Poodle hybrid describes a cross between a purebred poodle and a dog of another purebred dog breed. They are often described as a crossbred, mixed breed dog or designer dog. In biological terms, Poodle Hybrids are an intraspecies hybrid, rather than a hybrid between two different species, since all dog breeds belong to the species Canis lupus familiaris.
While some of the crosses may be accidental, popular crosses (such as cockapoos) are intentional and done by design. Hypoallergenic qualities of the poodle are one reason for crosses. Another reason is to create a dog with greater genetic variety, and although this is not a guarantee of better health, the scientific studies that have been done in this area have shown that crossbreds are both healthier and live longer than purebred dogs.
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