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Grooming your Labradoodle - It all depends on the coat.
Labradoodle Grooming - The myth of the hypo-allergenic dog:
One of the reason that Labradoodles have become very popular, and expensive, is the claim that they are an allergy friendly dog. The myth is that their coat is the factor responsible for the reason they are more hypo-allergenic.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not simply the dog's hair that makes allergy sufferers feel miserable, it is the dander. Some people are allergic to a dog's saliva, so they would have a reaction to all dogs. Some allergy suffers do have a tolerance to specific breeds, like the Poodle.
Grooming the Labradoodle to a short cut because you think you'll create a more hypo-allergenic dog is basically a myth. However, the hair or fur can collect pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens. If that is a concern, you may want your Labradoodle groomed to a shorter coat.
Most groomers are not quite sure what to do when you take a Labradoodle to them. Should they be groomed like a poodle or a lab? Are they a show dog or a back yard pet? Well, that's why you need to be clear in what you communicate with your groomer. Remember, that Labradoodle coats are not all the same.
There is the woolly coat that requires regular brushing to prevent matting. Many owners of woolly coats choose to have their Labradoodles shaved down or clipped short several times a year for ease of grooming (and to cut out all the matting).
Labradoodles with more wavy coats will require less brushing but they will likely shed a little. The Fleece coats (which are only typically found in multi-gen Labradoodles) are wavy, require little care and are generally non-shedding. After 8 months of age, the Labradoodle puppy with fleece hair will need a clipping to prevent matting and to make room for its adult coat.
Because the Labradoodle is a flap eared dog, ask the groomer to pay particular attention to the ears and keep the coat trimmed underneath the ear flaps. A common mistake groomers make is that they brush over the top and do not get down to the skin. To brush your doodle you should push the hair forward until you see the skin; then, with a slicker brush you can pull a little hair out and brush it back. Your labradoodle will likely be all puffy after this, but don’t worry – they’ll look extra cute and cuddly!
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