Non Shedding Poodle Mixes Are Great For Allergy Sufferers

By Donald Harris


There are multiple factors to consider when deciding on the type of dog one wants to purchase. These include such factors as the best size category, various character traits, desired behavioral tendencies, and the general health concerns of the people living in the home. If someone is suffering from allergies to pets, non shedding Poodle mixes may be a viable option for canine companion.

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.

Standard, Miniature, and Toy are the three sizes in which Poodles come. Each of these categories will still share the base characteristics of their breed, however, the variety in their weight and height permits more leniency in what other breeds they can be mixed with in order to create offspring with specific qualities. The one factor that is most highly sought after is the no shed fur because it allows people with allergies to own a dog.

The individual who suffers from pet allergies is actually allergic to the dead skin - referred to as dander - that is produced when fur falls out, and not the animal. Poodles have a hair-like fur that does not shed, therefore they can not produce the allergen that triggers a person's symptoms. This makes it possible to breed them with other dogs and to pass this much desired trait on to the offspring.

Crossbreeding is one way that breeders can take two separate breeds and create puppies possessing the most desired traits of each. In the case of Poodles, these include the allergen free curly fur with the low shed factor, poise, and heightened intelligence. Most of the offspring typically inherit their all weather tolerance, agility, and deep family bonding as well.

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 choosing to purchase a mixed breed dog, it is best to know as much about each parent breed as possible. Although the prominent traits are generally passed down, there are times when they may not be completely consistent and it would be an advantage to understand what influences are in play. It is also helpful to know the various health risks involved with each of the contributing species so that an owner is prepared to take necessary medical precautions.

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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