What is a Doodle?

Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that poodle mixes have become very popular. Many people these days call these poodle mixes “Doodles,” and many common poodle mixes have their own name. For example, a mix with a Golden Retriever is a Goldendoodle, or sometimes a Groodle, while a mix with a Labrador Retriever is a Labradoodle. These two are among the earliest and most common types of Doodle.

Simply put, a Doodle is any crossbreed dog with a Poodle in its recent lineage. Doodles that are half Poodle are known as F1 Doodles, while those that are 75% Poodle are F1B Doodles.
The AKC doesn’t recognize Doodles as a dog breed, and instead considers them a mixed breed. While mixed breed dogs have typically been less popular than purebreds, Doodles have broken the mold and now other mixes are also gaining in popularity.

Why are Doodles So Popular?

So why are Doodles so popular? Why did so many people fall in love with this crossbreed in particular?

Consider the Poodle. It has a lot of great qualities that people look for in a dog, including high intelligence, trainability, and a hypoallergenic coat. They are also lovable and very athletic and energetic. By breeding a Poodle with another type of dog, you end up with a dog that has some qualities of the original dog, as well as some desirable qualities from the Poodle.

For example, Golden Retrievers are known to be very lovable and loyal, but for some owners, they are too big, or too rambunctious, or maybe they shed a lot and cause an allergic reaction. A Goldendoodle is a great alternative, and the right one can be smaller, easier to manage, and have a hypoallergenic coat that sheds less, while still being in many ways like a Golden.

Common Doodle Characteristics

Appearance

It’s important to keep in mind that there are over 50 varieties of Doodle, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are minis, toys, standards, and teacups. You can find Teddy Bear, short, long, curly and wavy hair. Every Doodle is unique.

While all Doodles are part Poodle, some will look more like a Poodle than others. For example, H1B Doodles, which have 3 Poodle grandparents, will tend to look more like Poodles than H1 Doodles, which only have 2 Poodle grandparents.

Also, if the mix is Poodle with a breed that looks very different from a Poodle, expect the Doodle to look less like a Poodle than otherwise.

Finally, there is a lot of variance in appearance even among similar mixes. For example, among H1 Labradoodles you will find some that are more like Poodles, and some that are more like Labrador Retrievers, not just in appearance, but also in personality and temperament.

Personality

A Doodle’s personality will often be a combination of or compromise between a Poodle’s and the other breed. Poodles are known to be intelligent, alert, active, playful, obedient, and trainable. They are among the most intelligent breeds of dogs, and usually try their best to make you happy. They’re not very aggressive but do have watchdog tendencies and will bark to alert you of noises or visitors.

If your Doodle is a mix between Poodle and a breed with similar personality traits, you can expect a personality more similar to a Poodle’s. If the other half is very different from a Poodle, it can be harder to know what to expect, but you will probably find that your Doodle has personality traits of each breed, and that they may play off of each other in interesting ways.

For example, your Doodle might have the high intelligence of a Poodle with the playfulness and sneakiness of another breed, which can be frustrating if you’re not prepared, but make for lots of fun and laughter if you are.

Energy Level

Just like a Doodle’s appearance and personality will probably be somewhere between that of a Poodle and the other breed, the same is true for energy levels.

Despite their reputation as show dogs, Poodles are very athletic and thrive when they get lots of exercise. Originally, they were bred to retrieve ducks during a hunt, so they are keen to play fetch and run around a lot and have plenty of energy.

Their Poodle heritage makes Doodles prone to high energy levels and a need for regular exercise. However, some types of Doodles, such as Cavoodles, are more likely to be more relaxed and laid-back, since they may take after a lower-energy breed than a standard Poodle.

Training

While Poodles are known to be well-behaved and easy to train, Doodles can vary, so it’s important to get to know the personality of each one and come up with a training routine to curb some of the less desirable behaviors. Doodles can be quite the barkers and may experience barrier frustration and short attention spans.
They can be chewers, jumpers, or humpers, and easily excitable around new people and other dogs. They also tend to have a prey drive and love to chase things, and so are hyped up around moving objects and may be difficult to calm down.

One thing to be prepared for is the energy and curiosity of the adolescent Doodle, for whom constant mouthing, jumping, and leash-pulling is common behavior. Expect these teens to be hyper and need lots of exercise, and protect anything you don’t want them to chew up.

As you can see, training is very important for Doodles, who have loads of curiosity and energy which needs to be harnessed in a healthy way.

