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wuffles

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If you have allergies, it is best to go and mingle with some of the breed you are going to get (not crossbreeds because they all turn out differently, and not just puppies as their coats change!) to see if you have a reaction. Reputable breeders will be happy to let you do this!

Please don't get sucked in by the hype of poodle crossbreeds. They are a huge lottery! Lots of poodle crossbreeds have a mixture coat that sheds AND needs regular clipping. Many people still have allergic reactions to these supposed non-shedding crossbreeds.

If you like the look of the poodle crossbreeds, there are a few breeds which are very cute and are true non-shedders. Have a look at Lagotto and Havanese for example, they are gorgeous!

Also remember that non-shedding generally means high maintenance, lots of grooming! Some breeds (like the greyhound) have short coats which do shed, but only very minimally.

I've listed some of the non or lower shedding dogs below (although some are probably too big for your liking):
Airedale Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Greyhound (my favourite breed and a great family dog)
Havanese
Lagotto Romagnolo
Maltese
Poodle
Portugese Water Dog
Schnauzer
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier

(PS. I have nothing against crossbreeds as I have a big rescue mutt - just think people should be educated on their dog purchase as I'm a huge dog lover!!!)

EDITED TO ADD: Mel, you are right. They can't really breed for the good traits of each breed. The best they can do is to only breed with the best examples of each breed and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Poodles are lovely dogs anyway so as cute as their crosses may be, I say leave them as they are!!!
 
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wuffles

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If you have allergies, it is best to go and mingle with some of the breed you are going to get (not crossbreeds because they all turn out differently, and not just puppies as their coats change!) to see if you have a reaction. Reputable breeders will be happy to let you do this!

Please don't get sucked in by the hype of poodle crossbreeds. They are a huge lottery! Lots of poodle crossbreeds have a mixture coat that sheds AND needs regular clipping. Many people still have allergic reactions to these supposed non-shedding crossbreeds.

If you like the look of the poodle crossbreeds, there are a few breeds which are very cute and are true non-shedders. Have a look at Lagotto and Havanese for example, they are gorgeous!

Also remember that non-shedding generally means high maintenance, lots of grooming! Some breeds (like the greyhound) have short coats which do shed, but only very minimally.

I've listed some of the non or lower shedding dogs below (although some are probably too big for your liking):
Airedale Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Greyhound (my favourite breed and a great family dog)
Havanese
Lagotto Romagnolo
Maltese
Poodle
Portugese Water Dog
Schnauzer
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier

(PS. I have nothing against crossbreeds as I have a big rescue mutt - just think people should be educated on their dog purchase as I'm a huge dog lover!!!)

EDITED TO ADD: Mel, you are right. They can't really breed for the good traits of each breed. The best they can do is to only breed with the best examples of each breed and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Poodles are lovely dogs anyway so as cute as their crosses may be, I say leave them as they are!!!
 
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wuffles

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If you have allergies, it is best to go and mingle with some of the breed you are going to get (not crossbreeds because they all turn out differently, and not just puppies as their coats change!) to see if you have a reaction. Reputable breeders will be happy to let you do this!

Please don't get sucked in by the hype of poodle crossbreeds. They are a huge lottery! Lots of poodle crossbreeds have a mixture coat that sheds AND needs regular clipping. Many people still have allergic reactions to these supposed non-shedding crossbreeds.

If you like the look of the poodle crossbreeds, there are a few breeds which are very cute and are true non-shedders. Have a look at Lagotto and Havanese for example, they are gorgeous!

Also remember that non-shedding generally means high maintenance, lots of grooming! Some breeds (like the greyhound) have short coats which do shed, but only very minimally.

I've listed some of the non or lower shedding dogs below (although some are probably too big for your liking):
Airedale Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Greyhound (my favourite breed and a great family dog)
Havanese
Lagotto Romagnolo
Maltese
Poodle
Portugese Water Dog
Schnauzer
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier

(PS. I have nothing against crossbreeds as I have a big rescue mutt - just think people should be educated on their dog purchase as I'm a huge dog lover!!!)

EDITED TO ADD: Mel, you are right. They can't really breed for the good traits of each breed. The best they can do is to only breed with the best examples of each breed and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Poodles are lovely dogs anyway so as cute as their crosses may be, I say leave them as they are!!!
 
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wuffles

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If you have allergies, it is best to go and mingle with some of the breed you are going to get (not crossbreeds because they all turn out differently, and not just puppies as their coats change!) to see if you have a reaction. Reputable breeders will be happy to let you do this!

Please don't get sucked in by the hype of poodle crossbreeds. They are a huge lottery! Lots of poodle crossbreeds have a mixture coat that sheds AND needs regular clipping. Many people still have allergic reactions to these supposed non-shedding crossbreeds.

