Doodles 101: An Introduction

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In this article, we discuss survey results from hundreds of Doodle owners for Amount of Shedding, Hypoallergenic Levels, and Ease of Grooming, as these factors all play into whether any dog will be suitable for you and your family.

In this article, we cover all the areas that are essential for determining the best family dogs: affection with family, kid-friendliness, friendliness toward other dogs and cats, hypoallergenic levels, trainability, and more.

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Learn all about the Labrador Retriever-Poodle mix.

Learn all about the Old English Sheepdog-Poodle mix.

Doodles are highly sought out and sold for designer prices. Unfortunately, this demand comes with the risk of some very dishonest people (Doodle scammers) out there looking to outright steal your money.

Luckily, there are some red flags you can look out for and things you can do to make sure you’re buying from a responsible and reputable breeder. This article aims to educate future Doodle buyers on how to know who can be trusted versus who’s trying to cheat you out of your money. This includes understanding what puppy mills are and how to avoid those.

Not only is choosing a responsible breeder in your own and your new four-legged family member’s favor, it also ensures that you do not support unqualified breeders and puppy mills who are doing this for all the wrong reasons and bringing unhealthy Doodles into the world. So what do you need to look out for in a breeder? Here are the most important boxes your breeder should check!

Browse our Doodle Breeder Directory, and view our lists of top ethical Doodle Breeders.