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Note: This is a guest post by Omar Reyes of pet dog care Journey.

Designer dogs, hybrid dogs, puggles, goldendoodles, schnoodles, and yes, Labradoodles have become a lot more popular recently.

But aren’t they all just mixed breed dogs? Well, in a way, they are.

So what makes them so special?

Let’s take a step back and present a a lot more “formal” definition of a hybrid or designer dog.

A designer pet dog or “hybrid” is a pet dog that is a deliberate cross between two purebred dogs of different pet dog breeds.

In a way, they are also different than your normal idea of a mutt – a mix or cross of different, and normally unknown pet dog breeds.

The designer pet dog is deliberately bred and normally has parents that are very carefully selected. In the case of the Labradoodle, the breed is created by crossing a Labrador retriever and a poodle. Some breeders choose to breed Labradoodles with other Labradoodles.

You may say that a Labradoodle is still a mutt, and you may be right. but there are lots of people who would disagree. In fact, they would be ready to spend up to $2,000 (in some cases) for a quality Labradoodle.

Labradoodles are actually one of the most popular designer dogs. Both Labrador retrievers and poodles are very popular pet dog breeds. They are both intelligent and love to please their families. In lots of cases, Labradoodles will share similar traits to their parents.

Because poodles shed less than other pet dog breeds, they are often used in these hybrid crosses in an attempt to create a a lot more hypoallergenic pet dog breed. In the case of the Labrador retriever, a notorious shedder, breeders are attempting to create a loving, friendly, intelligent and active pet dog that will have a a lot more curly coat that will shed less.

Although Labradoodles are claimed to be hypoallergenic, this really depends on the individual dog.

Labradoodles were first bred around 1989. considering that then, they have been used as guide dogs and help dogs because they are very gentle and easily trained.

Labradoodle appearance

Labrador retrievers are crossed with either the standard poodle or the miniature poodle to create first generation Labradoodles. some of the puppies from these crosses will have curly coats like the poodle, while others will a lot more closely resemble the Labrador parent. Some puppies will end up with a wiry coat.

Some of the offspring will have a personality that is a lot more like the poodle, while others will have the temperament of a Lab. The truth is, they are crosses and can have the look and personality of either parent or a combination of both.

As far as their coat colors, they can have coats of white, cream, gold, apricot, red, brown, black and other colors that can be seen in poodles. The colors of the pups depend on genetics. Not all the puppies will be the same color just because they are from the same litter or just because their parents are a certain color.

Health of Labradoodles

When breeding Labradoodles and other designer dogs, breeders claim to be trying to produce “hybrid vigor.” Whether or not hybrid vigor actually exists is debatable.

Some people claim that mixed breed dogs are healthier. In reality, a Labradoodle could be complimentary of the genetic conditions that may pester their purebred parents, or not. If both parents suffer from the same genetic condition, chances are that their offspring will suffer from that condition as well.

If you are considering a Labradoodle, or any puppy for that matter, your best bet is to find a responsible breeder who has had the parents checked for genetic conditions before breeding them.

Labradoodles and other designer dogs are very popular ideal now and they can make terrific pets. but no matter what type of pet dog you are considering, the recommendations remains the same – do your research. If you are considering a designer dog, then be sure that both parent pet dog breeds are compatible with your lifestyle because your puppy may have traits from both parents.

And as always, remember, there are lots of terrific dogs, mixed breeds and purebred dogs, who need a loving home.

Now it’s your turn. What do you think about the current trend in designer dogs?

Some examples of designer dogs:

This list was compiled by Omar Reyes of pet dog care Journey.

Affenwich (one half Affenpinscher and one half Norwich Terrier).

