is my new puppy an actual doodle

[Kaye guelfo]

Hi..I'm really frustrated and unsure of what to do. I've been asking to get a 2nd dog..a goldendoodle to be specific...for months. My husband decided to surprise me with one for xmas. However I have noticed a lot of shedding. When i went to breeder website it says a golden retriever was bred with a goldendoodle. So that makes this dog 75% retriever. Is this still considered a doodle? My husvand paid a lot of money and I feel he was cheated. This would not normally be sych a big deal except for the fact thst I have allergies, hence wanting a 2nd dog with no shed but withl the other wonderful qualities. I'm already in love with her but having a hard time letting go thst my husband paid for a "doodle" and that's not what he got. Do we have any recourse with the breeder? Any suggestions?
Thanks.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Elaine, how did you know the website?  

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

That's what I was trying to figure out. Elaine, the website I posted was NOT the OP's Breeder....I just posted it for it's explanation on genetics.

[Ginny Nightingale]

I think that allergies COULD be bad with a shedding dog but not necessarily--the dog may not cause you to have an allergic reaction and a non-shedding one could--it depends on the type of allergy to dogs that you have. We had a discussion a while back about a customer buying a puppy I am raising who is allergic to the protein in the saliva, but Karen mentioned that it can be found in the dander too, right, Karen? And them a non-shedding dog would be a plus.

If you decide that you can not live with the current pup due to your allergies, I  think that if you tell the breeder that your husband made an error, she would be happy to re-home the dog, but I am not sure she would give you any or all of your money back--I sure hope you find a happy ending to this sad tale!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yes, the proteins that cause the allergic reaction are the same and are in both the saliva and the dander. 

[Kaye guelfo]

Thank you everyone for the responses!  It is the dander that I'm allergic to.  I already own a german shepherd with major shed.  He had a friend over one evening and all that dander about did me in, which is reason number 1 for the doodle.  I will just have to figure something out concerning my allergies. Thank you Rosemary for the website that explains the genetics.   I have done a lot of research online and am not sure this breeder  (Shade Mountain Kennels) even actually understands the doodle concept.   However, I am attached to her, and the guilt of sending her back would kill me.  I agree with Lynda that my husband did zero research when he bought her, and unfortunately the breeder did not offer any help.  I just asked my husband how big she would get and he responded, "I don't know".  He said he told the breeder he wanted a small doodle so she picked the smallest in the liter!  O well, heart in the right place, mind... I don't know where!! 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

You are very welcome. Like you said, his heart was in the right place. Good luck with her! I'm glad you will be keeping her! What's her name?

[Kaye guelfo]

Duchess.  My friend has a golden retriever and they love the breed so If I can handle the dander when she's bigger, all will be good!  She is certainly giving my shepherd a run during playtime. 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Love it! Join the " puppy madness" group here....we all love and commiserate about our pups! And, lots of good info too!