Every single doodle breeder is, by definition, a backyard breeder. There is no breed standard to advance or protect because "doodle" isn't a breed. These dogs are bred for profit. Period. Some people might have nicer backyards, and might even somewhat care about the genetics they're crossing and the resultant quality in offspring, but every single person breeding doodles is a mutt-making backyard breeder. Get one, if you want, but get off your high horse about how you paid for an upscale one. There's literally no difference. |
The Bosun betches, you mean?
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Depends on the dog breed. Poodles are not the same as working dog breeds. You think dogs raised to herd cattle are bathed in fluffy shampoo baths every week? My dogs coat is gorgeous and that’s partially because we leave the natural oils alone. |
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Yes, their nappy hair can stink to high heaven and grooming costs a small fortune. Also they can only book very specific blocks of time at the groomer because they take so long to groom and wash. |
This is the poodle half, right? I have a long hair dog and brushing is all he needs to stay clean. |
Why can't you wash and dry your dog yourself? You can get a decent dry hair dryer for cheap on amazon. |
Dogs should be bathed regularly. That's just gross. I don't care what breed. They aren't working, they live in your home. |
I'm sorry. Truly the worst dogs ever created. |
What sort of dog do you have? I find that short haired dogs get more stinky but long haired dogs don’t. We had a spaniel and other than grooming twice a year, he only needed brushing and the very occasional bath. Leaving the natural oils is healthy. |
I think pit bulls are the worst breeds out there tbh. I don’t mind doodles |
+1. Found out when I was a kid that a schnoodle didn't trigger my asthma. I was sold, and I'm a doodle-lover. Rescued two, and purchased the most recent from a very reputable breeder. They do extensive DNA testing on their potential breeding dogs to avoid some of the more common issues with joints and eyes, I think. My girl is 7 and she's the best dog I ever had. |
My doodle was just groomed yesterday. Two hours from start to finish. It's expensive, but it's a spa day -- shampoo, cut, blowdry, mani/pedi, etc. My girl always prances around afterwards. |
Cute but I wouldn’t want that upkeep |
Poodles are actually working dogs. They were bred to hunt. |