{"id":44,"date":"2018-08-04T12:25:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T12:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/californiashorkies.com\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2022-04-14T18:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T18:59:09","slug":"about-shorkies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/californiaminidoodles.com\/index.php\/about-shorkies\/","title":{"rendered":"Info on MINI-DOODLES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesigner MINI-DOODLES<\/strong>\n\nThe ‘Mini-Doodle’ is a highly desired designer dog that has gained tremendous popularity in the last several years and has become one of the most popular ones of all the designer breeds in the United States. The Mini-Doodle is one of the designer breeds that are being developed in the United States.\u00a0 Breeders are seeking to create an intelligent, friendly and good-looking lapdog that is kids-friendly, energetic, and loving to the whole family. A crossbreed between a Golden-Doodle (Golden Retriever and mini Poodle), which has Maltese, Bichon and Shih Tzu in their DNA, which explains the strong color variety and their thick curly or wavy coat.\u00a0 Our designer Mini-Doodles will stay in the 15 to 25 lbs. range, whereas most Doodles can reach 70 to 80 lbs.\u00a0 Those beautiful combinations assure a thick, soft and fluffy, silky coat.\u00a0 Their adorable and cute faces and shorter legs just add an extra appealing appearance.\u00a0 Their parents and ancestors play a big role on the outcome of their looks, temperament, size, hair structure, and color of coat, as well as over-bite, under- bite, length of mouth, spacing of eyes, length of body, and length of legs.\u00a0 So, do your research from what breeder you buy, consider this knowledge as you choose your puppy.\n\nCharacter:<\/strong>\n\nThe Mini-Doodle is known to be affectionate, mellow, playful and sweet natured and has become one of the most desired family pets in the United States. The Mini-Doodle is a quick learner, very intelligent and typically trains very well and easy with persistence and tiny \u00bc\u201d soft rawhide treats that one keeps readily available during training.\u00a0 It is also recommended to use a clicker in combination with the training, which is widely available at pet stores.\u00a0 Our Mini-Doodles are an affectionate breed that loves cuddling, their tummy rubbed, and loves nothing more than to cuddle in your bed on a lazy Sunday morning.\u00a0 They also love nothing more than getting their one-on-one attention with his\/her family members.\u00a0 The Mini-Doodle does great with other breeds, but it is very important to socializing your Mini-Doodle and introduces smaller dogs at first in the dog park and gradually introduced to taller dogs as time permits. Due to their small size, especially as puppies, it is recommended to supervise play between children and your Mini-Doodle, since the Mini-Doodle can be inadvertently hurt by play that is too rough.\u00a0 Mini-Doodles should not be left alone for long periods of time, as they miss their human companionship.\u00a0 They do wonderful being your companion at work, if it is permitted, or shopping in your bag.\u00a0 Be careful and have a short leach attached to the collar, in case of an unexpected jump or fall from your shoulder bag.\u00a0 They love the attention and action of going shopping, cradled in a save and snug bag, with their little heads looking out into the world.\u00a0 Some Mini-Doodles will bark when a visitor is at the door and make great watch dogs. As with many dogs, but even more so with Mini-Doodles, they become very attached to its owners and become therefore very protective.\u00a0 They are not the perfect guard dog, because of their kind and friendly nature. They do best if their owners are consistent, gentle, and caring.\n\nIdeal Environment:<\/strong>\n\nA Mini-Doodle will do excellent in a house or apartment with\/without yards due to their small size.\u00a0 They will make wonderful companions for any family with or without children, as well as singles and seniors. They can be the perfect dog, if the owner(s) are typically allergic against fur.\u00a0 The Mini-Doodle has no fur, they have hair, and therefore, they do NOT shed or have hair-loss.\u00a0 Our Mini-Doodle has a distant relative as a Golden Retriever, a Mini-Poodle, a Bichon, a Maltese and a Shih-Tzu in their DNA.\u00a0 All but the Golden Retriever have coats that are hypoallergenic and no hair loss.\u00a0 Since the Golden Retriever does, but is a distant relative, the shedding does not effect this generation, and if, only very very minimal.\u00a0 \u00a0Therefore, this breed makes a perfect choice for dog-loving owners with allergy problems.\n\nCoat<\/strong>:\n\nMini-Doodles have a soft, silky and thick curly\/wavy coat.\u00a0 In general, the coat is medium to double thick.\u00a0 Any color or combination of color is possible due to its crossbreed.\u00a0 No standards dictate the coat type or color at this time. Daily brushing of 5-10 minutes of every angle, behind ears, neck, under their legs, under their tail is necessary to keep their coat tangle and mat- free.\u00a0 Professional grooming and trimming every six weeks is recommended. Bathing is recommended every other month or when needed. During hot climate, it is recommended to give your Mini-Doodle a shorter haircut, and during colder climate it is best to put on a sweater over their coat, especially if the coat is being kept short year-around. Mini-Doodles are also free of dandruff as well.\n\nGrooming: <\/strong>\n\nDaily brushing of about 5-10 minutes, and a bath once a month or every other month is a must to keep them clean and free of mats. What you need to groom your Mini-Doodle:\n