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February 28, 2024 12 mins

"Doodle dogs" refer to a category of dogs that have been cross-bred with Poodles, typically to produce dogs with Poodle-like coats but different sizes, shapes, and personalities than purebred Poodles. Some of the most popular doodle dogs include Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, and more.
The Origin of Doodle Dogs
The first purposefully bred doodle dog is believed to be the Labradoodle, which came about in the 1970s and 80s. An Australian breeder named Wally Conron was tasked with training a guide dog for a woman in Hawaii whose husband was allergic to dogs. Knowing that Poodle fur is largely hypoallergenic, Wally decided to cross a Labrador Retriever with a Standard Poodle. The resulting litter produced several puppies that grew into excellent guide dogs and also did not shed.
Seeing early success with his Labradoodle cross, Wally made a few more intentional Labradoodle litters. Word soon spread about this new hybrid dog breed, and their popularity took off. Other breeders took notice and began experimenting with their own Poodle crosses, leading to all sorts of “doodle” dogs like Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles, Aussiedoodles and more.
Why Cross Poodles With Other Breeds?
There are a few key reasons breeders create doodle dogs by breeding Poodles with other purebreds:
- To attempt to produce puppies with the desired hypoallergenic coat qualities of the Poodle. This allows more people with allergies to own dogs.
- To attain hybrid vigor - or stronger health and genetics - than purebred dogs prone to genetic issues. Mixing two purebreds can increase the gene pool.
- For their often desirable fun-loving and intelligent personalities when crossed with breeds like Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers.
- For their cute appearances, often attaining a teddy bear or muppet-like look.
While results can vary in any litter, responsible doodle dog breeders aim to produce healthy, happy pups with the best qualities of both parent breeds.
Popular Types of Doodle Dogs
There are many types of Poodle hybrids or “doodles.” Some of the most popular include:
Goldendoodles
A cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, Goldendoodles were likely first intentionally bred in the 1990s in Australia and North America. They come in three main sizes - miniature, medium, and standard - depending on the size of Poodle used. They make excellent family pets as they are usually highly intelligent, friendly, energetic when young but calmer when mature, and low- to no-shedding. Their coats can vary from wavy to curly.
Labradoodles
The original doodle dog breed, Labradoodles are a cross between a Labrador Retriever and Poodle. They also come in three main size varieties. Labradoodles are often chosen for their playful, people-pleasing personalities and moderate energy levels. Their coats can range from straight to very curly. Since climate can influence coat type, Australian Labradoodles are known for having fleecier coats.
Bernedoodles
A smart and loving hybrid, the Bernedoodle combines the Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle. They are usually bred as larger dogs. Bernedoodles are known as gentle giants that love their families. And unlike Bernese Mountain Dogs, mixing them with Poodles can increase their longer-than-average lifespan. Their thick, wavy or curly tri-colored coats shed minimally.
Sheepadoodles
Breeding an Old English Sheepdog with a Poodle creates the active and adorable Sheepadoodle. Their shaggy coats resemble an Old English Sheepdog coat but with minimal shedding. Sheepadoodles make excellent sporting or therapy dogs as they pick up on commands easily and bond tightly with their owners.
Aussiedoodles
Combining the Australian Shepherd and Poodle gives Aussiedoodles brains, energy, and low-shedding coats. Aussiedoodles thrive when playing sports, learning tricks, or given regular jobs. Their coats can vary from wavy to curly and come in Australian Shepherd-like colors and patterns. Proper socialization must be a priority.
Cavapoo
The Cavapoo (or Cavoodle) is a mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. True to their lapdog heritage, small Cavapoos show unwavering devotion to their owners. They usually have a mild temperament perfect for snuggling on the sofa, but require regular exercise. Their gentle personality suits them well as therapy dogs too. Their coats are minimally shedding with either soft curls or waves.
Maltipoo
A popular companion doodle dog is the Maltipoo, blending the Maltese and Poodle. They thrive indoors in small living spaces. Maltipoos are notoriously happy dogs that love being pampered. As they are tiny, they suit elderly companions excellently. Their bright white coats only need occasional trims for easy maintenance.
Schnoodles
The fun-loving Schnoodle combines the giant Schnauzer with the Standard Poodle. S
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A. Doodle dogs referred to acategory of dogs that have been crossbred with
poodles, typically to produce dogs withpoodle like coats but different sizes, shapes,
and personalities than pure bred poodles.Some of the most popular doodle dogs
include Golden doodles, labradoodles, burndoodles, and more. The origin of
doodle dogs the first purposefully bred doodledog is believed to be the labradoodle,

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which came about in the nineteen seventiesand eighties. An Australian breeder named Wally
Conrad was tasked with training a guidedog for a woman in Hawaii whose husband
was allergic to dogs. Knowing thatpoodle fur is largely hypoallergenic, Wally decided
to cross a Labrador Retriever with astandard poodle. The resulting litter produced several
puppies that grew into excellent guide dogsand also did not shed. Seeing early

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success with his labradoodle cross, Wallymade a few more intentional labradoodle litters.
Words soon spread about this new hybriddog breed, and their popularity took off.
Other breeders took notice and began experimentingwith their own poodle cross leading to
all sorts of doodle dogs like goldendoodles, burned doodles, ausseidoodles, and
more. Why cross poodles with otherbreeds, There are a few key reasons.

