{"id":740169,"date":"2021-08-17T10:30:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T15:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ownadoodle.com\/?p=740169"},"modified":"2021-08-17T10:44:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T15:44:36","slug":"do-sheepadoodles-shed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ownadoodle.com\/do-sheepadoodles-shed\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Sheepadoodles Shed? Which Generation Sheds The Least?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many people out there who are obsessed with the idea of getting a dog but cannot deal with their shedding hair. It can be due to allergies or personal preferences. If you are fawning over Sheepadoodles but aren’t sure whether they shed, we have the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, some Sheepadoodles shed, and some don’t. This is because this hybrid breed comes from a Poodle and an Old English Sheepdog. One of the parents doesn’t shed, and the other does. Therefore, the resulting offspring is less likely to shed if there are more Poodle genes in the generation. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeders are working hard to produce generations of Sheepadoodles that are less likely to shed. If shedding is a huge problem for you, here is a guide on which Sheepadoodle to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Generation of Sheepadoodle Sheds the Least?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


With any dog, the shedding tendencies depend on their genes. Poodles are very low shedders, while the Old English Sheepdog does shed. This means that Sheepadoodles technically have a 50% chance of shedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, modern breeders have devised techniques that allow them to increase the Poodle gene while reducing the Sheepdog gene. This means that the higher the Poodle gene percentage, the less likely the Sheepadoodle is to shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are the generations of Sheepadoodles and their genetic makeup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generation<\/strong><\/td>Genetics<\/strong><\/td>Shedding<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
F1<\/td>50% Poodle, 50% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Unknown<\/td><\/tr>
F1B<\/td>75% Poodle, 25% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Low\/None<\/td><\/tr>
F1BB<\/td>87.5% Poodle, 12.5% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Low\/None<\/td><\/tr>
F2<\/td>50% Poodle, 50% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Unknown <\/td><\/tr>
F2B<\/td>62.5% Poodle, 37.5% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Low<\/td><\/tr>
F2BB<\/td>81.25% Poodle, 18.75% Old English Sheepdog<\/td>Virtually None<\/td><\/tr>
F3<\/td>Multi-gen Sheepadoodle backcrossed with Poodle<\/td>Low\/None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It can be observed that Backcrossed generations – indicated by a ‘B’ in their title – are less likely to shed. This means that a Sheepadoodle is crossed with a purebred parent. In this case, this is the Poodle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This, therefore, increases the Poodle gene, giving the Sheeppoo puppy a 62.5% or higher chance of low shedding. It can be said with almost certainty that a puppy with over 70% Poodle makeup will shed very little, or perhaps not at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Sheepadoodle Shedding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dog is a Backcrossed Sheepadoodle<\/a> but is still shedding, there may be a few possible explanations. However, before you dive into these, it is important to understand that a small amount of shedding is normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost every dog sheds a little, though this hair becomes trapped in their curly coat. You should be concerned only if the following factors are true<\/p>\n\n\n\n