Anonymous
11/06/2012 12:41
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Why not just a Havanese? They are great dogs. Mine is asleep next to me. She's very smart (sometimes too smart) and affectionate. She always goes to the person who "needs" her the most. We were visiting my parents once and my dad got some god-awful stomach bug, she would not leave my dad's side. We joke that DD is his second favorite. 
Anonymous
11/06/2012 12:40
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
You may want to rethink getting a puppy. They are a lot of work.
If you adopt a dog from foster care they will be socialized, most likely will be trained, and you will know how they are with children.
Any dog, regardless of whether they are bought from a breeder or adopted, will have to be trained and socialized appropriately.
If you adopt a dog from foster care they will be socialized, most likely will be trained, and you will know how they are with children.
Any dog, regardless of whether they are bought from a breeder or adopted, will have to be trained and socialized appropriately.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 11:20
Subject: Re:Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
I took a bich'n poo this morning. I feel much better now, with a little more pep in my step.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 11:13
Subject: Re:Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
We rescued a hav-poo and bought an Aut Labradoodle from a breeder
I will throw my 2 cents in and advise you to go with a larger dog whether from shelter or breeder. On the whole they tend to be more relaxed and comfortable around kids. I also second what the other poster said about getting just a poodle. I grew up with a standard...they are amazing animals
I will throw my 2 cents in and advise you to go with a larger dog whether from shelter or breeder. On the whole they tend to be more relaxed and comfortable around kids. I also second what the other poster said about getting just a poodle. I grew up with a standard...they are amazing animals
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:40
Subject: Re:Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
[quote=Anonymous
HELLLLO! Service dogs are not pets. Neither are goverment and police dogs. You are really incredibly stupid.
I have a pet, a beagle, from a shelter. She is a fantastic pet. A pet. A member of the family. At the same time, I am on a waiting list for a service dog, from an organization with a breeding program. I know the difference between what my pet dog, my rescue dog, is capable of, and what I need a service dog to be bred and professionally trained to do.
Ding-dong. Stupidest post of the day.
HELLLLO! Service dogs are not pets. Neither are goverment and police dogs. You are really incredibly stupid.
I have a pet, a beagle, from a shelter. She is a fantastic pet. A pet. A member of the family. At the same time, I am on a waiting list for a service dog, from an organization with a breeding program. I know the difference between what my pet dog, my rescue dog, is capable of, and what I need a service dog to be bred and professionally trained to do.
Ding-dong. Stupidest post of the day.
Ding-dong to you too. Your post is truly ridiculous. The point was that if organizations could go to shelters and get dogs they would not go to the expense of breeding or getting these purebreds. I can't believe a person on a service dog waitlist does not understand the variation in capabilities between breeds. If the supply from shelters was reliable then why the service dog breeding programs?
Do you want me to respond to your new point, or your original point? Figure it out and let me know (if you know yourself)
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:32
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP. Why isn't plain 'ole Poodle on your list?
I never understand why all the people who want an X,Y Z-oodle just don't get a Poodle.
They're awesome and healthy and good with children and non-aggressive toward other dogs and and and and.
Also, they're the reason that all the "XXX-oodle" crosses are good.
Seriously OP, if you'd consider a Bichon-oodle, why have have you ruled out a white miniature or standard poodle?
Because poodles are ugly.
This. And neurotic.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:29
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I agree with 9:49. Some shelter dogs who've been maltreated in rural West VA, rural Va. and NC make shitty pets and they are menace to the entire neighborhood.
My heart pains for them and their terrible lives they've had. it does. But not all can be rehabbed. Fact.
So what? So people shouldn't go to shelters because some shelter dogs aren't adoptable? What kind of logic is that?
how are you jumping to that conclusion??? I'm 9:49 and I never said shelter dogs aren't adoptable (WE ended up adopting a shelter dog) BUT what I am saying is making cavalier statements like "shelter dogs make the best pets" is irresponsible and isn't true. You need to do your homework, and know what you're getting and be prepared for it. That's all.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:27
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
We rescued a cockapoo, but she's not from a shelter. I have never seen such a high level of EQ as I have in her. She is VERY in tune with the emotions and feelings of Her People. She was easy to train. Doesn't shed. Is a people-pleaser. We decided to test "can't teach an old dog new tricks" and taught her a new command last year (she's 11) and she got it pretty quickly (we taught her 'out of the kitchen!').
When we had a friend sleeping over and she heard a noise in the middle of the night, she not only jumped out of bed to investigate and make sure the house was okay, but insisted on going into the guest room to check on our friend too. She only goes up to 17 pounds (and down to 14/15) so is easy to take places. I hate saying "cockapoo" but love, love, love having her.
