The Aussiedoodle

The Aussiedoodle is a cross between an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle, usually a Standard or Miniature Poodle. They are intelligent, friendly and affectionate. Depending on the size of the Poodle used in the cross, an Aussiedoodle’s weight can range from 25 to 70 pounds.

Aussiedoodles have a moderate to high activity level. They need a good walk or active playtime each day, and they are athletic and can participate in such dog sports as agility, flyball, obedience and rally. They can also be excellent therapy dogs.

Both of the breeds used to create Aussiedoodles are considered to be canine Einsteins. It’s to your benefit to give the Aussiedoodle a job that will keep them busy, busy, busy. Teach them to find and bring you things, pull your gardening equipment around the yard, or anything else you can think of. Keeping them occupied will ensure that they don’t go off and find their own adventures. But if you begin socialization and training early and use positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, play and food rewards, you will be rewarded with a wonderful companion.

Poodles have a reputation for being hypoallergenic, meaning that they can be tolerated by people who have allergies to dogs. Because they have the Poodle in their heritage, Aussiedoodles are also sometimes promoted as being low to non shedding hypoallergenic dogs.