But their fur gets stuck in their curly coat, instead of falling to the floor. The lively and intelligent Poodle has long been a favorite breed among dog lovers. Yes, Poodles shed. This is normal. While all dog breeds shed, the Poodle does earn its reputation as a low shedding breed, as compared to heavy shedders such as the Golden Retriever and Alaskan Malamute.
The Poodle coat is dense and curly, but shedding is relatively low because the breed has a single coat, not a double coat. Double coated dogs shed more than single coated dogs because, in addition to normal year-round shedding, their undercoats undergo heavy seasonal shedding as well.
So, if you have pet allergies, the best way to determine if a Poodle is right for you is to spend time with Poodles in their home environments. Remember that dogs are a lifetime commitment. Many female poodles experience thinning coats and hair loss when they are in heat, and when they are whelping a littler. That boost in estrogen makes her hair-thin. Many poodles suffer from atopic dermatitis, which is an inherited issue that makes it more difficult for your poodle to handle environmental allergens like pollen.
Atopic dermatitis usually affects poodles between the ages of one to three years old. Atopic dermatitis could be a reason why your poodle is suffering hair loss. If you suspect your dog might be suffering from atopic dermatitis, then note that your dog will most likely experience this condition at the end of the summer. Those issues include:. However, your vet may also take skin scrapings to confirm the problem.
Although atopic dermatitis sounds like it could be a severe condition, it only makes your dog slightly uncomfortable. However, since scratching often can cause infections in your dog, you will want to handle the situation. If your poodle is experiencing a hormone imbalance, it could also be having an issue with hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism commonly afflicts poodles as a breed. When a poodle first begins to experience hypothyroidism, they may experience the following symptoms:.
If you suspect your dog might have hypothyroidism, the best thing you can do is take your poodle to your vet. At the office, your vet will take blood and urine from your dog to test out the issue. After that, your dog will get hormone replacement therapy medication is your vet suspects your dog has hypothyroidism.
If you own a miniature poodle, then your dog could also be possibly suffering from Alopecia. Alopecia creates a lot of coat loss on a dog and is most commonly found in male miniature poodles entering maturity. Once you are at the vet, your vet may do a visual exam to diagnose your dog. Alopecia only affects the appearance of your dog, and your vet may not treat your dog immediately if the Alopecia is temporary.
Instead, your vet may monitor your dog until it finishes going through puberty and its hormones balance once again. If your dog is experiencing sebaceous adenitis, then it will have inflamed sebaceous glands. Unfortunately, sebaceous adenitis is hereditary in many poodles. This condition can damage or destroy the sebaceous glands in your poodle. I feed my dog high-quality food from Pet Plate. Here is What You Need to Know. The poodle is a dog breed that is easy to identify.
One of the physical characteristics that make him easily identifiable is his curly and tightly wound fur. Besides, their fur collects less dander and this makes them ideal for dog owners who are allergic.
But as beautiful as their fur might be, poodle hair loss is a common problem. And some conditions are the main cause of this problem. When you spot poodle hair loss, you should take your dog to a vet for medical care.
This is one of the conditions that cause poodle hair loss. Usually, this condition is inherited. If your poodle has the Atopic dermatitis condition, his immune system will overreact to certain environmental allergens such as pollen and grass.
And if he is in an environment with these allergens, he might develop some symptoms: itching, localized redness on the ears and belly, sneezing, and running nose. You will need to take your poodle to a vet. The vet will probably make a diagnosis based on the symptoms, but she may perform a skin scraping for confirmation.
This condition can cause discomfort and itching, which might make your dog scratch his coat. Prolonged scratching might cause serious skin infection, which is why you need to see a vet immediately. Notice that this condition is prevalent during the end of summer when the pollen is in plenty. Also, this condition is most common in poodles around the age of 1 to 3 years.
But every problem has a solution. And this one is no different. Your dog will need to avoid grass and pollen. Also, you should incorporate a cleaning regimen during grooming routine if you want to tackle this cause of poodle hair loss.
This is yet another condition that can cause poodle hair loss. However, it results from hormonal imbalances, and it is not hereditary like the first one. It can cause other problems besides causing hair loss in your poodle.
Poodles do not drool so they are still a good breed for people who suffer from saliva allergies. You are just less likely to come into contact with poodle saliva than with the saliva of a breed of dog that drools excessively.
However, if you are allergic to dander only, you will probably not be allergic to a purebred poodle. If you have an extremely severe allergy to dander, you may experience an allergic reaction from being up close to a poodle, petting it, or putting your face in its hair.
However, since poodle hair does not generally fall out in large amounts and get into the air, you are less likely to have an allergic reaction to poodle dander. Poodles also have very low dander compared to other breeds. Most people with dander allergies do not report having an allergic reaction to a poodle.
However, if you have a very severe allergy, you will want to spend some time around a poodle before you commit to purchasing or adopting a poodle. Many puppy buyers are looking for a hypoallergenic breed, but what does that really mean? Usually, when people say that they want a hypoallergenic dog, it simply means that they want one that does not shed.
But non-shedding and hypoallergenic are not necessarily the same thing, even though they often go hand in hand. People with allergies to dogs are usually allergic to dander.
It is possible, however, for someone with allergies to have a reaction to a dog with low dander, especially if they are extremely allergic to dander. Other people are allergic to dog saliva, in which case they would have the most severe reactions to breeds that tend to drool more. Poodles are not a drooling breed either, so they are also a good choice for someone with a dog saliva allergy. However, some poodles may lick their owners, in which case a reaction to saliva could occur.
Even though it is very unlikely that you will be allergic to a poodle, it does happen. If you are one of the unlucky individuals who are allergic to poodles, you do have some options. If your allergies are mild, you may be able to function using over-the-counter allergy medicines. In the meantime, keeping your home extra clean and vacuuming every day can help, especially if you notice that your poodle loses more hair than is usual for a poodle.
You can also help avoid allergic reactions by keeping your poodle bathed, brushed, and groomed. Aside from bringing your poodle to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks, you can also make sure that his coat is kept clean by doing your own upkeep of his coat in between professional grooms.
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