Posted on 26 July 2010. Tags: american bulldog, boxer, boxer dog, Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, bulldog, bulloxer, bulloxer hybrid, dog breed, dogs, Ownership Advice, pit bull, Puppies, Puppy, Tips and Advice
General Characteristics
The Bulloxer is a medium to large sized dog that ranges in weight from a low of about 40 pounds to up to 100 pounds. As a cross between an American Bulldog and a Boxer they are athletic and strong, yet also very family friendly. From both breeds they inherit the short, square muzzle, the round, alert eyes and the turned over smaller sized ears. The head is wide and flatter across the skull, blending into a muscular neck and deep, wide chest and shoulders. The legs are moderately long and well developed and the tail is either long and tapered or very short if docked.
The coat is short and dense and always rests flat against the body. Colors can range from brindles to solid fawns, bi or tri-colors with or without white markings. Grooming requirements are very low with once a week brushing all that is required. They are an average shedding breed year round but since their hair is so short it is often not as problematic as other breeds.
What You Need To Know About Owning A Bulloxer
Unfortunately this is one of the hybrid breeds that is often caught up in the "Pit Bull" issue. Since they are often confused for Pit Bulls it may be difficult for some owners in areas where there are breed bans and aggressive dog laws that prohibit owning "pit bull dog types".
Bulloxers are very calm and loving dogs and when properly socialized and trained tend to get along well with other dogs, cats and other pets. They are ideal for families with children and they seem to thrive on attention and being part of the action. While naturally protective they are not aggressive and make good dogs for obedience and agility competitions. Some are also used as therapy dogs after completing the in depth training process to be certified as a Therapy Dog.
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Posted on 20 July 2010. Tags: Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, dog breed, Dog Care, Dog Grooming, Dog Health, dog show, dog video, kennel club, Ownership Advice, Puppies, Puppy, Puppy Behavior, Tips and Advice, westminster dog show
132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show [DVD] [2008] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Posted on 18 July 2010. Tags: Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, dog, dog breed, doggy, dood, golden, goldendoodle, goldie poo, goldiepoo, goldipoo, good dog, groodle, Ownership Advice, Tips and Advice
General Characteristics
This canine hybrid goes by many names including the Dood, Groodle, Golden and Goldie Poo and the Goldendoodle. They are a gentle, fun-loving and friendly hybrid dog that is a result of a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Golden Retriever. There are also Miniature Goldendoodles that are second generation cross between a Goldie Poo and a Miniature Poodle, resulting in a smaller overall dog.
Looking very much like a shaggy, curly to wavy coated retriever the Dood can be any color from chocolate through to a very light cream and all variations in between. They tend to have a squarer retriever face and the longer, turned over ears of both parents. Tails can be long and plumed like the retriever or more narrow like the Poodle. Eyes tend to be dark brown but hazel eyes may be noted in some of the lighter coated color variations. These dogs are medium to large in size, well build and very muscular and athletic.
In general the Goldendoodle is one of the hybrid breeds that needs to be around people to be happy. They are very well suited for families and get along well with kids, other pets and other dogs.
What You Need To Know About Owning A Golden Poo
For those that have mild allergies to dogs a first generation Goldendoodle may be an ideal pet, as will most dog types with Poodle in the lineage. People with more severe allergies may wish to consider an F2 or second generation cross with a Goldendoodle bred back to a Poodle. This tends to enhance the hypoallergenic issues with the Golden Poos coat, although each person needs to check their sensitivity to the dog before bringing it home.
While very intelligent and fun loving, the Goldendoodle still needs routine training and socialization. They love to be with people and seem to really enjoy pleasing their owners. As with any of the very intelligent hybrid breeds, they will also learn bad habits as quickly as they learn good behaviors and routine, consistent training is important from a young age.
