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There are a staggering 221 different breeds of purebred doggies to choose from – from giant hounds to tiny lap dogs – and to add confusion, there are numerous crossbreeds to consider.
These “designer dogs” aim to combine positive traits from two different breeds, and the undisputed champion when it comes to canine crossbreeding is the poodle.
Combining intelligence, an easy-going nature, and most importantly, a hypoallergenic coat, the poodle was used to create some of the most sought-after dogs today.
Do you love labs but can’t cope with hair loss? No problem – get a Labradoodle.
These are 10 of the most popular poodle crossbreeds.
Combining two of the UK’s most popular dog breeds – the Poodle and the Labrador – the Labradoodle has the winning personality of the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle’s hypoallergenic coat. Labradoodles have been around since the 1950s, but it was only recently that they became popular – especially with families.
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One of the first “designer dogs” to become popular in the 1990s, the Cockapoo is a mix of the Poodle and Cocker Spaniel. The crossbreed makes a great family pet and is very playful.
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The poochon, a mix of a poodle and a bichon frize, is a great family pet. The little mongrels are known to be happy and intelligent animals that shed very little hair.
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It’s hard to imagine a more adorable little corssbreed than the Schnoodle – a cross between a poodle and a miniature schnauzer.
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