Hi charidea,
Thank you for requesting me to answer another one of your dog questions. :)
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List of hypoallergenic oodles, doodles and poo breed dogs
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Please keep in mind hypo means less, not none. Hypoallergenic means
to have a decreased tendency to cause allergies and hybrid dog breeds
are commonly sold as not causing allergies.
Poodles have an undercoat, which results in less shedding... "poo",
"oodle", and "doodle" mixes are popular due to their low allergen
quality. Poodles have hair instead of fur. They do not shed and many
people with allergies can live under the same roof with them, so
they're mixed with other breeds.
While some breeders claim that their mixed breed is a hypoallergenic
canine, allergists believe that there is no such thing as a
hypoallergenic animal. There have been no studies to date verifying
whether any canine or canine mix is hypoallergenic.
CNNMoney.com Man's best blend
http://money.cnn.com/2005/07/14/pf/designer_dogs_0508/
"Across suburbia, new breeds with funny-sounding names are capturing
hearts and wallets. Most mixes are one part poodle because poodles
tend to be hypoallergenic and not to shed, a godsend for any dog lover
who has allergies or likes to wear black. Poodle offspring can inherit
this owner-friendly trait, even when one of the parents isn't a
poodle."
This got breeders thinking...if the hypoallergenic gene can be passed
along, why not other genes? Poodles live longer, have better eyesight
and are more intelligent, agile and energetic than most breeds."
To be more specific let's take the example of a union between a Golden
Retriever plus a Poodle = Goldendooodle. But, remember - the
following applies to ALL hybrids.
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Wikipedia.org - Goldendoodle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldendoodle
"Some breeders allege that the Goldendoodle standard is an F1 (first
generation) pairing between purebred Poodle and Golden Retriever
parents. Other breeders maintain a looser definition and include under
the classification what's known as an F1 backcross Goldendoodle, or
F1-B. This dog results from a union of Goldendoodle plus Poodle or
Goldendoodle plus Golden Retriever parents. Those marketing F1-B
puppies resulting from an F1 paired with a Poodle typically maintain
that such animals achieve the same hypoallergenic qualities as the
purebred Poodle."
I wasn't able to find any specific list of hypollaergenic oodles and
poos because the possiblities are endless regarding hybrid breeds in
general, and breeders claiming "hypoallergenic!".
Perhaps this will be helpful.
Dog Owners Guide - Much Ado About Poo
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/poodogs.html
"Meet the Poo's: Yorkie-Poo's, Cock-a-Poo's, Lhasa-Poo's,
Beag-A-Poo's, Peke-A-Poo's, Pom-Poo's, Doxie-Poo's and Terri-Poo's,
just to name a few. Meet their cousins, the Cocker-Chons and the
Bi-Tzu. This large and incredibly diverse family of dogs includes such
?breeds? as Cock-a-Shels and Malt-oodles; everything from the imposing
Rott-a-Dor down to the diminutive Peke-A-Pom and Yorki-Huahua. What do
these dogs with the whimsical breed names have in common? The fact
that they're not real breeds at all. They're mongrels ? mixed breeds ?
masquerading as something glamorous, valuable and highly desirable.
Yorkie-Poo's are simply Yorkshire Terriers crossed with Poodles. A
Bi-Tzu is a Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu mix. Cock-a-Shels result when Cocker
Spaniels are bred to Shelties (Shetland Sheepdogs) and Rott-A-Dors
occur when a Rottweiler and a Labrador Retriever join forces. New
breeds? Hardly. Behind the hype and the clever name is a common mutt."
[edit]
"We're combining the best of both breeds into one! Shelties shed but
Poodles don't. A Shelti-Poo will look like a Sheltie but not shed.
"Not exactly. Genetics doesn't work that way. Some Shelti-Poos might
fit this description but many won't. A breeder can't pick and choose
what features will be passed on from each breed - it's strictly a
matter of luck because the genetic combinations involved in the
crossing of breeds is random and unpredictable. There is just as much
of a chance that the puppy will grow up to have the worst
characteristics of both breeds! The selection of certain traits is
achieved only by generations of careful breeding, discarding dogs that
don't have the desired qualities and narrowing the gene pool until the
right combinations occur with regularity."
