Are Poodles REALLY non-sheadding?

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We are interested in having a dog, but I like a clean house and hubby is allergic to cats. He has never really got close enough to dogs to find out if he is allergic....this is obviously something we will be testing out and taking him to a few friends houses who have dogs to see if he reacts.

But I hear over and over about Poodles being non-sheadding but wonder if they really are...or partially so? Surely there is some hair which gets left about? Also any thoughts on Labradoodles?
 
As far as I'm aware it's somewhat like human hair in that it grows constantly and you lose the odd old hair through brushing, which must be done frequently to prevent matting, but they don't shed constantly like some other breeds.

The disadvantage of course is that they need professional clipping every 6-8 weeks. :p

Some labradoodles shed like poodles, some shed like labs (i.e LOTS) and the prices are utterly ridiculous.

Even without the shedding you'll never have a clean home with a dog. I've cleaned the whole house once today and already I can see grubby pawprints on the kitchen floor, a wet splodge on the sofa cover where a damp creature has sprawled on it, a fresh sprinkling of white hair on the carpet and a forgotten piece of tripe on the wooden stairs... :eek:
 
If you are looking for a non/minimal shedder yes a poodle/bichon would be a good choice, the hair they will shed is so minimal is it thought is would not effect someone with allergies.
Labradoodle can shed depending on which gene they take, they can indeedy shed like their labrador parent.
They are also grosely expensive, I would recommend you instead pay money if you are buying a puppy towards a health tested definate non shedder.
 
I live with a poodle - and I can't say my house is clean! LOL - but he doesn't moult like my border terrier or my minpin! Now bear in mind, I'm a dog groomer so my poodle is kept in looonnnngggg coat (relative to most pet poodle keepers, but not as long as show coat) and he is bathed/brushed thoroughly each week. The only time I find hair loss is when he is being groomed - some in the brush and a bit while drying -but that's from breakage rather than moulting.

As for 'doodles of any description - you won't really know for sure whether you'll get a moulter or not til it grows up. Personally, I'd rather pay for a genetic health tested, good quality purebred for the same money as a likely not tested question-mark.

Bichons, as Cayla also pointed out are particularly good for not-moulting - as are other breeds like Tibetan Terriers, Lhasas, and so forth (most drop coats don't moult). Some of drop coats will still take coat management but perhaps less daunting than a wooly coat, which matts very easily.

However, if you're not bothered what the dog "looks" like and want a fun, energetic, highly trainable breed, get a poodle (standard or mini) and shave the thing down and call it a "spanish water dog" and no-one will know the difference LOL ;)
 
If you want a fabulous, non shedding breed go for a mini schnauzer :D I have one and she is fantastic! Everyone should own a Beastie!!

My house doesn't looks/smell like there is a dog in it. No hair anywhere and she is a tidy little dog although does like to think she is a gundog sometimes :rolleyes: But that's as I take her out with two labs. She can be a right girl at times though and won't go near water!
 
Labradoodles are cross breeds so obviously could have the traits of either dog...and labradors most definately DO shed!!!! I've got a standard Poodle x Bedlington and he definately doesn't shed but he does require daily grooming, clipping out twice a year and some quiet disgusting bum maintance (won't go further than that on that matter!!).

If you go for a standard poodle do be aware they require a massive amount of mental and physical stimulation, I can't tire out my cross even though he lives with 5 other dogs and is walked twice a day off lead for 2 hours!!! I adore him and he suits my life but he's not an easy dog to live with!!

I'm afraid no dog is going to leave you with a clean house, they all have accidents, make muddy foot prints and generally give a house a 'smell'....BUT for me a house without a dog isn't a home and I certainly can live with a bit of mess cos my dogs are a huge part of my family.
 
jsr said:
Labradoodles are cross breeds so obviously could have the traits of either dog...and labradors most definately DO shed!!!! I've got a standard Poodle x Bedlington and he definately doesn't shed but he does require daily grooming, clipping out twice a year and some quiet disgusting bum maintance (won't go further than that on that matter!!).

If you go for a standard poodle do be aware they require a massive amount of mental and physical stimulation, I can't tire out my cross even though he lives with 5 other dogs and is walked twice a day off lead for 2 hours!!! I adore him and he suits my life but he's not an easy dog to live with!!

