Shedding

Do Labradoodles Shed?

Not all Labradoodles—or even Australian Labradoodles—are non-shedding. Whether a dog sheds depends entirely on genetics, including coat type and lineage.

What Does Shedding Really Mean?

All dogs lose hair. The difference is how much, how often, and what kind of coat they have:

● Fur coats (like Labs): Grow to a set length, then fall out regularly—this istraditional shedding. These coats shed more as seasons change.
● Hair coats (like Poodles): Continuously grow like human hair and don'tshed in the typical sense. You may find occasional clumps or “dustbunnies,” but hair doesn't fall out daily. These coats require regulargrooming and are considered non-shedding.

Want a Non-Shedding Dog?

If a non-shedding, allergy-friendly pet is important to your family, the best choices are:

● Non-shedding and allergy-friendly qualities.
● Bred from carefully selected non-shedding parents.
● We only breed Australian Multigenerational Labradoodles (equivalent to at least a third generation, often up to sixth) with fleece coats that are allergy-friendly and non-shedding.
● With this level of consistency in lineage (parents, grandparents, even great-grandparents), your puppy is highly likely to have a non-shedding coat.
● Still, due to recessive genes, a small chance of minimal shedding always exists.

✅ Labradoodle (Third Generation or Higher)

● For best results, both parents and grandparents must be non-shedding.
● When selectively bred for coat traits, these dogs can be non-shedding and
allergy-friendly.
● Still, occasional mild shedders can appear due to genetics.

⚠️ Labradoodle Second Generation (F1B = F1 x Poodle)

● About 75% Poodle—better odds than a first-generation, but not a guarantee.
● Shedding potential is about 50/50, depending on the coat type of the F1 parent.
● Some F1B coats resemble a Poodle (curly, low-shed); others may resemble a Labrador (flat, shedding).
● Flat coat is genetically dominant, so coat type matters.

❌ Labradoodle First Generation (F1 = Lab x Poodle)

● High likelihood of shedding—at least 75% of F1s shed.
● Two common coat types:
○ Flat-coated: Wiry, sheds more.
○ Fleece-coated: Harsh texture, still sheds.
● Shedding cannot be reliably predicted by wave or curl of coat.
● Not recommended for families with allergies or a need for a non-shedding dog.
● If you already have a shedding F1, keep their coat shaved and feed high-quality food to reduce shedding.

Final Thoughts: Even among "non-shedding" breeds, genetics can still surprise us. It takes three or more generations of selective breeding to reliably produce low- or no-shedding coats. That’s why we focus on multigenerational Australian Labradoodles with fleece coats for the most consistent, allergy-friendly results.