Designer Dogs

What exactly is a designer dog?

Originally, breeders crossed purebred poodles with other purebred breeds.  The purpose was to obtain a dog with the poodle’s hypoallergenic coat, and other desirable characteristics from the other purebred used.  Once designer dogs gained in popularity, other mixes were created.   A designer dog is not a breed, it is a hybrid.

Here are some types of designer dogs:

• Schnoodle (Schnauzer and poodle cross)
• Puggle (Pug and Beagle cross)
• Pomapoo (Pomeranian and Toy Poodle cross)
• Buggs (Boston Terrier and Pug cross)
• Labradoodle (Labrador and Poodle cross)
• Yorkipoo (Yorkie and Poodle cross)
• Bascottie  (Basset Hound and Scottish Terrier cross)
• Bich-poo (Bichon Frise and Poodle cross)
• Peek-A-Pom  (Pekingese and Pomeranian cross)

Today, my designer puppy turns one year old! 

 

Meet Ruxin, the Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Poodle).  We took Ruxin home on May 6, 2012, when he was just 8 weeks old.   He weighed 3.7lbs and I could hold him in my hand.  He had an excellent check-up with the vet, and is an office favorite.

At 1 year, he weighs 16lbs, and is more handsome than ever!

XOXO

-Victoria Blaire