OODLE DOG BREEDS INFO CENTRE

What is an Oodle Dog?

Oodle dogs are a cross breed between a pure-bred Poodle and other dog breeds.

The desire for a dog that exhibits the best traits of both breeds has generally been the motivating factor behind the creation of Oodle dogs.

Traits inherent in Poodles such as hypoallergenic hair and low shedding coats have been particularly attractive for breeders.

But attractive temperament qualities have also been high on the wish list for breeders.

What is a Spoodle

Spoodles (also known as Cockapoos) are hybrids of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle and are highly valued for their intelligence and affectionate natures.

Spoodles date back to the 1960s.

Technically, Spoodles refers to the mix of a poodle crossed with an English Cocker Spaniel while Cockapoos are the result of a cross with an an American Cocker Spaniel.

Typically there are 3 sizes of Spoodles (cockapoos):

• Miniature—Height: 30-40 cm
• Medium–Height: 40-51 cm
• Standard–Height: 51-66 cm

This breed is renowned for their easy-going, gentle natures combined with a lively playful intelligence. They are very rarely aggressive and extremely tolerant of children.

They are easily trained and very social animals. They tend to be very long lived dogs and generally possess good health.

See our full Spoodles info page here.

What’s a Labradoodle

Labradoodles came about thanks to a request from a blind woman to the Australian Guide Dog Association for a guide dog that would not trigger her extreme allergy sensitivities.

The Labrador was a proven success as a guide dog but it has a relatively high shedding coat.

The cross with a poodle was an obvious choice and 29 of the first 31 dogs went on to become very successful guide dogs.

There are differences between Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles. Labradoodles are an F1 (1st generation cross) cross between Labrador and Poodle whereas Australian Labradoodles may be a blend of up to 6 dogs:

• Labrador
• Poodle
• Cocker Spaniel
• American Cocker Spaniel
• Curly Coated Retriever
• Irish Water Spaniel

The intention is to creative a dog with a marvellous temperament that was suitable for high allergy sufferers.

If hypoallergenic hair is an important factor then look for a dog with at least 50% Poodle genes.

Labradoodles can display a variety of colours, from black, silver and cream, to reds and chocolate.

The Australian Labradoodle comes in 3 size variations:

1. Standard — taller than 44cms
2. Medium — between 44cms and 34cms
3. Miniature — between 28cms and 34cms

See our full Labradoodle info page here.

What’s a Cavoodle

Cavoodles are the result of a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a miniature Poodle.

These small long-haired dogs are high energy and love being around children.

Weight range sits between 5 and 12kgs and coat colours include: gold, tan, cream, black and brown.

Cavoodles, also known as Cavapoos, possess large beautiful brown eyes, a thick soft coat, and are highly intelligent.

They adapt well to small apartment living provided they get enough exercise and stimulation.

They can be prone to barking and anxiety if left alone too long. Although they’ll bark to let you know visitors have arrived they are not usually aggressive.

Cavoodles are highly compatible with other pets and do not shed much hair making them a great choice for allergy prone owners.

However, they do need regular grooming to maintain their lush coats in good condition.

See our full Cavoodle info page here.

What is a Maltipoo

Maltipoo is not actually a dog breed per se, but the Maltipoo is a popular cross of the Maltese Poodle, known for their fun-loving and affectionate nature.

Although these dogs sometimes have the unfortunate status of “designer breed,” you may find them in shelters and rescues.

Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog.

As companion dogs, they crave the company of their humans and may develop separation anxiety when they don’t get the attention they need.

The maltipoo is a small breed. Their size will vary depending on whether they are mixed with a teacup, toy, and miniature size.

See our full Maltipoo info page here.

What is a Groodle

A groodle is a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle. They are a very intelligent dog breed with a ‘golden’ personality.

Their affectionate and care free nature makes them the ideal family pet. They get along great with children, all dog breeds and other pets.

In 1969, the first groodle was bred by Monica Dickens, the great-granddaughter of the famous writer Charles Dickens.

In the 1990s, breeding labradoodles as a hypoallergenic guide dog was a great success.

This started an ‘oodle’ hybrid breed craze with groodles and other poodle crosses booming in popularity.

Other Names that the groodle is known by various names, including:

• Golden doodle
• Golden poo
• Curly retriever
• Curly golden

See our full Groodle info page here.

What is an Aussiedoodle

Aussiedoodles are a popular hybrid dog breed. They are a Poodle crossed with an Australia Shepherd and sometimes known as an Aussiepoo or Aussiepoodle.

