[L's Mom]

[Jac]

[Tink]

One thing I think is a major advantage in the LD over the purebred poodle is the ease of grooming. It's much less time consuming to keep a coat with large long waves looking nice every day than it is to keep a poodle matt-free.

I think too, that with the preconceived notions people have about poodles being "frufru" and spoiled, you can walk into a room with that as an instant handicap. With a LD, they're just cute and welcoming at first glance and unique enough that they can be great conversation starters.

You'll find biased, closed minded people in many settings. You're never going to satisfy them all anyway, so if you can satisfy yourself you've done well.
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[Lucky Me]

[MerNor]

I think that all the previous comments have thoroughly established that there is no particular reason why a poodle would be a better choice than a doodle... we all love the doodles! But I can totally see the trickiness of your situation with the hospital volunteering situation .

Maybe an upfront, friendly conversation with your trainer/ the leader of the program about the issue would clear the air. You could just point out that you love your doodle and want to keep working with them, that doodles are also intelligent, allergy friendly dogs, and that you sincerely hope that something as minor as a different taste in breeds won't jeapordize your ability to participate in the program.

If she/ he poses the question again, why not just a poodle, simply say that you prefer the doodle personality and low maintaince. Nothing against the poodles, it's just your preference. Surely she/ he can't be upset about that.

Perhaps if/ when this convo takes place the issue will be dropped and she'll be happy to include you in the program regardless of the dogs you're working with If not, she's probably going to be a tricky person to work with in the long run regardless and you're probably better off finding a more sensible group to work with!

Good Luck! I would definitely be cheered up by a lovely scruffy doodle face if I was in the hospital!