Borderdoodles, colliepoos etc

[Steve H]

It's been 15 years now and I still miss having a dog and SWMBO was brought up with them and could probably be persuaded that we need a four legged furry friend in our lives again.

The (or I should say "one of the") issue is what breed to have. I've always loved border collies but Mrs H didn't get on so well with the one I had when we got together and she also has pet hair allergies that cause problems.

I gather than most doodle/poo cross breeds tend to shed little/no hair so I was wondering about a collie version. Googling it seems to come up with mostly US breeders and not much in the UK.

Any advice, alternatives or owners experiences would be very welcome!


Steve H

[Steve H]

I think you may have misunderstood the reason for my question . I'm not looking for a fashion accessory, just considering options for a dog that would suit our preferences and needs.

On the whole I agree with the "designer" comments, I'd be happy to call it a mongrel so long as it was the right kind of mongrel for us!

[Steve H]

moorx said:

OP - if you're looking for advice, there was a thread recently on a similar topic:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Thanks, some interesting options in there although many are just recommending their favourite type of dog which is understandable and why I would ideally have another BC or a wife-friendly hybrid thereof!



Of Brad's suggestions the Staffie would probably be the most likely, lovely dogs and sadly there's all too many of them in the local rescues.

[Steve H]

Boosted LS1 said:

Op, just get a full sized poodle. There are 2 fantastic poodles that I bump into on my walks. Don't pander to the silly cross breeding trend of the present.

I'm not really a poodle fan TBH, not a dog I've ever really gelled with.

The Lagotto is an interesting option, bit smaller than I had in mind but seems right in every other way