Re: breed for Autism Service Dogs

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We got a cocker spaniel poodle mix (cocker poo). She is 20 lbs and doesn't shed. She is very gentle with my son and cuddles. It has helped him to be more gentle. The down side is the grooming fees and the problem these dogs have with ear infections. The vet said that they are worse than cocker spainels because their ears are set closer to their head. I love this dog. She is sitting on my lap right now.

good luck

Autism Service Dogs

If you are interested in this, please contact Wilderwood Service Dogs. We received Hope from them for our son Ian and she has done wonders for him. Before we couldn't let go of his hand for a second in public and had to lock the house up from the inside to keep him from wandering off (super sneaky and quiet). Since Hope, Ian has never even tried to wander off. He has learned to think of others more and care for others.You can contact them and they will answer any questions you have, but it may take them a bit since it is a smaller organization. Trust me, it was the best choice we ever made. www.wilderwood.orgOur picture is up on the graduates section in Dec 2009. Look for the redheads!

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I breed coton de tulear they are a great breed that does not shed and are easy to train. I have a daughter with autism and mito chondrial and epilepsy and my son has autism too. I trained our dogs too also they live 14-17 years and are hypoallergenic. They weigh between 11-15 lbs hope this helps- kristi-- Sent from my Palm PixiOn Jan 17, 2011 8:10 PM, sunrose101@... <sunrose101@...> wrote:

Given how nice the poodle mixes are, a cocker spaniel poodle mix might work, especially if it's a larger poodle cross.

Our mystery (supposed to be labradoodle) doodle is an F1 (first generation cross), and that may be less expensive whether labradoodle or golden doodle than and F5. Also the golden doodles I've seen are enormous and often have these incredible gorgeous tails that trail on the ground like a bride's train, which might not be the best thing for a working dog. They are outrageously gorgeous though.

If I could clone our dog, I would. She's so perfect.

Francine

Speak with Him Thou for He hearest.

Spirit with Spirit can speak.

Closer is Love than breathing,

Nearer than hands and feet.

(with appreciation for Tennyson)

Autism Service Dogs

If you are interested in this, please contact Wilderwood Service Dogs. We received Hope from them for our son Ian and she has done wonders for him. Before we couldn't let go of his hand for a second in public and had to lock the house up from the inside to keep him from wandering off (super sneaky and quiet). Since Hope, Ian has never even tried to wander off. He has learned to think of others more and care for others.

You can contact them and they will answer any questions you have, but it may take them a bit since it is a smaller organization. Trust me, it was the best choice we ever made.

www.wilderwood.org

Our picture is up on the graduates section in Dec 2009. Look for the redheads!