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Breeders create doodle dogs by breeding poodleswith other purebreads to attempt to produce
puppies with the desired hypoallergenic coat qualitiesof the poodle. This allows more people
with allergies to own dogs to attainhybrid vigor or stronger health and genetics than
pure bred dogs prone to genetic issues. Mixing too purebreads can increase the gene

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pool for their often desirable, fun, loving and intelligent personalities when crossed with
breeds like Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrieversfor their cute appearances, often attaining a
Teddy bear or muppet like look.While results can vary in any litter,
responsible doodle dog breeders aim to producehealthy, happy pups with the best qualities

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of both parent breeds. Popular typesof doodle dogs There are many types of
poodle hybrids or doodles. Some ofthe most popular include golden doodles, a
cross between a Golden Retriever and apoodle. Golden Doodles were likely first intentionally
bred in the nineteen nineties in Australiaand North America. They come in three
main sizes, Miniature, medium,and standard, depending on the size of

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poodle used. They make excellent familypets as they are usually highly intelligent,
friendly, energetic when young, butcalmer when mature, and low to no
shedding. Their coats can vary fromwavy to curly. Labradoodles the original doodle
dog breed. Labradoodles are a crossbetween a Labrador retriever and poodle. They

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also come in three main size varieties. Labradoodles are often chosen for their playful,
people pleasing personalities in moderate energy levels. Their coats can range from straight
to very curly. Since climate caninfluence coat type, Australian labradoodles are known
for having fleecier coats. Burn Doodlesa smart and loving hybrid. The burn
doodle combines the Bernese mountain dog andpoodle. They are usually bread as larger

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dogs. Burn Doodles are known asgentle giants that love their families, and
unlike Bernese mountain dogs, mixing themwith poodles can increase their longer than average
life span. Their thick, wavyor curly tricolored coats shed minimally. Sheep
of dooodles. Breeding an old Englishsheep dog with a poodle creates the active

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and adorable sheep of doodle. Theirshaggy coats resemble an old English sheepdog coat,
but with minimal shedding. Sheep ofdooodles make excellent sporting or therapy dogs,
as they pick up on commands easilyand bond tightly with their owners.
Assidoodles Combining the Australian shepherd and poodlegives ASCI doodles brains, energy and low
shedding coats. Assidoodles thrive when playingsports, learning tricks, or given regular

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jobs. Their coats can vary fromwavy to curly and come in Australian shepherd
like colors and patterns. Proper socializationmust be a priority. Cavapoo the keavapoo
or kavoodle is a mix between acavalier King Charles Spaniel and a poodle.
True to their lap dog heritage,small cavapoos show unwavering devotion to their owners.
They usually have a mild temperament,perfect for snuggling on the sofa,

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but require regular exercise. Their gentlepersonality suits them well as therapy dogs too.
Their coats are minimally shedding, witheither soft curls or waves. Multipoo,
a popular companion doodle dog, isthe multipoo, blending the Maltese and
poodle. They thrive indoors in smallliving spaces. Multipoos are notoriously happy dogs

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that love being pampered. As theyare tiny, they suit elderly companions excellently.
Their bright white coats only need occasionaltrims for easy maintenance. Shnoodles,
the fun loving snoodle, combines thegiant Schnauzer with the standard poodle. Shnoodles
bond deeply to their families while remainingpolite, perky, and gentle. They
pick up on commands rapidly to excelin sports like agility. Minimal shedding and

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occasional brushing is needed for their thick, wiry coats. Hippoo. For those
seeking a tiny but mighty pocket pet, the chipoo could be the ant.
Breeding the habitually cheerful Chihuahua with atoy poodle results in wee companions perfect for
apartment living. Sassy and bright Chappoosdote on their chosen humans, their teacup

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size suits, life and handbags.Their low shed coats are either short and
scruffy or longer in wavy yorkapoo,similar to the chipoo, is the intelligent
and confident yorkapoo, combining the Yorkshireterrier and toy poodle. Yorkapoos thrive when
showered with attention and allowed to cuddleunder the covers at night. They can
be stubborn due to the dominant Yorkipersonality, but are devoted to proper training.

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Regular grooming maintains their silky, lowshed coat. Doodle coat and shedding
qualities. One of the main reasonsdoodle dogs grew in popularities for their potential
to have the hypoallergenic, low ornon shedding poodle coat instead of the shedding
fur of breeds like Golden Retrievers orGerman Shepherds, but having half their genes

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come from another breed means their coatqualities can be unpredictable. How much a
doodle sheds or the texture of theircoat depends mainly on the genetics inherited and
does not differ significantly between the typesof doodles. Generally, first generation doodles
f one with one pure bred poodleparent and one pure bred non poodle parent
have higher coat variation. Some willshed minimally, while others shed moderately.