Airedoodle (one half Airedale Terrier and one half Poodle)

Alaskan Malador (one half Alaskan Malamute and one half Labrador Retriever)

Beagleman (one half Beagle and one half Doberman Pinscher)

Beaker (one half Beagle and one half Cocker Spaniel)

Bernedoodle (one half Bernese mountain pet dog and one half Poodle)

Bichpoo (one half Bichon Frise and one half Poodle)

Bogle (one half Beagle and one one half Boxer)

Boodle (one half Bulldog and one half Poodle)

Chasapoo (one fourth Cocker Spaniel, one fourth Lhasa Apso and one half Poodle)

Cheagle (one half Beagle and one half Chihuahua)

Chesador (one half Chesapeake Bay Retriever and one half Labrador Retriever)

Cockapin (one half Cocker Spaniel and one half miniature Pinscher)

Cockapoo (one half Cocker Spaniel and one half Poodle)

Cockeranian (one half Cocker Spaniel and one half Pomerianian)

Cogol (one half Cocker Spaniel and one half golden Retriever)

Cojack (one half Pembroke Welsh Corgi and one half Jack Russell Terrier)

Corkie (one half Cocker Spaniel and one half Yorkshire Terrier)

Daug (one half Dachshund and one half Pug)

Doodleman Pinscher (one half Doberman Pinscher and one half Poodle)

Dorkie (one half Dachshund and one half Yorkshire Terrier)

Doxie-Chon (one half Bichon Frise and one half Dachshund)

Doxle (one half Beagle and one half Dachshund)

Enga-Apso (one half English toy Spaniel and one half Lhasa Apso)

English Speagle (one half Beagle and one half English toy Spaniel)

Gordondoodle (one half Gordon Setter and one half Poodle)

Greybull (one half Greyhound and one half Pit Bull)

Havachin (one half Havanese and one half Japanese Chin)

Labmaraner (one half Labrador Retriever and one half Weimaraner)

Labradoodle (one half Labrador Retriever and one half Poodle)

Labrottie (one half Labrador Retriever and one half Rottweiler)

Lhasapoo (one half Lhasa Apso and one half Poodle)

Maltipom (one half Maltese and one half Pomeranian)

Maltipug (one half Maltese and one half Pug)

Mastidoodle (one half Mastiff and one half Poodle)

Peagle (one half Beagle and one half Pekingese)

Peke-A-Tese (one half Maltese and one half Pekingese)

Poogle (one half Beagle and one half Poodle)

Rottle (one half Poodle and one half Rottweiler)

Rottsky (one half Rottweiler and one half Siberian Husky)

Saint Mastiff (one half Mastiff and one half Saint Bernard)

Shapadoodle (one half German Shepherd and one half Poodle)

Shibadox (one half Dachsund and one half Shiba Inu)

Shih-Teze (one half Pekingese and one half one half Shih Tzu)

Springerdoodle (one half English Springer Spaniel and one half Poodle)

Tibalier (one half Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and one half Tibetan Spaniel)

Toy Fox Pinscher (one half miniature Pinscher and one half toy Fox Terrier)

Toy Rat Doxie (one half Dachshund and one half Rat Terrier)

Wauzer (one half miniature Schnauzer and one half West Highland White Terrier)

Wee-Chon (one half Bichon Frise and one half West Highland White Terrier)

That Mutt has featured lots of breed profiles.

Hackles are that strip of hair along a dog’s back. A dog’s hackles can rise in a number of different situations: fear, anxiety, excitement, nervousness or anger.

In the early days after my pet dog Baxter came to live with us, I noticed that when we met other dogs, his hackles went up.

I had always heard that hackles were connected with aggression, but Baxter didn’t seem in any way aggressive. In fact, he was wiggly and ecstatic and friendly any time we encountered other dogs—although he did it with his hair in a Mohawk!

IN THIS POST:

What does “raise your hackles” mean?
Are increased hackles a sign of aggression?
Raised hackles on a puppy
Do cats have hackles?

What does increased hackles mean?

You’ve probably heard the phrase “raise your hackles” and the association with “making someone angry.” However, in the context of dogs, our fitness instructor put my mind at ease.

She compared my dog’s increased hairs on his back to human goosebumps. In checking out Baxter’s body language overall, she said he was just excited. The excitement made his fur stand up.

Alexandra Horowitz in the book inside of a pet dog describes a dog’s increased hackles not as aggression, but a lot more normally as arousal.

“The hair between the shoulders or at the rump—the hackles—may be standing at attention, serving not just as a visual signal of arousal but also releasing the odor of the skin glands at the base of the hairs.”

