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Originally Posted by Lorraine  I think they end up in rescues because they aren't what they are advertised to be such as guaranteed hypoallergenic and as a groomer you know what a coat from h*** is like. Labradoodle, goldendoodles are nightmares usually to groom.
I still don't understand why people who want a nice service dog don't just get a standard poodle. From the right breeder and chosen for what it is wanted for, it will work out fine. Unless the person is allergic to dog dander, then it won't work. A reputable poodle breeder will tell them that.
Also, a standard poodle breeder told me standard poodles also shed to some extent. It has been many many years since I have groomed larger breeds of dogs so I don't remember now but know they were nice dogs to handle for the most part. |
doodles are definitely a pain in the you know what to groom.
I agree that they end up in rescues because people are misled about what they are getting. byb are just pumping these dogs out by the truck load and people are still buying them up because they are promised a non-shedding, hypoallergenic dog. even that stupid show Dogs 101 on animal planet says they are a low maintenance dog... doodles are great family dogs i think but they require a lot of upkeep with every one of their coat types. all require weekly if not daily brushing to get all that under coat out.
St. Poodles do shed in the brush when your brushing out so they too lose coat and need to be brushed out on a regular basis. Most of the St. Poos i do are great and i love them. i really want to get one in the future.
I think St. Poos make wonderful service dogs as well. If they are kept short they don't need anymore grooming appointments then a golden or lab service dog. We have a golden seeing eye dog that comes to the shop once a month for a bath, brushout and basics done. The owner requests that we don't trim his furnishings tho because he always needs the dog to feel the same without hair growing out every now and then.