Poodle hybrid
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A breed cross is not a recognized breed, although some breeders promote them as such; this is because certain of the crosses have fairly consistent appearance, personality, and size, and are easily identifiable (as for example the schnoodle). Other crosses are less predictable, resulting in wildly variant appearances and personalities (as for example occurs in the so-called Yorkie-poo, the yorkshire terrier cross).
Often touted are the alleged non-shedding properties of certain crosses. While often true, this is not always the case, and any cross involving a shedding breed may result in offspring that shed. What is almost always true is that the offspring of two entirely different breed dogs is very unlikely to have genetically-linked diseases perpetuated by the inbreeding of pure breeds. Assuming the parents are properly matched for size and build, first generation hybrid dogs are likely to be very healthy and vigorous throughout their lives having a much lower chance of developing genetic diseases or disorders based upon skeletal geometries.
Names for hybrids
None of the following hybrids have been recognized as breeds, but many people who sell such dogs give them invented names to enhance their marketability. The crosses are usually with the appropriately sized Poodle for the size of the second breed; for example, Cockapoos are usually Miniature Poodle mixes.
| Name | Mixed with |
|---|---|
| Bichon-Poo, Bicha-Poo | Bichon Frise |
| Cavadoodle, Cavoodle | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Cockapoo(*), Spoodle | Cocker Spaniel |
| English Boodle | English Bulldog |
| Goldendoodle(*) | Golden Retriever |
| Labradoodle(*) | Labrador Retriever |
| Lhasa-Poo | Lhasa Apso |
| Maltipoo(*) | Maltese |
| Pekapoo | Pekingese |
| Pomapoo | Pomeranian |
| Puffapoo | Chinese Crested Powder Puff |
| Rottweidle | Rottweiler |
| Schnoodle(*) | Miniature or Standard Schnauzer |
| La Schnoodle | Labrador Retriever with Schnoodle |
| Scottiepoo | Scottish Terrier |
| Shepardoodles | German Shepherd Dog |
| Shih-poo | Shih Tzu |
| Terripoo | Terrier |
| Westiepoo | West Highland White Terrier |
| Whoodle(*) | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| Yorkiepoo(*) | Yorkshire Terrier |
| (*) indicates well-established and universally recognized nomenclature |
In fact, any crossbreed with a poodle is usually given a "...poo" or "...oodle" based name, although most of these are fanciful concoctions by individual owners, such as pooter or perrier for a poodle-terrier mix, and are not part of the mainstream.
See Poodle
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