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Back crossing a doodle over multiple generationswith non shedding lines can produce more consistently
non shedding puppies. No dog iscompletely non shedding, and some people's allergies
are too sensitive for even low sheddogs, but responsibly bread doodle dogs have
relatively higher chances of producing puppies tolerantfor mild allergies than heavily shedding dogs like

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labradors or German shepherds. Grooming needsdepending on their coat type. Most doodle
dogs need regular brushing and professional groomingevery six twelve weeks. Shorter, scruffier
coats only need occasional brushing to preventmats. Longer, curly coats require thorough
brushing multiple times a week, plusscissoring cuts if hair around eyes or sanitary

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areas grow too long. Neglecting groomingwith longer coats leads to painful mats pulling
at the skin. Many doodle ownerschoose shorter puppy cuts or shaved bodies with
puffy heads. To simplify home upkeep, Learning to brush properly and handling feet,
ears, and faces from a youngage makes grooming less stressful. Owners

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can also ask groomers to leave faceand tail hair longer while shaving the body
shorter. Finding an experienced groomer youand your doodle trust is key to easier
long term care. Training and exerciseneeds coming from backgrounds of poodles, retrievers,
and herders, doodle dogs often excelat training and desire plenty of daily

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activity. Most types of doodles arehighly intelligent and food motivated, making treat
based positive reinforcement training ideal. Startingbasic obedience early and socializing thoroughly gives doodle
pups the best foundation for exemplary manners. Since doodles have energy from spaniels,
shepherds, Schnauzers or terriers bred inover generations, most need upwards of sixty

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plus minutes of hard exercise. Dailyactivities like running, hiking, playing fetch,
or intense games with other dogs helpthem thrive mentally. Tiring them out
with scent games, trick training classes, or food puzzles also wears them out.
Signs of insufficient activity, and doodlesinclude destructive chewing, barking, hyperactivity,
and toileting accidents. Ensuring doodles meettheir needs makes coexisting with them far

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more peaceful health and lifespan. Ashybrids, doodles enjoy longer average lifespans and
increase genetic diversity, leading to betterhealth than their pure bred ancestors, but
responsible health testing of parents is stillessential to avoid inherent issues like hip dysplasia
or eye disease. Reputable breeder screenbreeding dogs for all common ailments in both

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contributing breeds. While crossbreeding reduces riskof some inherited diseases, Doodles can still
develop health issues common to poodles andthe other parent read later in life.
These include luxating patellas, progressive retinalatrophy, bloat in Addison's disease. Catching
problems early and maintaining proper nutrition andweight goes a long way towards supporting doodle

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health. Their average lifespan ranges betweenten to eighteen years, depending on size.
Finding an ethical breeder purebred critics arguethat doodle breeders are inherently unethical,
as they charge high prices for randommixed breeds that could end up in shelters,
but when done carefully and correctly.Just like any intentional dog breeding,

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breeding doodles has valid reasons, includingproducing stellar service dogs and pets better suited
to allergy sufferers. The doodle controversystems mainly from irresponsible breeding solely for profit
without health testing parents, caring properlyfor moms and puppies, or supporting buyers
with contracts and education, But thereare indeed numerous reputable doodle breeders striving to

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better both puppies and owners lives byholding themselves to high standards. Finding these
breeders is key to getting a happy, healthy doodle. Here are tips for
identifying responsible doodle dog breeders. Requireall health and genetic tests on breeding dogs
related to issues in both contributing purebreads. Good breeders. Prove parentage and

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test results, breed lineage for healthand sound temperaments, not trendy coats or
colors. Keep breeding dogs as petsin loving guardian homes not commercial kennels.
Allow potential owners to meet dams,sires and puppies multiple times before taking them
home. Screen potential buyers to placepuppies suitably. Priority is the dog's welfare

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use detailed contracts covering health guarantees,spay, neuter terms, etc. Good
breeders will always take dogs back,provide support and resources to owners for life
to ensure their puppies well being.Doodle dogs can make phenomenal family pets,
especially from responsible breeders. Doing thoroughresearch helps find the most suitable doodle type
for your lifestyle conclusion. From theirintriguing origin store to their joyful personalities,

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doodle dogs have charmed their way intothe hearts and homes of adoring owners over
the last few decades. When acquiredcarefully from breeders putting in the hard work
of extensive health testing and thoughtful matching, doodles tend to adapt easily into family
life, even for those unable tolive with heavy shedding. Their high intelligence,
eagerness to please, and comical anticscontinue driving up doodle popularity. And

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while no dog is perfect, raisingdoodles using positive methods and adequate mental stimulation
gives fantastic chances of having a loyalbest friend for life. Thanks for listening
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