Doodle coats come in three different varieties: Wavy, Curly, and Straight. The most consistent indicator of coat type is the amount of Poodle in the parental lineage. However, there is no hard and fast rule for predicting coat types. A doodle’s coat type may also change as they mature, so be careful if choosing a puppy based primarily on their apparent coat type.
Wavy / Shaggy Coats
The wavy or shaggy coat type is the most common doodle coat type. It occurs in all types of doodle generations and is considered the easiest to maintain. It requires brushing a minimum of once a week, but more might be necessary in high friction areas (like under the collar or around the ears). The wavy/shaggy coat is usually low to non-shedding, but not always (particularly among F1 generation doodles).
Curly Coats
The curly coat is also quite common among doodles, but is particularly prevalent among F1B generation doodles. The tightness and length of the curls will vary depending on parental lineage, but can be anything from a loose barrel curl to a tight kinky curl like a full bred poodle would have.
This coat type requires daily brushing if it is to remain unmatted, although it can be shaved down to create a maintenance free coat if the owner prefers. The curly coat type is almost always non-shedding, especially if the doodle is an F1B generation.
Straight Coats
The straight coat is much less common than the shaggy or curly coats. It may occasionally occur in F1 or F1B generations, but is fairly common in F2 and F2B generations. Often referred to as a flat coat, it’s very easy to maintain and requires minimal brushing. This coat type is usually low to moderate shedding.
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