When we had a friend sleeping over and she heard a noise in the middle of the night, she not only jumped out of bed to investigate and make sure the house was okay, but insisted on going into the guest room to check on our friend too. She only goes up to 17 pounds (and down to 14/15) so is easy to take places. I hate saying "cockapoo" but love, love, love having her.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:26
Subject: Re:Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Best advise - Go to an animal shelter. They'll have a lot of mixed breed "poos" to choose from. You don't need a designer dog. Shelter dogs make the best pets!
Not the OP but we tried this route and it didn't work for us. We wanted a puppy because my youngest was only four and I didn't want to bring a dog with an unknown past into the house. I went no fewer than five times to the local shelter (WARL) looking for a non-shedding breed puppy. However, every single time I went all of the puppies had already been claimed with a long list of other interested parties if the first family's adoption wasn't approved. I didn't want to wait forever so we did go with a breeder.
As to OP's initial question, I've met many of these "breeds" and there isn't a ton of difference among them other than size -- they tend to be friendly and good family dogs. A larger dog will be harder for kids to walk and also will cost more to groom -- not an inconsequential consideration considering how much I've had to spend on my standard goldendoodle's grooming.
Whatever breed you get, buy from a reputable breeder--pay now or pay later (genetic problems = vet bills) A great breeder really cares and puts a lot of thought and effort into the puppies. Not cheap, however.
Dogs from the shelter often have behavorial problems. +1 on the cost of grooming larger dog, also greater cost to board.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:20
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
We love our doodle. Just be aware that, even if you get a non-shedding one (not guaranteed), they require frequent, expensive grooming. You should budget a grooming/cut every couple of months, so that's an annual expense of about $800.
You can go through a rescue organization and you will get a god that's been fostered with a knowledgeable family and, usually, a behavioral assessment. Often they are owner-relinquished and have never been in a shelter.
Here's one group that focuses on poodle mixes:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1224.html
You can go through a rescue organization and you will get a god that's been fostered with a knowledgeable family and, usually, a behavioral assessment. Often they are owner-relinquished and have never been in a shelter.
Here's one group that focuses on poodle mixes:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1224.html
ThatSmileyFaceGuy
11/06/2012 10:16
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Still several hundred dollars for what was called a mutt 15 years ago. If you want to drop that kind of money on a dog, why not a poodle or a bitchin frizzy (Bichon Frise)
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:09
Subject: Re:Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Best advise - Go to an animal shelter. They'll have a lot of mixed breed "poos" to choose from. You don't need a designer dog. Shelter dogs make the best pets!
Not the OP but we tried this route and it didn't work for us. We wanted a puppy because my youngest was only four and I didn't want to bring a dog with an unknown past into the house. I went no fewer than five times to the local shelter (WARL) looking for a non-shedding breed puppy. However, every single time I went all of the puppies had already been claimed with a long list of other interested parties if the first family's adoption wasn't approved. I didn't want to wait forever so we did go with a breeder.
As to OP's initial question, I've met many of these "breeds" and there isn't a ton of difference among them other than size -- they tend to be friendly and good family dogs. A larger dog will be harder for kids to walk and also will cost more to groom -- not an inconsequential consideration considering how much I've had to spend on my standard goldendoodle's grooming.
It is ridiculous to assume shelter dogs make the best pets. If that was true then service dog organizations would not be breeding labs or shepherds or goldens or lab/golden mixes. The govt and police would not be getting purebreds. You also can't assume a larger dog costs more to groom.
I had a great shelter dog that was a lab/spaniel mix. Got him at 8 months and NO behavior issues. A relative has a horrid shelter dog.
HELLLLO! Service dogs are not pets. Neither are goverment and police dogs. You are really incredibly stupid.
I have a pet, a beagle, from a shelter. She is a fantastic pet. A pet. A member of the family. At the same time, I am on a waiting list for a service dog, from an organization with a breeding program. I know the difference between what my pet dog, my rescue dog, is capable of, and what I need a service dog to be bred and professionally trained to do.
Ding-dong. Stupidest post of the day.
Ding-dong to you too. Your post is truly ridiculous. The point was that if organizations could go to shelters and get dogs they would not go to the expense of breeding or getting these purebreds. I can't believe a person on a service dog waitlist does not understand the variation in capabilities between breeds. If the supply from shelters was reliable then why the service dog breeding programs?
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:07
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
Anonymous wrote:OP. Why isn't plain 'ole Poodle on your list?
I never understand why all the people who want an X,Y Z-oodle just don't get a Poodle.
They're awesome and healthy and good with children and non-aggressive toward other dogs and and and and.
Also, they're the reason that all the "XXX-oodle" crosses are good.
Seriously OP, if you'd consider a Bichon-oodle, why have have you ruled out a white miniature or standard poodle?
Because poodles are ugly.
Anonymous
11/06/2012 10:07
Subject: Bichon-Poo, Malti-Poo, Cavapoo, Australian Labradoodle, Hava-poo
My advise: skip the lhasa-poos. That is NOT a good mix; the dogs are neurotic to the nth degree.