questions & concerns, before I get my first Labradoodle

lmtoth2 · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject:

Hi DogGoneit,

Our Dexter is a F1B. My husband has allergies (only proven with cats and huskeys) and we were concerned to get a F1 since they could be more lab-like (and we didn't want to get to where we are in love w/our dog but have to give him/her away due to allergies). If your allergies are bad I would suggest looking at a F1B (however they aren't even guaranteed) or choose a F1 who looks less like a lab. I'm sure the breeders here can give you better advice (like what type of hair to look for) and if you work with a good breeder to get your puppy from I'm sure they can point you towards a dog who is less likely to bother your allergies. My husband has no problems at all with Dexter. Oh yeah and he does not shed either.

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Maureen · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject:

WELL SAID, Leslie (M)!!
No reputable breeder will 'guarantee' any predictions about shedding, however if we have done this for a while, and if we have GREAT clients who keep in touch we do learn a bit along the way. There's a world of difference in the feel of the fur that may shed and the fleece or wool coats that are likely to be non-shedding. Our litter (TRUFFLE's LITTER) is the first one we've ever had that had NO puppies in it that are on the labby side of the spectrum. But who can even predict that?! lol.

You are exactly right that a good breeder should be able to help you if you identify the issue of allergies, and the fleece or wool coats. I have never heard of an F1b with the fleece or wool, like Dexter's having the allergic effect on anyone. That might be just my lack of exposure, but it seems like a pretty good predictor with all the people we've had take home our pups.*

*I have known people with allergies to the enzymes in saliva have reactions when licked
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MaxandMe · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject:

HI dogonit!!! nice to meet you

NOW i have a labradoodle and goldendoodle. both are f1's
we have severe allergies and asthma in our house. Since last Oct 2006 we are doing fine. I must say goldendoodles shed less than a f1 labradoodle. Either way though i sweep for a few minutes daily.

good luck!!!

oh both my doodles love to swim in a 16ft deep creek,,,we finally got them in the paddebaot and pool this past weekend. and in a few weeks hope to take them on our boat. Doodles ususally LOVE water
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movistar · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:53 am Post subject:

depending on the extent of your allergies you could conceivably be succesful with an F1 shaggy lab like puppy. It seems to be a dander issue more than a shed issue for SOME people. I have placed shaggy F1B's in homes with allergies and every time we have been successful. Just be open with your breeder and perhaps talk to the references that they offer of people that have their dogs and have allergies. Make sure you find a reputable breeder with a lifetime rehoming guarantee just in case ya know Smile

good luck!!

momoftwo · Senior Member Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 267

Hi Dogonit,

I thought I would mention that you might also want to consider an Australian Labradoodle in addition to the F1 and F1B's that people have been talking about. I know many people have strong opinions on this forum both pro and con but it is an option you might want to look at.

I too wanted a non shedding hypoallergenic dog but I was worried an F1B might have too much poodle in it for my liking. I ended up finding a second generation Australian puppy that does not shed one bit. I did my research, found a breeder I liked, and managed to not pay an arm and a leg! As with any litter, even in the Australian, I think you will still see a variety of coat types, degrees of shed/non shed, and different looks.

I think most of the breeders on this forum would probably agree that it is easy to pick out the puppies that will love water as they have a tendancy to want to try and get in the water dish very early on!
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Cinsmom · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject:

Another thing to consider, if you do get a puppy and find you are allergic, try changing the puppy's food. My Son in law is allergic to dogs and was allergic to our F1, Cinnamon. We went through some food changes due to her allergy to the corn in her food. The last time we visited them he wasn't affected at all. Allergies all cleared up around her. It had to be the food. We've used the same shampoo since we got her. It's the only thing I could think of that would change. She sheds a lot less with the corn-less food, too, so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it.

2kidsNadog · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

I believe it was discussed in another thread that poodles were hunters/water dogs too so I would think unless you get an odd duck, most labradoodles LOVE water!

I've had luck - no allergy issues -with our F1 who shed minimally (he's 14 weeks old so still has his puppy coat). But my dog allergies are hit or miss it seems depending on dog type and sometimes what day it is.
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I have allergies and always had poodles growing up, my husband really wanted a lab, so the labradoodle was the perfect compromise. Murphy is now one year old, he is an F1, he sheds a bit, he has some poodle qualities, longer legs and a bit of a curl. He's mostly lab though, with a wavy coat...but of course, I think he's beautiful!

Like others have mentioned, each dog is different...we took our first labradoodle home for an overnight trial and found that I was extremely allergic to her...however, I have not had a single issue with Murphy...

KingstonTodd · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:13 am Post subject:

River Rat · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject:

That's an hysterical mental image, Todd! What did the other people on the beach say? Probably thought you had a dolphin instead of a doodle.

KingstonTodd · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject:

A couple of people thought she was drowning until she emerged (without a rock Sad

) with that wide doodle smile we all know.

MaxandMe · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject:

hhhhhaahhaa rocks!!!! well guess you can say that doodle is a rockin! Wink

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Jac · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject:

Well, looks like I am slow to find this thread...sorry...but hey, a doodle diving for a rock!?? hhahahahah

Welcome DogOnIt!

My husband is very, very allergic to most dogs and cats. We have a house full of Doodles and Poodles and he has no problem with his allergies or asthma that is attributed to the dogs. Our Doodles are F1 and F1B generations.

Our F1s shed, the F1Bs have not (with one exception)...but my husband's particular allergies are not tied to shedding. Many allergies are caused by dander or saliva...if so, the shedding factor isn't a big deal. If the shedding is the cause of allergies, please consider a higher generation dog. One of my friends (from this forum) got a darling F1 and they love her so much, but after a year of having her, they have discovered that she is the cause of their child's severe allergic reactions and they have to rehome her. It is heartbreaking for the whole family, so I suggest that you try to avoid that, if possible.

Where are you from? Maybe there are Doodles that you can meet to see how you do with them.

We have (in our house, so this isn't counting our guardian homes...we ARE breeders) 4 Labradoodles, 1 Standard Poodle, 2 Moyen (small) Poodles, and a Goldendoodle!

You have had your questions answered quite well here...so I won't add much about coats unless you ask, but do consider a multigen or F1B if you have allergy issues.
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annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject:

Annabelle is a F1B (daddy st poodle, mama stpood/lab mix) - she doesn't shed I do brush her to get the mats out , we find the occassioanl hair on the her pillow but its rare, I've been pleased
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Maureen · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:46 am Post subject:

hey, Dogonit, I wish you could see our puppy ROY play in the wading pool!!

Roy's got a straight coat, but there's a softness to it, yet there's a combination of textures, I will admit, that has me VERY slow to predict, but the last puppy I had who had a coat like this doesn't shed, except in the brush. One thing is for sure: He LOVES to cuddle, and he loves to play in water!
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