Pekeapoo: Breeding A Poodle To A Pekinese
Dog lovers are turning away from the once favored purebred dogs in favor of mixed breeds. Most of these mixed breed dogs are designer dogs. In the not so distant past these dogs would have been called mutts and shunned, but in today’s world dog owners can’t seem to get enough of these mixed breeds. One of the more common designer dogs being sought out are mixed breed that includes the Poodle as part of its background. Some of these mixed Poodle breeds probably started out as a mistake but as interest in the breed combination grew, dog breeders started deliberately mixing the gene pool.
Poodles have become popular when creating a new type of designer dog. Everywhere you look there seems to be a dog with a Poo in its name; The Poogle (Poodle Beagle cross), the DoxiePoo (a Dushund Poodle cross), or the Jack-A-Poo (a Jack Russell Terrier and a Poodle). In some cases breeders have shunned the Poo version of the name, instead favoring the oodle instead. Popular oodle breeds are; English Boodle (an English Bulldog and Poodle cross), Labordoodles (a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle) and a St. Berdoodle (a St. Bernard and Poodle).
Many dog owners found that the mixed breed poodle puppies were considerably cheaper then the purebred versions, for many dog owners this was all the motivation they needed to try the new breed. Some of the dog owners had developed allergies and the many of the designer dogs were hypoallergenic or at the very least didn’t shed. Some dog owners had found that the company who owned their homeowners insurance policy considered the family dog a high-risk breed, by combining that breed with another breed the dog owner was able to lower their monthly house insurance payment.
Other dog owners worried their favorite breed of dog wasn’t suitable for children, combining two different breeds meant they had a dog with a more tolerant temperament. Many dog owners were surprised to find the mixed breed poodle was healthier then a purebred dog. Combining the breeds eliminated some of the illnesses that plagued the breeds. Many dog lovers who’ve bought or rescued a mixed breed poodle profess that the dog is the best one they’ve ever owned. Mixed breed Poodles come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors, many of them have wavy or curly coats.
It was once said that knowledge and power and that hold true when it comes to bringing a new puppy into the home. Before purchasing a puppy there are many things you need to consider. Your new Poodle mix puppy is going to be a part of your family, so you want to make sure you get the right one.
Gather as much information about both breeds as possible. Puppies don’t necessarily receive equal shares of the genetic pool, some pups pick up more traits from one side of the family then they do from the other. Talk to people who already own the same type of mixed breed Poodle that you are considering purchasing, ask if you can spend some time visiting with their dog. If you have concerns talk to your puppy’s breeder. Spend time with both of the puppies’ parents, a parent with quirky personality will normally have a puppy who shares the same personality.
Be confident, if you have any doubts at all don’t bring the puppy home, wait until you find the dog that best suits you and your family’s lifestyle.
Poodle mixed breeds can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. The entire family will fall in love with the Poodle mixed breed after reading the available Poodle information.
