Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Non Shedding Poodle Mixes Are Great For Allergy Sufferers

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.

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 with another breed allows breeders to keep certain traits of the second type of dog, while keeping those most desired from the Poodles. These include their intelligence, poise, and signature curly low shed fur. Mixed offspring also tend to inherit the family oriented traits, agility, and all weather tolerance.

Each crossbreed results in a very unique dog. For instance, mixing with a Maltese creates in Malipoo, a Cocker Spaniel produces a Cockapoo, Golden Retrievers become Goldendoodles, a Labrador begets a Labradoodle, a Schnauzer becomes a Schnoodle, the Pekingese results in a Pekipoo, and the Yorkshire Terrier generates the adorable Yorkipoo. There over 20 different possibilities at this point.

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.

These mixed dogs are considered hypoallergenic and could be of great benefit to any household that has a family member who is plagued by allergies. They tend to be very good with children as well as adults and other household pets, though it needs to be made clear that the human is in charge as Poodles are known for their Alpha tendencies. Always do research on the breeding facility to ensure that the dogs are being bred in proper, humane and sanitary conditions.




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