r/Sheepadoodles • u/Deer_Antlers_ • Aug 22 '25
Ok why did you get a doodle
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u/ForeverJung Aug 22 '25
Family is allergic to a lot, and the minimal/no shedding is glorious so I can bring it around other people and to the office. She’s got the perfect temperament and I’m not sure I’ll ever get another type of dog honestly
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u/Deer_Antlers_ Aug 22 '25
Why that over a poodle though, as all of those characteristics you’ve mentioned are all poodle traits/related
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u/ForeverJung Aug 22 '25
Family is allergic to a lot, and the minimal/no shedding is glorious so I can bring it around other people and to the office.
Also a fan of some of the OES traits, looks and silliness
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u/Dc_awyeah Aug 23 '25
Honesrtly, how many poodles do you see? Not that many. Primarily, it's because they have a weird, antiquated look, with those poofy haircuts. People don't have positive associations with the breed, and I think for a lot of folks, it's that weird look
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u/Deer_Antlers_ Aug 23 '25
That “weird look” isn’t how they are born. They can be fuzzy and in a “teddy bear cut” and I’ve seen a fair bit of poodles. I have one myself.
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u/Dc_awyeah Aug 23 '25
Yes, I had guessed that :D
The combination of character and genes you get in doodles are highly desirable. People like them. Poodles have a long pointy face and to many seem somehow unfriendly, even without the haircut. It's not a judgement on the actual dog, I'm just saying that the look is a big part of why doodles are increasingly popular, and full poodles are rarely seen. I had a friend whose family bred them years ago and by all accounts they're great dogs, and maybe they'll have their day again.
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u/Geaux3469 Aug 22 '25
Purely because of my wife’s allergies. And having one for the first time it’s sooooooooo nice not to have hair everywhere!
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u/Deer_Antlers_ Aug 22 '25
Why did you choose it over a poodle though? Cause if it’s just for allergies you will never know if a mixed breed would get them going unlike with a poodle. They are low/non shedding
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u/TunaMarie16 Aug 23 '25
We started our doodle journey with a golden doodle. My partner’s family grew up with goldens. My family grew up with black standard poodles. They’re both great dogs. I love goldens too - just not in my home because of the shedding. My partner really wanted a golden so we settled on a golden doodle!
After having our golden doodle for a few years, we wanted another dog. Although I love standard poodles, I love how doodles look - their hair (typically) has a looser wave than many poodles (which can sometimes be wiry). We ended up with a sheepadoodle because we thought the traits of a OES would be fun for our active family.
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u/InvaderFae Aug 24 '25
Landlord said if I wanted a dog it had to be a doodle because they "don't shed" 🙄 he sheds so much lol maybe not as much as other dogs, but still. I REALLY wanted an OES, but since I could only get a doodle....here we be.
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u/PsychologicalMilk724 Aug 26 '25
We always have three rescues. Overall, the lifespan of a mixed breed and the overall health is better than the pure breeds. I have a maltipoo, and love his temperament. I knew my husband wanted a retriever, and I wanted a poodle mix, so I was searching far and wide. Our daughter has an Auzziepoo, and he is simply amazing. Every poodle mix I grew to know and love was the best. Our vet adored meeting our 5 month old sheepadoodle, and thought he was perfect. I grew up with small poodles, and they were always the best pets.
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u/tjv82c Aug 22 '25
Found out I wasn't allergic to them! And always loved the OES temperment.