Doodles... you either love em' or hate em'

[cluckmecoop7]

Yes, they considered a doodle.

In that case, I feel the same as you. I don’t particularly love the curly fur as much as I thought I would. It’s kind of a pain.

I love my dog, but I’m not crazy about the breed.

 

[nuthatched]

Yes, I agree with the unreasonable breeders. I do believe there are good breeders out there but they can be hard to find and are a gem once you find them!

My cousin has an aussie doodle, smart as a whip, he look like a muppet with his blue eyes and super fluffy coat.
They're good dogs but I'd personally not spend the same amount of money on a designer breed than I could get an aussie for.

 

[EverythingDucks]

There are a few doodle mixes that I like. Poodles are usually very smart and athletic dogs, so a mix of one is likely to have those traits. And I think most of them are cute, but the prices that these backyard breeders are selling them at is ridiculous. There is no standard, not many breeders do health testing, and it seems the only point is to make money off their popularity. Overall, they're pretty overrated.

If what you want is a cute, intelligent, curly haired pooch, then go with a purebred poodle from a reputable breeder. There are many recognized colors, and three different sizes (toy, mini, and standered). In my opinion, well bred poodles are much prettier than goldendoodles or labradoodles. There isn't much of a price difference between doodles and pure bred poodles (depending on area and breeder of course), but when you buy from a reputable breeder you know you're getting a healthy dog from someone who cares.

Or if you don't care about it being pure bred, there are plenty of sweet mixes in need of good homes at rescues. The adoption fees will be much less, and you'll be supporting a rescue rather than a backyard breeder. I often see people rehoming poodle mixes on FB and CL too, so as long as you avoid scams that can be a good option too.

I think the most important thing is doing research and choosing the right breed for you, not just one that's popular or cute.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

There are a few doodle mixes that I like. Poodles are usually very smart and athletic dogs, so a mix of one is likely to have those traits. And I think most of them are cute, but the prices that these backyard breeders are selling them at is ridiculous. There is no standard, not many breeders do health testing, and it seems to only point is to make money off their popularity. Overall, they're pretty overrated.

If what you want is a cute, intelligent, curly haired pooch, then go with a purebred poodle from a reputable breeder. There are many recognized colors, and three different sizes (toy, mini, and standered). In my opinion, well bred poodles are much prettier than goldendoodles or labradoodles. There isn't much of a price difference between doodles and pure bred poodles (depending on area and breeder of course), but when you buy from a reputable breeder you know you're getting a healthy dog from someone who cares.

Or if you don't care about it being pure bred, there are plenty of sweet mixes in need of good homes at rescues. The adoption fees will be much less, and you'll be supporting a rescue rather than a backyard breeder. I often see people rehoming poodle mixes on FB and CL too, so as long as you avoid scams that can be a good option too.

I think the most important thing is doing research and choosing the right breed for you, not just one that's popular or cute.

Well said.