Designer Dog
"Designer" or Mixed Breed Dogs? -- Designer dogs are the up and coming rage among Hollywood and dog lovers alike. Dogs like the puggle (pug + beagle), the cockapoo aka cockerpoo or spoodle (cocker-spaniel + poodle), the labradoodle (Labrador retriever + poodle), the peekapoo (pekingnese + poodle) and the Schnoodle (Schnauzer + Poodle) are growing ever more popular today than ever before. Why are these “mutts” so big right now?
New Designer Dog Breed: The Roodle -- Celebrities like Paris Hilton may carry their dogs in their Gucci handbags, accessorized to the glittering collar. But the recent trend in designer dogs seems to suggest that everyday people are catching this unfortunate trend.
Puggles and Designer Dogs: The Truth about the Puggle -- Puggle Dogs are a fairly new mixed breed. They’re a half breed combined with a pug and a beagle. They are one of the cutest mix breed dogs out there today. They have a very mellow, loving temperament. Puggles are ideal family pets, because they do so well with young children.
The Cockapoo is a Great Family Dog -- The Cockapoo is also known as cockerpoo, spoodle and cockerdoodle. They have been popular in the United States since the 1950’s. The Cockapoo is what is known as a hybrid dog. They have the best qualities of the American Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle (usually a miniature or toy poodle). This, of course, is assuming these dogs are not bred from defective cockers or poodles.
The Popular Labradoodle Dog -- The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Standard Poodle. They are the most popular "designer dogs". They make a wonderful companion and family pet. They also make a good service animal if trained right. These dogs are friendly, energetic and loyal. They make good watchdogs.
Puggle: This "Designer Dog" is All the Rage! -- What in the world is a puggle? One fine day a pug was off gallivanting around when he came across a spirited little beagle, their eyes met and well.... the rest is history!
The Top 5 Free Labradoodle Resources -- Below are five free resources anyone interested in Labradoodles should visit. Some of these resources have topics for owners, but if you're just curious or looking to discover more regarding Labradoodles, you'll benefit from the tips and insights you’ll find.
Designer Dogs -- In some of the latest breeding technology, dogs have been genetically created and crossbred for optimal behavior and looks. The Labradoodle, Yorkipoo, cockapoo and Schnoodle are the hottest dog breeds to walk the streets of 5th avenue, with or without high heels and sitting in designer handbags.
The Chihuahua/Pomeranian Hybrid Dog Mix -- Sometimes called a Pomchi or even a Chiranian, the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix is not a breed itself, but is a mixture of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Mixing these two breeds can make for a pretty darn cute little dog!
Description & List of Popular Designer Dog Breeds -- If you have been following the latest trends and changes in dog breeding you may have come across the term “designer dogs”. These are, in fact, simply mixed breeds that are crossed to produce a specific physical appearance, usually easily identified as a cross between the two breeds. The breeders attempt to include only the desirable traits of the two parents while minimizing the chance of physical or health issues between the cross.
