Woman’s Rare Basset Hound Poodle Mix Is the Best Oddball
People can and will cross a Poodle with just about anything - and they have. Oodles of Doodles are literally everywhere, and they just get crazier as time goes on.
This time, someone crossed a Poodle with a Basset Hound. On Thursday, February 15th, we got to see it, and it's not what I thought it would be:
I think @fumptrucks' Basset-Doodle might be one of the best dogs i've ever seen, in a weird kind of way. Like an old art piece!
This little guy is, as his mom says, a Basset Hound Poodle cross. His fur is more Poodle-like, while the width of his head and the floppiness of his ears screams Basset Hound. Luckily, she points out the fact that, as a Doodle, his eyes are just about the scariest thing you'll ever see. At least they're chocolatey brown, like a true Basset Hound!
According to her, he is equal parts menace and the sweetest boy you've ever seen. Like a true Basset Hound, he eats just about anything offered to him, but like a Poodle, he is very protective - and high-maintenance. As a scent hound, he likes to exercise, but as a Poodle, he needs regular trips to the groomer. Full disclosure, I have never even considered that a Basset Hound Poodle might exist. What do we call it? A Bassadoodle? Doodlebass?
Are Doodle Breeds Ethical?
As stated earlier, people can and will cross literally anything with a Poodle at this point in our society. Golden Doodles are some of the most popular dogs in the world, and many others are highly desirable, like:
- Bernedoodles: Bernese Mountain Dog + Poodle
- Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever + Poodle
- Sheepadoodle: Sheepdog + Poodle (the coats on these guys? CRAZY.)
- Cockapoo: Cocker Spaniel + Poodle
- Maltipoo: Maltese + Poodle
People love the curly coats, they love the creepy human eyes. Doodles are said to be hypo-allergenic, and they really are very friendly dogs, but... personally, I think there comes a point when we need to accept that we don't need to be doing all that. Oftentimes, Doodles (especially Golden Doodles) are bred in huge quantities, kept in less-than-ideal conditions, and end up with a lot of health issues.
Unfortunately, when you crossbreed, health problems are always a risk - no matter the breed. All dog breeds have thing they're prone to, and you're putting those things together. If done correctly, by ethical breeders, you reduce your risks - but when you're buying a Doodle breed, the most important thing is to do your research and find the best possible breeder. Don't settle!
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