Sometimes it seems that doodles, also known as the mix of a poodle with any other breed of dog, have taken over the canine species, and perhaps even the entire planet. Doodle breeds have become popular dog breeds over the last few years. All dogs are wonderful dogs of course, but pet parents have gone gaga for these lovable dogs as of recent.
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Exactly how many doodle breeds are there out there? We have compiled the ultimate list of doodle dogs below for anyone who is curious to explore the endless possibilities of the doodle dog breeds mixes.
Different doodle dog breeds and what breeds make them
Ready, set Doodle…
Affenpoo: Affenpinscher and Poodle mix
Airedoodle: Airedale Terrier and Poodle mix
Aki-Poo: Akita and Poodle mix
Aussiedoodle: Australian Shepherd and Poodle mix
Bassetoodle: Basset Hound and Poodle mix
Beardoodle: Bearded Collie and Poodle mix
Beauceroodle: Beauceron and Poodle mix
Belgian Shepadoodle: Belgian Shepherd and Poodle mix
Bernedoodle: Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle mix
Bich-poo or Bichonpoodle or Poochon: Bichon Frise and Poodle mix
Black and Tan Coonoodle: Poodle and Black and Tan Coonhound mix
Bolonoodle: Bolognese and Poodle mix
Bordoodle: Border Collie and Poodle mix
Bossi-Poo: Boxer and Poodle mix
Boxerdoodle: Boxer and Poodle mix
Bridoodle: Briard and Poodle mix
Brittnepoo: Brittany Spaniel and Poodle mix
Cadoodle: Collie and Poodle mix
Cairnoodle: Cairn Terrier and Poodle mix
Cavapoo: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle mix
Chesa-Poo: Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Poodle mix
Chipoo: Chihuahua and Poodle mix
Chinese Crestepoo: cross of Chinese Crested and Poodle
Daisy Dog: Bichon and Poodle and Shih-Tzu mix
Dalmadoodle: Dalmation and Poodle mix
Doguedoodle: Dogue de Bordeaux and Poodle mix
Doodleman Pinscher: Doberman and Standard Poodle mix
Double Doodle: a mix of Goldendoodle and Labradoodle
Doxiepoo: Dachshund and Poodle mix
Eng-A-Poo: English Toy Spaniel and Poodle mix
English Coonoodle: English Coonhound and Poodle mix
Escapoo: American Eskimo Dog and Poodle mix
Flandoodle: Bouvier des Flandres and Poodle mix
Foodle: Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier mix
Foxhoodle: Fox Hound and Poodle mix
Froodle: French Bulldog and Poodle mix
German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle: German Shorthaired Pointer and Poodle mix
Giant Schnoodle: Giant Schnauzer and Standard Poodle mix
Golden Doodle: Golden Retriever and Poodle mix. One of the most popular doodle dog breeds.
Great Danoodle: Great Dane and Poodle mix
Irish Doodle: Irish Setter and Poodle mix
Irish Troodle: cross of Irish Terrier and Poodle
Irish Wolfoodle: mix of Irish Wolfhound and Poodle
Jack-a-Poo: Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle
Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever and Poodle Mix. Another of the most popular doodle dog breeds.