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The word Spy
poo X n. A poodle cross; a dog that results from the cross between a
purebred poodle and another canine breed. Also: poo-x.
http://www.wordspy.com/words/poox.asp
Here's a list of just a few of the most popular of these canine cocktails.
Bernie-poo (Bernese mountain dog x standard poodle)
Bichon-poo (Bichon frise x toy or miniature poodle)
Cockapoo (Cocker spaniel x toy or miniature poodle)
Golden-poo (Golden retriever x standard poodle)
Jack-a-poo (Jack Russell terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Labradoodle (Labrador x standard poodle)
Lhasa-poo (Lhasa apso x toy or miniature poodle)
Maltie-poo (Maltese x toy or miniature poodle)
Peke-a-poo (Pekinese x toy or miniature poodle)
Poma-poo (Pomeranian x toy or miniature poodle)
Pug-a-poo (Pug x toy or miniature poodle)
Schnoodle (Miniature schnauzer x toy or miniature poodle)
Scoodle (Scottish terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Shih-poo or shi-poo (Shih-tzu x toy or miniature poodle)
Spoodle (Spaniel x toy or miniature poodle)
Terri-poo (Terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Westie-poo (West Highland terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Yorkie-poo (Yorkshire terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
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Dog.com forum
http://www.i-dog.com/board/messages/61/119998.html?1113265350
Here's a list of the most popular "-oodles"
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/poodlemix.htm
Sad, huh? And I had no idea there was an American Canine Hybrid CLUB!
http://www.achclub.com/modules.php?name=Breeders
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I posted in my first answer information provided from Allergyescape.com
http://www.allergyescape.com/hypoallergenic-dog.html
"hypoallergenic dog breeds
A few years ago, the AKC allergy listed some dog breeds which they
considered to be the most suitable for allergic people. We are not
sure why this list is no longer present on their page, however we
still find it to be a useful reference. We are presenting the list
below, along with a few other ?hypoallergenic breeds? we uncovered in
our research:"
(see list)
Considering the list, it would stand to reason that a union between
any of those dog breeds considered to be most hypoallergenic 'could'
be hypoallergenic mixes to a great extent.
For ex., a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Poodle might work out
quite nicely. These are called Bich-poo (Poochon)
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Is that a Labradoodle?
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/labradoodles.html
"If you have allergies, and are looking for a dog:
Allergies are associated with the dander produced by the dog and not
the dog himself or the dog hair. Dander is the dry skin that flakes
off, floats through the air and induces the classics signs of allergy.
A low dander dog is what you should be looking for. The best thing you
can do is choose a breed, and spend some time with one for a day, and
see how it affects your allergies.
The 1998 AKC allergy info page lists the Poodle, Bichon Frise,
Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft
Coated Wheaten Terrier, Maltese, Portuguese Water Dog, Italian
Greyhound, Basenji and the Chinese Crested."
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List of Hypo Allergenic Dogs
http://www.collargirl.com/hypo_allergenic_dogs.html
"Before reading through our list of hypo allergenic dogs, please keep
in mind that all dogs carry small amounts of allergens or can pick up
allergens from outside in their fur and further, each specific dog
within a breed may cause different allergic responses. To keep the
allergy risk low you should bath and groom as frequently as your
breeder suggests. (Bathing some dogs too often will remove oils from
their coat, causing their skin to flake and potentially cause
allergies) If your family is especially sensitive to a pet?s dander
you should be careful about having your pet groomed in the vicinity of
other breeds, or should request specifically that the dog be rinsed
after he is clipped. (Most groomers bathe and then clip to keep the
oils from the dogs skin out of their clippers)
Below is a list of hypo Allergenic dogs. If you are looking for a hypo
Allergenic dog to bring into a home with family members with allergies
any of these dogs may be a match for your home. No dog is 100% hypo
Allergenic, but most people allergic to dogs react different ways to
different breeds. Even if your allergic family member has a reaction
to a particular breed of dog the breeder claims is hypo allergenic
that family member may be fine with other breeds deemed hypo
allergenic.
