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what breed?

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Hi
I recently rescued a dog and am trying to figure out what breed she is. I thought she might be a bichon or maltese, but they supposedly don't shed and she sheds like crazy. She also has a docked tail.
Thanks.

Answer
Looks very much like a poodle-terrier cross,mostly poodle,though they are non-shedding many terriers are not,and the face is very much like a terrier,and some terriers like jack russles can be high shedders

Also it might help to have a vet look over the dog,to make sure it doesn't have a skin condition that causes the fur to come out,or something like hypothyroidism that also causes hair loss,as well as a number of other health problems