Myth Busted

[Heidi & Milton]

One of the main incentives that inspired us to purchase a goldendoodle was the "fact" that doodles do not shed.  A doodle is part poodle, so there should be enough poodle genes mixed in to prevent that annoying side effect of dogs.  Since Milton is an F1 (cross between a golden retriever and a standard poodle), we were aware that he might shed a "little" unlike a F1b (cross between a standard poodle and a F1 goldendoodle) who supposedly does not shed "at all."

When we acquired Milton, we lived in an apartment for the first six months.  We vacuumed a tremendous amount, but what we sucked up looked like an awful lot of dirt (He's a dirty dog.) combined with an awful lot of my hair.  Jeff and I never saw Milton's blonde hair on the carpet, rarely on our clothes (unless we wore black), and certainly never on the tile floor.  Foolishly, we assumed that our doodle was a non-shedding one.  Now that we live in a house with hard wood floors, we have changed our sentiments. 

Fur ball

Fur balls

These are the fur balls that roll across the room at any given moment like tumble weeds.  These light clumps of fur tend to collect behind doors, under beds, and around tables.  They are certainly "dust bunnies" for as you go to sweep or suck them up, they simply hop away from you.

Here are the remnants from a recent vacuuming.  Yuck.  I know. 

Grimy, kind of impressive

Is our goldendoodle's fur and dust habit a deal breaker for us?  No, of course not.  Compared to the average shedding dog, Milton's shedding is "practically" non-existent.  It is really the dirt that gets under our skin.  To have a cleaner home, Jeff and I certainly need to be more vigilant with the brushing and bathing of Milt. 

Fur clump from recent brushing - reminiscent of sheep wool!

Milton is a tough dood to keep up with in the cleanliness department, but we certainly are trying!

The Milt To read more about Milton the Goldendoodle visit www.goldilocksandherdoodle.com

[Lucy , Alex and Madison]

Madison did not shed at 5 months but started shedding at 6 months. Do mini goldendoodles shed at adolescence and then stop shedding?  My Wheaton was an adolescent shedder and stopped after a month or so.

Her shedding is just like Milt dust bunnies.

anyone else had this situation?

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

We finds little "Sedonas" all over the place, too.  However, it's so much less than what our daughter's white lab leaves all over their house, so I'm not complaining!!!!

[Becka]

Doodlebunnies--I love that word! In my mind, Sadie doesn't shed because I can pet her all I want and her fur never comes off on my hands, which is just my own personal (and obviously inaccurate) definition of shedding. But I do have plenty of doodlebunnies. I also bought myself a Dyson vacuum cleaner when I got Sadie, and it's been worth every penny I paid for it.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

We have lots of doodlebunnies in our corners, under the furniture, on our bedspreads, on the carpet, everywhere. Pain when you think you are getting pretty much a non-shedder but who cares when you evaluate the love in those doodlebunnies.

[Jessica & Zoey]

Love that last picture- Milton is adorable!

[Jessica & Zoey]

Zoey sheds too, not surprising since they have identical coats. But we noticed it more when we moved into our home back in November which has hardwood floors- love them, but boy do they show dirt and hair!

[Elaine Leitelt]

Looks like he is trying to help by "dusting" the floor for you.

[Lori (Wilson and Woody's Mum)]

Milton is a doll!  My best friend has a labradoodle that sheds worse than any dog I have ever known so I get it.  Fortunately she is sweet, sweet, sweet and adorable.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Marnee, count me in!!!

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

Mommies of shedding doodles.....UNITE!