[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Just say no to buying doodles. There is NOT ONE single ethical doodle breeder. Zip, zilch, zero. They are not hypoallergenic. They shed. They have intense grooming needs. They are often crosses of dogs with VERY different body structures and temperaments. You don’t lessen your chances of your golden mix developing cancer, you’ve just increased your chances of your poodle mix developing it. Your Poodle/Pyrenees cross doesn’t know if they should hunt the birds or protect them. Poodle brains are a thing of beauty. Quit ruining them. Please stop doodling EVERYTHING.
If you want a mixed breed dog of unknown size, temperament or background history, adopt a shelter puppy! If you want an ethically bred, purebred dog- then research your breeder and find the right dog for you.
Source: Saving Grace Animal Rescue of Maryland

I respectfully disagree. We have had two Schnoodles and I had/have ZERO allergy issues with either of them. NEITHER of them shed... And they were and are ridiculously smart...

Or neighbors had a goldendoodle that also caused ZERO allergy issues, yet a golden retriever (or any other Labrador) will cause my eyes to start itching and me to start sneezing...

Genetic testing or not, waaaay too many purebreds have developed significant health issues due to overbreeding. Hip problems, cancers, etc...

I will agree that the "doodles" are "designer mutts". But what's wrong with that?

[Velvet]

Historically, dogs were bred for specific purposes, now these breeds are called “purebred”. Well, today they are breeding for different purposes (eg these doodle mixes) and these types of dogs are going to be called “purebred” when they get registered at the American Kennel Club. I find it interesting that some people want so badly for time to stand still.

[Koapaka]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I have been around some very nice Pits. Actually, I owned ad Dog Camp in VT where you went on vacation with your dog. We had several cases of dogs biting, chihuahuas and jack russell terriers. Never a Pit.

I've yet to meet a chihuahua that was not certifiably psycho.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Koapaka

I've yet to meet a chihuahua that was not certifiably psycho.

Truth!

[HandyGrandpap]

Originally Posted by Dulcimer

I saw there was a post on Nextdoor about Bernedoodles. We are on the waitlist with the breeders in Summerfield, for sometime in February. It would be great to get a group going. Sounds like we will have our hands full for a while!

"just a tip and perhaps you already know such" it is my understanding that Bernese side of the breed must be the female.