whoodles

The super-soft hybrid of a Poodle and a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, the Whoodle is one of the softest, sweetest and spirited canines you’re likely ever to meet. These living teddy bears are friendly, happy, and deeply devoted to their families. As a crossbreed, Whoodles come in many varieties, but all share a great affinity for their owners and an eagerness to love and be loved.

They get along well with other dogs and are likely to greet you with a joyful bark and a jump into your lap every time you come home. Like the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Whoodles are stubborn, tenacious and willful. They need an owner who is willing to train and socialize them as often as possible.

The Whoodle is a cross between a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and a Poodle.  They may vary in size based upon the size of the parents but are generally 25 – 60 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 – 15 years.  Whoodles are considered generally healthy but be affected by any of the health conditions affecting the parent breeds.  With proper care and yearly vet exams, the majority of Whoodles will live long and healthy lives. Monitor your dog for any physical or behavioral changes, and contact your veterinarian with any concerns. 

Potential Health Conditions:

• Leaky Gut, Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE)

• Protein Losing Nephropathy (PLN) (PLN)

• Kidney Malformation, Renal Dysplasia (RD)

• Progressive retinal atrophy / Rod-cone dysplasia

• Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD)

• Bloat, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

• Recurring seizures, Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)

• Chondodystrophy (CDDY)

• Optic Nerve Hypoplasia(ONH)

• Skeletal Dwarfism, Osteochondrodysplasia, (OCD)

• Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)

• Addison's Disease, Hypoadrenocorticism

• Cancer

• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)

• Dislocated Kneecap, Patellar Luxation

• Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease

• Hyperadrenocorticism, Cushing's Disease (HAC)

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

• Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease (LCP) disease

• Overweight, Obesity

• Allergies

Suggested screenings:

• Hip evaluation

• Eye examination

• Patella evaluation

Routine care:

• Spay or neuter

• Controlled exercise

• Routine dental care

• Weight management

Like both its parents, Whoodles are allergy-friendly and are easy to keep clean and groomed. They are moderately active but may need a little encouragement to exercise, especially on hot days.