History of the Doodle

The Poodle breed has been traced back as far as the Middle Ages, and so there were certainly Doodles back then as well. However, it wasn’t until recently that Poodle crossbreeds took off in popularity. In the mid-20th century, an attempt was made to popularize Cockapoos, a Poodle-Cocker Spaniel mix, but it didn’t quite catch on.

Then, in 1969, Monica Dickens, the great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, bred a Poodle with a Golden Retriever to create a Goldendoodle. She wanted to combine the gentle nature of Goldens with the intelligence, obedience, and athleticism of Poodles. While Goldendoodles eventually became popular in the 90s, a different type of Doodle was already gaining popularity in 1988.
In the early 1980s, Australian breeder named Wally Conron needed to breed an aid dog for a blind woman, but her husband had a severe allergy to dog hair. As Poodles are hypoallergenic, he tried breeding a Poodle that could serve as an aid dog, but after 33 dogs and a few years, he hadn’t been able to.
Wally got creative and tried breeding a suitable Labrador Retriever with a Poodle and the perfect aid dog for the woman was born. It had a suitable size, intelligence, temperament, and personality to be an aid dog, and was also hypoallergenic. However, back then, many people were only interested in purebreds, and considered Doodles to be a mutt and of lesser value, so Wally used his marketing knowhow and called this mix a “Labradoodle.” Soon after, the breed took off and has been popular since.

What is a Doodle?

Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that poodle mixes have become very popular. Many people these days call these poodle mixes “Doodles,” and many common poodle mixes have their own name. For example, a mix with a Golden Retriever is a Goldendoodle, or sometimes a Groodle, while a mix with a Labrador Retriever is a Labradoodle. These two are among the earliest and most common types of Doodle.

Simply put, a Doodle is any crossbreed dog with a poodle in its recent lineage. Doodles that are half Poodle are known as H1 Doodles, while those that are 75% Poodle are H1B Doodles.

The AKC doesn’t recognize Doodles as a dog breed, and instead considers them a mixed breed. While mixed breed dogs have typically been less popular than purebreds, Doodles have broken the mold and now other mixes are also gaining in popularity.

Why are Doodles So Popular?

So why are Doodles so popular? Why did so many people fall in love with this crossbreed in particular?

Consider the Poodle. It has a lot of great qualities that people look for in a dog, including high intelligence, trainability, and a hypoallergenic coat. They are also lovable and very athletic and energetic. By breeding a Poodle with another type of dog, you end up with a dog that has some qualities of the original dog, as well as some desirable qualities from the Poodle.

For example, Golden Retrievers are known to be very lovable and loyal, but for some owners, they are too big, or too rambunctious, or maybe they shed a lot and cause an allergic reaction. A Goldendoodle is a great alternative, and the right one can be smaller, easier to manage, and have a hypoallergenic coat that sheds less, while still being in many ways like a Golden.

Common Doodle Characteristics

Appearance

It’s important to keep in mind that there are over 50 varieties of Doodle, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are minis, toys, standards, and teacups. You can find Teddy Bear, short, long, curly and wavy hair. Every Doodle is unique.

While all Doodles are part Poodle, some will look more like a Poodle than others. For example, H1B Doodles, which have 3 Poodle grandparents, will tend to look more like Poodles than H1 Doodles, which only have 2 Poodle grandparents.

Also, if the mix is Poodle with a breed that looks very different from a Poodle, expect the Doodle to look less like a Poodle than otherwise.

Finally, there is a lot of variance in appearance even among similar mixes. For example, among H1 Labradoodles you will find some that are more like Poodles, and some that are more like Labrador Retrievers, not just in appearance, but also in personality and temperament.

Personality

A Doodle’s personality will often be a combination of or compromise between a Poodle’s and the other breed. Poodles are known to be intelligent, alert, active, playful, obedient, and trainable. They are among the most intelligent breeds of dogs, and usually try their best to make you happy. They’re not very aggressive but do have watchdog tendencies and will bark to alert you of noises or visitors.

If your Doodle is a mix between Poodle and a breed with similar personality traits, you can expect a personality more similar to a Poodle’s. If the other half is very different from a Poodle, it can be harder to know what to expect, but you will probably find that your Doodle has personality traits of each breed, and that they may play off of each other in interesting ways.

For example, your Doodle might have the high intelligence of a Poodle with the playfulness and sneakiness of another breed, which can be frustrating if you’re not prepared, but make for lots of fun and laughter if you are.

Energy Level

Just like a Doodle’s appearance and personality will probably be somewhere between that of a Poodle and the other breed, the same is true for energy levels.

