Technically speaking, no dog is “hypoallergic” or non-shedding. However, certain breeds and certain generations are more allergy-friendly than others.

Most people assume that F1b puppies are better for allergies, and sometimes, this is the correct assumption. However, not always. It really depends on the breed, the genetic makeup and coat type of the parents, and the puppy itself.

As far as sheepadoodles go, what we have found is that all of the generations seem to be generally more allergy-friendly than other breeds (such as goldendoodles, labradoodles, etc.). This is because both sheepdogs and poodles are double-coated dogs. When they do “shed,” it’s more similar to you or I shedding out hair occasionally than losing fur on a consistent basis. Because their shedding is mostly limited to when they are brushed or clipped, allergens (dander) are not as actively dispersed into the environment, which is better for allergy sufferers.

When crossing a single-coated dog (like a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) with a poodle, the F1b generation is generally more allergy-friendly than the F1 generation. However, we have found that many of our F1 cavapoos have soft straight to wavy hair and do not seem to consistently shed. They may shed a tiny bit or turn over their coat seasonally.