Our neighborhood has been overrun by “doodle” #dogs - labradoodles, golden doodles, Aussie doodles, mini-Aussie doodles and more. Even Little Miss Attitude is asking the inevitable question: if crossing your dog breed with a poodle results in a superior “new” breed, why not just *get a poodle* in the first place?? #DogsOfCoSo Better yet, adopt a shelter dog from the deep end of the canine gene pool.

@cassandra17lina
I've seen a lot of doodles lately, too.

I think they are popular because they are *rumored* to 1. Not shed and 2. Not cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to dogs, because something something hair not fur, I don't know.

They're cute enough dogs, and I like them, but I'm skeptical they deliver on promises 1 and 2.

Also, shelter dogs Fur the Win.

@janallmac My veterinarian told me that these doodle breeds are prone to all manner of ailments, including cancer, limiting their life span. I guess if you select a dog based on their poofy hair, this is what you get. In contrast, my lovable shelter mutt shepherd - collie - setter - retriever mix “Shadow” lived 17.5 years after my ex husband and I adopted him full grown in 1987.