Oodles of Doodles! A peek at poodle crossbreeds
They're called "crossbreeds", "hybrids", and sometimes simply
"mutts", but offspring of mixed canine heritage have the best
qualities of their purebred parents--but are healthier and more
robust.
Goldendoodles
A Goldendoodle (or Golden Doodle) is a product of breeding a
golden retriever with a poodle. Goldendoodles were originally
bred as the perfect pet for physically challenged people who
needed an assistance dog that wouldn't agitate their allergies.
The Goldendoodle's low shedding coat and high intelligence fit
the bill, and has made them a family favorite since their
appearance in United States in the mid 1990's.
Smaller Goldendoodles are considered "Miniature", and are the
product of golden retriever and minature or toy poodle parents.
Weights vary from 25 to 45 pounds, far smaller than the largest
standard size Goldendoodles (from standard poodle lineage) which
can weigh over 75 pounds.
Colors and coats vary widely, from cream to brown to black, with
poodle curls or the shaggy retriever look. No matter what the
look, all goldendoodles have that ever-important low shedding
coat, a sharp mind and friendly temperament.
Labradoodles
Labradoodles are the product of labrador retriever and poodle
parents, and have much in common with Goldendoodles. Like the
Goldendoodle, Labradoodles were bred to be low-allergen guide
dogs, originating in Australia in the early 1990's.
There are three size categories for Labradoodles, depending on
parentage, ranging from the 25-pound miniature to the 75+ pound
standard, with medium Labradoodles at around 50 pounds. You will
find Labradoodles in a wider range of colors than Goldendoodles:
white, cream, tan, coffee, brown, red, grey, or black. Their
coats are a little shorter at 3-4", but the same varying
texture.
Both of these poodle crossbreeds are remarkably fit, showing
none of the major health concerns of their purebred parents, and
a life expectancy of 13-15 years.
Other Poodle Crossbreeds
Hybrids from poodles of varying sizes include: Schnoodle =
Schnauzer + Poodle
Cockapoo = Cocker Spaniel + Poodle
Chi-Poo = Chihuahua + Poodle
Doodleman Pinscher = Doberman + Poodle
English Boodle = English Bulldog + Poodle
Eskapoo = American Eskimo Dog + Poodle
Lhasapoo = Lhasa Apso + Poodle
Pekepoo = Pekingese + Poodle
Pomapoo = Pomeranian + Poodle
Pugapoo = Pug + Poodle
Saint Berdoodle = Saint Bernard + Poodle
Schnoodle = Schnauzer + Poodle
Scoodle = Scottish Terrier + Poodle
Weimardoodle = Weimaraner + Poodle
Note: One crossbred pup left off this list is the popular and
comical Puggle, which is often mistaken for a pug/poodle
mix, but is actually the offspring of pug and beagle
parents.
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