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Aussiedoodle Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Size: small to medium Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: up to 42” dog crate* (Size may vary with mix) Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction The Aussiedoodle is simply “ausome” (breed slang for “awesome”!).  Its parent breeds are the Australian Sheperd and Poodle. This unlikely mixed breed has been an incredible success.  In fact, it’s not just the idea that was genius, the canine creations from the idea are too...well, almost. Known as some of the...

  Schnoodle Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 10-15 years Size: small Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: up to 42" dog crate* (size varies) Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction It’s a Teddy bear face you’ve just gotta love and he’s a little firecracker too!  The Schnoodle is a proud and popular mix of a full blood Schnauzer with a purebred Poodle.  This dog-gone dandy designer breed is overflowing with personality, as you can imagine.  He’s adorable and adaptable, perfect for almost any family. Small enough to fit perfectly in your lap...

Russian Bear Dog Quick Facts Not AKC recognized at present Lifespan: 10-12 years Size: extra large Energy: low Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* to 54” dog crate*  Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction Also called the Caucasian Shepherd Dog or the Caucasian Mountain Shepherd, the Russian Bear Dog is HUGE and powerful yet kind and loyal too.  He is...one big dog!  Weighing in between 110 and 200 pounds and standing 28 to 30” tall, this massive breed hails from areas around Russia, just...

  Sheepadoodle Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: large to extra large Energy: medium to high Recommended Crate Size: up to 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction The Sheepadoodle is a Sheepdog in Poodle clothing, or, a Poodle in Sheepdog clothing, depending upon how the individual designer bred pup turns out.  All the same, he is absolutely amazing, in appearance and personality too.  Not only does a Sheepadoodle have curiously curly hair that fluffs down his body, but...

Morkie Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 14-16 years Size: small Energy: medium to high Recommended Crate Size: 18" - 22" dog crate* Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction When you cross a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier, you are bound to get an adorable and active, affectionate fluffy fellow that is full of life...and then some!  Mischief and mayhem are often part of the Morkie personality too. Morkies are breathtaking.  Most have silky, long hair that elegantly flows as they gracefully sway about.  They beckon you to pet and love...