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Mixed Breed Dog Photos and Information

Catherine Forman
June 8, 2006

Designer Mutts - brown LabradoodleCrossing dogs of other breeds with Poodles has become a bit of a phenomenon in recent days. Ideally, you get the best features of the poodle, the intelligence, the body shape, the low-shedding with the best features of the other partner. The most popular designer dog these days seems to be the Labradoodle, a Poodle and a Labrador Retriever combined.

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The advantage of mixed breeds lies in the dog's health. Mutts tend to be less susceptible to health issues that plague pure breeds.

Unfortunately, giving a mixed breed a fancy name like Cockapoo (a Cocker Spaniel/Poodle mix) or Schnoodle (a Schnauzer/Poodle mix) makes some breeders feel like they have to also assign an outrageous price. Labradoodles can cost more than two thousand dollars in the United States! Chances are you can find an interesting mix of your own at a local shelter; give it a crazy name if it makes you feel better. My Boxer mix isn't a mutt; she is a Box-Pei (Boxer/Shar-pei mix).

Not all hybrids are a good idea. Mixing two dogs with respiratory problems, like a Pug and a Pekingese, can have disastrous results. Mixing two large dogs that are prone to problems like hip dysplasia, like a Newfoundland and a German Shepherd, could create a large problem.

Poodles seem to be the most popular candidate for designer mixed breeds. They are considered very smart dogs, and have the extra benefit of low shedding. Whether you are interested in an Aussiedoodle (Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix) or a Chinese Crestipoo (Chinese Crested/Poodle mix), you can probably find a breeder somewhere. Beware of amateur backyard breeders who don't exactly know what they're doing! Check the credentials of your breeders, and ask about the family history of the puppies.
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Keep in mind that a designer dog, no matter what you pay for them, is a living thing and not a personal accessory. Make sure you are ready for whatever kind of dog you add to the family, you are making a lifelong commitment.

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October 16, 2009

Taya Pookey Honey Bird will be 3 in September. She is a miniature poodle/papillion and pincher. We saw an ad, she had a brother and sister but right away we realized she was the one.

 
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November 13, 2011

Bleux was a shelter dog for many months. Nicholas, a shelter volunteer, bonded with this massive boy instantly. Two guys, never afraid to share their love for each other even in a less-than-perfect world.

Nicholas Hugging Bleux in Shelter

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November 10, 2015

He was an adoption through a shelter. He likes walks, fetch, tug-of-war, high energy, and he chews on everything!

Freddy (Mixed Breed)

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October 9, 2013

We got our miraculous dog, Kenny, from a foster home last summer.

Yellow mix breed dog in yard.

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June 13, 2016

She is a rescue dog from a shelter. She loves to run and chew on her stuffed bear.

sleeping black and tan dog

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June 5, 2015

My daughter got Stormy from a shelter. He loves to go to the dog park and play with his little girl friend. He also enjoys raiding the garbage when no one is home.

cute mixed breed with gray coat

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September 17, 2016

I got Sarah when I was 14 and in the 9th grade. My mom and I drove down the road from our home and met Sarah's original owners at the town post office. I remember this tiny and scared furball being placed in my arms. She looked up at me and I fell in love.

bridle dog with cream chest

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August 30, 2015

I found him. He likes to eat shoes.

white dog in car

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August 4, 2015

Petey was a gift from God. After searching for 3 years I thought dah! and said a prayer. 3 days later God blessed me with the best dog in the world!

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He was at a shelter in Palms Springs, California, where he was found as a stray! Can you imagine being thirsty down there in the desert?

black and white Pit mix

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October 30, 2015

I got her about 4 weeks old. She was left outside my boyfriend's store at 3 am on September 1.

Hazel in a devil costume

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