best shampoo for doodles?

[Sandy and Douglas Jardine]

Dear Doodle Lovers:

What do you recommend as the best shampoo for Doodles?  I like to bring my own shampoo and conditioner to the groomer and I was using Best Shot.  I like it very much but I thought I would check in with the wisdom of the group and ask your opinions.  Sophie sheds, she has wavy, not curly hair.  It is much more like a Golden Retriever than Poodle.  I appreciate your help.  Thank you.

 

Sandy Jardine

Sophie's mom

 

[Rose Ann and Amante]

I use Minksheen 4 in 1. and I love it. It has antibacterial  and insect repellent included. I love it!

[Pam and Ginger Snap]

I use buddy wash too>  I do wonder if it stings Ginger's eyes.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Hi, I'm reviving this discussion in hopes of figuring out what dog shampoos are good for itchy doodles. It seems Winston needs to be bathed frequently to keep him smelling fresh, but his skin is so sensitive. I just used the oatmeal shampoo I use on Sophie, made by Top Paw, and Winston was licking and nibbling his legs afterwards. I feel so bad! Is there a special medicated shampoo I can use on him?

[Mary Beahm]

My last dog had extremely sensitive skin and was highly allergic to fleas.  My rescue forum site recommended Dawn (original dish soap).  It was great.  I had to give him a bath every week.  His coat was always shinny.  Even the vet was surprised at how good his skin looked.  I also rinsed him with vinegar and water.

[DonMarie and Picco]

I loved using Best Shot products - soft coat & sooo easy to comb through BUT Picco scratched like crazy. I switched to an oatmeal/baking soda shampoo & conditioner and still use the Best Shot spray detangler and the itching subsided significantly. I tried tea tree but he still scratched and the conditioner didn't seem to condition his hair, it wasn't very silky and hard to brush. 

I would like to try a medicated to see if it would work out better - any suggestions?

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I used a puppy "no tears" at first, then a doggie oatmeal - no special brand.  I am going to get some baby shampoo.  I don't like anything perfumed, it makes Me sneeze LOL.  

Quincy's coat is so dense that it takes so much shampoo to penetrate -  I use 1/4 bottle a bath!  

[Pam, Jack & Vada]

We like the CC Spectrum 10!!

[Annie Hugie]

Our breeder was using Dawn dishsoap on our puppy and his coat was soooooooo dry!  We use CC products and his coat is really soft now :)