Also a lot of people who are allergic to dogs are triggered by their dander (sloughed off skin flakes), so it may not be related to actual fur.
I've met quite a few...and I've liked them all, some more than others. Some (most) are/were much more interested in people than others and most (but absolutely not all) liked other dogs. A couple are seriously reactive toward other dogs. I only know them from the park so I can't address any anxieties, etc., but Poodles in general tend to be a bit neurotic (I can't even begin to count the number of purebred Poodle owners who've said that about their own dogs when I mention that Sunnie (and therefore Dan) has Poodle in her. She's a neurotic and her nut didn't fall far from the tree.) Some of the larger ones are/were so sweet...
One of the ones I used to know (mid-sized) was obtained specifically to avoid Lab and Poodle issues....I don't know if the "breeder" sold his owner on the avoidance of issues through mixing or what, but this dog had major health problems his entire life and finally died from complications of massive seizures. Seizures was one of the things his owner wanted to avoid. His brother died more recently of heart issues. The first one died really young and the second one was still in the single digits of years.
One of the large ones I used to know had two bouts of bloat. I don't see that dog in the park anymore so I don't know if anything "happened" to him.
Another of the large ones I used to know died at less than 10 from heart issues. He was a huge dog...not fat...and just the biggest love...
I wouldn't want one but, yeah, I've known some real sweeties.
Also a lot of people who are allergic to dogs are triggered by their dander (sloughed off skin flakes), so it may not be related to actual fur.
People with allergies can sometimes tolerate an animal they spend a lot of time with. But not another animal of the same type. You might find whatever dog you get, even a non shedding Labradoodle, might still require some build up before your SO could tolerate it.My SO has been suggesting a labradoodle. Her sister owns one and my SO has been around the dog for long periods of time with no allergic reactions.
AS to whether a Labradoodle really would be one of the non-shedding ones, obtaining the dog as an adult would allow you to determine that. Plus, an adult could run with you as soon as you can build it up to the running you do. You'd have to wait till a puppy is 18 to 24 months old, depending where you run. I know you didn't say you were looking for a puppy, just saying, just in case.
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I'd say Portuguese Water dog, or standard poodle. Also wheaten terrier i believe doesn't shed. just make sure that the breeder (if you go that route) is reputable, they track the lineage and test for the hips, elbows ears eyes etc... meet the breeders other dogs, the mother etc.. and make sure you like their temperament, how social etc..
Here's your dog. In this clip he's showing a lab how its done.
Remy, the Master Hunter Standard Poodle retrieving Canadian Geese - YouTube
This one competed in the Master National. Find out who bred him. He's obviously athletic, trainable, and looks pretty darn healthy.
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