Tell me about your Schnoodle puppy

[MickeyMouseGal]

I still don't see how that is any different then breading purebreds. It is still a crap shoot that all the 'good' stuff will end up in the puppy. The purebred could still have a recessive trait for whatever and the other parent have the same or different recessive trait and show up in the purebred puppy. Our dog came from a very reputable breeder, both parents have papers up the ying-yang, yet our dog has bad allergies and had her hip removed due to Leggs/Calves/Perths. It still happens no matter how careful you are.

Of course breeding is always a crap shoot. It is in people as well.
Most reputable pure bred dog breeders will not breed a dog that is showing genetic defects, and with DNA testing, we are starting to eliminate recessive traits as well-- such as PRA in Corgis. Backyard breeders (and I've seen just about as many badly bred pure breds as I have designer mixed breeds) will breed whatever they can get their hands on, genetic problems or not. The more financially driven the breeder is, generally the poorer quality the animal. Since designer mixed breeds are commanding more money and less paperwork than pure breds right now, they are common offenders of this.
Looking at it from another view, if you breed two dogs together that are collectively showing/carrying 10 different 'undesirable traits' such as bad skin, bad temperament, orthapedic problems, etc. you have a greater chance of rolling those traits in the game of genetic dice than if you breed two dogs carrying only one bad trait.
As for myself, I have had two Golden Retrievers who have NEVER had an ear infection (any Golden people here will tell you that this is no small feat)... neither did either of their parents. Coincidence? Absolutely not.

 

[kimluvswdw]

There are alot of weird combos of dogs tht people have. I have a weird combo also. I have 2 dogs that are half chow, half schnauzer. We call them chowzers. They get their barking from the schnauzer side.

 

[SplshMtnLvr28]

Ours barks a lot, at everything, and anything. Probably could've been prevented with some training as a puppy. (we got her from my grandparents when they passed away)

But other than that, she's a really great dog. Doesn't shed at all, and we keep her fur longer in the winter since we live in WI.

She loves to play, and attack our cats. She's also very active, even for a 10 year old with heart problems.

Here's a picture of her with shorter hair (and her squirrel):

 

[Dr Pepsi]

Designer breeders generally breed pet store quality or back-yard breeder quality dogs, so the dogs already have marks against them genetically speaking.

In addition, designer breeders breed for profit and usually do several litters which is hard on the female dogs. Reputable breeders breed with the goal of enhancing the breed. They breed fewer litters per dog and are much more likely to lose money than make money.

EDIT: If you are going to spend a ton of money on a designer dog so it doesn't shed and/or is hypoallergennic, spend the same money and find a reputable poodle breeder.

 

[DawnCt1]

Designer breeders generally breed pet store quality or back-yard breeder quality dogs, so the dogs already have marks against them genetically speaking.

In addition, designer breeders breed for profit and usually do several litters which is hard on the female dogs. Reputable breeders breed with the goal of enhancing the breed. They breed fewer litters per dog and are much more likely to lose money than make money.

EDIT: If you are going to spend a ton of money on a designer dog so it doesn't shed and/or is hypoallergennic, spend the same money and find a reputable poodle breeder.

That is an excellent point, because many, if not most reputable, serious breeders will only sell with a spay or neuter contract.

 

[marydmjj]

GAWD all of your doggies are so cute!

If you are going to spend a ton of money on a designer dog so it doesn't shed and/or is hypoallergennic, spend the same money and find a reputable poodle breeder.

Because I REALLY don't like the look of Poodles - big or small. But I love the look of mutts that are mixed with Poodles, especially Schnoodles.

 

[mommy2mrb]

we had a schnoodle growing up. her mom was schnauzer and dad was poodle (he got to her the day before they were to bred the mom)

Tasha was a great dog, we also cut her as a schnauzer, her tail had been bobbed but they left her ears alone. Trained easily, she even knew the difference in the sounds of the cheese drawer in the fridge opening in compared to the veggie drawer opening.

She was a beautiful little black fur ball as a puppy and was all salt & pepper as an adult. She lived 15 wonderful years and is still missed to this day.

 

[Nynaeve]

I agree with Dawn and MickeyMouse Gal on this one. Good breeders pay close attention to the dogs they breed, and really research the health backgrounds of the adults. They are careful, and do their best to make sure that it produces healthy puppies that meet the strict breed standards as close as possible.

They just don't grab 2 random dogs from 2 breeds they like, and see what happens and slap a new name as a 'breed'. It's a total roll of the dice what traits the puppies will have. And, with people paying large amounts of money on the 'designer mutt' craze, they can breed any dog they want as many times as they want, with only money in mind, and no outside control keeping an eye on the poor dogs well-being.