Labradoodle Miniature: Labrador and Toy Poodle mix
Lhasa Poo: Lhasa Apso and Poodle mix
Maltipoo: Maltese and Poodle mix
Mastidoodle: Mastiff and Poodle mix
Mini Foodle: crossbreed of Poodle and Mini Fox Terrier
Miniature Aussiedoodle: Miniature Australian Shepherd and Miniature Poodle mix
Miniature Golden Retriever: Golden Retriever and co*cker Spaniel and Poodle mix
Miniature Goldendoodle: Golden Retriever and Toy or Miniature Poodle mix
Miniature Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever and Toy or Miniature Poodle mix
Newfypoo: Newfoundland and Poodle mix
Papi-poo: Papillon and Poodle mix
Peekapoo: Pekingese and Poodle mix
Petite Goldendoodle: Golden Retriever and co*cker Spaniel and Poodle mix
Petite Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever and co*cker Spaniel and Poodle mix
Pinny-Poo: Miniature Pinscher and Poodle mix
Pit Boodle: Pit Bull and Poodle mix
Pomapoo: Pomeranian and Poodle mix
Pooshi: Shiba Inu and Poodle mix
Poo-Ton: crossbreed of Coton De Tulear and Poodle mix
Pooahoula: Catahoula Leopard Dog and Poodle mix
Poochin: Japanese Chin and Poodle mix
Pooda Houla: Catahoula and Poodle mix
Poogle: Beagle and Poodle mix
Poolky: Poodle and Silky Terrier mix
Pootalian: Italian Greyhound and Poodle mix
Poovanese: Havanese and Poodle mix
Pyredoodle: Great Pyrenees and Poodle mix
Pugapoo: Pug and Poodle mix
Rattle: American Rat Terrier and Poodle mix
Redbone Coonoodle: Redbone Coonhound and Poodle mix
Rottle: Rottweiler and Poodle mix
Russian Doodle Terrier: Black Russian Terrier and Poodle mix
Saint Berdoodle: Saint Bernard and Poodle mix
Sammypoo: Samoyed and Poodle mix
Schipper-Poo: Poodle and Schipperke mix
Schnoodle: Schnauzer or Miniature Schnauzer and Poodle mix
Scoodle: Scottish Terrier and Poodle mix
Shar-Poo: Shar-Pei and Poodle mix
Sheepadoodle: Old English Sheepdog and Poodle mix
Shihpoo: Shih Tzu and Poodle mix
Siberpoo: Siberian Husky and Poodle mix
Skypoo: Poodle and Skye Terrier mix
Smooth Foodle: Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier mix
Springerdoodle: English Springer Spaniel and Poodle mix (also Sproodle)
Spoodle: co*cker Spaniel (English or American) and Poodle mix
Sproodle: English Springer Spaniel and Poodle mix (also Springerdoodle)
Standard Chesa-Poo: Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Standard Poodle mix
Standard Schnoodle: Poodle and Standard Schnauzer mix
Terri-Poo: Australian Terrier and Poodle mix
Tervoodle: Belgian Tervuren and Poodle mix
Toy Foodle: Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier mix
Treeing Walker Coonoodle: Treeing Walker Coonhound and Poodle mix
Tsvetnaya Blonka-Poo: Poodle and Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka mix
Toodle: Poodle and Tibetan Terrier mix
Weimdoodle: Weimaraner and Poodle mix
Westiepoo: West Highland White Terrier and Poodle mix
Whoodle: Wheaton Terrier and Poodle mix.
Wire Foodle: Poodle and Wire Fox Terrier mix
Wire-Poo: Wirehaired Fox Terrier and Poodle mixes
Woodle: Welsh Terrier and Poodle mix
Yorkipoo: Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle mix
Why Doodles?
For many years, the Labrador Retriever reigned as the ultimate “family dog”, so why has the poodle not only dethroned the Labrador but has also been bred into every other breed?
Shedding - The top reason most dog owners choose a doodle mix is that most doodles barely shed at all, depending on their mix and the generation they are. They tend to take after their poodle lineage and have a non-shedding coat that resembles hair more than fur.
Intelligence- Even the most devoted lab lovers will tell you labs can often use some common sense and refinement. Since poodles are known for their smarts, Labradoodles are the perfect mix of cuddles, loyalty and brains.
Temperament - Doodles tend to be intelligent, easy to train and extremely loyal and devoted to their people. They are frequently used as therapy dogs and emotional support dogs.
Where did the doodle-dog come from?
In 1989 Australian breeder Wally Conran created the first labradoodle, and this the first doodle was born. A blind woman in Hawaii reached out to him telling him she needed a hypoallergenic guide dog breed because her husband was allergic to dog fur. Wally spent three years trialing over 30 poodles as potential guide dogs, because they are hypoallergenic. In the end he didn’t feel poodles had the right temperament to be a guide dog. He combined the highly intelligent Poodle with the hard working and most popular guide dog breed, the Labrador Retriever, and the result was magic.
Fun Fact: Wally came to regret creating the Labradoodle. He claims he realized his mistake within a couple of days telling the NY Times, “I opened a Pandora box and released a Frankenstein monster… I find that the biggest majority are either crazy or have a hereditary problem,” -Wally Conran
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What Is the Most Common Doodle?
Of all the types of Doodle dogs, the Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever – Poodle mix) is the most popular in the U.S. as revealed by Rover.com in a report of the 20 most popular dog breeds of 2021. The Labradoodle (a hybrid of the Poodle and the Labrador) is the second most popular Doodle dog breed.
