Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Benefits Of Non Shedding Poodle Mixes For Individuals With Allergies

By Donald Harris


There are multiple factors to consider when deciding on the type of dog one wants to purchase. These include such factors as the best size category, various character traits, desired behavioral tendencies, and the general health concerns of the people living in the home. If someone is suffering from allergies to pets, non shedding Poodle mixes may be a viable option for canine companion.

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.

Standard, Miniature, and Toy are the three sizes in which Poodles come. Each of these categories will still share the base characteristics of their breed, however, the variety in their weight and height permits more leniency in what other breeds they can be mixed with in order to create offspring with specific qualities. The one factor that is most highly sought after is the no shed fur because it allows people with allergies to own a dog.

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.

Anytime one decides to choose a mixed dog, it is advantageous to get as much information about each of the parent breeds as possible. Even though the most dominant traits are usually passed along, this is not always a consistency and it could be a benefit to understand the different influences being considered. It could also be helpful to have an awareness of any health risk which may be involved in order to take any necessary precautions to ensure the pup's well being.

Hypoallergenic dogs can be a wonderful addition to any household with an allergic family member. These mixed dogs are usually very good with other household pets, children, and adults, though since Poodles are natural born leaders, the humans need to make it clear who is in the Alpha position. To ensure that the pups come from sanitary, humane, and well-kept conditions, one should always do research on their chosen breeding facility.




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