I'm afraid no dog is going to leave you with a clean house, they all have accidents, make muddy foot prints and generally give a house a 'smell'....BUT for me a house without a dog isn't a home and I certainly can live with a bit of mess cos my dogs are a huge part of my family.
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Can imagine that a beddie x poodle wouldn't moult - as neither of those breeds do. However, would love to see a photo of your cross! :)
 
I have 3 poodles and have had them all my life, the reason we got a poodle is because my mum is really alergic and they dont make her sneeze at all! they are lovely family pets if a little nuts when young so need alot of exersize but I love them! But yes they do need to be clipped every 6-8 weeks to prevent from matting but if you practice its not that hard!! hehe!!
 
Don't buy a Labradoodle!! Way overpriced and not even a 'useful' combo!

Not to mention health testing...(but i just won't go there!! It's too early!!)

If it did happen to take the lab genes you'll be getting rid in a matter of months! My lab sheds her coat to the point she is nearly bald several times a year!!!!!!! :eek::D
 
PucciNPoni said:
Can imagine that a beddie x poodle wouldn't moult - as neither of those breeds do. However, would love to see a photo of your cross! :)
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:D Ohhh you only have to ask once!!! He's my soul dog, Mr Perfect in everyway (don't tell all the others but he's number 1 dog in the pack) and just fabulous to look at and cuddle!! He's a rescue so a mistake breeding but honestly if I ever found another cross like him I'd pay anything because he's just fantastic.

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My sister has a poodle, and we have a giant & standard schnauzer - all 3 don't moult.

Although, we also have a springer spaniel who grows a hideous wooly coat, so I clip him regularly, and because he is clipped regularly he doesn't seem to moult either TBH :)

Would definitely recommend the schnauzers as guard dogs - the poodle is far to friendly to be an efficient guard dog, and he is usually to busy chasing birds.....
 
jsr - how cute is that!!!! He's definitely got the beddie look about him. I'd so want to practice trimming him like one if he was mine (we just don't see many beddies in my neck of the woods). But that's one of the fun things about poodles, you can do so many trims on them and they still look cool.

And as for poodles being guard dogs? Well, mine seems to think he is! LOL
 
PucciNPoni said:
jsr - how cute is that!!!! He's definitely got the beddie look about him. I'd so want to practice trimming him like one if he was mine (we just don't see many beddies in my neck of the woods). But that's one of the fun things about poodles, you can do so many trims on them and they still look cool.

And as for poodles being guard dogs? Well, mine seems to think he is! LOL
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The first and only time I took him to be clipped they cut him like a beddy...which is fine but he's the size of a Standard Poodle so it looked silly and I ended up shaving him myself straight after!! So since then I'm afraid I use the horse clippers and it's a shave all over!!! I do sometimes play while clipping and give him pom poms ...just to make him embarrassed!! Although once the blades went half way through a clip and he had to go for a walk half done...looked like he'd got some dreadful disease!! Lol!! Luckily cos I've had him from 8 weeks old (thought he was going to be little and short haired cos person who signed them over to rescue said they were mini poodle x jrts!!!!!!!) he's used to being brushed and cut so it's a easy job to do at home.
 
thanks for all the replies being horsey i dont mind dirt but do like to keep a clean house so i think the poodle sounds like a good option though i didnt realises schnauzers were non sheadding so will check them out too

i am more than happy to pay for regular grooming and clipping every six to eight weeks too

i just have to figure out the exercise plan to make sure that we would be able to accomodate the needs of a bouncy poodle

thanks again all
 
I have a poodle, and although he does loose some hair its really not a lot. Compared to my Cavalier who seems to leave a white carpet of hair behind her and who I am constantly hoovering after. Also my friend, who is allergic to everything, can stay around my poodle with out problem.
 
tangosmum said:
We are interested in having a dog, but I like a clean house and hubby is allergic to cats. He has never really got close enough to dogs to find out if he is allergic....this is obviously something we will be testing out and taking him to a few friends houses who have dogs to see if he reacts.

But I hear over and over about Poodles being non-sheadding but wonder if they really are...or partially so? Surely there is some hair which gets left about? Also any thoughts on Labradoodles?
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My OH is allergic to cats & is asthmatic, but he was brought up with dogs & is fine with them.
 
I am seriously allergic to cat/dogs horses/rabbits but find I am not as bad with dogs. TBH a smooth haired breed would probably be fine. I grew up with a mini dachsund, as through spending time with various breeds my parents discovered that I was not allergic to them. They are awesome, game little dogs and as they are small don't require masses of exercise. Highly reccomended!
 
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