Purchasing a Mixed Breed Poodle

By Lisa A Collins

It wasn't that long ago that Poodle breeders were horrified when their prize breeding dog got loose and started hanging around with some other dog that was a different breed. It didn't matter if both of these dogs set the breed standard and were so well bred that they bled blue, the resulting puppies were nothing more then mutts and completely worthless to the breeder.

The reason dog breeders had this attitude was not only had they lost out on a breeding season but they knew they would never be able to sell the mixed breed Poodle puppies, the best the breeder could hope for was that they could give the puppies away. Those days are in the past. Today the mixed breed poodle puppies are no longer called mutts; in today's canine world the mixed breed puppies are given the illustrious title of designer dogs. Dog lovers can't seem to get enough of these mixed breed dogs.

Popular mixed breeds of Poodles include the Weimardoodle (a Weimaraner Poodle cross), the Shepadoodle (a German Shepard and Poodle) and the Lhasa Poo (a Lhasa Apso and Poodle).

Dog lovers who purchased a mixed breed Poodle instead of the purebred did so for a reason. Some owners of the designer Poodles will tell that cost was a motivating factor behind the purchase, that the mixed breed puppy was considerably cheaper then the purebred puppy. Another owner might tell you that they decided to purchase the mixed breed puppy because of its hair coat, the hybrid dog didn't shed or maybe they weren't allergic to it. Some owners like the idea that by combining two breeds of dogs, the Poodle and something else, they were able to get the best of both breeds' temperaments.

Other mixed breed poodle owners loved the fact that they now had an athletic dog that loved to be outside but was laid back enough to double as a house dog. Dog owners discovered after purchasing a mixed breed poodle their house insurance premium decreased. Combining Poodles and other breeds of dogs has helped cut down on the genetic illnesses common to many dog breeds. Dog owners that have a mixed breed Poodle love the fact that they can choose between a large framed dog or one small enough to fit in a teacup.

Purchasing a Poodle mix puppy is not an event that should be entered into lightly. This puppy will grow up and become a part of your family, its critical you get one that's right for you. Try to find somebody in your neighbor hood that already owns a dog that has a similar breeding to what you are considering getting. Ask what their experiences with the dog have been. See if you can spend some time with the dog, while visiting with the mixed breed poodle try to imagine it in your home. Invest some time researching both breeds. Some puppies bear a stronger resemblance to one of the breeds than it will to the other breed

The puppy's breeders will be able to tell you about how fast the puppies learn, what kind of diet is best, and the health problems they typically have to deal with. It is important to get to know the puppy's parents. Remember that if the parent's have strange personality quirks they will most likely be passed on to your puppy. Make sure you are confident with your choice of mixed breed puppy before you bringing it home.

Lisa Collins is a person who has been surrounded by several types and breeds of dogs throughout life. Poodle mixed breeds can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. General Poodle information will explain that if the puppy's parents are wonderful dogs the puppy will be as well.