A Sheepadoodle is a very calm, sweet and well behaved family dog who is very loving and affectionate. She is a great dog, loving and devoted and always so eager to please. She needs lots of exercise and attention though and is not easy in terms of grooming and controlling her coat. However she will make you smile every day and can be very well behaved and very rewarding to own.
Temperament
The Sheepadoodle is a great family pet, she gets along well with everyone of all ages, is affectionate, playful and so easy to train. She is also a very loyal dog and loves to be with the family at the center of it all. She is calm and sweet in temperament and very sociable. She is eager to please and loves to get lots of affection and praise. This is an intelligent dog and she is generally very well behaved but does have a fair amount of energy so needs enough outdoor time each day. She prefers not to be left alone all day every day.
Do Sheepadoodles Bark?
In spite of their size, sheepadoodles don't bark a lot. These gentle giants don't usually bark when they meet new dogs or new people. They're docile pups that like to interact and socialize.
What does the Sheepadoodle look like
She is a medium to large dog, smaller ones weight 45 to 65 pounds and the larger ones 60 to 80 pounds. She stands 13 to 24 inches tall and has a sturdy but compact build with a square head and droopy ears. Her face has feathering and her muzzle is usually black. She has almond shaped eyes and her coat can be long, curly to wavy and soft to wiry. Colors include gray, white, black, silver and tan. Some may be white with black patches.
Training and Exercise Needs How active does the Sheepadoodle need to be?
She has a lot of energy and will be fairly active so will need regular walks, runs and play time to keep her healthy and happy. She will enjoy having toys to rotate through and it is a good idea to have some that will challenge her mentally too. Ideally she should have access to a yard but she can adapt to an apartment if she has to. Take her to a dog park regularly ( after all shots have been given) and some owners find their Sheepadoodles love water and swimming. With her coat though should you be taking her swimming or camping it would be a move to have her shaved beforehand.
Does she train quickly?
She is smart and very eager to please so training and socialization and should go well and fairly quickly. Early socialization and training are an important part of being a dog owner so make sure it is something you give priority. She responds better to positive training, rewards and praise using a firm tone and being consistent.
How much groom is needed when living with a Sheepadoodle?
Poodles are considered to be hypoallergenic and Sheepdogs are over three quarters of the time also hypoallergenic so in almost all cases their offspring are also good for people with allergies. She does not shed a lot but she will need daily brushing to take care of her long coat. She will also need regular trips to a groomer to have it trimmer and clipped. She will need to be bathed but just when needed and you could do that at the groomers when she is being clipped or trimmed. Another thing that could be taken care of then is her nails which will need clipping when too long. Her ears should be checked and wiped clean once a week and her teeth should be brushed as often as she well let you, but at least twice a week.
What is she like with children and other animals?
She is a great family dog so is very much suitable for children of any age though the smaller children may need supervising with the large sized Sheepadoodle in case there is accidental knock over. She loves to play with children and other dogs but often she will let them do the initiating. She is also very good with animals. Early socialization and training really helps too.
Do Sheepadoodles like to cuddle?
Are Sheepadoodles Cuddly? Most Sheepadoodles are incredibly cuddly, but that doesn't mean all dogs will want to snuggle up with you. But the general consensus is that Sheepadoodles want to get as close as possible to their humans, and certainly won't mind squishing themselves in between everyone!
Is a male or female Sheepadoodle better?
Males are very family oriented. ... The female Sheepadoodle, like the males, are fantastic with children and other animals. They are more likely to bounce from one family member to the next to make sure all are included and nearby. Both genders make wonderful pets--if they are spayed or neutered.
What is the life expectancy of a Sheepadoodle?
12 to 15 years
The average life span of a Sheepadoodle is 12 to 15 years.
Temperament
The Sheepadoodle is a great family pet, she gets along well with everyone of all ages, is affectionate, playful and so easy to train. She is also a very loyal dog and loves to be with the family at the center of it all. She is calm and sweet in temperament and very sociable. She is eager to please and loves to get lots of affection and praise. This is an intelligent dog and she is generally very well behaved but does have a fair amount of energy so needs enough outdoor time each day. She prefers not to be left alone all day every day.
Do Sheepadoodles Bark?
In spite of their size, sheepadoodles don't bark a lot. These gentle giants don't usually bark when they meet new dogs or new people. They're docile pups that like to interact and socialize.
What does the Sheepadoodle look like
She is a medium to large dog, smaller ones weight 45 to 65 pounds and the larger ones 60 to 80 pounds. She stands 13 to 24 inches tall and has a sturdy but compact build with a square head and droopy ears. Her face has feathering and her muzzle is usually black. She has almond shaped eyes and her coat can be long, curly to wavy and soft to wiry. Colors include gray, white, black, silver and tan. Some may be white with black patches.
Training and Exercise Needs How active does the Sheepadoodle need to be?
She has a lot of energy and will be fairly active so will need regular walks, runs and play time to keep her healthy and happy. She will enjoy having toys to rotate through and it is a good idea to have some that will challenge her mentally too. Ideally she should have access to a yard but she can adapt to an apartment if she has to. Take her to a dog park regularly ( after all shots have been given) and some owners find their Sheepadoodles love water and swimming. With her coat though should you be taking her swimming or camping it would be a move to have her shaved beforehand.
Does she train quickly?
She is smart and very eager to please so training and socialization and should go well and fairly quickly. Early socialization and training are an important part of being a dog owner so make sure it is something you give priority. She responds better to positive training, rewards and praise using a firm tone and being consistent.
How much groom is needed when living with a Sheepadoodle?
Poodles are considered to be hypoallergenic and Sheepdogs are over three quarters of the time also hypoallergenic so in almost all cases their offspring are also good for people with allergies. She does not shed a lot but she will need daily brushing to take care of her long coat. She will also need regular trips to a groomer to have it trimmer and clipped. She will need to be bathed but just when needed and you could do that at the groomers when she is being clipped or trimmed. Another thing that could be taken care of then is her nails which will need clipping when too long. Her ears should be checked and wiped clean once a week and her teeth should be brushed as often as she well let you, but at least twice a week.
What is she like with children and other animals?
She is a great family dog so is very much suitable for children of any age though the smaller children may need supervising with the large sized Sheepadoodle in case there is accidental knock over. She loves to play with children and other dogs but often she will let them do the initiating. She is also very good with animals. Early socialization and training really helps too.
Do Sheepadoodles like to cuddle?
Are Sheepadoodles Cuddly? Most Sheepadoodles are incredibly cuddly, but that doesn't mean all dogs will want to snuggle up with you. But the general consensus is that Sheepadoodles want to get as close as possible to their humans, and certainly won't mind squishing themselves in between everyone!
Is a male or female Sheepadoodle better?
Males are very family oriented. ... The female Sheepadoodle, like the males, are fantastic with children and other animals. They are more likely to bounce from one family member to the next to make sure all are included and nearby. Both genders make wonderful pets--if they are spayed or neutered.
What is the life expectancy of a Sheepadoodle?
12 to 15 years
The average life span of a Sheepadoodle is 12 to 15 years.