IMO, most of the designer mixes are from puppy mills and backyard breeders making quick money at the dogs expense. I think it's a total waste of money. Don't put money into people pockets looking to cash in on this new fad, go to the pound and save a life of a true mutt. They are the ones who should benefit from a loving home.


And by the way, I don't have a Dalmatian Lab mix, I have a Labmatian.

Kidding. I've just always wanted to say that.

 

[Nynaeve]

GAWD all of your doggies are so cute!



Because I REALLY don't like the look of Poodles - big or small. But I love the look of mutts that are mixed with Poodles, especially Schnoodles.

The pictures posted on this thread are really cute. What about a regular Schnauzer, my in-laws have one who's just the sweetest thing, and really cute. Do you have a local pound that you could watch for a poodle mix?

I just really hate to see people make money while the mothers are probably being exploited and suffering, you know?

Ok, I'm getting off my soapbox. Whatever you choose, good luck with your new puppy, you sure are lucky to be getting one!!

 

[Dr Pepsi]

Because I REALLY don't like the look of Poodles - big or small. But I love the look of mutts that are mixed with Poodles, especially Schnoodles.

That's what animal shelters are for.

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

We are getting a cavachon puppy in a few weeks. It is a cavalier king spaniel bischon mix. The dogs are adorable and supposed to be no or low shedding. I did look at shelter sites but didn't see a dog I really wanted. Many of them seemed to have problems due to being mistreated or coming from a puppy mill. This is is our first family pet and we really wanted a new puppy. We were going to get a bischon but then my sister showed me the cavachon and we loved the dog. We chose a good breeder, I hope. I refuse to feel guilty about buying a designer mutt.

 

[hiwaygal]

I refuse to feel guilty about buying a designer mutt.

Then don't.

But there are those of us who feel badly for the mother who is essentially treated as a "puppy machine" and bred until she dies at 5 or 6 (WAAAAAY too young). Or maybe just when she is no longer able to produce enough puppies to make the "breeder" money and they just drop her off somewhere (usually either the pound or off the side of some road).

What about the pups who don't get bought for thousands of dollars? Where will they end up? Probably the local pound or dead on the side of the road.

Those are the things that would make me feel guilty for buying a "designer" dog.

 

[jrmasm]

The dogs are adorable and supposed to be no or low shedding.

I hope that is not a deal breaker for you. If it is, you should have gotten a Bichon. It is not possible to predict if your mix puppy will be low or no shedding.

 

[chewbacca]

I have a VERY sweet 10-month-old female malti-poo. She is about 10 pounds (probably full grown) and does not shed a bit. I've had her groomed a couple of times. She mostly just needs it on her face and feet. Her fur grows very long between the pads on her feet and she slips around all over the kitchen floor. Of course I'm going to tell you she's smart. Don't all dog owners think their dogs are smart?

I'll try and post a pic, but I'm not very good at it. I can't figure out why it's so big. Sorry

Not ours! We have a brittany spaniel/beagle mix. My DH says its the beagle that makes her stupid!!

She is a pretty good dog but sometimes I think that there is no one home upstairs!

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

'But there are those of us who feel badly for the mother who is essentially treated as a "puppy machine" and bred until she dies at 5 or 6 (WAAAAAY too young). Or maybe just when she is no longer able to produce enough puppies to make the "breeder" money and they just drop her off somewhere (usually either the pound or off the side of some road).What about the pups who don't get bought for thousands of dollars? Where will they end up? Probably the local pound or dead on the side of the road

This can be said for any breeder, not just one one breeding a mixed dog.

 

[hiwaygal]

This can be said for any breeder, not just one one breeding a mixed dog.

That can be said for any IRRESPONSIBLE, backyard, "designer dog" breeder.

No quality breeder breeding for enhancement and quality of their breed would allow their dogs to be treated that way.

 

[debbi801]

Sorry, i'm late to the party, but here is ours...

He's a rescue. We knew he was poodle and something else, it has been suggested the something else is schnauzer. He does shed a tiny bit, but not much at all. And he isn't much of a barker, just when someone knocks at the door.

He's a sweetheart, other than he was clueless about housebreaking when we got him in November, and he was almost 2 yrs old! He's finally gotten the hang of it.

 

[nataliela]

I grew up with a toy poodle, and currently have a min. schnauzer......I hope you don't get the poodle's attitude!

 

[marydmjj]

Are only breeders that breed purebreds responsible? Isn't it possible that someone breeding a mix has done research and kept records of their puppies? I find it hard to believe that it's only a one-way-street.

 

[debbi801]

But when someone buys one of the new designer breeds, that person is buying an overpriced mutt. And sadly, there are tons of mutts needing to be rescued from Pet Finder, etc. Right now, Pet Finder has 1732 poodle mixes available, including this one, which happens to be a Schnauzer/Poodle mix. And, they have 1032 Schnauzers available.