The Sheepadoodle also referred to as Sheepapoo, Sheeppoo, Sheepdoodle, and Sheepdogpoo 

 

• General Appearance: The Sheepadoodle or Sheepapoo is a designer breed, bred from an Old English Sheepdog and a Poodle. The Sheepadoodle can tend towards one parent or the other in appearance—some will have more of the square face of an old English sheepdog and others will have a more poodle-like domed head.

 

• Proportion & Symmetry: No feature being in such prominence from either excess or lack of quality that the animal appears poorly proportioned.

 

• Substance: Most Sheepadoodles weigh in at 60 to 80 pounds, and range in height from 16 to 22 inches. Sheepadoodles lifespan can be anywhere from 12 to 15 years.

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• Head: Ears hanging close to the head, set at or slightly below eye level. The ear leather is long, wide, and thickly feathered; however, the ear fringe should not be of excessive length. Skull moderately rounded, with a slight but definite stop. Cheekbones and muscles flat. Length from occiput to stop about the same as the length of muzzle.

 

• Body: Rather short and very compact, broader at the rump than at the shoulders, ribs well sprung and brisket deep and capacious. Neither slab-sided nor barrel-chested. The loin is very stout and gently arched.

 

• Forequarters: Shoulders well laid back and narrow at the points. The forelegs dead straight with plenty of bone. The measurements from the withers to the elbow and from the elbow to the ground are practically the same

 

• Coat: Sheepadoodle coats are often a mix of their Poodle and Old English Sheepdog parents' coats and colors.

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• Color: The main colors of Sheepadoodles are a mix of black and white, but they can also be solid black and, in some cases, gray.

 

• Gait: When trotting, movement is free and powerful, seemingly effortless, with good reach and drive, and covering maximum ground with minimum steps. Very elastic at a gallop. May amble or pace at slower speeds

 

• Temperament: Well behaved, adaptable, and affectionate companion with an even disposition; generally active, alert, and playful.

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The Sheepadoodle — also known as the Sheepapoo, Sheeppoo, Sheepdoodle, and Sheepdogpoo — is a popular designer breed created by crossing an Old English Sheepdog with a Poodle, typically a Standard Poodle. Combining the Old English Sheepdog's gentle, playful, and loyal temperament with the Poodle's high intelligence and low-shedding hypoallergenic coat, the Sheepadoodle quickly became one of the most sought-after large designer dogs in the United States. Most Sheepadoodles weigh 60–80 pounds and stand 16–22 inches tall, with a lifespan of 12–15 years. Their coats — typically wavy to curly and ranging from black and white to solid black and occasionally gray — require regular grooming but shed minimally, making the Sheepadoodle especially popular with allergy-sensitive families and owners who prefer lower-maintenance shedding. A Miniature Sheepadoodle variant (crossing an Old English Sheepdog with a Miniature Poodle) is also increasingly popular, typically weighing 25–45 pounds.

 

Because the Sheepadoodle is a crossbreed — a hybrid of Old English Sheepdog and Poodle — the American Kennel Club (AKC) does not register Sheepadoodles, Sheepapoos, Sheeppoos, or any Old English Sheepdog and Poodle cross. AKC registers purebred Old English Sheepdogs and purebred Poodles individually, but any cross between the two is permanently ineligible for AKC registration regardless of generation (F1, F1B, or Multigen). Designer Kennel Club (DKC) was built specifically to serve Sheepadoodle owners and breeders who need official registration papers and cannot obtain them through AKC.

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Designer Kennel Club provides official registration papers and ownership documentation for Sheepadoodles, Sheepapoos, Sheeppoos, Sheepdoodles, Sheepdogpoos, and Mini Sheepadoodles with no AKC papers or pedigree lineage required. DKC Foundation Dog Registration ($65) accepts any Sheepadoodle without existing documentation. For breeders, DKC Litter Registration ($100) gives each puppy an individual DKC registration number that new owners can use to register their Sheepadoodle puppy for $45. All registrations are completed online and papers are delivered as a PDF via email within 2–3 business days.

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Registering your Sheepadoodle or Sheepapoo with Designer Kennel Club establishes an official record of breed, ownership, and identification. DKC registration is accepted as official breed documentation for veterinary records, grooming services, training programs, apartment and housing requirements, and general ownership verification. Whether you have a standard Sheepadoodle, a Mini Sheepadoodle, or a multigenerational Sheepapoo from an established DKC-registered breeding program — DKC registers them all. Register at designerkennelclub.com/registration.