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.

[Diane, Baker & Oskar]

No kidding...a few days ago we were talking to a woman with a doodle of similar size to Baker.  Another woman came running out of a Starbucks wanting to know what kind of dogs they were.  Today, we were sitting in a park by the beach & were asked over & over "what kind of dog is that"???, each time followed by "he's so big!".  The dog that was predicted to be 55# is now 90#.

[Kerri B. & Zoey]

I also get "what kind of dog is that" EVERYWHERE I take Zoey.  LOL.  It's fun when they blurt out their guess before asking what she is.  Last one I got was Bichon Frise.

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

Bichon? Interesting guess.

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

Interesting, most people seem to know what they are, or at least whether they are golden or Labradoodles. Are there many in your area? We have several breeders here in Az.

[Diane, Baker & Oskar]

Yes, I think they're common here...we belong to a doodle romp group where 40 or so come monthly & I see them quite often other places.  I suppose to a non-doodle person, they may all look different due to how they're groomed, size, color, etc.

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

Wow, 40 doodles. I want to come!!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I get that a lot as well, and always explain the whole "some do, some don't, there is no guarantee" bit. LOL

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Sue, if there was a memo that went out about not shedding, Knox didn't get it either!  He's not a big shedder, but to say he doesn't shed would be a lie!  I get the same questions and answer just like you do!

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

Crazy doodles, they need to check their memos more. Maybe if enough of us keep answering the same way, we can spread the real truth and people will start asking " how much do they shed?" instead of IF they shed.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Mine is an F1 Goldendoodle and she does NOT shed!!!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I have to explain how blessed I am that Samantha, an F1 Puppy Mill doodle, does not shed.  Yes, grooming her is easy. then I explain the mulit-generational Charli (or is she really 100% poodle, who knows??) and grooming her is a nightmare and expensive. I tell them that 75% of doodles shed from very little to full shedding like a GR. You just know which genes will be prominent in that particular doodle will be.   Blah, blah, blah....

Then I get the 'Your doodles HYPOALLERGENIC right??'  Then I go through my schpeel about the possibility of being allergic to dander or saliva and your really won't be sure until that puppy becomes an adult.

I also get that they are laid back dogs. With that one I picture Charli doing her nightly zoomies around my yard - WOL!  My answer is 'a walk around the block just will not do for a doodle,  no matter the size of the doodle they need to run. They are so smart that training must never end and if you don't plan on doing daily training, a doodle is not for you. 

Every time I see a "breeder" site that promises no shedding and hypoallergenic, I wonder how long it will take for that doodle will be dumped in a shelter or on Craigslist and I pray that the DRC has the foster home and the funds to take that doodle in. Makes me shudder every time!

Karen always says 'don't you take the time to do the research before buying that car that you will have for years? then why not for the dog that you plan on spending the rest of their life with???'

It is up to us that love doodles to educate those who don't do their research and want that cute, adorable, well trained doodle they see us with. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

This conversation really got me to thinking.  I'm one of those people that HATES dog hair.  I've never had a shedding dog in the house and didn't even really want to sit down when I went somewhere that did.  So, if I had known when I was getting the girls that it was possible that they would shed, would I have gotten them anyway?  Would I have taken the chance?  I was pretty much already in love with that shaggy look once I started researching the Doodles, but could I have gotten past that "50/50 chance of shedding"?  I'm honestly not sure!  Many things in my life have changed as a result of having a lite shedding doodle ... I no longer wear very much black at all.  I try and avoid fleece because getting the hair out of fleece is almost impossible.  I sweep my floors daily (ok, now DH does since he retired), instead of once or twice a week, I have lint rollers everywhere, everything I purchase takes into account if it will show dog hair.  In hind site if I were doing it again, I would try much harder to end up with a non-shedder, but I wouldn't not get another because there was a chance it might shed.