Despite their reputation as show dogs, Poodles are very athletic and thrive when they get lots of exercise. Originally, they were bred to retrieve ducks during a hunt, so they are keen to play fetch and run around a lot and have plenty of energy.

Their Poodle heritage makes Doodles prone to high energy levels and a need for regular exercise. However, some types of Doodles, such as Cavoodles, are more likely to be more relaxed and laid-back, since they may take after a lower-energy breed than a standard Poodle.

Training

While Poodles are known to be well-behaved and easy to train, Doodles can vary, so it’s important to get to know the personality of each one and come up with a training routine to curb some of the less desirable behaviors. Doodles can be quite the barkers and may experience barrier frustration and short attention spans.
They can be chewers, jumpers, or humpers, and easily excitable around new people and other dogs. They also tend to have a prey drive and love to chase things, and so are hyped up around moving objects and may be difficult to calm down.

One thing to be prepared for is the energy and curiosity of the adolescent Doodle, for whom constant mouthing, jumping, and leash-pulling is common behavior. Expect these teens to be hyper and need lots of exercise, and protect anything you don’t want them to chew up.

As you can see, training is very important for Doodles, who have loads of curiosity and energy which needs to be harnessed in a healthy way.

History of the Doodle

The Poodle breed has been traced back as far as the Middle Ages, and so there were certainly Doodles back then as well. However, it wasn’t until recently that Poodle crossbreeds took off in popularity. In the mid-20th century, an attempt was made to popularize Cockapoos, a Poodle-Cocker Spaniel mix, but it didn’t quite catch on.

Then, in 1969, Monica Dickens, the great granddaughter of Charles, Dickens, bred a Poodle with a Golden Retriever to create a Goldendoodle. She wanted to combine the gentle nature of Goldens with the intelligence, obedience, and athleticism of Poodles. While Goldendoodles eventually became popular in the 90s, a different type of Doodle was already gaining popularity in 1988.

In the early 1980s, Australian breeder named Wally Conron needed to breed an aid dog for a blind woman, but her husband had a severe allergy to dog hair. As Poodles are hypoallergenic, he tried breeding a Poodle that could serve as an aid dog, but after 33 dogs and a few years, he hadn’t been able to.

Wally got creative and tried breeding a suitable Labrador Retriever with a Poodle and the perfect aid dog for the woman was born. It had a suitable size, intelligence, temperament, and personality to be an aid dog, and was also hypoallergenic. However, back then, many people were only interested in purebreds, and considered Doodles to be a mutt and of lesser value, so Wally used his marketing knowhow and called this mix a “Labradoodle.” Soon after, the breed took off and has been popular since.

What is a Doodle?

Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that poodle mixes have become very popular. Many people these days call these poodle mixes “Doodles,” and many common poodle mixes have their own name. For example, a mix with a Golden Retriever is a Goldendoodle, or sometimes a Groodle, while a mix with a Labrador Retriever is a Labradoodle. These two are among the earliest and most common types of Doodle.

Simply put, a Doodle is any crossbreed dog with a poodle in its recent lineage. Doodles that are half Poodle are known as H1 Doodles, while those that are 75% Poodle are H1B Doodles.

The AKC doesn’t recognize Doodles as a dog breed, and instead considers them a mixed breed. While mixed breed dogs have typically been less popular than purebreds, Doodles have broken the mold and now other mixes are also gaining in popularity.

Why are Doodles So Popular?

So why are Doodles so popular? Why did so many people fall in love with this crossbreed in particular?

Consider the Poodle. It has a lot of great qualities that people look for in a dog, including high intelligence, trainability, and a hypoallergenic coat. They are also lovable and very athletic and energetic. By breeding a Poodle with another type of dog, you end up with a dog that has some qualities of the original dog, as well as some desirable qualities from the Poodle.

For example, Golden Retrievers are known to be very lovable and loyal, but for some owners, they are too big, or too rambunctious, or maybe they shed a lot and cause an allergic reaction. A Goldendoodle is a great alternative, and the right one can be smaller, easier to manage, and have a hypoallergenic coat that sheds less, while still being in many ways like a Golden.

Common Doodle Characteristics

Appearance

It’s important to keep in mind that there are over 50 varieties of Doodle, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are minis, toys, standards, and teacups. You can find Teddy Bear, short, long, curly and wavy hair. Every Doodle is unique.

