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Allergy Sufferers May Enjoy Non Shedding Poodle Mixes

By Donald Harris


When trying to decide which type of puppy to purchase, one needs to take a lot of different factors for consideration. Some of these are the behavioral tendencies of all considered breeds, their characteristic traits, the best size category, as well as the health of the people living within the home. If anyone is suffering from a pet allergy, non shedding Poodle mixes might actually be a good choice for them.

As a breed, Poodles are ranked as the eighth most popular by the American Kennel Club. They are one of the oldest and most distinguished breeds in existence and have always been desired for their various favorable characteristics and behavioral traits. Mixing these animals with other breeds results in designer dogs that can provide pet owners with a companion who fits all their qualifications.

There are three specific size categories for Poodles - Toy, Miniature, and Standard. They all share the same general breed characteristics though the variety in height and weight permits them to be mixed with a wider range of other dogs in order to create specifically designed offspring. A primary reason they are so highly sought after is the fact that their fur does not shed, making them especially suited for people with pet dander allergies.

A pet allergy does not mean that the person is technically allergic to the actual animal, but rather to the dead skin or dander that is produced as their fur falls out. As poodles have hair, they do not shed or produce the specific allergen. Crossing them with other breeds passes along this dominant trait to the offspring.

Through crossbreeding, breeders can filter out the most desired traits of each of the parent breeds. For Poodles, this includes their poise, signature low shed curly fur, and their high intelligence. The offspring of these mixtures also typically tend to inherit their agility, all weather tolerance, and family orientation.

There are several very popular mixed breeds of this type. A blend with the Cocker Spaniel produces a Cockapoo; with a Maltese, a Malipoo; with the Labrador, a Labradoodle; the Golden Retriever results in a Goldendoodle; a schnauzer begets a Schnoodle; a Pekingese, a Pekipoo; and the Yorkshire Terrier makes a Yorkipoo. There are at least 20 different varieties available.

When the preference is to purchase a dog of mixed breed, is highly advisable to know as much about the parent breeds as possible. Even though the most prominent traits are typically passed along, they are not always completely consistent, so it is an advantage to know what the various influences are. It could also be helpful to be aware of the different health risks involved with each, so one can be prepared to take precautions if necessary.

Any household that has to deal with allergies could greatly benefit from the companionship of these hypoallergenic mixed dogs. They are usually very good with both adults and children, as well as other household pets, but one needs to make sure that the human always takes the Alpha position as Poodles are natural leaders. One should always do research on their breeding facility to make sure animals are being tended to properly, humanely, and have sanitary conditions.




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