About Bichon Poos

Choosing the right breed of dog for your family takes a lot of time, thought, and research. Many people prefer purebred dogs because of known traits that suit their family and lifestyle. However, purebreds are often prone to health problems due to years of inbreeding. Therefore, more people are choosing mixed breeds. Find out whether a Bichon Poo might be the right dog for you.

  1. Significance

    • A Bichon Poo, also known as a Bich-Poo, or a Poochon, is a cross between two other breeds of dogs: a Bichon Frise and a Poodle. While some people might simply consider this a crossbreed or a mixed breed, others prefer to think of them as hybrids or designer dogs. While many mixed breeds are bred by accident, a dog considered a hybrid is the product of the intentional breeding of two purebred or hybrid parents.

    Types

    • Bichon Poos are not necessarily fifty percent Poodle and fifty percent Bichon Frise, although they can be. For example, A Bichon Poo that is half of each breed might be mated with a purebred Poodle. The puppies would then be seventy five percent Poodle and twenty five percent Bichon Frise. Because of this, sizes and characteristics of Bichon Poos will vary. They can be teacup, toy or standard size and range in all the colors of Poodles or Bichon Frises. Typically, they have curly hair, although not as tightly curled as a poodle's.

    Features

    • Bichon Poos tend to be very active and social dogs. They are playful by nature, and their typical small size makes them an appropriate pet for a family with young children as well as apartment dwellers. They do not need an excessive amount of exercise, but will happily enjoy a couple of daily walks and scampering around at home. Two of the most popular features of Bichon Poos are that the dogs do not shed and they are hypoallergenic.

    Warning

    • While both of a Bichon Poo's parents might be AKC registered, it is currently impossible to register a Bichon Poo. That is because they are not recognized as a breed but as a combination. While mixed breeds are usually healthier and avoid many of the hereditary health problems associated with their purebred parents or grandparents, they can still suffer from these issues.

    Benefits

    • Bichon Poos are extremely intelligent and love to please "their people." Because of this, Bichon Poos tend to learn new tricks quickly and without exceeding effort on the owner's part. Bichon Poos love to be with their family and will usually enjoy walks, trips to the park and car rides. They tend to enjoy swimming, and can get the bulk of their needed exercise through regular indoor play.