While all Doodles are part Poodle, some will look more like a Poodle than others. For example, H1B Doodles, which have 3 Poodle grandparents, will tend to look more like Poodles than H1 Doodles, which only have 2 Poodle grandparents.

Also, if the mix is Poodle with a breed that looks very different from a Poodle, expect the Doodle to look less like a Poodle than otherwise.

Finally, there is a lot of variance in appearance even among similar mixes. For example, among H1 Labradoodles you will find some that are more like Poodles, and some that are more like Labrador Retrievers, not just in appearance, but also in personality and temperament.

Personality

A Doodle’s personality will often be a combination of or compromise between a Poodle’s and the other breed. Poodles are known to be intelligent, alert, active, playful, obedient, and trainable. They are among the most intelligent breeds of dogs, and usually try their best to make you happy. They’re not very aggressive but do have watchdog tendencies and will bark to alert you of noises or visitors.

If your Doodle is a mix between Poodle and a breed with similar personality traits, you can expect a personality more similar to a Poodle’s. If the other half is very different from a Poodle, it can be harder to know what to expect, but you will probably find that your Doodle has personality traits of each breed, and that they may play off of each other in interesting ways.

For example, your Doodle might have the high intelligence of a Poodle with the playfulness and sneakiness of another breed, which can be frustrating if you’re not prepared, but make for lots of fun and laughter if you are.

Energy Level

Just like a Doodle’s appearance and personality will probably be somewhere between that of a Poodle and the other breed, the same is true for energy levels.

Despite their reputation as show dogs, Poodles are very athletic and thrive when they get lots of exercise. Originally, they were bred to retrieve ducks during a hunt, so they are keen to play fetch and run around a lot and have plenty of energy.

Their Poodle heritage makes Doodles prone to high energy levels and a need for regular exercise. However, some types of Doodles, such as Cavoodles, are more likely to be more relaxed and laid-back, since they may take after a lower-energy breed than a standard Poodle.

Training

While Poodles are known to be well-behaved and easy to train, Doodles can vary, so it’s important to get to know the personality of each one and come up with a training routine to curb some of the less desirable behaviors. Doodles can be quite the barkers and may experience barrier frustration and short attention spans.
They can be chewers, jumpers, or humpers, and easily excitable around new people and other dogs. They also tend to have a prey drive and love to chase things, and so are hyped up around moving objects and may be difficult to calm down.

One thing to be prepared for is the energy and curiosity of the adolescent Doodle, for whom constant mouthing, jumping, and leash-pulling is common behavior. Expect these teens to be hyper and need lots of exercise, and protect anything you don’t want them to chew up.

As you can see, training is very important for Doodles, who have loads of curiosity and energy which needs to be harnessed in a healthy way.

History of the Doodle

The Poodle breed has been traced back as far as the Middle Ages, and so there were certainly Doodles back then as well. However, it wasn’t until recently that Poodle crossbreeds took off in popularity. In the mid-20th century, an attempt was made to popularize Cockapoos, a Poodle-Cocker Spaniel mix, but it didn’t quite catch on.

Then, in 1969, Monica Dickens, the great granddaughter of Charles, Dickens, bred a Poodle with a Golden Retriever to create a Goldendoodle. She wanted to combine the gentle nature of Goldens with the intelligence, obedience, and athleticism of Poodles. While Goldendoodles eventually became popular in the 90s, a different type of Doodle was already gaining popularity in 1988.

In the early 1980s, Australian breeder named Wally Conron needed to breed an aid dog for a blind woman, but her husband had a severe allergy to dog hair. As Poodles are hypoallergenic, he tried breeding a Poodle that could serve as an aid dog, but after 33 dogs and a few years, he hadn’t been able to.

Wally got creative and tried breeding a suitable Labrador Retriever with a Poodle and the perfect aid dog for the woman was born. It had a suitable size, intelligence, temperament, and personality to be an aid dog, and was also hypoallergenic. However, back then, many people were only interested in purebreds, and considered Doodles to be a mutt and of lesser value, so Wally used his marketing knowhow and called this mix a “Labradoodle.” Soon after, the breed took off and has been popular since.

Some Popular Types of Doodles

Labradoodle

Height: 17 to 24 inches
Weight: 30 to 65 pounds
Lifespan: 12 to 16 years

Labrador Retrievers are intelligent, agile, trusting, even-tempered, outgoing, kind, and gentle.

Goldendoodle/Groodle

Height: 13 to 24 inches
Weight: 15 to 90 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

Golden Retrievers are intelligent, kind, confident, friendly, reliable, and trustworthy.

