Portidoodles

Portidoodles are loyal, playful, loving, affectionate, smart, and happy-go-lucky. They charm you with their cheerful personalities and their great love for all people, and things that are fun and cuddly. These gorgeous puppies are fond of water, dog sports, games, cuddling, and most importantly, their families. Portidoodles, are known to form strong attachments and are dedicated to their families. They enjoy entertaining their family with comical tricks, always love to cuddle, and are wonderful with children. As great family dogs, Portidoodle puppies bring a great deal of love, joy, and laughter into their home. The Portidoodle is a Designer Doodle Breed, a mix between a Portuguese Water Dog and a Standard Poodle. They are known to be one of the smartest around, very receptive to their family’s needs, making them perfect for therapy dogs as well as a loyal family companion.

Breed Type

Designer Breed:

Standard Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog

Temperment:

Happy, Loyal, Sweet, Playful, loving, gentle, and affectionate.

Energy:

Moderate

Adult Weight:

35-50 lbs.

Shedding:

None, hypoallergenic

Adult Height:

17-25 inches

Training:

Responsive and very eager to learn

Life Span:

12-18 years

Characteristics:

Non-shedding and hypoallergenic, the Portidoodle is a great fit for those suffering from pet-related allergies.
Curious, fun, and adventurous, the Portidoodle makes a wonderful travel and adventure companion.
The Portidoodle puppy is easy to train, eager to please, highly intelligent, and an amazing pup.
They make great therapy dogs because of their very attentive personalities.
Alert and vigilant, the Portidoodle is an efficient watch-and-alarm dog.

Caring for your pup

Grooming:

Portidoodle dogs are medium to low maintenance when it comes to grooming. They have a medium-length wavy or curly coat, they require a quick brush every other day and should be bathed a minimum of 2-3 times a month. Their ears should be cleaned regularly (including pulling out the extra hairs), and their teeth brushed at a minimum of a few times every week. Some dog bones will also help their teeth. It is beneficial to clip or file their nails monthly. It is recommended to start the Portidoodle puppy grooming process early to get them accustom to the grooming tools and get them comfortable with their ears, paws, and bodies getting handled.

Exercise:

Portidoodles can be energetic dogs who love to be active at times. They enjoy running, chasing, fetching, playing frisbee, and most of all sometimes playing in the water. They love having a job to do and solving challenges. Some of the best ways to engage with your puppy is to give them canine puzzles, toys, and activities that keep their minds stimulated and their bodies worked out.

Training:

They can be taught complex obedience and agility very quickly. They respond best to positive reinforcement training and reward-based methods. As eager-to-please dogs, they can be motivated with praise, a gentle and fun approach, and vet-approved treat rewards. It is important to start teaching your Portidoodle puppy during early puppy years that it is okay to enjoy some alone time and that being alone is temporary. It is not recommended to leave your Portidoodle alone for more than 8 hours each day as some might develop separation anxiety and can cause naught behaviors. Early training is key for a well-behaved adult dog.

Doodle Generations

First Generation

F1 is a direct result of breeding a 100% Standard Poodle and a 100% Portuguese Water Dog. This generation has the health benefits known as "hybrid vigor."This refers to having the best health benefits from both parents in one designer doodle. The mix of the genes tends to lead to a decrease in the health risks that may be associated with the purebred parents. For example, if a Golden Retriever and a poodle were bred there could still be a chance the puppy could shed. In our case at G & A's Desert Doodles, your puppy is 100% non-shedding and hypoallergenic

Second Generation

This specific generation is a result of breeding two F1 Portidoodles together. This is not usually recommended because there is a 75% possibility of the genes mutating back to their purebred counterparts. For example, if you bred an F1 goldendoodle with another F1 goldendoodle you would have a 75% chance that the puppy would have a shedding coat. The way genetics work when breeding this way could result in a full poodle or full Portuguese Water Dog.

F1b

First Generation Backcross

The term backcross refers to breeding a hybrid doodle (Portidoodle) back to one of the breeds it originated from (Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog). Genetically they are still considered a first generation. However, the traits of the purebred it was bred back to can be intensified. (For example, a golden doodle bred with a poodle again would result in a less shedding coat.) The "hybrid vigor," is still present, but due to the multigenerational litters, health testing becomes more important to test for genetic diseases.