What's all the hype with Poodle Mixes and Doodle Dogs?
You’ve probably noticed the rising popularity of poodle mixes and doodle dogs. These cute and friendly mixed breeds have a similar look to full-bred poodles, but take other characteristics from the breed of the second parent. Mixing breeds gives owners animals with adorable looks and unique personalities.
The Types Of Poodle Mixes Available
Some of the most popular poodle mixes on the market are:
Labradoodles: This dog is a mixture of a poodle with a labrador retriever. It’s popular because it usually retains the non-allergic coat of the poodle parent.
Sheepadoodles: The sheepadoodle is a combination of a poodle and an old English sheepdog. They’re friendly, caring, and obedient.
Whoodles: The whoodle is a combination of a soft-coated wheaten terrier and a poodle. Sometimes called the wheaten poodle, they are high energy but don’t bark all that often.
Westiepoos: The westiepoo is a combination of a west highland white terrier and a poodle. It looks cute and is a great first dog for kids.
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Why Doodle Dogs Are So Popular
Poodles and, by extension, doodles have been around for hundreds of years. There are paintings of them dating back to the fifteenth century at the latest. But during most of the intervening time, they remained somewhat neglected. It is only since the 1980s that poodle mixes have really taken off.
What’s making them such an obsession?
They Shed Less
Their popularity is due, in part, to the fact that doodles shed less than their thoroughbred counterparts. Full-bred poodles say goodbye to their coats once every few weeks. But doodles do so less often. Mixed dogs often take on the shedding characteristics of the non-poodle parent which, for most breeds, is manageable.
They Are Friendly
Full-bred poodles are known for being high strung. If you don’t pay enough attention to them, they can start barking and may even develop aggressive tendencies towards other families and dogs.
Doodles, though, are a lot more relaxed. Generally, they live on easy street and don’t get agitated easily. If the mail carrier comes to the front door, it’s no big deal. They can live with it.
They’re Cute
Doodles are extremely cute, regardless of their parental crossbreed. They have furrier, cuddle-able coats that perfectly complement your comfortable interiors.
They Can Live In A Variety Of Environments
Lastly, doodles are highly versatile pets. They can adapt to both city and country life because they inherit traits from multiple breeds. They are relaxed at home but are also capable of going for long walks in the countryside. That makes them pretty special.