Springerdoodle Dog Breed

Below are details and specs on the Springerdoodle dog breed:

The springerdoodle is considered a medium to large sized dog breed. Generally the size of the dog is dependant upon the size of the poodle used in breeding. You can expect an adult springerdoodle to weigh between 50-70 pounds and stand 18-22 inches tall from ground to shoulder.

Springerdoodles do best with children and pets when they are introduced to them at a younger age. Adult springerdoodles may be cautious around children or pets if they are not familiar with them. Springerdoodles who are introduced to children and pets as a puppy generally make great household companions.

You can expect the springerdoodle to be a medium maintenance dog breed. Their coat will need to be brushed at least three times per week and may need to be clipped regularly. The breed does need daily exercise, but their energy requirements can usually be met with a 30 minute walk or play time.

The Springerdoodle is a fairly new dog breed and because of this the breed does not have a very detailed history. It is likely that Springerdoodle was first intentionally bred in the 1980's when the popularity of hybrid dogs increased.

As a crossbreed, the Springerdoodle will inherit physical traits from both parent breeds. Not all Springerdoodles will inherit the same traits which means some Springerdoodles may have more Poodle characteristics, others may have more English Springer Spaniel characteristics, and some may show a mix of both parent breeds. It is likely, however, that the majority of Springerdoodles will have traits common in both the English Springer Spaniel and the Poodle.

Generally, Springerdoodle variations are F1 (the direct offspring of a Poodle and an English Springer Spaniel), F1B (offspring of a Springerdoodle and either a ESP or Poodle), or F2 (offspring of two Springerdoodle parents). The "B" denotes a cross back to one of the original founding breeds to based upon which traits the breeder wishes to strengthen. Talk to a responsible breeder about which generation is offered and is better for you.

English Springer Spaniels are medium sized dogs that are bred in one standard size. Poodles, on the other hand are bred in 4 sizes: Standard, Medium, Miniature and Toy. For instance, breeding a ESP with a Miniature or Toy Poodle will produce Mini Springerdoodle puppies. We recommend visiting the pages for both parent breeds for specific size ranges and coat qualities for both parent breeds if you are curious about all Springerdoodle variations.

The temperament of the Springerdoodle is dependent on the behavioral traits inherited from its parents. Some Springerdoodles will inherit traits from the English Springer Spaniel, others the Poodle, and some will have a mix of behaviors inherited from both parent breeds.

You can expect the Springerdoodle to have behavioral characteristics common in both the Poodle and English Springer Spaniel. It is likely the Springerdoodle will be energetic, have a family/pack mentality, with a loving and willing to please personality.

As a hybrid dog breed, the Springerdoodle will have more genetic diversity than most purebred breeds which helps with the breed's health and hardiness. However, the Springerdoodle can suffer from health issues common in both the English Springer Spaniel and the Poodle. Below is a list of health issues to watch out for.