| Poodle hybrids have become very popular in the past | | | | characteristics found in either breed. |
| few years. The Bich-poo is a cross between a Bichon | | | | General info |
| Frise and a Poodle. It is also known as a Bichonpoo | | | | Bich-poos are gentle, affectionate pups and make |
| and Poochon, as the name has not yet become | | | | great midsize family pets. They are good indoor dogs |
| standardized. These dogs play a big role in the current | | | | and thrive well in apartments. Like the Bichon Frise and |
| designer dog trend. The experimentation of these | | | | Poodle, they are quite active and enjoy the occasional |
| hybrid or designer dogs has not been recognized by | | | | walks and romps through the park. |
| the American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club, | | | | Their watchdog ability is good, but friendly and |
| but are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid | | | | mild-mannered if you let a stranger in. |
| Club under the Poochon name. | | | | Many owners have their Bich-poos trimmed regularly |
| Breeding | | | | by a professional groomer to keep the hair from |
| Generally, Bich-poo breeders aim to breed one | | | | matting. |
| generation of Bich-poo from purebred Bichon Frise and | | | | Bich-poos in good health can live up to 15 years of |
| Poodle parents. But, not all of these designer hybrid | | | | age. They have no known genetic problems yet. As |
| dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. | | | | this popular mixed breed becomes more prevalent, |
| We recommend buyers purchase dogs and puppies | | | | signs of its genetic robustness will become clearer, but |
| from responsible breeders who take dog breeding | | | | as it goes with mixed breeds, they're generally healthier |
| seriously and properly nurture and socialize the dogs | | | | than pure breeds. |
| and puppies prior to selling them. | | | | Conclusion |
| Talk to different breeders and ask them about their | | | | You should ask the Bichpoo breeders you talk with for |
| puppies and temperament of the dogs what care and | | | | references from past buyers and veterinarians. There |
| needs are needed for their specific breed. | | | | is nothing wrong with cockapoos, labradoodles, |
| The key to cross breeding to purebred dogs is what is | | | | bichpoos, yorkipoos or any of the other "designer |
| called hybrid vigor, the breeding resulting in a healthier | | | | dogs". But, I bet you will not find a Bich-poo at the |
| dog with superior genetic constitution can come from | | | | shelter, which is too bad because you might end up |
| dogs purebred for so long that they have common | | | | spending 500 dollars on a schnoodle or bich-poo |
| genetic disorders. | | | | instead of fifty on a homeless one. Mixed breeds are |
| The best way to determine the temperament of a | | | | just as beautiful as purebred breeds, and I think our |
| mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and | | | | hearts belong to them because most of the dogs in |
| know you can get any combination of any of the | | | | shelters are mixed breeds. |