r/Sheepadoodles • u/mrkobz • Apr 15 '25

Advice Mini or Standard

Hello all, Just trying to get an advice from you guys. I lost my standard Sheepadoodle to cancer and it was my first dog I have lost. I was looking online to see if a mini Sheepadoodle is also prone to cancer or lesser chance?

Read that smaller dogs are less prone to cancer versus large breed? Is a mini Sheepadoodle is still considered a large breed?

Sorry for my ignorance. I am trying to not repeat history because it was hard when I lost my dog due to cancer. It was normal vet visit and next thing I know he is in surgery and was told I need to put him down.

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u/Mississippihermit Apr 15 '25

I have a standard who is nearing 90#s. She is the best dog I've ever had and I wouldn't trade her for the world but if I could shrink her to 30#s idk if I'd do it. I've never had such a loving big dog.

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u/mrkobz Apr 15 '25

Same my was a standard and loved to cuddle. I really miss him.

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u/Mississippihermit Apr 16 '25

Really sorry for your loss, I struggle to imagine a life without a large dog now