![]() ![]() The words “crap shoot” come to mind in describing this mix.īoth Dachshunds and Poodles come in a variety of sizes, and the Doxiepoo can weigh anywhere from under 10 pounds to 30 or more. Doxiepoos are also very diverse in temperament, activity level and health risks, depending on which traits are inherited from his parents. Even littermates can vary a great deal in size, color and coat type. Although their looks vary a great deal, the Doxiepoo as advertised should combine the long, low-slung body of the Dachshund and the curly coat of the Poodle, but even more than most "designer dogs," the Doxiepoo's looks are unpredictable. That’s something to keep in mind before you lay down good money for a dog that you have been assured will be hypoallergenic or healthier than a purebred.Ī Doxiepoo is a mix of a Dachshund and a Poodle, or, rarely, the offspring of two Doxie/Poodle mixes bred with each other. The way genes combine and express themselves is not always subject to a breeder’s control, even less so when two different breeds are crossed. ![]() It’s often assumed that a crossbreed will combine the best of two or more breeds, but genetics doesn’t always work that way. Opening your heart and home to a crossbreed is like opening a beautifully wrapped package on your birthday: you never know what’s going to be inside. The Doxiepoo, sometimes spelled Doxipoo, is a crossbreed. There’s no way to predict which you’ll get! The Doxiepoo is one of the most unpredictable crossbreeds, which means they could have the long body of the Dachshund and curly coat of a Poodle, or, he might have a Poodle’s body and Dachshund’s fur. ![]()
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