The following is a list of dog breeds generally considered to be Hypo Allergenic:
(see list)
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How to pick a hypoallergenic dog breed
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Now, we've gathered a list of possible mixed breed dogs that are
hypoallergenic, so the next question is how to pick one of those dogs.
Well, the answer lies in your preferences - what are the desirable
traits YOU find most attractive in a dog breed?
We've narrowed the huge list from ALL dog breeds to hypoallergenics.
A good place to start your research is by checking out the American
Kennel Club's complete list of breeds.
Go to the AKC.org page American Kennel Club
http://www.akc.org/breeds/breeds_a.cfm
On the right side of the page you'll see a search box. Type the name
of the following breeds and see what appeals to you. Click on the
arrow. You'll come to a short explanation about the breed. Click on
the link American Kennel Club and you'll be taken to a more in depth
description.
For ex., for a short description of the Havenese:
http://akc.mondosearch.com/cgi-bin/MsmFind.exe?query=Havenese&search_button.x=12&search_button.y=18
Then click here for a long in depth article:
http://akc.mondosearch.com/cgi-bin/MsmFind.exe?query=Havenese&search_button.x=12&search_button.y=18
Here is the breed list.
Poodle
Bichon Frise
Havenese
Miniature Schnauzer
Kerry Blue Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Maltese
Portugese Water Dog
Italian Greyhound
Basenji
Chinese Crested
Chihuahua
Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle)
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Breed selectors
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You'll want to see what kind of dog appeals to you, and then narrow
the choices selected down according to the list of hypoallergenics.
Welcome to BestDOG!
http://www.glowdog.com/bestdog/
Click on Shedding:
Shedding
"Some dogs shed their coats, leaving hair around your house, while
others don't. If you hate vacuuming and brushing the furniture, you
will be happier with a dog that has a low value for Shedding. Dogs
that shed are also allergenic--if you're allergic to animals that
shed, you should get a dog that doesn't shed (low value). Some dog
experts say there is no such thing as a dog that doesn't shed since
even people shed some hairs. We have joined the opposite camp, and
give some dogs like Poodles and Pulis a zero (no shedding) for this
trait. Most people should select 0 and use importance to determine
your BestDOG because, all other traits being equal, a dog that sheds
less is preferable to one that sheds more."
Click on Breed - For ex., Toy Poodle
You'll be taken to a page that lists:
Exercise Needs 27
Good with Children 20
Obedience Trainability 96
Watchdog Behavior 90
Aggression 43
Guard Dog Behavior 10
Grooming Needs 44
Size (lbs.) 5
Intelligence 96
Intensity 30
Shedding 6
Sociability 30
Emotional Stability 30
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Dog Breed Information Center
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
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SELECTAPET
http://www.petnet.com.au/dogs/dogselectapet.html
"Complete this questionnaire by selecting the appropriate button for
each question and our computer will compare your needs and
surroundings against those of 100 different breeds.The computer will
select up to four breeds most likely to suit your needs."
Scroll 1/4 down the page to WHICH IS THE DOG FOR YOU?
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Dog Selector
http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/#appearance
The site pages are self explanatory. Clicking on NEXT.
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AboutDogs.com - Quiz For Choosing a Dog
http://www.about-dogs.com/quiz_for_choosing_dog.htm
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PET TIPS
http://www.saveadogandkids.org/pettips.htm
Picking out a new dog (puppy): (TREATING YOUR DOG LIKE YOUR CHILD IS A
GOOD RULE OF THUMB)
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Lastly - Time for a little giggle. I found this list a while back and
saved it because it made me laugh. :)
Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries
Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog
fresh and clean as a whistle
Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the
choice of research scientists
Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors
Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes
Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly
Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway
Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work
Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
Bull Terrier + Shitzu = Bullshitz, a gregarious but unreliable breed
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
