It wasn’t that long ago that Poodle breeders were horrified when their prize breeding dog got loose and started hanging around with some other dog that was a different breed. It didn’t matter if both of these dogs set the breed standard and were so well bred that they bled blue, the resulting puppies were nothing more then mutts and completely worthless to the breeder. The reason dog breeders had this attitude was not only had they lost out on a breeding season but they knew they would never be able to sell the mixed breed Poodle puppies, the best the breeder could hope for was that they could give the puppies away. Those days are in the past. Today the mixed breed poodle puppies are no longer called mutts; in today’s canine world the mixed breed puppies are given the illustrious title of designer dogs. Dog lovers can’t seem to get enough of these mixed breed dogs.
Popular mixed breeds of Poodles include the Weimardoodle (a Weimaraner Poodle cross), the Shepadoodle (a German Shepard and Poodle) and the Lhasa Poo (a Lhasa Apso and Poodle).
Dog lovers who purchased a mixed breed Poodle instead of the purebred did so for a reason. Some owners of the designer Poodles will tell that cost was a motivating factor behind the purchase, that the mixed breed puppy was considerably cheaper then the purebred puppy. Another owner might tell you that they decided to purchase the mixed breed puppy because of its hair coat, the hybrid dog didn’t shed or maybe they weren’t allergic to it. Some owners like the idea that by combining two breeds of dogs, the Poodle and something else, they were able to get the best of both breeds’ temperaments.
Other mixed breed poodle owners loved the fact that they now had an athletic dog that loved to be outside but was laid back enough to double as a house dog. Dog owners discovered after purchasing a mixed breed poodle their house insurance premium decreased. Combining Poodles and other breeds of dogs has helped cut down on the genetic illnesses common to many dog breeds. Dog owners that have a mixed breed Poodle love the fact that they can choose between a large framed dog or one small enough to fit in a teacup.
If you have never before owned a Poodle mix there are something’s you should consider before rushing to the nearest breeder and bringing home a puppy. The first is to really thing about the types of breeds involved in the breeding. Every single breed of dog has some wonderful characteristics, just like every single breed of dog has some traits that aren’t so desirable. If you have a mixed breed poodle in mind spend some time learning about both breeds, just because the puppy is the combination of two different breeds of dogs doesn’t mean that it will be a perfect division of both breeds, there are some Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever and Poodle cross) puppies that could be mistaken for purebred Labrador Retrievers, and some Jack-A-Poo (Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle cross) puppies that don’t resemble the Jack Russell breed, it all depends on what genes are given to the puppy.
Spend time talking to your puppies breeder. Ask lots of questions, find out what attracted the owner to the mixed breed poodle combination in the first place, and find out what they have learned from spending time not only with the designer breed but also with your future puppies’ parents. Get to know both of the puppy’s parent’s. You want to look for a puppy that has two parents with wonderful temperaments. The most important thing to remember when purchasing a mixed breed Poodle puppy is to be confident. If you have any reservations at all don’t bring the puppy home.
Poodle mixed breeds can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. General Poodle information will explain that if the puppy’s parents are wonderful dogs the puppy will be as well.
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