Another advantage of seeing the parents is getting a sense of their temperaments. After all, temperament has a vital genetic component in dogs. You must also ensure they don’t have any health problems they could pass down to their puppies.
Should You Get an Aussiedoodle?
Like any other type of dog, whether you should adopt an Aussiedoodle puppy depends on various factors such as:
- Preferences
- Personal needs
- Lifestyle
- Time availability
Something to remember with Aussiedoodles is that you’ll have to be especially attentive with training. This dog is affectionate, but it can also be mischievous. And that is tied to its intelligence.
Without enough mental stimulation and interaction, an Aussiedoodle will get into trouble.
You need plenty of time for training and playing with your dog if you want an Aussiedoodle. This weighty time requirement is likely more than what you would need with many other breeds of dogs. If you have a hectic schedule and are away from the house often, the Aussiedoodle isn’t the right dog for you.
You should devote at least four hours daily to spending time with your Aussiedoodle.
However, if you’re interested in bringing your new dog to participate in obedience classes, the Aussiedoodle is an excellent choice. You already know about the Poodle’s intelligence, but did you know that Aussiedoodles can be even more clever? That’s certainly the case when it comes to training and obedience courses.
Dog trainers have found that this cross-breed does exceptionally well, so schedule a class with your new dog and begin training!
Frequently Asked Questions
Now you know when to expect to see your Aussiedoodle full grown, you probably have some other questions about this mixed-breed canine. I’ll list and answer some frequently asked Aussiedodle questions below.
What is the temperament of an Aussiedoodle?
- An Aussiedoodle combines the features of an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. As mixed breed dogs, Aussiedoodle puppies vary in terms of how much they inherit from each side of their heritage.
- The Aussiedoodle has a double dose of intelligence from the Poodle and Australian Shepherd. That is one reason you need to give your new puppy a lot of mental stimulation, and you should be incredibly attentive with training.
- This dog also has the playfulness and eagerness to interact that we see in Australian Shepherds. Remember, the Australian Shepherd is a working and herding dog. This means it likes to have a job to do and will look for ways to help you.
Do Aussiedoodles shed?
- Every dog sheds to some extent, but Aussiedoodles shed a lot less than many other dogs. Certainly, an Aussiedoodle is a much milder shedder than the purebred Australian Shepherds in its heritage. That’s because of the Poodle’s contribution to its genetics.
- If you’re familiar with Poodles, you know that they shed very little. That is why so many people with allergies choose to purchase Poodles. Poodles grow hair rather than fur.
- The difference between hair and fur is that hair has a longer growth cycle.
- In other words, hairs don’t fall out as much as fur. Of course, each Aussiedoodle is unique. Some take more after their Australian Shepherd heritage, while others inherit more from the Poodle.
- If you have an Aussiedoodle that takes more after the Poodles in its lineage, it will probably shed very little. However, if it takes more after the Australian Shepherd, it will probably shed a little bit more (but still much less than an Australian Shepherd).
Do Aussiedoodles have health problems?
There’s always a chance of a dog having a health problem during its life. As an Aussiedoodle is a mixed breed, you’ll have to consider conditions common in the Poodle and Australian Shepherd breeds.
Always do ample research on breeders before you choose one. Unfortunately, there are many disreputable and unethical operations out there. You should avoid such breeders because they may mistreat their dogs and inbreed them, leading to serious health problems and suffering.
What coat colors does the Aussiedoodle have?
There are several different Aussiedoodle coat varieties. As this is a mixed breed dog, it can be difficult for breeders to predict exactly which coat colors will appear in a litter. However, they can certainly get a good idea of what will happen by looking at the parent dogs (the mother and father).
Let’s take a look at just a few of the coat varieties we see in Aussiedoodles:
Black Tuxedo Aussiedoodle
The Black Tuxedo coat on an Aussiedoodle includes a black-based coat and white patches. It’s pretty easy to guess this from the “tuxedo” name.
Red Tuxedo Aussiedoodle
If your Aussiedoodle has a “Red Tuxedo” coat, it will have a red-based coat with a chocolate look and white patches on the chest and neck area. This is what creates the tuxedo look.
Teddy Color
An Aussiedoodle with a teddy color usually has a black-based coat with tan and white. It gets its “teddy bear” name from how there’s some tan or white around the neck, creating the look of a color.
Final Thoughts
Aussiedoodles puppies tend to grow extremely fast from the day that they are brown. If you just got an Aussiedoodle, you’re likely wondering when it will stop growing. The good news is that an Aussiedoodle grows really fast up until the 12-month mark. Once they are 2 years old, Aussiedoodles will stop growing.
