son's family has a labradoodle and she is the calmest, sweetest, most gentle dog (3 kids ages 9, 6, 10 mos.) I have ever seen. And we have had Schnauzers, Goldens, mixed and Maltese for over 40 years! She never has accidents, does not bark a lot (except for some grunts when someone comes to the door). They were lucky enough to get her (free) when someone who paid $2,000 for her had to give her up when they sold their home with a big yard for her to run in.
2007-02-27 19:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by wha? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should try looking into a poodle not a cross breed what will u get with a cross poodles are a great dog they dont need cross breeding
check this site out for colours and everything u need to know about poodles
http://qtpawzpoodles.tripod.com/index.html
2007-02-27 18:48:19 · answer #10 · answered by pandanew2 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