If you like the look of the poodle crossbreeds, there are a few breeds which are very cute and are true non-shedders. Have a look at Lagotto and Havanese for example, they are gorgeous!

Also remember that non-shedding generally means high maintenance, lots of grooming! Some breeds (like the greyhound) have short coats which do shed, but only very minimally.

I've listed some of the non or lower shedding dogs below (although some are probably too big for your liking):
Airedale Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Greyhound (my favourite breed and a great family dog)
Havanese
Lagotto Romagnolo
Maltese
Poodle
Portugese Water Dog
Schnauzer
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier

(PS. I have nothing against crossbreeds as I have a big rescue mutt - just think people should be educated on their dog purchase as I'm a huge dog lover!!!)

EDITED TO ADD: Mel, you are right. They can't really breed for the good traits of each breed. The best they can do is to only breed with the best examples of each breed and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Poodles are lovely dogs anyway so as cute as their crosses may be, I say leave them as they are!!!
 
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wuffles

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If you have allergies, it is best to go and mingle with some of the breed you are going to get (not crossbreeds because they all turn out differently, and not just puppies as their coats change!) to see if you have a reaction. Reputable breeders will be happy to let you do this!
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<br />Please don't get sucked in by the hype of poodle crossbreeds. They are a huge lottery! Lots of poodle crossbreeds have a mixture coat that sheds AND needs regular clipping. Many people still have allergic reactions to these supposed non-shedding crossbreeds.
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<br />If you like the look of the poodle crossbreeds, there are a few breeds which are very cute and are true non-shedders. Have a look at Lagotto and Havanese for example, they are gorgeous!
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<br />Also remember that non-shedding generally means high maintenance, lots of grooming! Some breeds (like the greyhound) have short coats which do shed, but only very minimally.
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<br />I've listed some of the non or lower shedding dogs below (although some are probably too big for your liking):
<br />Airedale Terrier
<br />Bedlington Terrier
<br />Bichon Frise
<br />Greyhound (my favourite breed and a great family dog)
<br />Havanese
<br />Lagotto Romagnolo
<br />Maltese
<br />Poodle
<br />Portugese Water Dog
<br />Schnauzer
<br />Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
<br />Whippet
<br />Yorkshire Terrier
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<br />(PS. I have nothing against crossbreeds as I have a big rescue mutt - just think people should be educated on their dog purchase as I'm a huge dog lover!!!)
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<br />EDITED TO ADD: Mel, you are right. They can't really breed for the good traits of each breed. The best they can do is to only breed with the best examples of each breed and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Poodles are lovely dogs anyway so as cute as their crosses may be, I say leave them as they are!!!
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zoe4life

New member
We have 2 toy poodles. They do NOT shed...ever. My 21 year old son is highly allergic to dogs....so we have had many opportunities to "test" out different breeds with him. Whether it be that we tried them or he visited people with other types of dogs. The ONLY dogs so far that he has not had any reaction to has been the poodle. I also would recommend getting a female...they seem to potty train easier. They are very loyal dogs to whomever they 'pick' as their mommy in your family. My older one picked me...she literally waits at the window when I am gone...waits outside the bathroom for me...etc...the younger one picked my 11 yr old daughter to be her mommy...she does the same thing with her. They will bark when they hear a noise. They are fairly smart and easy to train...ours sits, shakes, rolls over, dances, jumps.
Sooo...as Tom would say...there is my 2 cents worth.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck in your search!
 
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zoe4life

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We have 2 toy poodles. They do NOT shed...ever. My 21 year old son is highly allergic to dogs....so we have had many opportunities to "test" out different breeds with him. Whether it be that we tried them or he visited people with other types of dogs. The ONLY dogs so far that he has not had any reaction to has been the poodle. I also would recommend getting a female...they seem to potty train easier. They are very loyal dogs to whomever they 'pick' as their mommy in your family. My older one picked me...she literally waits at the window when I am gone...waits outside the bathroom for me...etc...the younger one picked my 11 yr old daughter to be her mommy...she does the same thing with her. They will bark when they hear a noise. They are fairly smart and easy to train...ours sits, shakes, rolls over, dances, jumps.
Sooo...as Tom would say...there is my 2 cents worth.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck in your search!
 
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zoe4life

New member
We have 2 toy poodles. They do NOT shed...ever. My 21 year old son is highly allergic to dogs....so we have had many opportunities to "test" out different breeds with him. Whether it be that we tried them or he visited people with other types of dogs. The ONLY dogs so far that he has not had any reaction to has been the poodle. I also would recommend getting a female...they seem to potty train easier. They are very loyal dogs to whomever they 'pick' as their mommy in your family. My older one picked me...she literally waits at the window when I am gone...waits outside the bathroom for me...etc...the younger one picked my 11 yr old daughter to be her mommy...she does the same thing with her. They will bark when they hear a noise. They are fairly smart and easy to train...ours sits, shakes, rolls over, dances, jumps.
Sooo...as Tom would say...there is my 2 cents worth.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck in your search!
 