For dogs, for whom scent is so important, I think the smell component is a really amazing feature of hackles raising.

A dog’s increased fur for communication

It’s crucial to pay attention to your dog’s body language and try to learn what he’s saying if he increases the hair on his back. Your pet dog may be reacting in concern or aggression, so you have to be prepared to manage that situation.

For us, Baxter’s fur will go up often if he hears a noise outside and feels like he needs to be on guard. Usually, he and his Mohawk go running to the dining room window and survey the farm until he’s sure there’s no danger—and then his hair relaxes again.

Are increased hackles always a sign of aggression?

No, a dog’s increased hackles does not always indicate aggression, although it can.

A dog’s increased hair on his back are an example of why it’s crucial to look at body language as a whole, and not just one particular part of your dog.

Horowitz says, “For dogs, posture can announce aggressive intent or diminishing modesty. To simply stand erect, at full height, with head and ears up, is to announce readiness to engage, and maybe to be the prime mover in the engagement.”

When meeting other dogs, while Baxter’s fur may be up, his tail is wagging so fast his entire back end is wiggling. In checking out his ears, his face, his overall posture, I can normally examine how he feels about a particular situation.

I can also learn what Baxter is saying by checking out the other dogs around him. They aren’t hesitant to meet him or aggressive towards him. They normally return his friendliness and sniff enthusiastically.

As adapted as dogs and humans are to live together, we still communicate very differently. Figuring out what he’s feeling and thinking is a fascinating process. and it’s crucial to not make assumptions based on what we think we know. I love working on strengthening my understanding of my dog.

Raised hackles on a puppy

Some puppies may raise their hackles, for the same reasons as adult dogs. considering that puppies are still figuring out their place in the world, they may be a bit a lot more dramatic as new things are a lot more likely to make them ecstatic or nervous.

Lindsay, the main blogger behind That Mutt, noticed her puppy Remy would raise his hackles whenever they went to his puppy obedience class. The fitness instructor would even comment about his mohawk, but Remy never showed any aggression. It was pure excitement and probably some anxiety.

Do cats have hackles?

Yes, cats absolutely raise their hackles when they are upset, stressed, ecstatic or scared. I’m sure you’ve seen a cat standing with its fur all puffed up. The cat was probably hissing or growling.

A lot of animals have “hackles” along their neck and back that will raise when the animal is on alert, ecstatic or nervous.

Do you notice your pet dog raise her hair on her back? When?

Julia Preston writes for That Mutt about pet dog behavior and training, working dogs and life on her farm in Ontario, Canada. She has a sweet, laid-back boxer mix named Baxter. She is also a blogger atHome on 129 Acres where she writes about her adventures of country living and diy renovating.

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I understand people get all bent out of shape over anything that suggests “pack theory” in dog training such as eating before your dog.

But I really did eat before my dog for rather a long time after I embraced him.

No, this rule wasn’t necessary, however you understand what it did? It assisted me preserve a consistent routine for my young, rowdy dog, which is what he needed most.

I don’t believe a dog will truly keep in mind (or care) who eats first. What really matters is that he learns to comply with whatever policies his household establishes as well as that he gets rewarded for it.

What policies do you set for your dog regarding mealtimes? let me understand in the comments.

Here are the two policies I set for my dog:

Rule #1: I provide my dog with some kind of “work” before he eats.

I prefer to feed my dog right after his morning as well as evening walks so he’s had to “work” for his food.

All dogs are working dogs at heart as well as mine is no exception. Ace thrives if he’s provided consistent expectations as well as challenges.

When he was younger as well as more energetic, his work was to go on a long run with me every morning. now that he’s older as well as our walks are shorter, I bring along a couple of treats as well as we utilize the time to method techniques or obedience commands.

I’ve been utilizing Plato’s Turkey as well as Cranberry EOS treats. I put 3 or 4 in my pocket, as well as I can either break them into bit pieces or provide them to my dog whole.

Rule #2: I don’t allow whining or begging while I eat.

I taught my dog to lie quietly on his dog bed during my meals. I don’t even care if he stares at me from across the room; I just don’t want him in my deal with or whining.

