Yahoo Lifestyle 22 of the Most Popular Doodle Dog Mixes
Doodle-breed dogs are some of the cutest, most popular dogs on the planet! But what exactly is a doodle? “The term refers to any pure dog breed that is bred with a miniature, standard, or toy poodle,” says Teresa Manucy, DVM, a veterinarian at Chewy. “The goal is to achieve a dog that sheds less. Depending on the type of fur traits passed down, they may have more curly fur and more or less shedding .”
Some consider These doodle breed puppies mixed breeds, while others consider the result a “designer” dog breed, with hopes of getting the best traits of both breeds in the new puppy. Their names vary: “Doodle mixes are named with some part of ‘poodle,’ ending in -doodle, -oodle, or poo combined with part of the other breed’s name,” says Dr. Manucy.
Are Doodle Dogs Hypoallergenic?
One of the claims about doodle dogs is that they are hypoallergenic or good for people with allergies. “This is a myth because all dogs produce allergens in their dander, or dead skin cells, saliva, and urine,” says Dr. Manucy.
On the other hand, “Some dogs will produce fewer allergens known as dander in their fur and may shed less than others. Allergic people will also have varying sensitivities and respond differently from other individuals when exposed to these allergens,” says Dr. Manucy. But there’s simply no way to know ahead of time whether an allergic person will react or not to a specific dog.
What is the Temperament of Doodles?
The truth is there are no guarantees because dogs are individuals, just like people! “The temperament, or personality, of doodles is a variable since the inherited traits are not guaranteed when crossing two purebred dogs,” says Dr. Manucy. “While the hope is to gain the best traits of each breed passed down, the reality is there is a risk for not only losing desirable traits of each breed but also inheriting health issues and undesirable traits.”
That being said, many doodle breeds will steal your heart. Read on to learn about the most common doodles and the traits they are most likely (but not guaranteed!) to inherit from each parent:
Labradoodle
Labradoodles are one of the most popular doodle breeds. As a mix between a Labrador retriever and a Poodle, they are generally intelligent, friendly, and gentle.
Cockapoo
Cockapoos are a mix of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. They're known to be intelligent, curious, and outgoing.
Bernadoodle
Bernadoodles are a mix of Bernese Mountain Dogs and poodles. They are said to be athletic, affectionate, and friendly.
Goldendoodle
A Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. It's one of the most popular doodle breeds, with good reason. They are known to be social, intelligent and obedient.
Yorkiepoo
Yorkiepoo dogs combine a Yorkshire Terrier with a Poodle. This doodle breed is thought to be intelligent, affectionate, and gentle.
Cavapoo
Mixing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle yields the adorable Cavapoo. They are calm, loving, and intelligent dogs.
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Sheepadoodle
The fluffy sheepadoodle mix is made from the Old English Sheepdog and Poodle. They're intelligent, brave, and playful.
Shihpoo
The Shipoo is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Poodle. This doodle breed tends to be playful, friendly, and affectionate.
Whoodle
Whoodles are Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier and Poodle mixes. They are smart, friendly, and affectionate.
Aussiedoodle
The Aussiedoodle comes from an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. They're goofy, loving, and high-energy dogs.
Irish Doodle
An Irish Setter is crossed with a poodle to breed the Irish Doodle. They are typically intelligent, active, and sensitive.
Schnoodle
Schnoodles are Giant, Standard, or Miniature Schnauzers mixed with Poodles. They're known to be smart, active, and friendly.
Boxerdoodle
A Boxer and Poodle cross makes the Boxerdoodle breed. This doodle breed is known to be playful, friendly, and active.
Weimardoodle
A mix between a Weimaraner and a Poodle, this doodle breed is thought to be friendly, affectionate, and intelligent.
Jackapoo
Breeding a Jack Russel (also known as Parson Russell) terrier and a Poodle yields a Jackapoo. This doodle breed is energetic, smart, and athletic.
Pyredoodle
Pyredoodles are a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Poodle. They are smart, affectionate, and protective.
Havapoo
A mix of a Havanese and a Poodle, the Havapoo is known to be smart, energetic, and social.
Newfypoo
The Newfypoo is a cross between a Newfoundland and a Poodle. It's a large doodle breed that's generally calm, friendly, and active.
Bordoodle
This doodle breed is a cross between a Border Collie and a Poodle. The resulting personality is super-energetic, super-smart and super-athletic.
Pomapoo
A Pomeranian and a Poodle cross creates the Pompapoo, a doodle breed thought to be friendly, energetic, and affectionate.
Chi-poo
A mix between a Chihuahua and a Poodle, this little doodle breed is known to be smart, adaptable, and athletic.
Doxiepoo
A mix between a Dachshund and a Poodle, the Doxiepoo is friendly, playful and smart.
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