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Posted on 09 July 2010. Tags: Bordoodle, Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, Cock-A-Poo, dog breed, doggy, Doodle, Jackoodle, Labradoodle, Lhasapoo, Ownership Advice, poodle, Pooshih, Schnoodle, Shih-Poo, Spoodle, Tips and Advice, yorkipoo
Poodles have long been a favorite and are one of the top dog breeds with the highest number of recognized dog breeders in almost every country. Poodle dogs and Poodle crosses are extremely popular as companion dogs, known for their intelligence and gentle temperament when properly trained and socialized. Poodle hybrids also incorporate the traits of booth the Poodle as well as the other breed to create an intelligent, loving and low shedding hybrid. Some of the better-known hybrids with poodle dogs in the line include:
• Cock-A-Poo
A cross between a purebred American or English Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, they sometimes refer to a Cock-A-Poo as a Spoodle. These loyal, intelligent, energetic dogs make wonderful family pets.
• Doodle
This adorable designer dog is a cross between a poodle and dachshund. Great for people with allergies, doodles make excellent family dogs that are very energetic and love to play. They are happiest when with their human family.
• Labradoodle
A Labrador Retriever/Poodle purebred cross, these popular hybrid dogs are highly intelligent and extremely trainable. Non-aggressive, friendly and loyal dogs, they make excellent family pets, guide dogs for the disabled or blind and therapy or assistance dogs. Dog breeders are working to have the Labradoodle as a separate breed since they can breed true to their own unique characteristics and breed traits.
• Lhasapoo
A poodle and Lhasa Apso cross, the Lhasapoo is a small dog that originated in the United States. Brushing, a trim and bath when necessary will keep the Lhasapoos luxurious low-shedding, long coat looking gorgeous. Wonderful family dogs, these regal looking, playful designer dogs should be socialized at an early age.
• Schnoodle
A low to non-shedding dog, Schnoodles are hybrids resulting from crossing a purebred Poodle with a Schnauzer. Excellent for allergy sufferers, these designer dogs adore their human family, love being the center of attention, are highly intelligent and always ready to play. They require mental stimulation, daily walks and exercise to keep from becoming bored.
• Shih-Poo
Also knows as Pooshih, these adorable hybrid dogs are a cross between a Shih-Tzu and Poodle. Alert, playful and intelligent, they are sometimes a little standoffish and shy around strangers but wonderful with family children and other pets. Easy to train because they love pleasing their human family, they also enjoy showing off and being the center of attention.
• Yorkipoo
Certainly one of the most common of all the Poodle hybrids, Yorkipoos are little dogs that are a cross between a purebred Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle. One of the most popular of all hybrid dogs, a Yorkipoo is an excellent choice for families with older children, companions for elderly people and make great therapy dogs.
There are many other common poodle hybrids along with lesser-known ones such as the Bordoodle, which is a purebred border collie/poodle mix, and the Jackoodle, which is a Jack Russell Terrier/poodle mix. Poodle dogs will continue to be used in many dog breeders hybrid programs with good reason.
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Posted on 30 June 2010. Tags: airedoodle, Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, dog breed, Ownership Advice, Tips and Advice
General Characteristics
The Airedoodle, a cross between an Airedale Terrier and a Standard Poodle, is a larger sized hybrid dog. They tend to more closely resemble the Airedale, however the Poodle characteristics are also visible. Generally, like with most hybrid breeds with Poodle in the mix, the Airedoodle is low shedding, however they still need routine grooming to remove dead hair and dirt from the coat. Owners may choose to clip the coat to keep grooming to a minimum. The coat is medium long and curly to wavy, coarse to soft in texture and found in a variety of colors. Options for the coat colors range from the black or grizzle with tan to apricots, browns and even cream colors.
The head of the Airedoodle tends to be somewhat flat and rectangular in shape with a longer muzzle, deep set dark eyes and longer, pendant ears. The face is covered with longer, curly hair and the dogs may have a beard and highly noticeable eyebrows. The neck is long and mobile and the chest and shoulders are well developed yet proportionate. The body tends to be long and lean, highly streamlined and athletic looking. The legs are long and straight and the longer, tapered tail is carried high.