Aussiedoodle

Height: 10 to 25 inches
Weight: 25 to 100 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years

Australian Shepherds are intelligent, good-natured, protective, affectionate, and active, and they don’t bark very often.

Bernedoodle

Height: 12 to 29 inches
Weight: 10 to 100 pounds
Lifespan: 12 to 18 years

Bernese Mountain Dogs are intelligent, loyal, affectionate, and faithful. They can get very large, and larger ones tend to have shorter lifespans than many dogs, as short as 6-8 years.

Cavoodle

Height: 9 to 14 inches
Weight: 8 to 25 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

Cavalier Saint Charles Spaniels are intelligent, sweet, gentle, affectionate, and friendly. They do very well with children.

Schnoodle

Height: 12 to 15inches
Weight: 7 to 76 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 18 years

Schnauzers are intelligent, lively, good-natured, playful, and devoted.

Some Popular Types of Doodles

Labradoodle

Height: 17 to 24 inches
Weight: 30 to 65 pounds
Lifespan: 12 to 16 years

Labrador Retrievers are intelligent, agile, trusting, even-tempered, outgoing, kind, and gentle.

Goldendoodle/Groodle

Height: 13 to 24 inches
Weight: 15 to 90 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

Golden Retrievers are intelligent, kind, confident, friendly, reliable, and trustworthy.

Aussiedoodle

Height: 10 to 25 inches
Weight: 25 to 100 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years

Australian Shepherds are intelligent, good-natured, protective, affectionate, and active, and they don’t bark very often.

Bernedoodle

Height: 12 to 29 inches
Weight: 10 to 100 pounds
Lifespan: 12 to 18 years

Bernese Mountain Dogs are intelligent, loyal, affectionate, and faithful. They can get very large, and larger ones tend to have shorter lifespans than many dogs, as short as 6-8 years.

Cavoodle

Height: 9 to 14 inches
Weight: 8 to 25 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

Cavalier Saint Charles Spaniels are intelligent, sweet, gentle, affectionate, and friendly. They do very well with children.

Schnoodle

Height: 12 to 15inches
Weight: 7 to 76 pounds
Lifespan: 10 to 18 years

Schnauzers are intelligent, lively, good-natured, playful, and devoted.

F1 vs F1B Doodles

You may hear people talking about “F1 Goldendoodles” or “F1B Labradoodles” and wonder what this is all about. It’s pretty simple. If a Doodle is “F1” it means that it is a “first cross” so that each of its parents is a purebred. It has two Poodle grandparents and two grandparents of the other breed.

An “F1B” Doodle has one parent that is a pure Poodle, and one that is an F1 Doodle. So that means it has 3 grandparents that are Poodles and one that is another breed. Contrary to myth, not all Doodles are hypoallergenic, but F1B Doodles are more likely to be, and are often desired for this reason. They are also generally more like a Poodle than an F1 Doodle.
An interesting fact is that F1 stands for “filial 1 hybrid” or “first filial generation,” and it is applied not only to dogs, but other animals as well. For example, the most common example of a filial 1 hybrid is the mule, which is half-horse and half-donkey.

Grooming Doodles

Doodles have a tendency to mat unless brushed regularly or kept in a short cut, and this surprises many owners. In fact, Doodles have a very bad reputation with many groomers because many owners only bring them in when they’re badly matted. As a result, Doodles should be given short haircuts unless there is a commitment to regular and consistent brushing. Mats can be very painful and lead to sores and skin infections, so a monthly visit to the groomer is also recommended.

Bathing your Doodle regularly and drying them properly is critical for avoiding matting and knotting and keeping their fur fluffy. A Doodle’s fur tends to resemble human hair more than most breeds, and as such, they have significantly more issues with trapped dirt and debris. If you can’t get your Doodle to the vet for a bath, you’ll have to do it yourself. They generally need a bath every 2-8 weeks.

For drying and styling a Doodle, XPOWER offers a full line of professional force dryers, finishing stand dryers, and even cage dryers (for the busy groomer), as well as retail pet grooming equipment for when you want to do it yourself at home. The CleanGroom line of products takes the forward-thinking XPOWER philosophy a step further by offering grooming equipment top-of-the-line grooming equipment focused on health and safety without sacrificing effectiveness.
XPOWER for Doodles
XPOWER pet grooming equipment is the choice of World Grooming Champion Victor Rosado, a master at grooming poodles competitively. Learn more about how this equipment can help high-maintenance Doodles be their best selves.

