My dog sheds but I bathe her once a week and use a special brush called the “fur-minator” which works really well. Poodles are great. It’s great that you’re going for a mixed breed instead of pure breed (a.k.a. inbreed).
FYI May 3rd there’s a race for the “fastest Chihuahua in America” at the sports arena. It looks like a fun family outing.