Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Non Shedding Poodle Mixes Are Great For Allergy Sufferers

By Donald Harris


Deciding what kind of dog to purchase means taking several factors into consideration. These include things such as which size category would be best, certain character traits and behavioral tendencies of each breed, and health concerns of the people in the home. For individuals who suffer from allergies to pet dander, non shedding Poodle mixes could be one of the best options available.

Poodles are ranked by the American Kennel Club as the eighth most popular breed. They are one of the most distinguished and oldest in existence, and their various behavioral traits and favorable characteristics have always made them desirable. Mixing them with other breeds results in specifically designed dogs that can possess the qualities pet owners most desire from each of the breeds.

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.

When someone has a pet allergy, they are not actually allergic to the animal, but rather to the dander - or dead skin - that they produce when they lose their fur. Since Poodles do not shed, they do not produce the product that causes the allergies. When they are bred with other breeds, this trait is dominant and is therefore passed on to the designer 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.

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 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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