F1 vs F1B Doodles

You may hear people talking about “F1 Goldendoodles” or “F1B Labradoodles” and wonder what this is all about. It’s pretty simple. If a Doodle is “F1” it means that it is a “first cross” so that each of its parents is a purebred. It has two Poodle grandparents and two grandparents of the other breed.

An “F1B” Doodle has one parent that is a pure Poodle, and one that is an F1 Doodle. So that means it has 3 grandparents that are Poodles and one that is another breed. Contrary to myth, not all Doodles are hypoallergenic, but F1B Doodles are more likely to be, and are often desired for this reason. They are also generally more like a Poodle than an F1 Doodle.
An interesting fact is that F1 stands for “filial 1 hybrid” or “first filial generation,” and it is applied not only to dogs, but other animals as well. For example, the most common example of a filial 1 hybrid is the mule, which is half-horse and half-donkey.

Grooming Doodles

Doodles have a tendency to mat unless brushed regularly or kept in a short cut, and this surprises many owners. In fact, Doodles have a very bad reputation with many groomers because many owners only bring them in when they’re badly matted. As a result, Doodles should be given short haircuts unless there is a commitment to regular and consistent brushing. Mats can be very painful and lead to sores and skin infections, so a monthly visit to the groomer is also recommended.
Bathing your Doodle regularly and drying them properly is critical for avoiding matting and knotting and keeping their fur fluffy. A Doodle’s fur tends to resemble human hair more than most breeds, and as such, they have significantly more issues with trapped dirt and debris. If you can’t get your Doodle to the vet for a bath, you’ll have to do it yourself. They generally need a bath every 2-8 weeks.

For drying and styling a Doodle, XPOWER offers a full line of professional force dryers, finishing stand dryers, and even cage dryers (for the busy groomer), as well as retail pet grooming equipment for when you want to do it yourself at home. The CleanGroom line of products takes the forward-thinking XPOWER philosophy a step further by offering grooming equipment top-of-the-line grooming equipment focused on health and safety without sacrificing effectiveness.

XPOWER for Doodles
XPOWER pet grooming equipment is the choice of World Grooming Champion Victor Rosado, a master at grooming poodles competitively. Learn more about how this equipment can help high-maintenance Doodles be their best selves.

F1 vs F1B Doodles

You may hear people talking about “F1 Goldendoodles” or “F1B Labradoodles” and wonder what this is all about. It’s pretty simple. If a Doodle is “F1” it means that it is a “first cross” so that each of its parents is a purebred. It has two Poodle grandparents and two grandparents of the other breed.

An “F1B” Doodle has one parent that is a pure Poodle, and one that is an F1 Doodle. So that means it has 3 grandparents that are Poodles and one that is another breed. Contrary to myth, not all Doodles are hypoallergenic, but F1B Doodles are more likely to be, and are often desired for this reason. They are also generally more like a Poodle than an F1 Doodle.
An interesting fact is that F1 stands for “filial 1 hybrid” or “first filial generation,” and it is applied not only to dogs, but other animals as well. For example, the most common example of a filial 1 hybrid is the mule, which is half-horse and half-donkey.

Grooming Doodles

Doodles have a tendency to mat unless brushed regularly or kept in a short cut, and this surprises many owners. In fact, Doodles have a very bad reputation with many groomers because many owners only bring them in when they’re badly matted. As a result, Doodles should be given short haircuts unless there is a commitment to regular and consistent brushing. Mats can be very painful and lead to sores and skin infections, so a monthly visit to the groomer is also recommended.
Bathing your Doodle regularly and drying them properly is critical for avoiding matting and knotting and keeping their fur fluffy. A Doodle’s fur tends to resemble human hair more than most breeds, and as such, they have significantly more issues with trapped dirt and debris. If you can’t get your Doodle to the vet for a bath, you’ll have to do it yourself. They generally need a bath every 2-8 weeks.

For drying and styling a Doodle, XPOWER offers a full line of professional force dryers, finishing stand dryers, and even cage dryers (for the busy groomer), as well as retail pet grooming equipment for when you want to do it yourself at home. The CleanGroom line of products takes the forward-thinking XPOWER philosophy a step further by offering grooming equipment top-of-the-line grooming equipment focused on health and safety without sacrificing effectiveness.

XPOWER for Doodles
XPOWER pet grooming equipment is the choice of World Grooming Champion Victor Rosado, a master at grooming poodles competitively. Learn more about how this equipment can help high-maintenance Doodles be their best selves.