What You Need To Know About Owning An Airedoodle
As with any of the terrier cross dog types, the Airedoodle is very active all through life but can be extremely active as a puppy. Since they are a larger dog, maturing at between 40 and 50 pounds or more, they do need obedience training and socialization from an early age. Some Airedoodles will be prone to chasing and may have a moderate to very high prey drive. If there are cats in the house the puppies have to be raised with the cats and actively socialized to prevent chasing and aggression.
Generally the Airedoodle is a very friendly dog and gets along well with other dogs and children. They love being around people and are natural clowns and very playful. Some may be somewhat dominant but consistent, firm, positive training is all that is required to manage these dogs. They are ideal for active families and homes with large, fenced yards. Airedoodles are also great as country dogs but do not do well in small, confined living spaces. Kennels and small apartments are not appropriate for this dog unless they will have several hours of exercise and human interaction per day.
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Posted on 03 June 2010. Tags: Breeds & Hybrid/Mixed Breeds, dog breed, good dog, Ownership Advice, Puppy, Tips and Advice, train your puppy
Bringing Your New Puppy Home
Children and puppies are wonderful combinations, but many children are bitten each year due to their behavior toward the puppy and lack of understanding of puppy training. This causes many dogs to be put into another home or taken to the pounds, when simple training on both parts will encourage many years of friendship. Also, an overly active child can cause physical and emotional damage to a small dog if the child is not properly trained to respect and handle the dog correctly. An important thing to remember is that almost all dogs will not bite unless they are provoked by a trigger: poking, prodding, being hit, or having the favorite food bowl played with during feeding time. These are things that need to be avoided to ensure a happy future.
Getting Puppies Off On The Right Foot
When the puppy makes its first entrance into the home with children, it should already have had their socialization period begun, since two weeks of age or when their ears and eyes opened. This process began with their siblings and owner, and especially their mother. If your puppy was never socialized and you have children, you are in trouble and should take this puppy back to the breeder immediately, as many problems will develop over time. However, eventually all puppies leave this safe haven, and go into a new home with many new avenues to explore. One of these avenues is meeting children they do not know, the perfect way to continue this socialization period and puppy training.
Fearful Behavior In Puppies
It is completely normal for a new puppy to act fearful in some situations, especially in a new home. But socialization and puppy training in the new home is the most important aspect of their lives, and eventually this fear will leave if you treat the puppy in an appropriate fashion. Call him or her to you and talk in a normal voice. Reassure it that things are okay without rewarding it for being fearful. Puppies and children are different in how they respond to fear: we cuddle children and reassure them, while puppies think cuddling when fearful encourages the behavior more. They think this fearful attitude is something that is expected from them by you, so they stay fearful in response to your rewarding behavior.
Children and Puppies
Children are perfect to socialize all puppies, if they have been taught correctly to treat the puppy gently and with respect. They need to be taught not to approach the puppy when it is eating or drinking, or to treat it unkindly. The puppy’s attitude toward the children in the home will extend to its attitude of children out of the home or coming into the home.
Teach the children to remain calm and peaceful around the new puppy by explaining that at the beginning any fast movements or yelling will frighten the puppy. This will make it fearful of the children, and it will run from them. This will later cause problems during puppy training as the dog will have already learned some behaviors that will make training more challenging.
Children, Puppies and Supervision
Another thing to remember is, if very young children are in the home, it is suggested not to leave the new puppy and them unsupervised together. This is asking for problems as neither the child or the puppy has been trained to tolerant of each other yet, which takes time and patience. Toddlers are a major issue with new puppies, as they are very curious about everything and anything! They want to touch and to explore; yet they lack the coordination to do it gracefully. They can hurt the puppy by falling on it, making it afraid, or physically damaging the puppy. Dog crates and baby gates are excellent for times when you cannot be in the room to supervise.
Bringing your puppy or puppies home for the first time is a matter of preparation, puppy training and child training. By having a positive and stress free first few days your new puppy will settle into the home very quickly, ready for more advanced puppy training routines in the future.
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