Are they Goldendoodles? And they don't shed right?

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Today was one of those errand days that I could take the doodles with me. I love having them keep me company on my trips around town and now that Bella doesn't get car sick as often it's really a pleasure for us all.
So we started out at the dog park for some energy release and we met two people there, ( quiet and hot day at the park) who both came up to me at different times to ask ..."are they Goldendoodles and they don't shed do they?" All in one breathe! So my pet answer is "yes and they do shed some." Then they go on to ask about their personalities and ofcourse most everyone has only heard good things about that, so that much is true.
So next we have to go do some consignment shop shopping because we have an awesome one here in town and I need some big rugs, but hate to buy new, with my little chewer around, never know....
So we are getting out of the car, they wait as I open the back hatch, I clip them and a lady comes up to us and asks....".Are they Goldendoodles? How cute, they don't shed do they?". Again, pet answer, "yes, and they do shed some."
So we go in the store and two more people stop them to ask Are they Goldendoodles? But this time another person comes up and says "they don't shed either". WTD? So insert pet answer..." Yes, blah, blah, blah. This goes on though out the store and they were on their best behavior, thank goodness as we had to navigate the china isles to get to the rugs.
Ok, so now I'm starting to wonder if they really don't shed ....or did I get a defective set of doodles that shed some? Are all these people right and my guys shouldn't be shedding? I guess they didn't get the memo.
On to Ace Hardware, as I am STILL painting this house as we aren't done remodeling...but that's another story.
And would you believe, 3 more people ask the same questions!!!! Was there just a national news update on non-shedding doodles that I missed? Is EVERYONE that misinformed about our doods? Where is everyone hearing that they don't shed at all? I can see why people are so upset with their grooming maintenance if all they think of is how wonderful a non- shedding long haired dog would be.
All in all it was a good day Audi hope I helped educate at least 8 people that it's a 50/50 crap shoot when it comes to shedding doodles.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

I hear you about the fleece!  I went on a mission several months ago to remove anything fleece from my house because I couldn't stand it anymore  :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Fleece is my favorite fabric, I live in it. So I am always covered in dog hair. It's a look. :)

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

DH has a pair of fleece pants that he refuses to give up.  He will wear them when we take the dogs for a walk and I am embarrassed everytime he does it because from the back he looks almost as furry as the dogs!  I have learned to deal with the dog nose prints on my front windows, but can't get over my obsession with fur free clothing  :)

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

It's like being between a rock and a hard space, yes, we love and want doodles, but I'm totally with you on the shedding. Have always dreaded going anywhere they had shedding dogs. But I guess we have to take the good with the bad in everything, so some dog hair, no fleece, lint rollers and freq. sweeping is a small price to pay for such great dogs.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I really do think this is a pretty common misconception.  I always tell people that my guys are ALDs and they don't shed, but that is not always the case especially with the "early generations".  As for the temperament, if my guys are with me they usually don't ask....because Murph always gives a very clear demonstration of just how naughty Doodles can be.  LOL

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

I always say "technically some of them don't shed and some of them do.  Mine don't shed in the same way that a lab would but yet I still find black hair on my khakis and cream hair on my black dress pants and a nice mix all over the seats of my car."  I then go on to inform them that shedding dogs make thing easier because I have to spend so much time keeping my two mat free and clip them and blah blah blah.  I can pretty much say the whole thing in my sleep now.  I wish I had a dollar for every person who asked about the non-shedding.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

My response to that is "I could make a doodle fur coat out of what Hunter sheds!"  LOL  My breeder was very upfront about the shedding so I didn't have any illusions of a nonshedding dog.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I get stopped every time we go out "what breed of dog?" is usually the first question followed by that coat must take a lot of work"? to which I reply first that Riley is a Labradoodle and then have to explain what that is and then I tell them that he is non shedding but that he needs a lot of grooming to prevent mats and to comb out his puppy coat.  Anyway by the time they have finished with me I'm sure lots of them are sorry they asked!!! : ) I like to give them all the full version which can make our walks a staggered and interrupted affair.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Great answer that would be "It's a 50/50 crap shoot!"

I think we have at least one defective one too then!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

There really is a Goldendoodle/Labradoodle myth circulating about non-shedding.  You're right about it being a crap shoot at best. And another thing they don't realize is that if you don't have shedding then you usually have mats. Which is an entirely different (and not fun) story... I was excited to get a dog that didn't shed and Tara doesn't but holy cow, no one mentioned the amount of maintenance they require!

Your babies are perfect!! :)

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Aww thank you. I think so too. And yes, it's either shedding or mats. Pick your poison.

[Lynda Kamrath]

I also have a non-shedding 90 lb. goldendoodle.  He is an F1b, but has a beautiful coat and it is non shedding.  My smaller, 50 lb. ALD sheds some, but basically mats.  I like that as I am trying to cord him.  People are starting to recognize them when we are out and about, but seldom ask about the shedding.