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Bridoodle |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
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France -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is a specific cross between the Berger de Brie and the Standard Poodle. Poodles are a popular choice for hybrids and designer dogs for their disposition and hypoallergenic qualities. Despite their popularity as half of the Bridoodle, little is known about the Bridoodle. To better predict possible characteristics and health problems, many owners need to examine the characteristics of both parent breeds. Poodles, with their great intelligence and personality, are matched by the gentle, loving disposition of the Berger de Brie to produce a high-potential hybrid. Both parent breeds are also well known for their history as hunters and for living rugged outdoor lives, making these dogs excellent for country living. However, their gentle, well-mannered dispositions are equally suited to city life. |
History of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is a hybrid of two old hunting dogs, the Berger de Brie and the Poodle. Its history is unknown at this time, and the hybrid is a modern dog. The Poodle is a popular dog for cross-breed hybrids because of its intelligence, disposition, health and coat. To better understand the history of the Bridoodle, owners can familiarize themselves with the history of its parent breeds. |
A little of the Briard |
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| The Berger de Brie is a French member of the Bergers group and an ancient dog at that, being related to the emperor Charlemagne and later to Napoleon. The Berger de Brie was considered the dog of the French army and is an expert sheep breeder with great independence. The Briard is a loving dog, sometimes referred to as a "heart wrapped in hair". The first Berger de Brie was most likely imported to the Americas by Thomas Jefferson and didn't make its way to England until the 1960s, despite being a close neighbor of France. The American Kennel Club recognized the first Berger de Brie in 1928. | ||
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| Standard of the Briard | ||
A little of the Poodle |
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| The Poodle is a much more popular and well-known breed with a long history. The Poodle, for all its modern splendor and circumstances, was originally bred to hunt waterfowl in Germany and eventually moved to France where the modern Poodle was developed. The Standard Poodle predates the Toy and Miniature, which were bred to delight French aristocrats. Unlike other breeds of various sizes that are crossed with other breeds, all Poodles come from the same lineage. Smaller Poodles have been produced by breeding dogs based on size alone. Poodles were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1874, but the Poodle Club was dissolved in 1896 and not re-established in the USA until 1931. | ||
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| Standard of the Poodle |
Appearance of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is a hybrid between the Berger de Brie and the Poodle, and will often have distinctive characteristics of both breeds. The Bridoodle is muscular in appearance, with long legs that end in compact, well arched feet. A Birdoodle's hair is coarse and long, with a slight wave. Both parent breeds have round heads with long muzzles, and the Bridoodle will also have a long muzzle with dark, oval-shaped eyes. The lips are tight and cover a scissor bite in both parent breeds and will also be in the Bridoodle. The ears, if left natural, hang low on the side of the head. |
Temperament of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is an excellent family dog, having intelligent, gentle and loving parent breeds to model itself on. The Bridoodle is excellent with children, thanks to its breeding heritage, but is a little wary of strangers. The Brie Shepherd is very wary of strangers, while the Poodle parent is more tolerant. Bridoodle's disposition towards strangers will depend on which parent he most resembles, as well as the degree of socialization he obtains. The independence of the Brie Shepherd can make Bridoodle more independent-minded and leave him alone for a while, but training a little more difficult. The Poodle parent equals this trait with its desire to please, but the Poodle can also be slightly mischievous. Both parent breeds require a moderate to high amount of exercise at a moderate intensity. The Poodle is very playful, but tires more easily than the Berger de Brie. Your Bridoodle will need plenty of daily exercise to stay healthy and happy. |
Needs and activities of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is a hybrid of two large, high-energy dogs that need daily exercise. The Berger de Brie requires higher-intensity exercise than the Poodle, so your Bridoodle will probably need something in between the two parent breeds. Plan to exercise between two and four hours a day, but assess how much your Bridoodle will need. A home with a backyard is ideal, but a daily walk to the dog park for an off-leash run will keep your Bridoodle healthy. The Bridoodle can adapt well to all climates, and with enough exercise can do remarkably well in an apartment, despite the dog's large size. |
Maintenance of the Bridoodle |
| The Bridoodle is a cross between two hypoallergenic dogs and will also be hypoallergenic, which means that excretion is very low in this hybrid. However, the Bridoodle has long hair and requires daily brushing to remove dead and loose hairs from its coat. Long hair also means you need to check and clean your Bridoodle's ears often with a vet-approved solution. Dirt, debris, wax and moisture can easily accumulate in your Bridoodle's ears. Cleaning his ears will also help reduce ear odor. A foul-smelling head usually indicates dirty ears and possible infection. Daily grooming will also help prevent allergic dermatitis and keep your Bridoodle's coat and skin healthy. |
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