Types of Mixed Poodles

Poodles are a popular breed to mix different breeds because these dogs come in a large standard size, small miniature and toy varieties. Therefore, many breeders choose poodles to create curly haired, small to large dogs. They are also low shed dogs and produce less dander that causes allergies.

  1. Poodle Mixed Breeds

    • You can never tell for sure what the outcome of a mixed breed dog will be and in each litter there may be variations. In general, dogs mixed with poodles usually inherit the Poodle's curly hair which comes out wavy if the other breed has straight hair and softer when mixed with a wiry haired breed. The Poodle coat reduces shedding but the combination of different coats will usually require a lot of grooming. The influence of the Poodle nose will usually result in an elongated muzzle when bred with a short nosed dog like a Pug or Shih-Tzu. The temperament of mixed Poodles depends on the other parent but they often are playful and smart, like the Poodle.

    Large Poodle Mixes

    • Large dogs are bred with a standard Poodle to create active and intelligent family dogs. Most large Poodle mixes are playful, friendly and good with children. The more popular large Poodle mixes include the Labradoodle, Goldendoodle and Boxerdoodle which are mixed with a Labrador, Golden Retriever and Boxer respectively. Standard Poodles are also mixed with the Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Collie, Giant Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Old English Sheepdog and Weimaraner.

    Small Poodle Mixes

    • Small Poodle mixes result from breeding a miniature or toy Poodle with another small breed. Small Poodle mixes are companion dogs that normally fit well in a family environment. They are most likely lively and active like the Poodle. Small breeds commonly mixed with the poodle include the Chihuahua, Cavalier King Charles, Cocker Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Fox Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Pappillion and Pekingese.

    Poodle Mix Recognition

    • While mixed breed dogs are not yet recognized by organizations like the American Kennel Club, they do have associations and clubs that set standards of their own. It is hard to determine the physical characteristics of a mixed breed dog but the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) aims to ensure that the parent dogs adhere to certain standards when producing a mixed breed. The club recognizes established mixes and their hybrid names. Over 60 Poodle mixes are recognized by the ACHC including poodle mixes with most toy breeds and terrier breeds.