Names of Doodle "breeds"

[Kat]

 I got a doodle 2 yrs ago that I was told was a giant schnoodle. He is a sweet and goofy boy but something has always been a little off in his behavior. He doesn't have the poodle holier than thou attitude or that on a schnauzer. He has a constant need to control other dogs which causes conflicts with my female shepherd and he absolutely hates my wimpy shepherd. I described some of his strange behaviors like making a thump noise when he closes his mouth constantly. She is a groomer and is very familiar with giant schnauzers, poodles, and has a lot of experience showing bouviers. She felt his body structure and told me some are far too pronounced to be a schnauzer or poodle but perfect for a bouvier. She thinks he is a bouvier poodle cross. We got him as an adult given away free. The only reference to what breed he is is written in pencil on his vet records. The thump noise he makes is the same as her pure bouvier does. I'm convinced she is right and the owner just might have not known the proper breed of the parents. He is almost 6 which I think is before this whole doodle craze was big and probably an accidental breeding. His behavior is spot on for a herding breed and explains some of the issues we've had. So I completely agree with this determination.

 

 Anyways after looking into what the mix would be called, I found that they are being called flandoodles. I really don't think that makes sense. The breed is bouvier des flandres which means "cow herder of flanders", with flanders being the region the dog is from. I thought they would have been called bouvadoodles. You wouldn't take a german shepherd and mix it with a poodle then call it a germandoodle. As cute and goofy he is, I hope this doesn't become a another in the doodle craze since the mix isn't exactly the best matched. Still I would rather tell everyone I have a bouvadoodle than a flandoodle which sounds too much like a nonsense word flamdoodle. And don't worry he is neutered and my friend would be crucified if she ever thought of mixing a bouvier with anything, not that she would ever consider it. I was just wondering who the heck gets to chose these doodle "breed" names. Why are there yorkipoos and not yorkidoodles? Frankly a yorkipoo sounds like something you stepped in from a yorki.

 

Just babbling

 

and what does a bouvadoodle look like......

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

What ever he is he certainly looks like a doodle....isn't a labradoolde or goldendoodle possible? You can always have a DNA test done on him....others here have done it, though I am not sure of the cost.

I agree with you about the Flandoodle, really, what's that all about?
He is very very good looking.

[Liana & Jindi]

This made me think of some of the Poodle x dogs I have heard of, don't know if you have - 

 

Shepadoodle - German Shepard x Poodle

Sheepadoodle - Old English Sheepdog x Poodle

Whoodle or Sweatenpoo - Wheaten Terrier x Poodle

Westiepoo - West Highland Terrier ( white ) x Poodle

 

The list goes on & on & I wonder who makes these names up as well !!!!!!!!!!

[Becka]

He is very beautiful and looks very much like the bouvier that I know.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I had a Spitzapoo for 15 years.  Winston was the sweetest pup ever..He pasted away last October.  Can you imagine a Spitzadoodle or Spidoodle...and having to try to explain that one LOL

 

 

[Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper]

boodoodle!  LOL!   I agree, DNA test to find out.

[Becka]

My favorite doodle-mix name has always been "Doodleman Pinscher"!

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

I think you are all wrong.  He looks like a BEAR!   LOL!    He's adorable, whatever he is!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Check this link out.  It gives all the Poodle cross names.  Very interesting!  I agree, I like the bouvadoodle name best!  He certainly looks like a part of the "Doodle" family.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Check out this link http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/poodlemix.htm

 

 

[Kat]

 Curly is definitely not a golden or labradoodle. His mouth is quite large and there are other features that look nothing like either. He actually looks just like a bouvier except his ears are a tad too long and his coat not as harsh as prefered but pure bouviers can have a coat similar to him. This is why we think poodle. His coat is so thick my clippers don't like going through it and they are an oster a5 turbo plus my blades are sharp. He acts like a herding breed. I should know since there are 2 pure german shepherds and a lab/malinios mix (best guess as mommy was a lab mix). We are also pretty sure that if he were to get an opportunity, he would kill a cat but thankfully we don't have any. He does have some dominance aggression towards other dogs too, mostly male. My female shepherd tells him off every chance she gets and had no problems insisting she is the boss.

 

 DNA tests aren't exactly all that accurate and $70-80 is just too expensive when I'm pretty sure she is right about the breed. We may do the lab/malinios mix since she is a definite mixed breed. All our other dogs we are sure of the breed even though 3 came from shelters. They definitely look pure.

[Jodi & Phoebe]

I don't know what he is.....but he's really a great looking dog!

[Ginny Nightingale]

He sure is handsome! For what it is worth, my multigen labradoodle is also a herder! She is terrible at the dog park, trying to keep everyone together! She is very domineering and the only dog that bosses her so far is her son, who has been the boss since he was born and now, at 8 months, he has definitely taken over the role of head honcho. 

So, I am not sure you can decide just based on behavior--among doodles, behavior is VERY varied. One person I met this week saw my labradoodles and said, "Oh, smart like a poodle and calm like a lab"--that doesn't seem  accurate for most of the doodles I know! One of mine is as crazy as a loon!