i am looking to buy either a lab or goldendoodle due to the fact that they are hypo allergenic (although i know that they arent 100% hypoallergenic) how have you or friends faired with the allergy aspect of having a doodle?
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By lab, I think you mean Labradoodle.right. Anyway, I have dog allergies and own 3 labradoodles with no allergy problems! The most allergy friendly generation is the F1B because it is 78% poodle and 25% lab or golden.
The thing to remember is if you have a pet allergy it is very important to visit the dog first. All dogs are different and people's allergies are different.You can have a doodle that someone else it allergic to, but you show no allergic reactions to the exact same dog.
Remember this look for an F1B doodle and visit the dog first before making a decision on which one you want.
why buy one when you can find a "labradoodle" or "goldendoodle" at a shelter? exact same thing just from a shelter and you are saving the dogs life...
try www.petfinder.com
make sure you know which one you're getting if you have bad allergies. There are a few different ways breeders are producing Goldendoodles/Labradoodles
F1 = 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle - This is Golden to poodle cross, this is first generation, resulting in healthier offspring. Hair type can be smooth like a Golden, or wavy/shaggy or occasionally a wirey look like a Irish wolfhound (but with a softer feel), they can shed or not shed, pups in the same litter can vary.
F1-B = 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle (F1 Goldendoodle and Poodle cross) - This is Goldendoodle bred back to Poodle.
F2 = F1 Goldendoodle and F1 Goldendoodle cross - this combination you get the same percentage of Golden Poodle mix as you would an F1 Goldendoodle.
F3 = F2 Goldendoodle and F2 Goldendoodle cross
Multi-generation = F3 or higher generation Goldendoodle and F3 or higher generation Goldendoodle cross
I just got a cockapoo (Cockier Spaniel / Poodle) and I've been allergic to animal hair all my life.. but I'm not having any kind of reaction to him.. I think it's great!
labs or goldendoodles or a golden poodle mix are not hypo allergenic to any effect unless they get the poodle coat. it's the poodle coat that tend to shed less. but most people are actually allergic to the dandruff on the dog's skin which occurs with any dog that has skin. since it's a mixed breed the pups can either get the poodle or the lab or the golden coat or any mixture there of. you have no guarantees. you might end up being allergic to this dog and then what? keeping your dog's coat healthy will reduce the amount of potentially allergic reactions from you with any breed. although i would stay away from thick coated breeds. make sure you are feeding a high quality premuim dog food, that your dog is current on vaccines and gets spayed or neutered. yes an intact male dog can have more skin issues as they age. get your dog on a regular bathing and brushing schedule. and if you have an allergic reaction to either bathing or brushing the dog, take it to a groomer for this. i would reccomend bathing every month and daily brushings to keep the coat clean and healthy. good luck!
I have a standard poodle, I would love to breed, they are 100% hypo allergenic. with a labradoole or goldendoodle some are and some are not. Hey my poodle is not papered cause she is what they call a party poodle, she has a touch of white but is mostly black, my cat had 2 kittens and my poodle wants to mother them so badly, I live in NV, find someone willing to stud, and I will give you a puppy. We are not wanting to breed for money, we just want her to have a pup of her own. Well good luck, hope you find what you want and need. They all are loving dogs, and so smart. God Bless.
Why don't you just get a Poodle?
If you know you or a family member are allergic to dogs, I don't recommend a Lab or 'Doodle'. It's not exactly the coat, but the proteins in the dander, saliva and urine that cause reactions. The risk is high, and dogs don't do well being bounced from home to home. I'll add a couple links with more information, including lower risk breeds.
The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Pet:
http://www.sneeze.com/default.sph/gaz.cl...
Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers:
http://sweet-lucys.com/allergybreeds.htm...
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The best thing to do is find a breeder who has been breeding labradoodles to labradoodles for a NUMBER of years! DO NOT get a puppy that is the product directly of a full lab and full poodle, you may have allergy problems and they may shed.
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