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This teaches my dog self-control, regardless of who eats first. sometimes I eat first. sometimes he eats first. It doesn’t truly matter, however I can’t have him hovering as well as flinging drool everywhere. Gross.

How many of you are holding a Thanksgiving dinner or traveling somewhere with your dog this month?

If you requirement to keep your dog calm as well as peaceful during a holiday meal (or during any type of gathering), a great choice is to stuff some treats into a Kong or other toy.

The EOS from Plato Pet treats are soft, making them perfect for stuffing into any type of type of puzzle toy.

I keep in mind one year we had my husband’s mom visiting for Thanksgiving as well as Ace would NOT stop whining during our meal! (So annoying.)

The EOS would’ve assisted our young dog settle down that year. as well as now that we’re contemplating getting a 2nd dog, assumption what will are available in helpful for keeping a child occupied?

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Turkey & cranberry

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The EOS are made with a single protein (turkey), as well as since of the restricted components they are great for dogs with skin issues, allergies or food sensitivities.

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Where to buy Plato Pet Treats

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To enter, just leave a comment below to let me understand your pup is interested! What rules would the treats assist your dog learn?

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I’ve been looking for a good, natural pet discolor cleaner for a couple of reasons.

First of all, my pets are gross (obviously).

I have a 70-pound lab mix as well as two cats, and since of them my rugs have been with a lot.

If the cats aren’t puking up hairballs, Ace is flinging drool everywhere, tracking in sand or vomiting up the water he just chugged.

But other than the truth that my pets are disgusting, I likewise wished to try a natural pet discolor remover because I’m allergic to the chemicals found in most cleaning products. For that reason, I usually just clean with white vinegar as well as water, which works OK.

More about Oliver Rocket’s pet discolor & odor remover

Oliver Rocket Pet products sent me a bottle of its pet discolor as well as odor cleaner to try.

The product can be utilized on carpet as well as upholstery, as a detergent for carpet-cleaning machines as well as as a detergent in a mop container for difficult floors, according to the company. It is designed to eliminate both spots as well as odors, although I only utilized it for eliminating stains.

According to Oliver Rocket Pet Products, the cleaner works by getting to the root of the difficulty area for a “deep, long-term clean.”

Here’s a diagram to show exactly how it works:

To eliminate a stain, you just shake the bottle well as well as then pour a generous amount directly to the stain, according to the directions. The disc nozzle supposedly assists the cleaner reach deep into the carpet pad (vs. a spray bottle, that only gets the surface). Next, you work it into a lather with a fabric or paper towel.

I let the product sit for about five minutes on the stain, and then I soaked it up with paper towels. You may requirement to go with the process a couple of times for additional nasty spots as well as odors.

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What I believe about the pet stain remover

The discolor cleaner truly made a difference for cleaning up after my cats, which was my primary concern. It was truly simple to utilize as well as only took about five minutes to clean up the old stains. I extremely suggest the product to other pet owners.

I likewise appreciate that the product does not have a strong fragrance or a strong chemical smell. It does have a moderate scent, however most people most likely want cleaning products to have a slight scent.

You may keep in mind the black light flashlight for pet spots I reviewed previously from Oliver Rocket. When paired together, the flashlight as well as the odor remover can assist you get rid of those gross pet spots for good.

The blacklight flashlight assisted me discover numerous old stains from my cats that I couldn’t see otherwise. I then utilized the discolor cleaner directly on those spots. There are still a couple of tough spots I haven’t been able to totally remove, however I can only see those with the black light.

What’s not so good

The only thing I don’t like about the odor remover is that the components are not listed on the label. This doesn’t bother me as well much since I trust the business when it states the product is non-toxic as well as risk-free for utilize around youngsters as well as pets.

I requested the specifics on the components for the benefit of this review, as well as the business was able to provide a general concept of the ingredients, which include:

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fragrance

surfactant (to clean the stains)

bacteria cultures (these remain behind as well as naturally get rid of the residual organics left in the carpet fibers as well as padding)

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What type of pet discolor are you constantly cleaning up?

For me, it’s (sigh) the hairballs …

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