In the database you will find owners of Doodles from all over the world. An explanation of the abbreviations you will find throughout the database is as follows:
Generations are F1 (retriever bred to a poodle) F2 (F1 bred to F1). etc. As sometimes an F1 is bred back to a poodle, called F1 backcross, the abbreviation used will be F1 B or simply the percentage of retriever to poodle - as in R25P75. The sizes are currently standard and miniature. The "coat" category is based on the owners opinion, flat, wavy, or curly, or combinations. The shedding question is also the opinion of the owner although you can use the 'Shedding Test' if you prefer - The day after you have brushed your dog well, wet your hand and just shake off the the excess water. With your still wet hand, stroke your dog from neck to rump three times, using a gentle pressure. Look at your hand and see how many hairs there are on it. You may have to pick them off one by one to get a good count. (Remember that dead hair has to go somewhere so a count of zero is highly unlikely!)
1-6: No Shed
7-15: Very light shed
16-25: Light shed
26-35: Moderate shed
36 or more: Heavy shedder
For allergies it should be pointed out that there are a few types of allergies to dogs - allergy to saliva, and allergy to dander, and sometimes an allergy to urine. The responses are 'no prob' as in friends and family have no allergy problems with the dog, 'mild' for mild allergies to the dog, and 'yes' for allergy problems.
It is advised to contact owners if you are using this database as means of researching the breed. Owners emails are often linked to their name in the Proud Parents category. Now that, that is all said and done, I hope you find this information useful. If you would like to contribute, or have any furthur questions, please see the form at the bottom of the page - it will send an email to table@goldendoodles.com
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