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[Trish]

I have an 9 week golden doodle who seems to shed a ton will her coat eventually change? I also wonder if she is going to be a straight coat with no beard. I am not seeing a sign of a beard but her ears are wavy around her neck is wavy and when she is wet you can see the ends of her hair are a little curlier. She seems to have a wire coat underneath her as well. She is a good dog is minding well I just have allergies and can't have her shed to much

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Trish, can you post a picture here in your discussion. It's hard to tell from the little profile photo.

If she'd shedding now, chances are pretty good that she will continue to shed. Often, puppies who don't shed will start after they get their adult coats around 10-12 months old, but it rarely happnes that a pup who shed will stop shedding when she gets older. Shedding is not always related to the curl/straightness of the coat. Most straight coated, "open-faced" doodles will shed, but even those with curlier coats and full facial furnishings (beard, etc) may also shed. As we've said here many times, a doodle is a gamble if there are allergies in the family. 

Curly or crimped ears can often actually go along with shedding and many open-faced doodles have them. It's the "chrysanthemum" of longer fur around the muzzle and between the eyes that usually shows that the dog does have the facial furnishings, as well as curls on the body and longer fur on the legs. As for shedding, there is no way to know that with a young doodle pup.

[Trish]

I'm not quite sure how to work this page I'm new at it but here goes and thank you

[Frank & TeddyToyDoodle]

Use the IMAGE icon next to the furthest Left icon to insert pics without having to click.

[Trish]

Thank you

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

It is hard to tell much from just your profile photo, but she looks like she will have a nice thick doodley coat.  I can't say on the face from this photo.  As for the shedding.  Chances are if she is shedding a lot now, she will continue to shed.  That isn't to say there is no chance she will stop, but I'd be surprised.  She is adorable though.  My one suggestion though would be if you see that it is going to be a problem and you think you are going to have to rehome her, please do so sooner rather than later.  It will be much easier for her.  

[Amy and Annabelle]

Also check with her breeder first if you do have to rehome her, to see if they want her back. Sometimes there is a clause in your contract about letting them know if you need to rehome. I agree about doing sooner rather than later. If she is shedding a ton now, it probably won't get any better with age.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I do think she looks like she will get the fluffy "Doodle" coat. She is beautiful! Like the others have told you, unfortunately, if she sheds now she will most likely continue that. 

Please if you are not sending her back to the breeder, PLEASE place her with a reputable rescue who will screen all the applicants and vet records of applicants. Doodrescue.org and  Doodle Rock Rescue are two great ones to check out!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry your doodle is shedding.  Chances are that if it sheds as a puppy, it will shed as an adult.  I volunteer with a rescue and this is what I advise people with allergies who apply to adopt a doodle:

If allergies are a concern, you need to be aware that there is truly not a hypoallergenic dog breed, however 'non-shedding' dogs tend to be more allergy friendly. Here is a link to the most allergy friendly breeds: http://www.justdogbreeds.com/low-shedding-dog-breeds.html

The problem is that as mixed breed dogs, every Goldendoodle or Labradoodle is different, so the fact that one does or doesn't affect allergies doesn't mean that another one will affect in the same way. The protein that causes dog allergies is called KNF1, and it's present in varying amounts in individual dogs. With mixed breeds, even within the same litter, you can have wide variations, and there is no way to know that until the dog has his adult coat. http://doodlerescue.org/forum/topics/the-truth-about-dog-allergies-...
Here is an article about determining allergy levels with a particular doodle. http://www.doodletrust.com/education/doodle-alergy-myth No one should make a guarantee that a doodle is or will be hypoallergenic - this is marketing hype.

[Trish]

thank you so much so mixed breeds cause more allergies because I had a black lab and was fine with him just didn't want to have the shedding

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's not that mixed breeds cause more allergies, it's that you can't predict whether or not they will shed or affect your allergies, like you can with purebred dogs. All Labs shed; all Poodles are non-shedding. But with doodles, there is no way you can know these things until they are adults.

Not wanting a dog that sheds is one thing, and being allergy to dogs is another. I'm surprised that a Lab didn;t bother your allergies. Have you actually tested positive for dog allergies? 

[Trish]

That's what I'm not quite sure of I have seasonal allergies and to certain types of dogs my eyes start to burn and swell and I get all choked up. So I'm trying to figure this one out my lab I did fine with but it since I have brought her home my eyes are burning and itching like crazy I think it might be a little to early for allergy season

[Ginny Nightingale]

I looked at your last post---I am so sorry to hear that you are allergic to your pup (and it sounds like you surely are)--lots of times, shedding and the coat type has nothing to do with it--there is a protein in the saliva of the dog that can cause the allergic reaction for some people. Hard to say what your issue is, but shedding is definitely a bad sign for an allergic owner.

I am disappointed to know that there are people out there selling pups in a dishonest way--you should have had time with your pup (and the litter, one at a time) before the pup came home to see how you would tolerate the pup--and I would never ever sell a shedding pup to an allergic person--it might be a coincidence, but I have found that the curlier pups that are low to no shed are best for the allergy-prone families. (I raise pups for a breeder). We have had lots of happy clients who now have a dog that they are not allergic too--but it takes time and patience to match them up.

As hard as it may be, I would contact the breeder and see if the pup can be re-homed and you can be matched up with a more appropriate pup (There probably is no money back guarantee, but maybe the breeder would be willing to swap you another pup) If you bought this pup online though and do not know the breeder, than you might be in a bind.

Doodle rescue collective is a great option, but if you want some of your money back, it is sometimes possible to re-sell the pup through a breeder in your area who knows of people looking for a pup--and I am sure you would meet them and make sure it is a good home. We recently had someone re-home their pup due to allergies (they posted on doodlekisses, but them found a family near them) and it worked out fine....Then, get a poodle or a portuguese water dog or something less risky! OR a doodle that you have been able to spend a lot of time with before taking them home.

So sorry!!