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zoe4life

New member
We have 2 toy poodles. They do NOT shed...ever. My 21 year old son is highly allergic to dogs....so we have had many opportunities to "test" out different breeds with him. Whether it be that we tried them or he visited people with other types of dogs. The ONLY dogs so far that he has not had any reaction to has been the poodle. I also would recommend getting a female...they seem to potty train easier. They are very loyal dogs to whomever they 'pick' as their mommy in your family. My older one picked me...she literally waits at the window when I am gone...waits outside the bathroom for me...etc...the younger one picked my 11 yr old daughter to be her mommy...she does the same thing with her. They will bark when they hear a noise. They are fairly smart and easy to train...ours sits, shakes, rolls over, dances, jumps.
Sooo...as Tom would say...there is my 2 cents worth.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck in your search!
 
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zoe4life

New member
We have 2 toy poodles. They do NOT shed...ever. My 21 year old son is highly allergic to dogs....so we have had many opportunities to "test" out different breeds with him. Whether it be that we tried them or he visited people with other types of dogs. The ONLY dogs so far that he has not had any reaction to has been the poodle. I also would recommend getting a female...they seem to potty train easier. They are very loyal dogs to whomever they 'pick' as their mommy in your family. My older one picked me...she literally waits at the window when I am gone...waits outside the bathroom for me...etc...the younger one picked my 11 yr old daughter to be her mommy...she does the same thing with her. They will bark when they hear a noise. They are fairly smart and easy to train...ours sits, shakes, rolls over, dances, jumps.
<br />Sooo...as Tom would say...there is my 2 cents worth.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />Good luck in your search!
 
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kitomd21

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I second Emma's list of non or lower-shedding dogs. I've worked in the veterinary field for close to 15 years and I can assure you that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, etc., are expensive mutts. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Albeit, they are very cute. There is such variance in each dog - even among litters. We have quite a view clients with these "breeds" - some shed, some don't, some have a poodle coat, some have a longer coat...
 
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kitomd21

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I second Emma's list of non or lower-shedding dogs. I've worked in the veterinary field for close to 15 years and I can assure you that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, etc., are expensive mutts. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Albeit, they are very cute. There is such variance in each dog - even among litters. We have quite a view clients with these "breeds" - some shed, some don't, some have a poodle coat, some have a longer coat...
 
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kitomd21

New member
I second Emma's list of non or lower-shedding dogs. I've worked in the veterinary field for close to 15 years and I can assure you that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, etc., are expensive mutts. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Albeit, they are very cute. There is such variance in each dog - even among litters. We have quite a view clients with these "breeds" - some shed, some don't, some have a poodle coat, some have a longer coat...
 
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kitomd21

New member
I second Emma's list of non or lower-shedding dogs. I've worked in the veterinary field for close to 15 years and I can assure you that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, etc., are expensive mutts. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Albeit, they are very cute. There is such variance in each dog - even among litters. We have quite a view clients with these "breeds" - some shed, some don't, some have a poodle coat, some have a longer coat...
 
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kitomd21

New member
I second Emma's list of non or lower-shedding dogs. I've worked in the veterinary field for close to 15 years and I can assure you that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, etc., are expensive mutts. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Albeit, they are very cute. There is such variance in each dog - even among litters. We have quite a view clients with these "breeds" - some shed, some don't, some have a poodle coat, some have a longer coat...
 
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saveferris2009

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understand that people who are concerned about allergies need to focus on dander which includes not just hair but also SKIN.

So just because the dog doesn't shed doesn't mean you can't be allergic to it.....
 
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saveferris2009

New member
understand that people who are concerned about allergies need to focus on dander which includes not just hair but also SKIN.

So just because the dog doesn't shed doesn't mean you can't be allergic to it.....
 
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saveferris2009

New member
understand that people who are concerned about allergies need to focus on dander which includes not just hair but also SKIN.

So just because the dog doesn't shed doesn't mean you can't be allergic to it.....
 
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saveferris2009

New member
understand that people who are concerned about allergies need to focus on dander which includes not just hair but also SKIN.

So just because the dog doesn't shed doesn't mean you can't be allergic to it.....
 
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saveferris2009

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understand that people who are concerned about allergies need to focus on dander which includes not just hair but also SKIN.
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<br />So just because the dog doesn't shed doesn't mean you can't be allergic to it.....
 
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