Why choose a designer dog if pure breeds are so great?
Designer dogs have taken the idea of “knowing what you’re getting” one step further by creating dogs that combine two dogs that have desirable characteristics. For example, the Labradoodle (a cross between the Labrador and a Poodle) is a large dog that does not usually shed. While Labs are usually a breed known for their excessive hair loss, Poodles do not shed and this trait is usually the dominate one in a Labradoodle. The idea of a labradoodle allows an apartment dweller to have a big dog without as much of the big dog hassle like excessive shedding. Another popular designer dog is the Yorkipoo. A mix between a Yorkie and Poodle, a Yorkipoo has the benefit of little shedding with the small size and personality of the likeable Yorkie. These dogs are ideal for small spaces such as apartments because they do not require the room that larger breeds need, and they are also very neat and clean. Again, a large number of designer dogs have the Poodle in the mix because of the dog’s intellig