These dogs have been bred since the 1990s, when they were first recognized by kennel clubs in both America and Australia.

In addition to being friendly, energetic, smart dogs that make great family pets; these pups can also be trained for therapy work too!

One of the reasons Aussiedoodles are so popular is because they are so cute! They look like a teddy bear version of the Australian Shepherd breed.

They have short, floppy ears and a long snout. They have a perky tail and long, slender legs and are bred in to the following sizes:

• Standards
• Miniature
• Toy

See our full Aussiedoodle info page here.

What is a Bordoodle

The Bordoodle is a Border Collie Poodle mix. They are a designer dog breed rapidly growing in popularity as backyard pets.

They are also known as a Borderdoodle, Borderpoo, Borpoo or simply a Border Collie Poodle mix.

Both the Border Collie and the Poodle parent breeds are intelligent, active and incredibly sweet.

Because they are mixed breed dogs, a Bordoodle’s size can be hard to guarantee. Breeders will predict their size based on both the Poodle parent and Border Collie parent.

Males will usually grow a little bigger than females and there are 3 sizes of Bordoodle, each determined by which sized Poodle they are crossed with:

• Standard
• Miniature
• Toy

See our full Bordoodle info page here.

What’s is a Bernedoodle?

The Bernedoodle dog breed is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle.and is an adorable designer breed (aka. hybrid breed) that is growing in popularity.

They are sometimes called a Bernese Poodle, Bernese Mountain Poo, Bernese Mountain Doodle or Bernepoo.

This affectionate yet playful dog breed is a great pet for families with children.

A standard Bernedoodle is the largest size available. They are usually crossed with a standard sized Poodle.

• They weigh between 25-40kg.
• They are between 55-70cm (21-27 inches) tall.

Miniature Bernedoodles are sometimes referred to as medium or mini Bernedoodles.

They are usually mixed with a miniature poodle.

• Mini Bernedoodles weigh between 15-25kg.
• They are between 44-55cm (17-21 inches) tall.

See our full Bernedoodle info page here.

What’s is a Yorki Poo?

The Yorkipoo (Yorkie, Yorki Poo) is a designer dog breed that is the result of crossing a Yorkshire Terrier with a Toy or Miniature Poodle.

They make great companions and even though they are a small dog, their personality is anything but!

With the right care and training they can make amazing pets.

If you’re considering adding a Yorkipoo to your family, this blog post will give you all the information you need about these social animals.

The average Yorkipoo is crossed with a Toy Poodle which keeps them tiny.

They are usually only 16-25cm tall at their shoulder. They will weigh between 2.5-5.5kg.

If your Yorkipoo is crossed with a Miniature Poodle then it may be a little taller and heavier. But it will still be classed as a very small dog.

Their body shape may also vary. Some Yorkipoos will have very skinny legs and a narrow frame while others will be stockier.

See our full Yorkipoo info page here.

Oodle Breeding

Cross breeding dogs is usually done to achieve a number of different objectives including:

• Minimizing genetic diseases present in the purebred dogs
• Combining the best temperament or other qualities in the two breeds
• Establishing advantageous qualities as a norm (e.g. low shedding coat)

When looking for the right Oodle dog for you you’ll need to check with the breeder about breed percentages and whether they’re an F1, F2, or F3, F1b and F2b generation dog.

The F stands for filial (crossbreed) and the number refers to the generation.

B stands for backcross, thus an F1b Labradoodle has been backcrossed with a purebred Poodle.

See our full Oodle Cross Breeding info page here.

Oodle Breeders

There are a number of established associations throughout Australia that are dedicated to establishing healthy genetic bloodlines for their particular Oodle breed with the goal of attaining official breed recognition.

Australian Labradoodle Association, as the name suggests, is a great place to start looking for your Australian Labradoodle puppy.

The Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders is a great source of information and lists reputable breeders of all Oodle dog breeds.

All members have been audited by a registered veterinarian and must abide by an established code of ethics.

If you’re looking for Cavoodle puppies you might start here.

If there isn’t an Australian association for the particular breed you’re interested in then try the American Association for that particular dog breed.

For example, try the Goldendoodle Association of North America if you want to know more about the Goldendoodle.

There are, of course many reputable individual breeders of a wide range of Oodle dog types throughout Australia.

Many of these breeders have a long history of sending their dogs safely across Australia and even internationally.

See our full Oodle List of Breeders info page here.