Description: The Daisy Dog is a hybrid, or designer, dog which is a cross between the Poodle and the Bichon. This dog was made to be of low activity, non-sporty, and better for allergies for people who are allergic to dogs. They do however vary a lot in the look of the dog, so read up on both breeds to get a clearer picture of the dog you may get. There is some debate to the exact makeup of the Daisy Dog and there are some who say that this dog is in fact ¼ Maltese ¼ Shih Tzu and ½ Poodle. This mix of breeds does lend to a very varied look so any form of standard look is hard to achieve. The look is wide but they tend to have a broad skull that is small but in keeping with the body size.

The eyes are usually dark in color, are wide spaced and tend to be round in shape. The ears are set at the skull line and hang down close to the head usually reaching the cheeks. They have a short but broad muzzle and a black nose, the length of which can vary so some have a very short muzzle and others are longer. The legs are short but strong. The tail is naturally left and can curl up over the back, sometimes the tail is lower but should always have a distinctive curl at the tip. The coat can be wavy or curly and the length can vary but if it is long then the face has long hair as well. The colors of the coat can be any color but it is usually white base with tan, brown, black or gold. Some have blocks of colors and some are /a single solid color.

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History: There is no clear history but over time the history is in the making. Hybrid dog have mostly been created in the last 10 years and with time the breeds we see today may settle into a standard but it is thought that the standards will be around temperament and not on the fixed looks like the older pure breeds. The Daisy Dog in not that common and the numbers are still low. Due to the fact a few stars, such as Jessica Simpson, have this breed the numbers are sure to go up.

Temperament: The Daisy Dog has a wonderful temperament and really loves their family. They are bright dogs and this should not be forgotten so training can and should be done. They are likely to want to please you; and with a firm but not harsh system, that is praise led and reward based, they can learn a lot of things. They, like all dogs, need house rules and boundaries. If they are left to rule the house, by owners who have treated them too kindly and not put in rules and training, small dog syndrome may occur. This is where you get a perfectly good dog and turn them into a dog that becomes snappy, bad mannered and can become over protective of you or a toy. Under these circumstances this dog is not happy and would rather have the rules of the home in place and you, as a firm but gentle, pack leader any day. The Daisy Dog needs to have walks every day and will love to have a run off the lead in a safe place. Due to the fact these dogs are bright they need mental stimulation daily, as well. They are friendly and loyal dogs, great with children from the family and will want to play all day. They get on with other dogs. Other pets need to be carefully introduced to them. This is a great family pet and will love to curl up with you at night on the sofa.

Health issues: It is best to check all breeds health history and to get any health checks. Use a breeder that has good health checks, on any dog that is used for breeding, and are keen to help you understand any health issues that you may wish to talk about.

Grooming: The length of coat will help you to know how much grooming there is to do. If the coat is long then you know that you are going to have to groom the dog every few days, if the coat is short then weekly grooming will be fine. The coat can be cut in a puppy cut and this helps the coat be easier to mange.

Living conditions: The Daisy Dog can live in a small apartment providing they have daily walks and play sessions. They can live without a garden but it is best to have a small garden as then they have somewhere for a run around and for playing with the children safely.

If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.

At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.