Ashley Haugen
Author for A-Z Animals

All American hairless terriers descend from a pup named Josephine born into a litter of midsized rat terriers. The first American hairless terrier was born into a litter of rat… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

The Labrador Retriever was originally bred to be an excellent swimmer. The German Sheprador may likewise inherit many traits that make it fast and agile in the water. The German… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

The Labrador Retriever has many of the qualities of a good swimmer: a water-resistant coat, extra feet webbing, and a very athletic body. The Spanador may inherit some or all… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Huskadors fit right into a busy household of both kids and adults. Alternatively, this hybrid breed is also right at home working as a search and rescue dog or a… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Goldadors can come in three colors: yellow/gold, black, and chocolate! Goldadors are a mix between golden retrievers and labradors, two of the most popular breeds in the world. They are… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

A Lhasapoo’s coat can be curly like a poodle’s, or long and silky like a Lhasa Apso's. Owning a Lhasapoo is always an adventure because no two Lhasapoos are ever… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Dalmadors are loyal dogs that are excited to explore the world. Take your dalmador on plenty of walks; it needs the exercise, and it will love to see what's outside… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Shih Poos are sometimes called “teddy bear dogs” because of their resemblance to the stuffed toy. A Shih Poo dog is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Toy… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

The corgidor has been around significantly longer than other designer dog breeds. Although definitive records don't exist, this hybrid is assumed to have been first created in the early 1900s… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Like their labrador retriever parents, mini labradoodles are known to be excellent swimmers. Try taking your pup out to a dog-friendly pool for a bit of fun on a hot… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Despite their physical differences, both the Weimaraner and the Poodle were bred in Germany as hunting dogs. The former was a more conventional “gun dog,” while the latter was built… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

It takes most Eskipoos 15 to 17 months to become fully grown. The Eskipoo is a designer dog achieved by crossing an American Eskimo Dog with a European poodle. Breeders… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Though a Westiepoo is small in size, it has a strong bark that can scare away strangers on the property. Westiepoos are social, intelligent dogs that are full of curiosity.… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

These dogs are a mix of two small dog breeds - the Poodle and the Welsh Corgi. However, their expense will depend on whether the parents are both purebred. The… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

The doxiepoo is one of the most varied and unpredictable designer dogs on the market. Because daschunds have so many possible appearances, there's no telling how big your doxiedoodle will… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Pugapoo infographic Alert and intelligent, the pugapoo actually makes for a surprisingly good watchdog. The pugapoo is a cross between two different dog breeds: the pug and the poodle. The… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Bordoodles are the product of a purebred border collie and a purebred poodle. The genetics of these two breeds can fall very differently in every litter, resulting in a variety… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Although Pomeranians are quite small, their genetic line partially comes from large sled dogs like the Husky or the Alaskan Malamute. Before being bred to be much smaller, they were… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Irish Doodles make a wonderful companion dog. They do not do very well if left alone for long periods of time. Irish Doodles are a hybrid dog breed that was… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Bringing home a Pomapoo puppy is a lot like bringing home a new baby. They’ll require a lot of care, time, and attention. Pomapoos are a hybrid dog breed that… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Bernedoodles are also known as the Bernese Mountain Poo. Bernedoodles were bred to be companion dogs. They have one Poodle (or Miniature/Toy Poodle) parent and one Bernese Mountain Dog parent.… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

The first Havapoo dog was likely bred within the last 20 or 30 years. Havapoos are a mixed, or hybrid, breed. They have one Poodle (standard or miniature) parent and… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago

Breeders originally mixed Poodles and Maltese to create a breed that would make a good companion pet for individuals with allergies. Maltipoos are a loving, playful, and intelligent small-breed dog.… Read More

By Ashley Haugen 4 years ago