Designer Breeds

[Madaline]

Maltipoo

My vet put down on all my dogs forms that she was a Maltipoo, I think certain crosses are so well known as they have been around for years, like Maltipoo and Cockerpoo, that is what they are called, I dont refer to my dog as a Mutt or a crossbreed, if she was white I could just say she was a Maltese as she looks identical to one except for her color.

There are so many of them nowadays though I think it has become abit of a fad, mostly to get a small non shedding dog, but the puggle and goldendoodle etc are also very popular. Most of the poodle mixes are breed just so the dogs will be hypoallegenic, Also alot of men and even some women tend to not like poodles because of there silly little cuts etc. I have had poodles since I was 12 and Im in my 50's now, I dont know how many people have said to me, Oh I dont Like Poodles.I do feel sorry for the lone little poodle as you hardly see any of them around anymore, I was trying to get a Purebreed Minature Poodle before I got the Maltipoo and just couldnt find one, I talked to all the breeders around went to all the local dog shows and none of them had any and they would not be breeding till next Spring. Then one of them did tell me they have been having trouble with some of the toys and mini's legs, so that put me off a little on getting one. I know my Mums poodle has leg problems

So thats what got me looking at maltipoo's, also my sister inlaw had just got one and he was the sweetest little thing. After Madeline grows up a little I am going to get another one and it will probably be another maltipoo as I just love her to pieces and she has the best personality and the vet said she will not be half as neurotic as my poodle who I already have (He is 13)

 

[Fran27]

It's really totally random what character they get. That's the main problem with mixes, you have no way to know what temperament or other particularities they will get. Which is why it really irks me when I see people claim that those mixes are non shedding... It's a lie, plain and simple. There's only a 50% chance that the dog will not shed. Plus it depends a lot on the parents. If you breed a neurotic poodle with a neurotic maltese, you will end up with a neurotic mix.

I think that those mixes could be interesting if the breeders really tried to breed high quality dogs (temperament and health wise). Heck, I'm starting to agree now that even if there are lots of mutts in shelters, there are not so many small mutts. But the main problem is still that I have yet to see a breeder of those mixes that actually does temperament and health testing. It's true that purebreed dogs have more health problems than mixes in general, but it's impossible to tell when the mixes are not bred properly either.

For your vet, well it's the first time I've heard of it. My mutt is a border collie mix and it's how I describe him. Nothing wrong with that.