The poodle is back in fashion - but only as a "half portion". At least since U.S. President Barack Obama (47) for a witty mix of Labrador and poodle (in short interest Labradoodle), pull the animal lovers to the sweet hybrid dogs (so called because they are a mixture of two dogs).
Whether Moodle (cross between a Maltese and Poodle, English: Poodle) Schnoodle (Schnauzer-Poodle), Boodle (Bulldog Poodle) or Spoodle (spaniel-poodle) - the designer dogs go to the U.S. for up to $ 2,000 per Puppy hands - a lot of money for a mongrel dog.
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Even in Germany, hybrid dogs are in vogue. Above all, the almost endangered giant poodle that experiences a surge in popularity. "Poodles have been here for years, a strange image as a 'grandmother's dogs," said Udo Kopernik by the Association for German Dogs. "Perhaps it is because of the Jacob Sisters."
In the poodle has decisive advantages: He is extremely smart, very people oriented, a good apartment dog and his hair does not fly around everywhere. A plus for allergy sufferers as Barack Obama's daughter Malia (10). "The poodle is in itself a Tophund" says Kopernik.
Only the lens is used to. So now come into play with other breeds, they pretty ball of wool, the genes powerfully auf.Hollywoodstar Jennifer Aniston and golf professional Tiger Woods has acquired a Labradoodle, actress Uma Thurman cuddle one Pug-A-Poo (Pug-Poodle). "This is all a huge marketing gimmick," says Udo Kopernik. "But it helps the poodle after all, a well-deserved comeback."
