Pyredoodle

The Pyredoodle most likely came into existence during the 1980s when breeders began experimenting with breeding Poodles and other breeds in order to produce a hypoallergenic dog. While we do not know the exact origins of the Pyredoodle, we can study the history of his parent breeds in order to understand the beginnings of the hybrid breed. Most experts agree that Standard Poodles were bred in Germany but developed in France. It is believed that water dogs from a variety of European countries were bred together to develop the Poodle we know today. It is also possible that the now-extinct North African Barbet was part of the mixture that created the Poodle. The breed is considered an ancient one. He is depicted in Egyptian artwork. The Standard Poodle was also used for herding and duck hunting. Poodles are famous for working as circus performers as well. The Poodle only became popular in America after World War II. The Great Pyrenees originates in the Pyrenees Mountains in Asia Minor. He was bred to aid shepherds in their herding endeavors. He was declared the Royal Dog of France by King Louis XVI. The Great Pyrenees made his way to North America via Canada. He was bred with the Newfoundland dog to create the Landseer Newfoundland dog. He was in the United States in the 1800s, but World War II almost decimated the breed. Several Great Pyrenees were exported to the U.S. after World War II, where the breed was developed and saved from virtual extinction.