8 Trendiest Mixed Dog Breeds
By Pet360.com
While we've all heard of the Labradoodle and the Cockapoo, there are a variety of equally cuddly -oodle and -poo mixes climbing the ranks as trendiest mixed breed dogs. We've compiled web search data by volume to put together a list of mixes people are most interested in to-date. See if your mutt makes the list.
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Schnoodle
A cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle, the Schnoodle has the intelligence of the Poodle and loyalty of the Schnauzer. Alert, and assertive, Schnoodles can make excellent watchdogs and loving family pets. Energetic and obedient, the Schnoodle gets along well with children and other pets and can excel in agility and other dog sports. Poodle mixes like the Schnoodle are also popular because they shed minimally. "[A reason] people give for wanting poodle crosses is to have a dog that does not shed, which most who have one say is quite nice," said Jessica Vogelsang, a practicing veterinarian in San Diego.
Cavachon
This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel-Bichon Frise mix will likely be a friendly, loving companion that sheds minimally. Affectionate and good natured, Cavachons may have a Bichon Frise's desire to be near their people and can get along well with children and other family pets. While there are a variety of theories as to why mixed breeds have become so desirable, it is unclear if mixed breeds are less prone to certain breed-specific health problems, Vogelsang said.
Cavapoo
A mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle, Cavapoos love human companionship like their parent breeds and are often friendly to everyone, including children, dogs and other pets. Depending on which coat they inherit, the Cavapoo may require frequent brushing to keep their coat from knotting. The type of traits your mix will inherit from its parent breed isn't 50/50, so you'll want to make sure you do plenty of research on both breeds to help determine the temperament of your pet. "It's a roll of the dice with a mixed breed dog which aspects of the original breeds are going to predominate, so it can be hard to predict whether a Labradoodle would have a Labrador personality or a Poodle one," Vogelsang said. "Ideally, you would look at the dog as an individual and make your decision based on that rather than the breed characteristics."
Yorkie Poo
Also known as the Yorkipoo or Yorkie Doodle, the Yorkie Poo is a cross between a Poodle and a Yorkshire Terrier. With happy, intelligent and loving origin breeds, Yorkie Poos make great companion dogs and can get along well with other dogs, children and family pets. They can have long, straight coats like a Yorkie, more frizzy coats like a Poodle or anything in between. While they'll shed minimally, they will require regular brushing and an occasional trimming depending on the type of coat they inherit.
Maltipoo
A cross between a Maltese and a Poodle (generally a Toy or Miniature variety), the Maltipoo should be friendly, easy to train and playful. While they may have a tendency to bark, making them good watchdogs, Maltipoos should be easy to train and can learn quickly. Because of their size, they can adapt to living in either the city or the country and require regular games and walks to keep up with their fun-loving personalities.
Chiweenie
This miniature mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund and can come in a variety of colors, coat textures sizes. Lively and alert like its origin breeds, the Chiweenie can live in both the city and the country and require little to moderate daily exercise. Depending on their coats, the Chiweenie may require occasional brushing or more regular grooming, particularly if they inherit the Longhaired Dachshund's coat.
Chorkie
Another mini-mutt, the Chorkie is a mix between a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier. Playful, loving and intelligent, Chorkies may be protective of their families and very loyal to their people. Depending on the coat they inherit, Chorkies will have relatively minimal grooming requirements. When considering your ideal dog, Vogelsang recommends doing your research and making sure you know why it is you want the breed, or mixed breed, that you do. "Keep an open mind and find the dog that best embodies the personality that is a good fit for your family," she said. "This can help guide you during the selection process."
Peekapoo
A mix between a Pekingese and a Poodle, the Peekapoo can be protective of its people and should be a loving, friendly lapdog. While its Poodle ancestry can help limit the Peekapoo's shedding, it will not be completely hypoallergenic and may require some regular grooming depending on the coat it inherits. As you find the perfect mix for you, make sure you know where your dog is coming from. "Insist on seeing the parents and the home in which the pet was born and socialized," Vogelsang said. "Purchasing a mix breed dog over the Internet increases the likelihood that you are supporting the puppy mill industry. These dogs have become popular enough that plenty of them wind up in shelters, so I always recommend starting there."
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