How to Find a Good Goldendoodle (or any doodle dog) breeder
Although we do not agree with Wally, we understand where he is coming from. There are good and bad breeders for all dog breeds. Like anything be it a popular handbag where “fakes” start to pop up the same can be true for dog breeders. The desire to fill the demand for doodle-dogs and greed can cause breeders to over breed or inbreed their dogs.
Do your research.
Visit the American Kennel Club to find a reputable breeder and for all breeding guidelines. If you see a cute dog on the street ask where she’s from.
There are lots of dog feeds on social media. Go on Instagram or Facebook, do a deep dive, DM people.
Another option is adoption.
Petfinder.com has a comprehensive list of available dogs all over the country. It allows you to narrow your search very specifically to your wants and needs.
PRO TIP: A female should produce a litter no more frequently than every 18-24 months.
Rescuing a Doodle Mix
While getting a Doodle from a breeder is an option, there are still many doodle breed dogs out there that are looking to be rescued and rehomed through specific Doodle rescue agencies. Rescuing a Doodle can be great because often, you are skipping the puppy stage and while puppies are cute, they are tons of work.
To help you find a Doodle rescue near you, reach out to local shelters and rescue organizations who can connect you to the right resources. You can also do a local search online and read reviews, testimonials, and detailed information about each rescue group.
How to Pick the Right Doodle For You
Before adopting a Doodle, it’s essential to try and decide whether a Doodle is right for your family. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Just because a dog is cute is not the right reason to get one. Remember that adding a dog to your life is generally a 10-20 year commitment. While we can all be tempted to say, “How much is that doggy in the window”, try to take a deep breath and do some research. Every breed has been bred for a different task and he or she will bring those traits to the doodle mix. A Goldendoodle may have a very different personality to a Pugapoo or a Shih Poo.
Pro Tip: The popularity and demand for doodles in all shapes and sizes has resulted in overbreeding, inhumane and irresponsible breeders. Please do your homework and work with a reputable breeder. Get recommendations, check credentials and read reviews! If you want to go the adoption route, there are doodle rescue organizations in many states and there is always petfinder. Reach out to your local shelter and tell them what you are looking for. You never know.
Doodle Grooming Needs - The difference is in the Hairdo
How Do I Groom my Doodle Dog?
Does my doodle dog have HAIR or FUR?
TIP: Hair is the difference between non-shedding and shedding (fur) dogs
Lucky for you your dog is most likely a very low to non shedder. That means he has hair instead of fur. That said, they do require attention to keep them healthy. Keeping their hair on the shorter side (AKA puppy cut) will make grooming easier as they will have fewer mattes. Either way you should brush your dog weekly. We love our 2-sided THE ONLY ONE dog brush.
Start grooming your dog young
Get your puppy used to a regular bath, brush and drying routine at home. For the best puppy shampoo, full of essential oils start with THE SENSITIVE ONE dog shampoo by PRIDE+GROOM.
If your puppy doesn’t have any allergies or skin issues at six months you can switch to the best-smelling dog shampoo THE NON-SHEDDER, which will leave your doodle’s coat silky, shiny and smooth.
Get a super absorbent dry by using THE TOWEL for dogs and then for a salon finish use a hair dryer on a warm (never hot setting)
WHO IS PRIDE+GROOM?
PRIDE+GROOM was born because 4 New York City dog lovers wanted the same level of grooming products for their dogs that they themselves enjoyed. They looked (hard) but nothing was up to snuff. Or sniff. Like so many, we love our families and take pride in our homes, and we consider our pets to be integral parts of those entities. That said, we could not find an effective way to coif them that was on par with the way we tended to our children, our homes, or ourselves. These beloved pets are allowed on the furniture and in our beds, and yet even when fresh from the groomer, we knew they did not smell or feel as good as they could.
With the development of our coat-specific shampoos, conditioner and deodorizing spray, we think we found just the way to say thanks for being the best and the sweetest MVP of the house.
PRIDE+GROOM is the first dog grooming brand launched under a beauty platform, with formulas made in a clean beauty and scent lab. We know beauty is not only skin deep. We did a ton of research to create the entire line. Each product is formulated with its own unique blend of essential oils sourced from around the world.
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