Poochon history is little documented. The first poochons were likely generated in Australia in the 1990s as part of the “doodle” breeding craze that followed the Labradoodle.
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The breed standard, a documented description of the breed's ideal physical and behavioral features, has guided purebred dog breeding for years. Purebred dogs have predictable height, weight, body shape, color, coat style, and temperament according to the breed standard.
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As a hybrid dog, the poochon has no breed standard or standardization. This implies that poochons vary greatly in appearance and behavior. A 50-50 hybrid between a purebred bichon frise and a purebred poodle may appear like either breed or different.
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Brushing poochons with undercoats is likely more often than with single coats. Poochons require professional haircuts every four to eight weeks, like their parents. Trim your poochon's nails every other week and check their ears regularly in addition to cleaning and grooming.
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Poochons are clever and trainable like bichons and poodles. Bichons were circus dogs known for their delightful skills, while poodles are clever. Clicker training and delectable goodies work well with poochons.
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Many breeders and sellers of hybrid dogs claim that crossing two purebred dogs inevitably produces healthier offspring, however research says genes don't operate this way. Purebred dogs usually have breed-specific health difficulties. Poochon pups may acquire any genetic condition from bichons or poodles.
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Responsible breeders utilize healthy, well-bred adult purebred dogs and screen them for breed-specific genetic illnesses to prevent passing on health issues to their pups. Responsible breeders should also guarantee poochon pups' health if they acquire a hereditary condition.
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Check local animal shelters and rescue groups for poochons in need of new homes before adopting one. Most rescue poochons are adults, so this is a good choice if you don't mind adopting one. Rarely, a shelter or rescue will have a poochon puppy.
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