Miniature Sheepadoodle
Social. Easy-Going. Silly.
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- Miniature Sheepadoodle
- Miniature Sheepadoodle

- Cross between the Old English Sheepdog and a Miniature Poodle
- Gentle and affectionate
- Playful
- Easy-going and social
Also called Sheepapoo, Sheepadoo, and Sheepoodle.
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Breed Info
Temperament
Playful & Gentle
- Intelligent
- Gentle and silly
- Social- these pups love to play with family members, and other people
- Happy and affectionate
- Can display herding behavior, but can be managed with early training
- Ideal as a family pet or a therapy dog
Appearance
Sturdy & Shaggy
Build:
- Medium sized dog
- Muscular and sturdy build
Coat Type and Color:
- Luxurious wavy coat that makes them seem bigger than they are
- Some have loose curls
- Solid black
- Red and white
- Solid chocolate
- Chocolate and white
- Shades of brown (solid or with white markings)
- Silver or Gray
- Tricolors (though rare and highly sought-after)
Size:
- 20-40lbs
- Roughly 18 inches tall
Exercise
Medium Activity
- Mini Sheepadoodles love the outdoors
- Enjoy brisk walks and hikes
- Good swimmers and love playing with toys
- A good amount of their exercise comes from playing with kids
We Recommend:
- 30-45 minutes of daily moderate activity
- 5-6 miles of walking per week
The History of the Old English Sheepdog:
- Emerged from England as early as the 1700's
- Bred for herding
- Exported to the United States in the 1880's
The History of the Poodle:
- Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
- The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
- Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
- Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's
Grooming:
- Brush thoroughly every other day
- Full body trim needed every 4-6 weeks
- Bathe monthly with a gentle shampoo
- Clean ears every few weeks
- Monthly nail trimming is necessary
- Brush teeth several times per week
Training:
- Smart and eager to please
- Easy to train
- Keep sessions short and interesting
- Keep commands consistent
- Use patience and persistence