I don't believe that either, as most that are allergic to dogs are allergic to their dander not the hair itself. Poodles do shed, all creatures that have hair shed. It is not as noticeable, as they hold their shed hair instead of releasing it.
I hate when people cross poodles with something else (Labrador, Golden Retriever etc) and still pull the "hypoallergenic, shed free!!" line. They are now crossed with a breed that does shed and there is no guarantee what coat type the puppies will inherit, some get poodle, some get the other.
/ whatever) in a safe and humane way and be responsible about all aspects of breeding and raising those animals. That is why a breeder asks more for their stock. But in the end, it is worth every penny if you don't have problems with the animal due to negligence.
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The first 10 weeks of a dog's life is THE MOST important weeks to teach them proper socialization. What comes after is more along the lines of training and discipline. That is why it is important to have people AND dogs around to give a litter socialization with both so that they do not have issues on down the road. Sadly, mills confine their dogs with little contact for the parents or the puppies. This is why you see so many mill dogs that have problems around people like being overly shy or aggressive with people who come close to them. They are not shown to trust and therefore are fearful, and it is something that is very difficult to overcome once they have passed that 10-week mark.
Yes....I was going to post just these words. "only 10 weeks" are very important 10 weeks...The wonderful thing about our canine friends is that they are social animals at heart and fortunately some of the damage by lack of socialization can be undone though time. trust, love and many social experiences...plus LOTS of time and effort. I hope your mom's little guy has lots of opportunity to socialize in a variety of situations so he can learn boundaries and to trust. How fortunate for him to land in a home where he is so loved by her
Not sure how you came up with thinking that Poodles do shed. I have two standards, 1 is almost 3-years old and the other is 2 1/2. They DO NOT shed. That is the reason they need their hair clipped or cut. Even when brushing their hair, hardly any comes off in the brush or on the com. I let my dogs hair grow about 4 inches or so before clipping them and they get brushed before the clippers get put on them. Really, they do not shed. These are house dogs and I would know if they left hair around. There is none. I love that!!!
To Featherfinder....
The first 10 weeks of a dog's life is THE MOST important weeks to teach them proper socialization. What comes after is more along the lines of training and discipline. That is why it is important to have people AND dogs around to give a litter socialization with both so that they do not have issues on down the road. Sadly, mills confine their dogs with little contact for the parents or the puppies. This is why you see so many mill dogs that have problems around people like being overly shy or aggressive with people who come close to them. They are not shown to trust and therefore are fearful, and it is something that is very difficult to overcome once they have passed that 10-week mark.
I don't just blame the mills either, pet shop owners and pet owners who buy these puppy mill dogs are to blame as well. KNOW WHERE YOUR DOG CAME FROM! The only way to shut down puppy mills is to stop supporting them.
I don't mean that directly toward anyone, so FF, I am not attacking you. It is about education. Breeder, real breeders like myself, will fully disclose everything about their animals. They will handle and care for their babies (dog/cat/chicken
