If you are ready to buy a new dog, you have many breeds to choose from. One breed you may want to consider is the wheaten terrier-poodle, which you will also hear referred to as the whoodle. This dog is a mixture of a wheaten terrier and a poodle. Below is more information about wheaten terrier-poodles so you can decide if this would be a good fit for your family. 

Great for Allergy Sufferers

Wheaten terrier-poodles have either a straight or a wavy coat that is silky and soft. One big benefit of these dogs is they do not shed a lot. This is great for people in your family that suffer from allergies. Less shedding also means you won't have to worry about cleaning up dog hair from furniture, the floor, etc. all the time. You can sit down with your dog and not worry about walking away with a bunch of dog hair stuck to your clothes. 

Their hair will grow long if you do not have your wheaten terrier-poodle groomed regularly, however. You also need to brush your dog once a day because their hair is on the long side. This will prevent mats from forming, which can be difficult to remove and can be painful for your dog. Take them to a groomer regularly to take care of their fur. 

Great for Active Families

Wheaten terrier-poodles will not enjoy sitting around on the floor or the couch all day. Instead, they are active and need to stay busy as much as they can. If you must work during the day, make sure you have a lot of toys on hand to keep them entertained. Purchase dog puzzles, which can keep your dog entertained for hours. You can also find puzzle toys that will give your dog a treat when they complete the puzzle, which gives them much more motivation. 

These dogs will love going on outings with you, so take them with you whenever you can. They love to go on runs or walks with you, walk on the beach, hike a trail, and go to dog parks. They can stay active for long periods of time.  

Great Companions

Wheaten terrier-poodles make great companion dogs and get along with everyone in the family. They are gentle so will be great no matter how young your children are. This means that even if you have someone in your home who is not confident around pets, they will likely be comfortable around a wheaten terrier-poodle. 

If you have kids, your dog will love to go outside and play with them. Teach the kids how to throw toys and other ways they can play. This not only helps keep your dog active but also helps your kids be active and healthy. 

Visit a rescue or a breeder to see a wheaten terrier-poodle and you will instantly fall in love. 

Check out a breeder like Outback Whoodles for more information.