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Avoid if concerned about shedding

We have a sweet eskipoo male who is 8 months old. We chose this mix after much negotiation in the family -- my number one criteria was no shedding. Well, we have a very sweet and easy to train little dog. Absolutely adorable, but he does shed. I wouldn't consider it low-shedding, either. There are times when it's low shedding, but there are also plenty of periods when I'll vacuum the floors only to find flying fur balls the next day (seems to map to changes in weather: warmer = more shedding). The hair literally floats in the air. So, I guess I'm relegated to constant vacuuming and lint rollers planted at the door. He is a great family dog and has been easy to train. Very sweet disposition and a smart dog. However, if shedding is your concern--particularly due to allergies-- you can find other smart/sweet breeds and mixes that won't shed.