[SamsonsMom]

WELCOME!!

I'm also sorry for your lose. Losing a family member is so hard.

You've gotten some great advice above. Personally, I have Samson (a black F1) and Henry (a white F1B). Samson's coat is wavy and kind-of shaggy and does shed. But not as much as my Grandmama's lab. His coat requires a brushing daily, I use a slicker brush, and that really seems to help with the hair actually shedding off him around the house. Strangely though, his hair doesn't seem to shed on the furniture, but ends up on the floor. Henry does not shed. Since I got him, I've had MAYBE 5 white hairs around the house. His coat requires more maintenance though. He easily matts. His previous owner would have him shaved regularly because she didn't want to deal with the coat maintenance. I also use a slicker brush on Henry daily, and I haven't had any issues with matting or shedding.

As far as the breed themselves, what a terrific family dog! I have a 6 year old son and they are the most gentle, loving dog with my son. As far as my two guys, they are both so aware of themselves, and their size and how they should interact with my kiddo. Samson is a bit more on the mellow side, while Henry is a bit more active. Making Henry, my son's "favorite" and Samson mine since he's a little cuddle bug.