Dog
Pronunciation:
aw-see-dood-l
Breed Description:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog was developed by crossing the Australian Shepherd with the Miniature, Toy or Standard Poodle. The result was a small to large sized breed that is compact and slender. They are a muscular breed that has a slightly longer body than they are tall and they have well defined legs and small ears that hang down the side of the head. The tail can either be long and slightly curled or there can be a natural bobtail. Some tails have also been a combination of the two.
The coat of the Aussiedoodle breed of dog can have a range of coat types but the most common is medium in length with a soft undercoat. The hair has a wave or loose curl to it and should be soft to the touch. There is usually feathering on the chest, back of legs and the ears. The Aussiedoodle can be found in many different colors including black, apricot, cream, grey, white, blue, silver, brown, red, parti colors,black with white and tan markings, red with white and tan markings, red merle, and blue merle. They can also have blue eyes.
Temperament:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog is an active and energetic breed that has retained many of the herding instincts of their parent breed. This makes them an excellent working dog and a good match for an active family that wants a breed that can keep up. They are very intelligent and tend to learn quickly, however, they can be stubborn at times, which can make training difficult. They do very well with children, however, they may herd them and they may be mouthy so proper training is essential. The Aussiedoodle is a loyal and devoted breed that loves to be active but loves doing things with their owners even more.
Height:
The average height of an Aussiedoodle is between 14 to 23 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of an Aussiedoodle is between 25 to 70 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Australian Shepherd and the Miniature, Toy or Standard Poodle to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog can do very well in an apartment as long as their exercise needs are being met. However, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard for the breed to exercise in. While they do enjoy the outdoors, the Aussiedoodle should not be an outdoor dog.
Exercise:
The Aussiedoodle can have a fair amount of energy and will require about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise each day. They do need one or two good walks and thrive when they can play a few games of fetch with their owner.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog is usually clipped for easier grooming and when they are, they can be extremely easy to care for. Clipping should be done once or twice a year and the head should be clipped once a month. Brushing should be done once a week, unless they are in full coat when they should be brushed daily. The Aussiedoodle should be bathed once a month and the ears should be kept clean to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
The Aussiedoodle breed of dog is a designer `hybrid` breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Aussiedoodle, it is important to read up on both the Miniature Australian Shepherd and the Miniature, Toy and/or Standard Poodle. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
