Shedding Labardoodle

[Geri]

Brenna, mom blond doodle, dad, black poodle and Brenna is the worst shedding dog I have ever owned.

I bought her because doodles don't shed and I have black hair all over my house, help

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm sorry that you were under the impression that "doodles don't shed." A lot of them do. Any time you have a heavily shedding breed like a Golden or Labrador Retriever in the mix, you can get offspring who shed. 

My Jackdoodle also sheds worse than any dog I have ever known. I love him madly, and I've learned to live with it. :) 

There's really nothing else you can do. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

We have a whole group here on DK for people whose doodles do shed; come join us: Shedding Doodles

[BG and Gavin]

Non-shedding is a marketing ploy - I am sorry you were targeted.  Shedding or not, little Brenna is as cute as can be.  Also on the upside, you will not have to spend a pile of money at the groomers and work for hours trying to comb out mats.  And if you are like me, you wear a lot of black anyway so the hair won't show up as much.

[Ginny Nightingale]

Just checking to see how old your doodle is--I am sorry that you were not fully informed about the shedding issue--I have three doodles and they all shed but is different amounts--from low to medium--but I do want to know how old you doodle is--puppies go thru a transition between 10 months and 14 months of age before the final adult coat comes in and shedding can increase at that time--if your doodle is an F1b (poodle x labradoodle) that would decrease the chances of a shedder, but is no guarantee. 

[Christine & Camus]

I, too, have a shedding doodle. Camus sheds more than any dog I have had and none were mixed with poodle!  He is mine and I love him, shedding and all.  He is a blonde doodle and I tend to wear a lot of black - so I keep pet adhesive rollers everywhere and keep on smiling :)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

It is a lot of hype that ALL doodles are non-shedders and allergy friendly. If your breeder told you that then he/she isn't reputable.   My rescue doodle, Clancy is a big shedder - perhaps not as bad as a full golden, but he sheds lots and lots. We don't wear dark colors at our house because Clancy is light colored! Our RV is full of dog hair no matter how much we try to clean it all up.  Sometimes the shedding situation changes when the adult coat comes in but I wouldn't count on improvement

[Stella]

I have one of each - am F1 that sheds and a multi-gen that doesn't. I would take the shedding coat any day over the non-shedding. Sweeping or vacuuming is less effort than the weekly three hour brushing and combing sessions, and six weekly clipping required to properly care for the non-shedding coat.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

My Australian Labradoodle does not shed, period but on the down size he does matt and this takes time and (if using a groomer) money to keep under control.  My F1 Goldendoodle does shed but he does not matt.  Pros and cons if you will.  

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

I knew when I got Haley that there was a possibility that he would shed.  He is an F1.  On the several hour ride home from the breeder's he did not shed. I thought I had gotten lucky.  The next day the shedding began and has never quit.  I just accepted it and love him for himself, all of him.

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

Our Meg (F1) is a rescue and we had no expectations about shedding, she was shedding when we picked her up and we thought maybe good nutrition would help that...turns out that if shedding were an Olympic event she would have the gold medal for that.  We just picked up Polly a week and a half ago, working on the cottony fuzz sticking out all over and not sure if she will shed or not.  The answer in our house is constant sweeping/vacuuming and we advise anyone visiting to wear their cream colored clothing cause the dogs aren't going anywhere.  Hope you learn to cope with it quickly.

[Lynda Kamrath]

Can't believe your labradoodles are worse than "any other dog" when it comes to shedding.  We have had poodles and labradoodles (goldendoodle, ALD, labradoodles) and have been lucky to have very little shedding.  Before that, dogs were basically outside pets (40 years ago) and we expected them to shed.  Brush, brush, brush, is the only advice I have.  Shorter hair tends to shed less (or at least you see it less).  So short haircuts and lots of brushing.  Good luck. 

[Marie Dennen]

All dogs shed, it is just a matter of how much, low,med, high.Non shedding is just incorrect and I agree, a marketing ploy to sell dogs. Plus I hate it when people say their dog doesn't shed. Especially the poodle type hair. That hair is shedding into the coat and wrapping itself around the other hair forming matts. It is such a disservice to the dog to say they don't shed Brush the dog regularly. Every other day would be ideal, 2-3 times at minimum. A good groomer can do a de shedding process with a special shampoo and a high velocity dryer. Expect to pay more because you are paying for extra product and work. My motto is you sign up for the dog, you sign up for the mess. I love my Oreck vacuum.