Types of Poodle Mixes

Poodles were originally bred as a retriever, the breed's athletic build and tightly curled coat making it ideal for plunging into icy waters to retrieve birds for hunters. Over time, different varieties of poodles were bred, from the Labrador-sized standard poodle to the tiny teacup poodle. Poodles don't shed and may be a good choice for a home where some family members have allergies. Poodle hybrids are mixes of poodle and another breed of dog. The website Dog Breed Info.com lists 73 different poodle hybrids.

  1. Golden Doodle

    • A golden doodle is a poodle/golden retriever mix. Dogs sold as golden doodles may be any combination of poodle and golden retriever, from 50/50 (one parent is a poodle, one parent is a golden retriever) to the offspring of two golden doodles. Golden doodles may have smooth or curly hair and the pups in a single little can vary as to hair quality and color.

    Pekepoo

    • This cross between a pekingese and a poodle (usually a toy or miniature poodle). This breed shares the small size of both breeds

    Labradoodle

    • Labradoodles are hybrids of Labrador retrievers and poodles. There are two types of Labradoodles, according to Dog Breed Info.com. Australian Labradoodles are bred in the United States and in Australia with the goal of establishing a purebred dog called the labradoodle. Dogs are bred in specific combinations to achieve certain characteristics. The American labradoodle is the name given almost any hybrid of poodle and Labrador retriever.

    Cockapoo

    • A cockapoo is a cocker spaniel/poodle hybrid. They may range in size from under six pounds to more than19 pounds and may have curly or smooth coats.

    Schnoodle

    • Though it sounds like a tasty dish, the schnoodle is a hybrid of a schnauzer and a poodle. A schnoodle may be standard or miniature size, depending on the size of its parents.